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Ask a Celebrant Podcast
Welcome to Ask a Celebrant, the new Podcast with me and Berni B, my friend and fellow Celebrant. I will be sharing the episodes of the Podcast through this site as well as on Social Media. If you have questions you'd like to ask us, do get in touch and we'll do our...
Wedding Law Reform – an update
The Law Commission for England and Wales today published its recommendations for the reform of Wedding Law proposing a fairer system. At the core of the report is the recommendation that, rather than venues needing a license to hold weddings, the Officiant responsible...
What’s so Special about a Celebrant Wedding Ceremony?
If you can imagine it, and it's legal, a Celebrant can create a wedding ceremony for it. Modern weddings are able to reflect the values and challenges of modern life. That is what makes them significant and special. Outdated ceremonies that don't feel relevant, are...
What is a Celebrant?
'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 Independent...
How to select the colours for your Handfasting cords
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 dimension to...
How to include Handfasting – Ceremony inspired by history & myth
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 when you tied a boat to...