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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 Outdated ceremonies that don't feel relevant, are...
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...