Posts by Miranda Ash
How 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…
Read MoreA Joyful Celebration: Meghana & Tom’s Celebrant Ceremony at Larmer Tree Gardens
Some weddings stay with you long after the chairs have been packed away and the confetti swept up. Meghana and Tom’s Celebrant Ceremony at Larmer Tree Gardens is one of those days. Warm, thoughtful, full of meaning and laughter, and completely rooted in who they are as people. From the moment guests began arriving from…
Read More5 Wedding Planning Tips for an Exciting Engagement Season!
It’s engagement season. Rings are sparkling, champagne is popping, and if you’ve just put a ring on it, you might already be thinking about planning your wedding. So let’s take a look at my top wedding planning tips. For some couples, the excitement kicks in instantly. For others, it feels a little overwhelming. And for…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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