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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...
How to include a Gratitude Ceremony
I have a lot to be grateful for. The name 'Grateful Celebrant' is kind of a give-away. That's why a Gratitude Ceremony was something I wanted to create for weddings and vow renewals. This element of your big day could become the start of a family tradition. Noticing...
Living with grief at a time of national loss
The death and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has created a sense of national loss and grief. For many, who have lost loved ones during the past few years, their own pain has returned. Living with grief is a new burden that so many leared cruely and suddenly...
How to create authentic romantic wedding vows
Your wedding vows are a huge part of your ceremony. You want them to be memorable, witty, romantic and most of all, authentic. Everyone should agree they were very 'you'. And you both want to feel like they were unique to your story and for your future. Writing your...
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 Outdated ceremonies that don't feel relevant, are...