by dinahjl | Jan 21, 2022 | Funerals and end of life, weddings and vow renewals
‘What is a Celebrant, exactly?’ The question I am most often asked when I meet people and tell them what I do. Many people have never heard of a Celebrant or have a limited understanding of what we do. I’m always happy to tell them; I love being an...
by dinahjl | Jan 12, 2022 | Love, weddings and vow renewals
One of my favourite parts of planning a handfasting with a couple, is helping them decide on the colours for their cords or ribbons. Whether we’re going with one or multiple ties, understanding the choice of colours and their significance, adds an extra...
by dinahjl | Jan 5, 2022 | Love, weddings and vow renewals
The origin of ‘hand-fasting’ is believed to come from ancient, Celtic practice. A couple made their relationship official by holding hands in front of a witness or two. They were literally ‘making fast’ their love. This comes from the term used...
by dinahjl | Nov 24, 2021 | Love
An ancient relationship that is flourishing again Since before the Ancient Egyptians, before the Celts and their Tree of Life, trees were embraced by tribes, peoples and religions around the world as a central part of their ceremonies. In the last...
by dinahjl | Nov 16, 2021 | weddings and vow renewals
Eco-friendly weddings are going to be more than a fad going forward. I am so pleased to see more couples planning their wedding day around their personal ethics, values and beliefs for the planet. It’s a vital step and also one filled with opportunity. Planning...
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