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About Sarah

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My Name is Sarah Stewart

I was born and bred in Belfast and currently live just north of the city in Newtownabbey. I am mum to a mad tribe of three kids, and dog, and have been with my husband since 1999.

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When I'm not being the Queen of Hearts, you'll find me crafting, crocheting, sewing or knee deep in muck gardening! I love walking on the beach, swimming in the sea and a good glass of red wine! I also work as a mental health and well-being coach, supporting student's and young people's mental health and well-being needs. I'm certainly kept busy, but what I am passionate about is working alongside people to empower them to realise their goals and fulfill their potential to live their best life, be that academic, well-being or wedding!

Why did I become a Humanist Celebrant?

I was brought up in a non-religious family in North Belfast during the 80's, a pretty tumultuous time for Northern Ireland, and particularly for North Belfast. My family were passionate about peace and were part of the integrated education movement in the 80's. As such, I went to both an integrated primary and secondary school and promoting shared and integrated education in Northern Ireland is something I am still passionate about. 

So, it's not surprising then as an adult I discovered Humanism and realised that being non-religious does not mean a lack of belief, on the contrary! It means I believe in wonderfully fulfilling diverse things like science, reason, equality, respect, universal love and tolerance and my duty to be a decent human and try to look after the place for the next generation!

When I realised I could train as a Humanist Celebrant and marry people, I jumped at the chance and I haven't looked back! It is a brilliant job that I absolutely love! I get to meet so many unique and interesting people and I feel privileged to play a role in such an important day in a couple's life.

It is really important to me that modern Northern Ireland couples have a choice of how they get married; optimistic for the future and not shackled by the constructs of the past. A wedding day should be all about the couple and be expressive of their love and uniqueness, regardless of background or identity. I am passionate about a shared future in Northern Ireland for ALL it's wonderfully diverse humans and I want to be part of something that drives change towards a better, more equal, more respectful, more tolerant, more open and more accepting future for EVERYONE! 

Contact Me

Sarah Stewart | Humanist Weddings NI

sarah.stewart@humanistceremonies.org.uk  |  Tel: +44 (0) 7764 767 501

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