Why you need a Celebrant for an Elopement!

Since I became a Celebrant in 2011 I’ve noticed quite a few changes happening in how couples want to celebrate their wedding. It’s clear that they want to be more involved, more hands-on, make more decisions about the who what where and when of their wedding and also the How of their day. They also…

A little Celebrant Blog – The First 12 Years!

It’s my 12th year as a Celebrant anniversary today!! Whoop Whoop!!  12 wonderful years of meeting couples, creating beautiful personal love stories, and doing lots of wonderful travelling too! I still experience the same excitement and enjoyment I felt at the beginning of my Celebrant career in 2011, and working with couples over the last…

Top 5 Tips when choosing your Wedding Celebrant!

  The Long Barn Newton Valence was a wonderful choice for my couple, who decorated it perfectly to suit their natural style, using pink, cream and burgundy florals and green foliage. Weddings are probably at the top of the list amongst our happiest memories.  They are a part of the journey we take in life, whether for…

Adding Symbolic Ceremonies to your Wedding

You’re planning your Wedding! Congratulations! There is so much to consider, and I am sure you will feel the list is endless, and it can be overwhelming.  At some point though you will be happy with your planning, having set your budget, thought through the venue, the style and theme of your wedding and of…

Let’s Get *Safely* Wed in 2023!

Hello everyone! What a rollercoaster the past few years have been,  and I am sure that as we move forward into the Weddings and Celebrations in 2023  I am mindful that there may well still need to be some care taken when it comes to holding Ceremonies and gathering guests who may have a level…

HEATWAVES and how to keep COOL at your Summer Wedding

One of the most enjoyable things about being a Celebrant who loves nature, is that more often than not, my couples decide to hold their wedding outdoors.  Normally, this is just amazing – and I get to visit and be part of some amazing ceremonies in jaw dropping locations. However, as I am often the…

My Top Tips for a Stress-free Ceremony!

It is true that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life; a day to share your love and commitment, celebrate your journey together, and create some beautiful lasting memories that you will always treasure. It’s the time when we realise and embrace family, and the connection and bonds we…

What can a celebrant say?

We are often asked what can and can’t a Celebrant say at a Wedding. In my new blog post, I explain!

New Wedding Trends

As a Wedding Celebrant, with over 10 years experience of creating and delivering several hundred weddings, all very different in terms of location, style, content and format, it did seem that certain new trends are emerging. A wedding with a Celebrant does allow for the ceremony to be free of any restrictions, and encourages lots…