New Ideas for Laid-Back, Celebrant-Led Weddings That Involve Guests and Family Members When planning a wedding, many couples today are choosing a more relaxed, personalised, and intimate approach. Celebrant-led weddings are perfect for this, allowing couples to create meaningful ceremonies centred around their values and personalities. Unlike traditional weddings, these…
Should You DIY Your Wedding? Weighing up Style, Cost, and Time Pro’s and Con’s
Planning a wedding can be a daunting (and expensive) task, and many couples turn to DIY projects to add personal touches and cut costs. But is the DIY route really worth it when it comes to your big day? From the decor to the dessert table, each aspect of your…
Coping with the Death of Someone by Suicide: Reflecting on Liam Payne’s Tragic Death
Coping with the Death of Someone by Suicide: Reflecting on Liam Payne’s Tragic Death. When someone you care about dies it is always painful, but when that death comes from suicide, the grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply isolating. The tragic news of Liam Payne’s death has shocked fans…
Real Wedding – My very own Vow Renewal!!
It’s not very often that I write about an event that has been all about me – well, alright, it involved my husband too! This year we have celebrated our Tenth Wedding anniversary and so, with a family holiday planned to San Francisco and Las Vegas, to also celebrated my…
Real Wedding – Tracy & Ian
In this Blog we will look back at Tracy and Ian’s Vow Renewal Ceremony which not only celebrated over 20 years of marriage but a very special family. Where: Holiday Inn, Colchester https://www.hicolchesterhotel.co.uk/weddings/ When: September 2024 Who: Tracy & Ian 1st Contact: I met Ian and Tracy at a wedding Fair at…
Real Wedding – Rasha and Neil
In this blog we look at one of this years Real Weddings with Rasha and Neil. This ceremony incorporated so much fun and love as well as cultural and religious references that it was a dream to research and write and I feel like I have gained two really good…
Real Wedding – Michaela & Suraj
In this Blog we will be looking back at the Real Wedding of Michaela and Suraj and how we incorporated multicultural elements and favourite films into this glorious outdoor wedding. Where: The Stables at Tannington Hall, Suffolk https://thestables.tannington.com/ When: August 2024 Who: Michaela and Suraj 1st Contact: I received a contact form via…
Real Wedding – Brian and Robbie
In this Real Wedding blog we will look at why Vow Renewals are so important and how a simple and relaxed affair full of fun can really help you to feel the love all over again. Where: The Lodge, Battlesbridge, Essex. https://www.rettendonlodgeevents.com/ When: August 2024 Who: Brian and Robbie. 1st Contact: I was…
Real Wedding – Holly and Tom
In this Blog we look at another Real Couple’s big day. This time we look at the plans and preparation for Holly and Tom’s country pub wedding. Where: The Swan Inn, Lawshall, Suffolk. https://www.swaninnlawshall.com/ When: August 2024. Who: Holly and Tom. 1st Contact: It’s fair to say that sometimes my job is not…
Real Wedding – Charlotte and Mark.
In this Blog we meet another couple who chose to have a Celebrant Led wedding with me, in a venue that they loved on a balmy day in July – let’s find out more. Where: The Boundary, Garon Park, Southend. https://www.the-boundary.uk/ When: July 2024. Who: Charlotte and Mark. First Contact: I…