Bring me sunshine… colour and laughter
Nick and Steph absolutely went for it in their Humanist wedding ceremony at The Normans, just outside York. Their wedding was a riot of colour, laughter, love and meaningful words.
Photography by Chris Milner.
During the Humanist ceremony at The Normans modern rustic wedding barn, near York.
Nick and Steph decided to marry in a whirlwind: they got engaged in February, booked the Normans and called me that week - to prepare for a wedding ceremony 12 weeks later! I loved working with them because of their enthusiasm and creativity. They involved their family too, with their siblings getting involved in readings. Steph’s sister Cara wrote a poem welcoming Nick to the family, and his sister Liz adapted Bee Rawlinson’s Love me when I’m old to reflect their love of Wordle!
Writing their own heartfelt, personal vows made the vow ceremony emotional, funny and sincere. There were giggles, smiles, some happy tears and a few stolen kisses.
Nick and Steph exchanged wedding rings using traditional words.
“And then I saw her face… I’m a believer!” Led by guitarist and singer Daisy Kate, we joined in a rousing song of The Monkees’ I’m a believer! Guests enthusiastically joined in and Steph later said that the group singing had set the tone for the rest of the day.
Daisy Kate also sang a spine tinglingly good acoustic version of Tina Turner’s Simply the best while Nick and Steph signed their certificate.
FINALLY… after several false starts and overexcited kisses, Nick and Steph went for it!
Nick and Steph walked down the aisle to Bring me sunshine, a favourite song and one that sums up how they make each other feel (and everyone around them)!
After the wedding ceremony… how well does my dress match Steph’s bouquet?
Wedding Photography: Chris Milner.
Venue: The Normans, Bilbrough, York.
Music: Daisy Kate Music.
Celebrant: Ceremonies with Rachael.
