Wedding ideas
10 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 More5 Wedding Planning Tips for an Exciting Engagement Season!
It’s engagement season. Rings are sparkling, champagne is popping, and if you’ve just put a ring on it, you might already be thinking about planning your wedding. So let’s take a look at my top wedding planning tips. For some couples, the excitement kicks in instantly. For others, it feels a little overwhelming. And for…
Read MoreTill Death Do Us Part: A Nightmare Before Christmas Gothic Wedding at Arnos Vale Cemetery
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…
Read MoreWedding Day Advice: 7 Things I’d Do Differently If I Could Do My Wedding Again
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…
Read MoreWhy a Micro Wedding with a Celebrant Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
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 —…
Read MoreWedding Monopoly: The Hidden Truth About Registrars vs. Celebrants – And Why It Affects Your Big Day
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:…
Read MoreWhy a Destination Wedding in Europe is the Ultimate Dream
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…
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