When it comes to weddings, so many couples are now deciding to have a ceremony about them. One which includes personalised and individual aspects. Are you aware you can design your wedding ceremony and have tailor made ceremonies? Tailor made isn’t just for the dress, suit or clothing. It is also about the most important […]
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Autumn Weddings, Renewal of Vows and Handfasting Ceremonies
Autumn is here, and it’s a beautiful time of year to hold a ceremony. The end of the summer, and the time of year when nature reclaims the bright colours of summer. Autumn weddings, renewal of vows and handfasting ceremonies can be very colourful occasions. With summer being possibly the most popular time of year […]
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
‘We want to say our own vows, but don’t know what to write’ is something I hear couples say when talking about their wedding ceremony. Where do you start, what do you write, and what are you supposed to say to each other? Below is some information on writing your own wedding vows. Wedding vows are […]
Valentine’s Day Weddings
Valentine’s day is celebrated by couples in love all over the world. It is a day associated with love, red roses, gift giving and romance. With this in mind, have you thought about having a Valentine’s day wedding? February 14th is the most popular date to get married on, and couples may have to wait […]
Viking Weddings and Handfasting Ceremonies
Viking themed weddings and handfasting ceremonies have risen in popularity recently. Perhaps this is due to influence from the television programme ‘Vikings’, or it could be a result of a couple’s interest in Viking or Norse beliefs. Whatever the reason, Viking weddings and handfasting ceremonies all differ, and are unique to each couple. Internet searches […]
Steampunk Wedding Ceremonies
Steampunk wedding ceremonies and renewal of vows are creative and sometimes theatrical occasions. With Victorian and Edwardian clothing off set against sci-fi and military accessories, Steampunk ceremonies are alternative to the traditional wedding ceremony. Traditionally, weddings or renewal of vows take place in religious places, hotels or register offices. Steampunk ceremonies however are usually held […]
Additional Wedding and Ceremony Elements
Additional ceremony elements are additional mini ceremonies which can be incorporated into engagement, wedding, renewal of vows or naming ceremonies. Some of them are unique to Celebrant ceremonies, and as an alternative Celebrant, I provide creative, memorable and themed elements for the couples who request them. There are many different elements, below are a few […]
Weddings and Ceremonies at Halloween
Traditionally, most couples decide to get married during the summer months, with long sunny days, clear blue skies and hot sunshine as the backdrop to their wedding pictures. Alternative couples however, usually decide to get married in the autumn; and some decide to hold their weddings and ceremonies at Halloween. Autumn is a beautiful, and […]
Ring Warming Ceremonies
Ring warming ceremonies have been around for many years, and many religions and cultures incorporate them into wedding ceremonies; but what are they, and how are they done? When a couple have a ring warming, it is usually part of the main wedding ceremony. It involves inviting all guests to the wedding ceremony to hold […]
Spring Weddings
Spring is here, and is the season associated with fertility, sowing seeds, new beginnings and new life. This in mind, spring is the ideal time of year to get married for some couples, and spring weddings are now very popular. Pagan beliefs associated with spring or Ostara as it is called, have crossed over into […]