The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many couples to adjust their wedding plans. Our Humanist Celebrant, Mr Tan Tatt Si, shares some moments from a Humanist wedding in Singapore.
Kristin and John planned their wedding, amidst a rare historic occurrence, against many challenges. Initially, there could only be 20 people in attendance, so it had to be very private, with some close ones not even making the list.
Thanks to good Singaporeans with our masks and social distancing, up to 50 people per wedding were allowed by the time the wedding was held on 7 August 2020.
On that day, Open Community Farm, a restaurant hidden in a corner of Dempsey, was the chosen humanist tabernacle:
Walking down the great surroundings of the lovely restaurant, the father said to his daughter, the bride: “I’ve protected you thus far in life, what does a mask for another few yards matter, Sweetie?”
The March In ceremony was chimed by Serene on her RAV drum, creating an ethereal, melodic, and spiritual ambience. She subsequently did a reading, and Wei Ling too – an excerpt from a classic Victor Hugo’s work.
The lighting of the Unity Candle by the couple:
As the Humanist Celebrant, I did my own reading on the theme , <Chance>, establishing a common thread with those who were present for this occasion.
Kristin’s touching vows, and John’s vows of raw promises, took the ceremony to new heights.
Against the odds, Kristin and John are now paired.
Love Amidst a Pandemic Thing. Yes, true, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing [Click to enjoy the song].
Interested in our Humanist Celebrant Services?
There are a few types of services to choose from:
- Wedding (with ROM solemnising, or without)
- Baby naming
- Funeral
- Celebration of life
- Others
Book with us, and enjoy the presence of good company and good sense at your event.
Our Humanist Celebrants will generally preside over a two-hour event, for a fee of $200 for non-members and $160 for members. Humanist celebrants also contribute part of their fees to HSS, to perpetuate good sense and preserve good practice.
Write to ceremonies@humanist.org.sg to tell us about your humanist celebrant needs!
Picture below: Tatt Si at a baby naming event in 2016.
