Celebrating Love Through Vow Renewals

Celebrating Love Through Vow Renewals

Cat & Kym’s Magical Ceremony at the Temple of Minerva, Bath As an independent Celebrant based in the South West of England, I have the privilege of leading all kinds of ceremonies – from naming days and weddings to funerals and celebrations of life. More...
The Rise of Deconsecrated Buildings as Wedding Venues

The Rise of Deconsecrated Buildings as Wedding Venues

Church and Chapel Closures According to a recent Guardian article, it is thought about 3,500 churches in the UK have closed since 2013, and there are many more that are on Historic England’s “Heritage at Risk” register.  With this in mind and the decline of...
The rising costs of funerals in the UK

The rising costs of funerals in the UK

The recent SunLife report produced in January 2024 states that after two years of falls, the cost of a basic funeral is on the rise again. The cost of a basic funeral now stands at £4,141 (up 4.7% on last year). It also cites that the average cost of dying...
Symbolic Rituals within Celebrant Ceremonies

Symbolic Rituals within Celebrant Ceremonies

Updated 5 September, 2025 The beauty of a Celebrant-led ceremony is the opportunity to weave in a symbolic ritual that represents unity. A symbolic ritual often gives a beautiful, visual and interactive experience not only for the couple but also for family and...
Autumnal woodland wedding inspiration

Autumnal woodland wedding inspiration

Woodland wedding ceremony If you’re looking for some autumnal woodland wedding inspiration, look no further. This post offers up a whole host of ideas to create the most beautiful, memorable wedding celebration. I recently had the pleasure of conducting the most...