The big win – Best Celebrant In 2020, I won the very first “Best Celebrant” category at the UK Wedding Awards. At the time, I was four years into my career and honestly, the idea of being an “award winning celebrant” felt enormous. The shortlist had been decided by an expert panel from Hitched […]
Best Celebrant? What Wedding Awards Really Mean Read More »
Who can have a Humanist wedding ceremony? The answer is simpler than you might expect… Humanist ceremonies are for anyone wanting a non-religious celebration. They’re for everyone. They exist to celebrate love and commitment and the power of human connection in a safe, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels included. To find out more about Humanism
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It’s January 2026. After literally years of letting my blogs fall deathly silent, I decided today was the day to get back on the horse. And what better way to ease myself in than with the creation of a new blog series of ‘Favourites’. It’s my chance to sing the praises of wedding suppliers that
Favourites! WEDDING VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Compton Verney Read More »
For all those weddings which are special because they’re so 100% about the couple, Claire and Ruth’s was special because there were three of them in the mix. Enter Ruth’s daughter, Faye. She’s awesome – an eleven year old, wise beyond her years and so good at expressing her feelings. In many ways, this wedding
Including Your Child In Your Wedding Ceremony – A Perfect Case Study! Read More »
A carefully chosen wedding reading can speak volumes about who you are and how you view love. Whether it’s an extract from a novel, poetry, song lyrics or just a quote from someone you admire, these moments add variety, vibrancy and emotion to your ceremony. Plus, if you ask a special friend or family member
Beautiful wedding readings by Black and Brown authors, poets and big thinkers Read More »
Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to summing up 2020 and weddings. It was an absolute bin fire. But in amongst all the heartache, the stress and uncertainty that many couples were battling, Becky and Martyn snuck in with a micro wedding that was an absolute tonic to the pandemic
Becky and Martyn – Castle On Edge Hill Read More »
Us Humanist Celebrants have been getting our knickers (and underpants) thoroughly twisted of late. Why? Well because while we continue to petition for Humanist Weddings to be given the legal status they’re so long overdue, more and more council register offices have begun to advertise ‘Personalised’ or ‘Bespoke Ceremonies’. Now, I know what you’re thinking.
Humanist Ceremonies Vs ‘Bespoke Register Office Ceremonies’ – The gloves are off! Read More »
Every couple I work with is unique and brilliant (obviously – that’s why I LOVE being a celebrant!). But there are still some recurring themes, and indeed common worries, which regularly crop up when brides and grooms first tentatively dip their toes into the world of Humanist ceremonies. Well I’m on a myth-busting mission to
Humanist Weddings: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser! Read More »
There are loads of brilliant ways to involve your friends and family in your Humanist ceremony but this one is strictly for the brave! Sarah and Phill are in the racing business so they’re basically professional risk takers. Needless to say, when I suggested adding a part in their ceremony that would be a bit
Why are you the perfect match? Give your guests a say! Read More »
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