Married By Sarah

Married By Sarah is the ceremony business of Sarah Powell, a London-based celebrant accredited with Humanists UK. She writes and leads personal, non-religious wedding ceremonies, and also works as an event host and speaker.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

A Humanist ceremony has no fixed script, so everything in it can be about the two of you. Sarah builds each ceremony from scratch around your story, choosing words, readings, music and symbolic moments with you. That freedom suits couples who want a ceremony that reflects their relationship, their families and their values, rather than a set form of words.

What she offers

• Humanist wedding ceremonies, written for each couple
• Help choosing readings, music and symbolic gestures
• Ceremonies from large and lively to small and quiet
• Delivery of the ceremony on the day
• Support for couples who are not yet sure what they want

How she works

You begin with a chat about your plans. Sarah then gets to know you as a couple and works closely with you to shape the ceremony, before writing it herself and leading it on the day. She is used to guiding couples who are starting with a blank page, so you do not need to arrive with fixed ideas. A Humanist ceremony is not a legal marriage in England and Wales, so you will also need a short civil registration, which many couples arrange separately.

Where she covers

Sarah is based in London and her accreditation allows her to lead ceremonies across the country. Get in touch with your venue to check availability.