Inspiration
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 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…
Read MoreStanding with Love: Why I Champion the Trans Community
I feel like this blog has been brewing for a while. As a celebrant, I proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the trans community and all LGBTQIA+ people—especially when legal marriage systems fail to honour their identity. Here’s why creating truly inclusive, affirming ceremonies isn’t just important—it’s absolutely essential. Because Love Deserves Better: Why I…
Read MoreWhy a Micro Wedding with a Celebrant Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
Micro weddings are small, mighty, and completely fabulous. Forget the pressure of inviting 150 distant relatives and awkward colleagues, blowing the budget on things like chair covers, and spending your whole day being pulled in twenty different directions. A micro wedding cuts through all that. It’s intimate, joyful, and focused on what really matters —…
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