Posts by Miranda Ash
May The 4th Be With You: Tilly and Lewis’ Epic Star Wars Wedding at Escot Park
Today is May the 4th, which means there is only one blog I could possibly write! Last summer I had the privilege of performing what I can only describe as one of the most joyful, creative, deeply personal ceremonies of the year. Tilly and Lewis got married at Escot Park in Devon and it was,…
Read MoreCelebrant or Registrar: Which is the Cheaper Option?
The short answer is: it depends what you think you’re actually buying. And here’s the thing — most people are comparing two things that aren’t remotely comparable: a celebrant or registrar? I get this question a lot. Someone has just started planning their wedding, they’ve had a quick Google, and they’ve clocked that a registrar…
Read MoreRain, Mead and Magic: Carrie and Charlie’s Whimsical Moonacre Wedding
Carrie and Charlie’s October ceremony at Moonacre wedding in Dorset was full of heart, soul and whimsy. We had handfasting, a mead ceremony, Norse pagan blessings, Hailstorm guitar strings, a paparazzi moment, handmade leather jackets, a custom embroidered cape, and a brief but spirited downpour right before the ceremony. This one had everything. How It…
Read MoreWhen Ghostface Crashes Your Engagement Shoot: Millie and Jack’s Unforgettable Clock Barn Wedding
I do love it when a wedding is practically on my doorstep. Clock Barn is about five minutes from home, so for this one I could have practically rolled out of bed and been there. But even if it had been a five hour drive, I would have made it without a second thought. Because…
Read MoreDirect Cremation Doesn’t Have to Mean a Small Goodbye
There is often a quiet worry that families carry when they’ve chosen, or are thinking about choosing, a direct cremation for someone they love. The worry sounds something like this: Does choosing a direct cremation mean we can’t gather to say farewell? Does it somehow make the send-off feel less? The answer, is no. For…
Read MoreHow to Write a Eulogy for a Loved One When You’re Grieving
Most of us never expect to write a eulogy. It tends to arrive suddenly, often at a time when emotions are raw and thinking clearly feels incredibly difficult. You’re grieving, you’re tired, and you’re trying to find the right words for someone who mattered deeply. I know how overwhelming that can feel. The very first…
Read MoreMarriage Reform: Why Independent Celebrants Must Be Included (And What It Means For Your Wedding)
Picture this: You’ve found the love of your life. You’re planning your dream wedding. You want to get married outdoors, under the oak tree where you had your first picnic together. You want your ceremony to reflect both your cultures, include elements from your heritage and faith that actually mean something to you, and be…
Read MoreA Cotswold Wedding Full of Heart, Intentionality + Joy for Matt + Denry
I first met Matt and Denry at the first Lo + Behold Another Wedding Fair back in 2022. I spotted them across a crowded room and something inside me simply said, you’re meant to work with these two! We hit it off immediately. Easy conversation. Shared humour. That feeling of familiarity that settles in far…
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