Ah, the festivities are here! A time for mulled wine, questionable family board games, and the annual debate: Is proposing marriage over Christmas or New Year’s a romantic gesture or a recipe for holiday chaos? First, let’s address the elephant in the room (no, not the inflatable Santa in your…
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Meet My Supplier Chums!! Featuring Jodie of Ella Bella Weddings and Events.
Meet My Supplier Chums!! Welcome to my brand new feature – Meet My Supplier Chums!! This is my interview to sit down and have a chat with some of my favourite industry experts and for you to learn a bit more about the people who work in the background to…
New Ideas for Laid-Back, Celebrant-Led Weddings That Involve Guests and Family Members.
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…
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 – 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 – Angelica and Bradley
In this ceremony we joined Greek traditions into an English wedding for the ultimate Multicultural Mash-Up, I loved it! Read on to find out how only a Celebrant Led ceremony can create ceremonies like this to meet the needs of its clients and their cultural traditions. Where: Hatfield Place, Hatfield Peveral,…
Real Wedding – Fiona & Simon
After a decidedly damp week and some problems with road works we wondered if we were ever going to make it but here we look back at the real wedding of Fiona and Simon in May 2024. Where: The White Hart, West Bergholt. https://www.whitehartwestbergholt.com/index When: May 2024 Who: Fiona and Simon First…
