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Last weekend I had the honour of presiding over a Celebration of Life service for a very dear friend. Phyllis was a huge presence for so many. She was super inspiring and had a sense of joy that was unsurpassed coupled with a never-ending smile. It didn’t matter what challenge you had, Phyllis was always there to support.

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There are misconceptions about what we Celebrants do. I wrote this blog to set the record straight, highlight the difference between Registrars and Celebrants and outline some of the ways in which I can collaborate with event venues (both those that are licensed to undertake legal ceremonies and those that are not too) and help increase revenues!

Carrie and Ben’s mid week wedding at Morden Hall cleverly wove together their love of Disney, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Witcher and more. 

Just a few more days to go before the Wedding Fair to end all fairs. Specially curated for those looking for a more ‘alternative’ style if wedding, the event promises to be lots of fun!

I just found a fantastic blog write up by Claire Gould – all about Laura + Kevan’s Wedfest at High Billinghurst Farm last Summer. It was the first time the woodland had been used for a wedding ceremony and made for an ethereal experience. Interestingly the same woodland was used for a big celebrity wedding…

It’s been a full Summer of weddings, namings and renewals of vows both in the UK and France! Here are a couple of observations from this Summer of Love! Increasingly I’m finding that couples and families prefer to keep their ceremonies private and request that no details and photos are posted to social media or…

I’ve just returned to the UK after 5 weeks in SW France where we have a family home. I also had several wedding’s and vow renewal ceremonies booked in the area. One of the aspects that I always discuss with couples having an outdoor wedding is weather planning. Up until recently this has always been…

At a time when there is so much seeming negativity and strife in the world, celebrating life feels more important than ever. I’ve had a busy wedding season thus far between attending friends weddings and officiating others. Weddings are such a great opportunity to put worries aside and focus on what really matters….LOVE! This past…