Having to organise a funeral is probably the thing we all dread. Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to think about practical arrangements when all you want to do is be with your emotions and grief. In this blog, we look at the steps that need to…
Tag: Your Day Your Way
Naming Ceremony Elements
Naming Ceremonies are becoming increasingly more popular with families who do not have a religious belief but want to introduce their child formally to friends and family, or are a blended family where the children are integrated into one family unit. They are also growing popular with the trans community…
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…
An Introduction – My Day in Cups of Tea
My Day in Cups of Tea I recently prepared an article for a magazine where I was the interviewee and talked a bit about what my job is and how I manage my self employed life whilst enjoying a brew or two. In this blog, I get to share the…
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: A Themed Celebration
Real Wedding: A Themed Celebration How to theme a wedding to reflect your individuality and personality. Here, my couple had two ceremonies, due to the impact of Covid 19, both of which were themed around things meaningful to them and their relationship. Where: Wat Tyler Country Park When: April…
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…