Posts by Miranda Ash
Why I Will Not Use AI To Write Your Ceremony Script
Let me say this clearly, and without softening it for comfort. I will not use AI to write your ceremony script. Not now, not later, and not secretly in another browser tab while telling you a lovely story about creativity. When you stand in front of the people who love you most and say yes…
Read MoreDestination Celebrant: Reagan & Matthew’s Magical Wedding Weekend at Château Saint-Martory in France
Some weddings stay with you because they feel easy to be part of. Reagan and Matthew’s wedding at Château Saint-Martory was one of those. Nothing felt forced or overdone. It was relaxed, thoughtful, and full of genuine connection. As a Destination Celebrant, I often travel overseas for ceremonies, but every now and then I step…
Read MoreNavigating Grief at Christmas: What No One Tells You
Navigating grief is something we all go through at some point, yet we hardly ever talk about it in a real and open way. We tiptoe around it, worrying about upsetting others, or feel we should be strong and keep going. However, grief doesn’t adhere to societal rules. It’s messy, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Grief…
Read MoreIldi and Andy’s Hampshire Celebrant Wedding Ceremony at Harewood Forest
Ildi and Andy’s Hampshire celebrant wedding took place within the beautiful Harewood Forest, a private forest sandwiched between Winchester and Andover and literally five minutes from my front door! Don’t you just love a wedding where you can roll out of bed and practically be there! And although the weather didn’t play ball with us…
Read MoreHonouring Sacrifice: Remembrance Sunday + Why It Matters
At this time of year, when we pause to remember the lives of those who served their country, the air feels different. There’s a quiet stillness that seems to settle over us all. The days grow shorter, the mornings feel crisp, and there’s a collective slowing down as we approach that second Sunday in November…
Read MoreHow a Funeral Celebrant Can Help You Honour a Life in a Way That Truly Reflects the Person You Love
When it comes to honouring a life, there are more choices available with a funeral celebrant than most people realise. I think a lot of people, when their loved one has gone, are in a kind of fight-or-flight mode in the midst of grief. It’s such an emotional time — the practicalities can feel overwhelming,…
Read MoreA Magical Celebrant Ceremony at The Cherry Barn: Scarlett & Sam’s Love Story
What an absolutely stunning day to get married in the orchards at The Cherry Barn near Rye! I’ve had the honour of being a celebrant for quite a few weddings now, but Scarlett and Sam’s celebrant ceremony was properly special. Everything just fell into place perfectly for these two, and the whole day felt like…
Read MoreTill Death Do Us Part: A Nightmare Before Christmas Gothic Wedding at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Can you smell it? That distinctly October magic—spiced candles flickering, pumpkins everywhere, and Halloween on the horizon. Autumn isn’t just about pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather. It’s the season for gothic romance, for leaning into the beautifully eerie, the deliciously dark. And what better way to celebrate than with a gothic wedding ceremony inspired…
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