Wedding Ceremonies
Every 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…
Read MoreMay The 4th Be With You: Tilly and Lewis’ Epic Star Wars Wedding at Escot Park
Today is May the 4th, which means there is only one blog I could possibly write! Last summer I had the privilege of performing what I can only describe as one of the most joyful, creative, deeply personal ceremonies of the year. Tilly and Lewis got married at Escot Park in Devon and it was,…
Read MoreCelebrant or Registrar: Which is the Cheaper Option?
The short answer is: it depends what you think you’re actually buying. And here’s the thing — most people are comparing two things that aren’t remotely comparable: a celebrant or registrar? I get this question a lot. Someone has just started planning their wedding, they’ve had a quick Google, and they’ve clocked that a registrar…
Read MoreRain, 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 MoreMarriage Reform: Why Independent Celebrants Must Be Included (And What It Means For Your Wedding)
Picture this: You’ve found the love of your life. You’re planning your dream wedding. You want to get married outdoors, under the oak tree where you had your first picnic together. You want your ceremony to reflect both your cultures, include elements from your heritage and faith that actually mean something to you, and be…
Read MoreA Cotswold Wedding Full of Heart, Intentionality + Joy for Matt + Denry
I first met Matt and Denry at the first Lo + Behold Another Wedding Fair back in 2022. I spotted them across a crowded room and something inside me simply said, you’re meant to work with these two! We hit it off immediately. Easy conversation. Shared humour. That feeling of familiarity that settles in far…
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