What should you put on a wedding website for a humanist ceremony?

For a humanist ceremony, guests may not know what to expect, so your website can help them feel at ease.

Start with a short explanation: "Our ceremony will be led by our humanist celebrant, [name]. It is a personal, non-religious ceremony that focuses on our story, our promises and our love." This sets the tone and avoids confusion.

Then add a section on what will happen. You can list the order: welcome, your story, readings, vows, exchange of rings, and signing of the marriage schedule. If you have written your own vows, mention that they will be personal and not traditional. If you have chosen readings or poems, you can share them or just say who will read them.

Reassure guests that there is no religious content. You might say: "There will be no hymns, prayers or religious readings. You are welcome to simply listen and enjoy." This helps guests who are not sure whether to stand, sit or join in.

Also mention the legal part. In England and Wales, a humanist ceremony alone is not legally binding, so many couples have a short civil ceremony separately. You can say: "We will also have a small legal ceremony at the register office to make our marriage official." In Scotland and Northern Ireland, humanist ceremonies can be legally binding, so check your local rules. If you are unsure, advise guests to check GOV.UK or ask your celebrant.