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Planning a wedding or special event? My blog features lots of articles on all the things you might want to consider when planning the big day.

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

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 friends attending the ceremony....

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...

Personal wedding ceremonies filled with love

Personal wedding ceremonies filled with love

The role of a wedding Celebrant is a role that is filled with so much joy and love.  As I often talk on my social media platforms, we are with couples and families on the most important days of their lives, and that really is an honour and a privilege. Personal...

Celebrant or Registrar?

Celebrant or Registrar?

With the ever-growing popularity of Celebrant-led ceremonies in England, I felt it was time that I wrote a blog about all of the amazing benefits that you will receive if you choose to book a Celebrant for your wedding ceremony. There are so many possibilities with a...

Historic Wedding Venues in Oxford

Historic Wedding Venues in Oxford

If you are looking for historic wedding venues in Oxford that have the wow factor then I cannot recommend the Bodleian Library Weddings highly enough. Part of Oxford University, this is a venue that will make a huge impact on both you and your wedding guests. 

Five December Engagement Ideas

Five December Engagement Ideas

It is without doubt the most wonderful time of the year! With December just around the corner did you know that Christmas is the busiest time of year to get engaged? Aside from Valentine’s Day, the festive period is a time when we see many proposals. It is thought...

Luxury Bath Wedding Photoshoot

Luxury Bath Wedding Photoshoot

With the backdrop of the incredible Parish House, I was very kindly invited to be part of a styled luxury Bath wedding photoshoot a few months ago. Led by the amazing Maria Madison photographer, the day was packed full of the most sumptuous details any bride and groom...

Each time you happen to me all over again

– Edith Wharton