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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...
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...
How to use trees in your ceremony
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...
Planning an Eco-friendly Wedding
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 an...