How to get a humanist wedding in
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MALTA - an unforgettable backdrop for a humanist wedding
With its rich history dating back thousands of years, couples can exchange vows amidst stunning historic sites, from ancient temples and baroque palaces to medieval fortresses and charming village squares.
The island’s breathtaking beaches, dramatic cliffs, and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters also offer idyllic settings for seaside weddings, whether on a sandy beach, a hidden cove, or a stylish yacht.
Beyond the coast, Malta boasts beautiful countryside venues, luxury hotels, and picturesque gardens, giving couples endless options for their perfect wedding location.
Another advantage of choosing Malta is its exceptional climate. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, couples can plan their wedding with confidence, knowing that the chances of perfect weather are high. Whether it’s a summer wedding by the sea or a charming autumn ceremony in a vineyard, Malta’s climate provides the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable day.
English being one of Malta’s official languages makes the planning process seamless for international couples. There are no language barriers when it comes to communication with venues, suppliers, and celebrants, ensuring a stress-free experience from start to finish.
As pioneers of humanist weddings in Malta, Humanists Malta have been operating since 2015, bringing nearly a decade of experience to each ceremony we officiate. Over the years, we have helped countless couples create meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies that truly reflect their love and commitment. Our expertise, combined with Malta’s natural beauty, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere, makes a humanist wedding on the island a truly special and unforgettable experience.
Humanist weddings in Malta stand out for their deeply personal and meaningful nature, where they are completely bespoke to the couple. Every aspect of the ceremony, from the vows to the readings and rituals, is crafted to reflect the couple’s love story, values, and aspirations. This makes each wedding unique and emotionally resonant, creating a moment that truly belongs to the couple.
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Who offers a humanist wedding in Malta
Humanist weddings in Malta are offered by Humanists Malta.
Languages offered:
Humanists Malta offers ceremonies in English, Maltese and Italian.
How to book a humanist wedding in Malta:
After initial contact through email, Humanists Malta will send some detailed info to the couple. Afterwards, you can choose a celebrant (see bottom of this list) and check their availability.
Once you have decided to book a celebrant, you will get an invoice for the full price, on which you can pay 50% as deposit. ).
Once deposit is received, you will receive a meeting date and time and a questionnaire to fill in.
The meeting between the couple and celebrant is then held, the ceremony is written, and edits are made according to needs of the couple. Once the couple are satisfied, the ceremony is confirmed and performed at the agreed date.
Do we get to choose the humanist wedding celebrant ourselves?
Yes. Humanists Malta do offer such a list and allow for direct contact with individual celebrants. Check the celebrant list (at the bottom of the page) and more instructions here.
Price:
The cost is EUR 350 for ceremonies held in Malta (main island), and EUR 450 for ceremonies held on the islands of Gozo or Comino. All Humanists Malta celebrants charge the same price. If you become a member of Humanists Malta before booking the ceremony, you will get a 25% discount.
This price is all inclusive and includes the first meeting between couple and celebrant, the writing of the ceremony, with as many edits as are needed, the delivery of the ceremony on the wedding day, and celebrant transport costs to and from the wedding.
Humanists Malta prefers that you pay the full amount by the date of the ceremony.
The boring legal part
Humanists Malta are not, as an organization, authorized to perform legally binding weddings in Malta. However, their celebrants are authorized as individuals to perform civil legally binding weddings. Malta´s marriage law is gender neutral.
Usually, when someone wants a legally binding wedding, a bespoke ceremony is written for the couple which includes the civil ceremony legalities inside.
This means that you can, in practice, get a humanist legally binding wedding in Malta.
Humanists Malta also offers symbolic weddings without any legal framework, for example if you are legally married elsewhere or if you don’t want to legally formalize your relationship.
Please talk to your Humanists Malta wedding celebrant (see below) regarding all formalities of getting married legally in Malta. You can also check this webpage.
Read more about transfer of legal wedding certificates across borders.
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