Hi. I’m Liz.

I’m Liz Peel and I’m a Humanists UK approved and accredited celebrant based in Northern Ireland.

Humanist celebrations are built around you. They tell your story.

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We’re not confined by religion.Β  So we describe your relationship – in the way that you want – to the people who care about you both on your wedding day.

And if wee ones are part of your plans we can celebrate the naming of your children in the best way: with friends, family and love.

I’m Liz and I’m here to help you celebrate the way you want.

Love at the Centre

Love is what we celebrate at a humanist wedding or a child’s naming ceremony. And I’ll help you celebrate.

If you’re getting married the great news is that I now perform legal wedding ceremonies – following a recent change in the law in Northern Ireland. See my FAQ for more information.

I’m here to help you and your friends and family to have a wonderful day – with your story at the centre of it.

Where you Want

As a humanist celebrant I focus on celebration of your union or new arrival – in front of those you love. It’s up to you to choose the place. Wherever you choose you can be sure that happiness will be the main theme.

Next Steps…

It’s simple. Just call me or email me and we can get together for a cuppa or glass of wine…and discuss next steps.Β Get in touch…

A bit about me…

Hello, I’m Liz

I have been married for over 25 years. I have two wonderful grown-up children (who have now flown the nest). I live in Northern Ireland with my husband, Jeff. I’ve two cats…Lily and Lola.

Here I am with Kyle and Tori at the Wool Tower, Broughshane (August 2023)

I became a Humanist celebrant a few years ago and joined a small band of fellow celebrants here in Northern Ireland.

It’s long been my view that, increasingly, couples don’t want religion to be centre-stage on their wedding day. Instead, they want the focus to be on their love and relationship and family bonds.

My role is to act as the celebrant – providing you with the structure, words and emotional engagement that’ll make your day very special and memorable for you and and your guests. And, since the recent change in the law, I can also legally marry you as well – there’s no longer a need for separate registry office proceedings. In short, my aim is to ensure a lovely, memorable day designed around the two of you.

Feed of Love

Here are a few picks from my Instagram featuring lovely couples that I’ve married. Happy days.

To all my 2024 couples have a wonderful 2025, it was an honour, a privilege and whole lot of fun πŸ’ž 😍

#humanistceremonies
#2025welcomeπŸ₯°β€οΈ
#weddingsinireland
#onefabday
#happyday
#loveislove
#ilovemyjob
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Last wedding of 2024, what a way to finish the year with these two beauts. Clare and Ashley said " I do" in front of their nearest and dearest. Their gorgeous little girl Emily kept us all entertained πŸ’ž Just a perfect day.

🏩@therabbit_hotel - thanks to Q and all the team, perfect as always
πŸ“·@dearmonaphotography - lovely to meet you - love the photos

Clare and Ashley - thank you for picking me to play a very small part of your big day. I hope 2025 brings you all the love and luck in the world. πŸ’žπŸ₯°πŸ˜˜

#humanistceremonies
#loveislove
#beautifulbrides
#weddingsinireland
#onefabday
#lovemyjob
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Yesterday was a first for me, I completed the Hetherington hat-trick.
I married all three sisters
Sarah and Dean July 21
Megan and David October 23
And finally
Hannah and Brian December 24. in the brilliant @clandeboyelodgehotel

Honestly I feel like part of the family. So honoured to be asked to complete the hat-trick.

Three lovely sisters who married three lovely guys. πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

Fabulous musical accompaniment by @art_dekooo and the wonderful @claremccrystal .

Great.to.see @conorrossphotography again and @samanthaquinnphoto and @jgcweddings β€οΈπŸ’ž

Hannah and Brian and little Tommy - love long and prosper πŸ’ž 😍

#humanistceremonies
#loveandmarriage
#beautifulbride
#onefabday
#weddingsinireland
#humanistweddingcelebrant
#humanistni
#lovemyjob
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Congratulations to Enda and Naomi a wonderful wedding in the beautiful Clougher Valley. All the Christmas Vibes .

Gorgeous singing by @_dominiqueuna

Thanks to all the Alex and all the team @weddingsatcorickhouse who make all run so smoothly.

What a wonderful way to start the Christmas countdown.

Naomi and Enda, a honour and pleasure. πŸ’žβ€οΈ
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Massive congratulations to Leigh and Dan who said "I do" under the most amazing Gypsophila cloud ☁️. The dress , the suits, the flowers , the little touches , the singing, made this wedding very special not to mention the fabulous bride and groom. Their wedding their way - perfect

Dan and Leigh - an absolute pleasure, love long and prosper πŸ’ž

🏩 @thecarriagerooms - fab fab fab
πŸ’@janets_flowers - ohhh the smells, amazing
πŸ“· & πŸŽ₯ @pop_photographyni @she_makes_movies - the hardest working team in show bizz
🎢@corakellymusic_ - voice of an angel πŸ˜‡
πŸ‘°πŸ€΅ Perfect πŸ’ž

#humanistceremonies
#happyday
#irishwedding
#beautifulflowers
#weddingsinireland
#onefabday
#beautifulbride
#humanistweddingcelebrant
#ilovemyjob
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I do love a Christmas wedding and this one had it all . πŸŒ²πŸ’•

Congratulations to Tamsin and Richard who said their I do`s surrounded by their family and friends at the bottom of the stunning staircase in beautiful Drenagh House Estate.

The tree πŸŽ„ the lights, the readings, the wonderful cake - the Christmas glow filled the room.

Great to see Brian and the fab team at Drenagh , Brian wields that 300 year old πŸ—‘οΈ sword like a pro.

Great to work with @alexanderandeve again,. looking forward to seeing those professional pics

Tamsin and Richard wishing you all the love and luck, it was an honour to play a small part in your big day and meet your lovely family.

#christmaswedding
#humanistceremonies
#beautifulbride
#happyday
#weddings
#irishwedding
#onefabday
#weddingdress
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Congratulations to Suzie and Mark πŸ’ž. Their wedding, their way, just perfect. πŸ₯°

Suzie and Mark - have a wonderful life together πŸ’• such a treat to meet and work with you both to tell your story 😘

And an all female dream team.

Sisters doing it for themselves πŸ’ͺ

πŸŽ₯@she_makes_movies - a pleasure to put a lovely face to the name πŸ’ž
πŸ“·@pop_photographyni - too long Gabby too long πŸ₯°
πŸ’@scarletandcrimson - stunning look at the pics
🎼@kerribmusic - such a treat, brilliant music 🎢 played and sung by the best
🏩@titanichotelbelfast - Gail πŸŽ‰ the best host and bell πŸ”” ringer in the business

#weddingsinIreland
#humanistceremonies
#titanic
#beautifulbride
#beautifulflowerarrangement
#happyday
#onefabday
#celebrant
#humanistni
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Back to the absolutely fabulous @hillmounthouse for the naming ceremony for little Rudi Mark Anthony. πŸ’• What a little dote sitting on his proud parents laps Gareth and Megan. Such a lovely family day with a big roaring fire to keep everyone warm, the perfect setting.

Little Rudi, I wish you health happiness and all that is good in life.
You are an absolute charmer πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜

Naming ceremonies are such a
lovely way to officially introduce your baby ( no matter what age 😜 ) to all the family and friends and have a good old party πŸŽ‰ πŸ₯³ in the process. Love them πŸ’•

#namingceremony
#naming
#familyceremony
#lovemyjob
#humanistceremonies
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What a beautiful Sunday it was. At the iconic Titanic Hotel Belfast for the marriage of Shannon and Mark. Black ribbons on the chairs , black bridesmaid dresses, black tie for the men, beautiful ivory flowers on beds of fresh green moss (@gathered_floralco ). It was stunning .

And in the middle of it all Shannon and Mark, so happy and so in love πŸ’•.

The perfect musical accompaniment by @ionianstringquartet .

A wonderful day even the wind swirling the confetti around outside into a romantic snow storm just added to the effect.

I`m sure the official photos/video will be amazing from @agapestories_

Shannon and Mark keep swapping those Cream Eggs and Kinder Buenos - love in its purest form. πŸ’žπŸ˜‰

Love my job πŸ’ž so grateful.

#weddingsinireland
#beautifulbride
#humanistceremonies
#happyday
#weddingcelebrant
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Congratulations to Dean and Erin πŸŽ‰ who became Mr and Mrs at the fabulous @drenaghweddings in front of the dreamy moon window.

The perfect musical accompaniment provided by the brilliant Jennifer Brown and the @ionianstringquartet .

Many thanks to the fabulous Brian and the Drenagh team.

Such a beautiful day!

Dean and Erin πŸ’•

May life be good to you both and happiness be always at your door πŸ’ž

#humanistceremonies
#beautifulbride
#weddings
#onefabday
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What a fabulous way to spend a Monday afternoon, marrying these two πŸ’• lovely people at the gorgeous @weddingshildenbrewery in front of all their family and friends.
They finished the ceremony with "The Polish vodka shot ceremony" one gets vodka one gets water 🀣 great fun. πŸ’ž

Paul and Hannah, love long and prosper πŸ’•

Thanks to the brilliant Louisa at the Hilden Brewery for always making me feel so welcome πŸ€—

Great to see @mmccphoto
Can`t wait to see the official photos.

#humanistceremonies
#weddings
#bride
#groom
#teepeewedding
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Under the boughs of the stunning trees in Tollymore Forest Park , Anthony and Carolyn said I do.
So beautiful ❀️ I could not have been happier . They got the weather 🌞and their wedding their way and it was perfect.

Big thanks to their mate Kerry who was photographer, reader wedding arch maker and general all round multi-tasker.
Hire her - she was fabulous. 🀣

Anthony and Carolyn - have a wonderful time living your best lives together. You were a pleasure πŸ’ž
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Introducing the party people πŸŽ‰πŸ’ž, Janet and Barry.
Who said I do at the fabulous @belle_isle_estate .

The two fabulous black and white photos from @laurajcurran_photography pretty much sum up the atmosphere.

They chose the reading

Marry Your Best Friend by Anon

Marry your best friend.

I do not say that lightly.

Really, truly find the strongest,

Happiest friendship

In the person you fall in love with.

Someone who speaks highly of you.

Someone you can laugh with.

The kind of laughs that make

Your belly ache, and your nose snort.

The embarrassing, earnest, healing kind of laughs.

Wit is important.

Life is too short not to love someone

Who lets you be a fool with them.

Make sure they are somebody

Who lets you cry, too.

Despair will come.

Find someone that you want

To be there with you

Through those times.

Most importantly,

Marry the one that makes passion,

Love, and madness combine

And course through you.

A love that will never dilute –

Even when the waters get deep, and dark.πŸ’ž

And I think that`s exactly what they did. They married their best friend. πŸ₯°

Janet and Barry love long , have fun, never change πŸ’•πŸ˜˜

Thanks to Emma and the crew at Belle Isle - love it so much there.

Great to see @laurajcurran_photography and her sick kick @aislingmcginn managing to take the best photos .

#humanistwedding
#niweddings
#wedding
#onefabday
#happyday
#weddings
#celebrant
#weddingsinIreland
#humanistni
#humanistceremonies
#weddingcelebrant
#humanistweddingcelebrant
#irishcastlewedding
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What a dreamy day yesterday. Victoria and Micah wanted a small intimate wedding day to share with the people who have been with them from the start. πŸ’ž

Such a lovely ceremony in the beautiful @tullyveeryhouse walled garden, so gorgeous.

Their nearest and dearest got to witness them say "I do" . They were serenaded by the dulcet tones of @racheltomanmusician πŸŽΆπŸ’ž with the brilliant @emmarock_photography taking all the best pictures. πŸ“·

Victoria and Micah it was so lovely to meet you both and write your story. I wish you love luck and all that is good in life , it was an absolute pleasure. πŸ’ž

Little shout to the tuxedo wearing cat who was master of ceremonies and brought black πŸˆβ€β¬› cat luck to our happy couple.
Gotta say I love my job πŸ’ž

#wedding
#humanistceremonies
##humanistwedding
#niweddings
#wedding
#onefabday
#happyday
#weddings
#celebrant
#weddingsinIreland
#humanistni
#humanistceremonies
#weddingcelebrant
#humanistweddingcelebrant
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Contact me

Get in touch and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can – typically within 24 hours.

Call:

+44 (0)7791 034224

Email:

liz.peel@humanistceremonies.org.uk

I look forward to hearing from you!