Inspiration
Why Ceremonies Matter
“Do you really need a wedding? Just sign the legal paperwork!” “Mum didn’t want a fuss, so we’re not having a funeral.” “Isn’t a naming ceremony a bit much?” If you’ve heard (or said) something like this, you’re not alone. Life is busy and expensive, and ceremonies can start to feel like optional extras. But…
Read MoreMeg and Arthur’s Whimsical Wedding at The Alverbank Hotel
Some weddings take months of careful planning and endless back and forth. Meg and Arthur’s Hampshire wedding at The Alverbank Hotel was not one of those. I met them at The Alt Fair in Southampton last year, and we hit it off so fast that by the end of the fair they’d booked me, along…
Read MoreKara and Brad: A Colourful Giraffe Shed Wedding in Mid Wales
Travel is a passion of mine, so when a couple requests that I make the journey – sometimes several hundred miles or more – I’m usually very eager to say yes! I was thrilled when Kara and Brad invited me to officiate their wedding at the Giraffe Shed in Wales. Their spectacular day is one…
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 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 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…
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