How to include your loved ones in your ceremony

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Gone are the days when the extent of loved ones involvement in a wedding ceremony came when the father of the bride was essentially asked if he was happy to give his daughter away. Over the centuries wedding ceremonies have evolved and although some still choose to be given away – it does not form…

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The Perfect Blend!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Today’s post is brought to you by my morning mug of coffee! I’ve just been booked to do a wedding ceremony for a couple of coffee super fans who met at their local coffee shop. This coffee mad pair are incorporating themed ‘notes’ in to every aspect of their big day. This fanatic pair have…

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An Autumn Equinox Wedding

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

I love those first days of Autumn as the trees begin to change and the misty mornings begin. What better way to celebrate the Autumn Equinox yesterday and my last wedding of the season at High Billinghurst Farm (one of my favourite venues)! The ceremony was originally going to take place in the walled garden…

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4 Steps to Planning your Celebrant-led Wedding

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from couples is: How can we do the legal part of our marriage and have a celebrant-led wedding? I hope that this blog will guide you through the 4 steps you need to take to plan your celebrant-led wedding. Step One Book your wedding venue. It…

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The element of surprise!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Anna Morrison Photography Anyone who knows me, knows that I like to have fun and can be a little cheeky. I’ve also been known to pull a prank or two. I love the look of surprise on folks faces! Ahem….don’t worry….I’m not going to prank your wedding…it’s been years! But, I love to work with…

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The Proposal of your Dreams!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

I recently had a call from a ‘groom to be’ looking for a little help to propose to his girlfriend. His idea (can’t say what until after it happens!) was full of love, surprise, emotion, romance and fun…all the elements that make up an amazing proposal! I think there are those of us (me included!)…

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Happy Anniversary Chloe + Mark!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Last September I had the pleasure of working with the lovely Chloe and Mark on their wedding day at High Billinghurst Farm. I LOVED getting to know this bright and fun couple. They had been let down by their original venue and had to move their wedding across three counties to get to High Billinghurst…

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Rites of Passage

Over the last couple of weeks here in the UK, Channel 4 has broadcast a remarkable documentary called Rites of Passage. The fabulous Grayson Perry casts an anthropological eye over rites of passage around the world to inspire similar rites here in the UK. I have to say I am really enjoying the opportunity to…

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