Hidden Hampshire Wedding Venue – The Barn at Avingdon

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Nestled on the banks of the River Itchen in Hampshire is one of its best hidden secrets! The Barn at Avingdon is a relatively new venue offering a blank canvas for weddings and events in a relaxed atmosphere. This past weekend I had the pleasure of being shown around the property by the fabulous Beth who is passionate about all things weddings AND championing the work of celebrants.

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My Dream Wedding Venue

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

I think it’s fair to say that all of us working in the wedding industry have worked in some incredible venues. Personally my ideal venue has a touch of quirky, rustic, charm and a little bit of glamour. I’m mostly a country girl with the occasional city twist or drama.

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Celebrate Compton Phone Box

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Celebrating life and love with a difference. Drive down the B3000 through the pretty Surrey village of Compton and you’ll be sure to see a the village telephone box. Over the past couple of years the Compton Phone Box has become near world famous for its witty and poignant decorations which remind us of the good things in life!

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Wedding Planning 101 – Your Wedding Venue

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Yesterday we looked at the first few things to consider as you start to plan your wedding. This included the style you are looking for, the season when you want to have your wedding, numbers of guests, and the all-important budget!

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Wedding Planning 101 – Style, Season, Numbers!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Newly engaged? Just starting to think about planning your wedding?

Starting to plan your big day is often daunting. Where do you start? Over the next few days I’ll be outlining the first few steps of wedding planning – just to help get you started!

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Symbolic Saturdays – Oh Christmas Tree!

Miranda the Celebrant | Hampshire Ceremonies

Had 2020 been a normal year, I would have been doing my last wedding ceremony of the year this weekend. But alas – it’s on hold until next year and will be every bit as beautiful as the fabulous couple had planned! So today, I wanted to share one of the ways we’ll be incorporating some Christmas magic into their ceremony!

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