Wedding Ceremonies
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 MoreGatestreet Barn Wedding: A Family, Two Weddings and a Love That Leaves a Mark
Some families you meet in this job just stay with you. Not for a season, not until the thank you cards land on the mat, but properly. Lastingly. Tucked away in the part of me that holds onto the moments that matter most. This is one of those families. Last year I supported the same…
Read MoreFrom Las Vegas to Hampshire: Kassia and Kerim’s Destination Wedding at The Elvetham
Planning a wedding from the other side of the world is no small undertaking. When Kassia and Kerim first reached out to me early last year, they were based in Las Vegas, juggling busy lives, and trying to piece together a destination wedding in Hampshire at a venue they had never set foot in. There…
Read MoreTying the Knot – Marriage Law Reform 2026: Respond NOW!
Marriage Law Reform Is Finally Here – And We Need Your Voice This week, something happened that people like me have been waiting years for. The government launched its public consultation on marriage law reform in England and Wales, and it closes on 24th September 2026. If that sounds like dry policy news, hang on,…
Read MoreEvery Couple Needs a Miranda: 6 Ways a Celebrant Elevates Your Perfect Day
I had a call recently with one of my couples who are getting married in Hampshire in just a few weeks. Emotions were running high, there was a lot to think about, and they needed a little handholding. Completely understandable, and the kind of conversation I love having. By the end of the call, something…
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…
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