Inspiration
Rain, 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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreTrans Naming Ceremony: Celebrating Identity at Every Age
You might think of naming ceremonies as something reserved for babies. And yes, that’s lovely. But a trans naming ceremony is something entirely different. It’s an empowering, affirming way for trans and non-binary people to say, “This is who I am,” in front of the people who love them. Whether it’s for a child, a…
Read MoreThe Power of a Transformational Ceremony: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Recently I was having a chat with a dear friend and fellow celebrant. The kind of friend who really gets it. We were reminiscing about our time in training (back when we still thought a good ceremony was just a strong reading and a windproof clipboard). She reminded me of a conversation we’d had with…
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