5,000 legal humanist wedding ceremonies that have taken place in Northern Ireland since they were introduced in 2018! Aimee and Stewart Clawson married at Altahammond Barn on October 4th 2025 Humanists UK obtained official figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) which revealed that the 5,000th marriage took place on 4 October 2025. The marriage ceremony celebrated the gorgeous Aimee and Stewart (aka The Clawsons!) and was officiated by me!!!!!

written by guest blogger - Emily-Rose Weddings Emily-Rose is a talented musician and singer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She has been performing at weddings for over 15 years. This has awarded her the opportunity of working with hundreds of couples and visiting some of the most wonderful venues across this island and indeed, the world. She is an authority on wedding ceremony music and has shared some of her insights below. Image by Kat Mervyn Photography Where Music Weave

Image by Pop Photography at Drenagh Estate Having married over 350 couples, I have had many, many conversations about authenticity and genuine inclusivity about celebrating queer love. Choosing wedding suppliers you feel comfortable and confident with can be tough. Here are some of my favourite queer wedding suppliers based in Northern Ireland. These are folks I have worked with, voice noted, chatted with and some of which I would call dear friends. All of which I would re

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