Posts by Miranda Ash
Tying the Knot – Marriage Law Reform 2026: Respond NOW!
Marriage Law Reform Is Finally Here – And We Need Your Voice This week, something happened that people like me have been waiting years for. The government launched its public consultation on marriage law reform in England and Wales, and it closes on 24th September 2026. If that sounds like dry policy news, hang on,…
Read MoreEvery Couple Needs a Miranda: 6 Ways a Celebrant Elevates Your Perfect Day
I had a call recently with one of my couples who are getting married in Hampshire in just a few weeks. Emotions were running high, there was a lot to think about, and they needed a little handholding. Completely understandable, and the kind of conversation I love having. By the end of the call, something…
Read More10 Things You Need to Know About Handfasting Ceremonies
Handfasting ceremonies are one of those things that divide people into two camps: those who have never heard of them, and those who are absolutely obsessed! If you’re reading this, you’re probably somewhere in between – curious, maybe a little intrigued, and wondering whether it could work for your ceremony. Handfasting ceremonies are a simple…
Read MoreMay 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…
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