Till Death Do Us Part: A Nightmare Before Christmas Gothic Wedding at Arnos Vale Cemetery

By Miranda Ash | October 2, 2025 |

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…

Wedding Day Advice: What I’d Do Differently If I Could Do My Wedding Again

By Miranda Ash | August 14, 2025 |

Last month, Mr Ash and I celebrated twenty years of marriage. Twenty years! How has that happened? It’s one of those funny tricks of time — in some ways, it feels like only yesterday we were standing there, rings in hand, promising each other the world. And yet here we are, two decades later, with…

Why a Micro Wedding with a Celebrant Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

By Miranda Ash | April 18, 2025 |

a man and woman walking down a lawn with confetti falling

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 —…

Wedding Monopoly: The Hidden Truth About Registrars vs. Celebrants – And Why It Affects Your Big Day

By Miranda Ash | March 20, 2025 |

Independent Celebrants Personalise. Registrars Legalise. There’s a growing frustration echoing from couples across England and Wales. The cause? A subtle but powerful battle over who gets to shape your wedding day. Registration Districts have been busy claiming that their registrars can deliver “exactly what an Independent Celebrant can.” It sounds tempting, but here’s the reality:…

Why a Destination Wedding in Europe is the Ultimate Dream

By Miranda Ash | March 1, 2025 |

A destination wedding isn’t just about saying “I do” in a beautiful location—it’s about creating an unforgettable experience. This year, I have the pleasure of working with several couples from the USA who are travelling to the UK and France for their weddings, and the reasons they chose to do so are as varied as…

What Really Goes Into Creating a Celebrant Ceremony?

By Miranda Ash | February 16, 2025 |

a bride and groom holding hands and standing on a rug outside

When people think of a wedding ceremony, they often picture the final, polished version—the beautifully spoken words, the emotional vows, the perfect atmosphere. What they don’t see is the huge amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to make that moment magical. As a Celebrant, my role is far more than just turning…