Sarah Stewart
Humanist Celebrant based in Northern Ireland
Since 2019, I've had the joy of creating Humanist wedding ceremonies for hundreds of couples across Northern Ireland — from quiet, intimate elopements to big, joy-filled celebrations full of laughter and love.
I'm known for ceremonies that are warm, personal, and beautifully balanced — emotional without being heavy, meaningful without being formal, and always with just the right amount of humour. If you want something stiff and ceremonial, I'm probably not your celebrant. But if you want a ceremony that feels relaxed, authentic, and expertly held from start to finish, you're in very safe hands.
This is what I do. I adore it. And I do it well — so you can fully enjoy your day.
WHAT COUPLE'S SAY:
Joe & Molly, Dunluce Elopement, August 2025
Our experience with Sarah was perfect. Sarah made what was a complicated process to us seem simple and straightforward. Sarah crafted a wonderful personal ceremony for us, that captured the exact vibe of what we wanted on our wedding day. We were able to work with Sarah to tailor the ceremony to our preference, while relying on Sarah's expertise and taking her advice. We would absolutely recommend Sarah to anyone looking to have a Humanist Ceremony!
Photograph by Simple Tapestry
Emer & Dewi, Belfast Castle, May 2025
Sarah was amazing throughout the whole process of preparation and execution of our humanist ceremony. She really got to know us well during the short time of knowing her. Our ceremony was a perfect mix of humorous, personal moments and a little bit of tradition. It really felt true to us as a couple and we really enjoyed Sarah making that happen for us.
If you are considering Sarah for your celebrant for your humanist ceremony, she's the one for you!
Photograph by Soul&Rise
Hannah & Mike, Cultra Manor, May 2024
We are so glad we chose Sarah to officiate our wedding. We were fortunate enough to already know Sarah and knew she would take the time to craft a ceremony that was personal and meaningful to us. She did not disappoint! She was so thoughtful and genuine in the way she told our love story and reflected our lives in all the little details, like referring to our families, pets and hobbies. As soon as I arrived at the venue and saw Sarah I felt at ease as she calmly and confidently explained how the ceremony would run. Sarah was a consummate professional and brought such joy and energy to the day. We cannot thank her enough for being part of our wedding and giving us beautiful memories.
Photograph by Chris Culbert
Emmett & Fiona, Orange Tree House, April 2023
Sarah was amazing for our wedding! From the minute we met we knew we could trust Sarah to make our wedding special and unique! On the day, the ceremony was so personal and intimate and it felt like Sarah had taken the time to really get to know us and our relationship! Ours was the first humanist wedding many guests (and us for that matter) had been to and so many guests said how beautiful it was! Thank you so much Sarah for everything!
Photograph by Pure Photo NI
Emily & Stephen, Field of Dreams, May 2023
Where do I start with how fabulous Sarah is? From the first initial enquiry with Sarah we knew she was the celebrant for us as she was laid back, good craic and took the time to get to know a bit about us. Not only this she was great at reminding us to get things moving with all the legal side of things so there was no stressful last minute runs to the council for a schedule. She sends through a very detailed questionnaire to really get to know you as a couple. This made for a rather emotional evening but in a good way and it really gets you excited for your ceremony. Nothing was too much and Sarah was willing to tweak things or add things and no idea seemed too mad or question too silly. For the ceremony service itself Sarah was phenomenal. Considering we had really only communicated virtually it felt like Sarah had known us for years - in fact many people asked us during the drinks reception how long we had been acquainted. Sarah had all the right amounts of wit, sentiment and the practical stuff. The ceremony was personal, laid back and hilarious right from the get go. I also have to mention for any couples with kids that want them included in their service, Sarah was extremely accommodating for our son so that he could be part of our day and worked around his sensory needs on the day so much so that nobody noticed it wasn't exactly as planned with the hand-fasting. We cannot thank or recommend Sarah enough for being our celebrant. She truly was fantastic and set our wedding off with exactly the right tone and vibe we were after. If you are looking for a celebrant that will do a ceremony your way and set your wedding off with a bang then Sarah is the celebrant for you. Thank you again Sarah for being part of our day!
Photograph by Pure Photo NI
Planning a 2027 Wedding?
I'd love to be part of your day. I'm now taking bookings for 2027 and while there's still good availability, the most popular Saturday dates do go quickly — especially from spring onwards.
Whether you're planning a big celebration or something smaller and more intimate, I'd love to have a chat and find out a little more about you and what you're hoping for. No obligation, no pressure — just a relaxed conversation to see if we're a good fit.
Weekday and elopment dates also available!
Drop me a message below and I'll be in touch within a couple of days.
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