Traditionally the Groom has always made a speech at the wedding breakfast after the ceremony, but in the days of inclusivity how do you navigate this tradition? It doesn’t matter who makes the speech, whether it is one or both spouses, or what gender you identify as, but it’s a…
Category: Wedding Ceremony
Real Couple: Molly & Jamie
In this Real Couple Blog we look back at Molly and Jamie’s fabulous Day in July. Where: The Boundary at Garon Park, Southend. This venue has always been a unique proposition, nestled on the side of a cricket pitch next to a busy sports centre you will find; a fixed,…
Celebrants: The Heart and Soul of Meaningful Celebrations Past and Future.
In today’s fast-paced and multicultural world, celebrations take on various forms, each reflecting the uniqueness of the individuals and communities involved. While ceremonies have been an integral part of human history, the role of celebrants has emerged as a crucial element in crafting memorable and meaningful occasions. In this blog…
Real Life Wedding: Megan and Dan
What do you do when you are a wedding professional and are planning your own wedding? In this blog, I’ll be looking back at a Real Life Wedding of the gorgeous Megan, a professional model and make-up artist who works within the wedding industry and has been cover star of…
Creating an Eco-Conscious and Sustainable Wedding: Celebrating Love with Planet in Mind
Weddings are beautiful celebrations of love, but they can also have a significant environmental impact. With the growing awareness of the need for sustainability and eco-conscious choices, it’s important to consider how we can make our special day more environmentally friendly. Planning a sustainable wedding is not only a…
Write Your Own Vows That Zing!!
In this blog I’ll explore some key hints and tips from my celebrant chums to guide you in how to write your own vows for a ceremony that really zings!! Remember why you are doing this: Did you watch that episode of ‘Gavin and Stacey’ were Dawn and Pete…
Wedding Law Reform – Time to Celebrate?
In July 2022 the Law Commission submitted its long-awaited report on Wedding Law Reform. We review the key changes and what it can mean for celebrants in the future and their clients, as well as asking, is it time to celebrate just yet? Humanists Vs Independents Currently, Government is…
Real Wedding: My first Indian Wedding at an Essex Country House
I had no idea what to expect at an Indian Wedding but had always wanted to go to one. The vibrant colours, the ceremony, the noises and smells where all so exciting to me and finally, I got to not only be invited to attend one, but to officiate at…
Including Ceremony Elements.
We don’t know where to start with our Celebrant wedding! Do you have any suggestions of what we could include? I’m thrilled you have chosen a Celebrant to lead your ceremony, it opens up your choices and enables to be creative with the structure of your ceremony but this…
Bespoke Ceremonies that really reflect your individuality.
My wife-to-be and I are looking for a bespoke ceremony that reflects us, but we’re not sure what options are available. What would you recommend? Congratulations on your recent engagement, what an exciting time this is but it can also be really daunting. Like you, lots of my couples are…
