The last ten years have probably been the happiest of my working life. That is not to say I didn’t enjoy my previous role in a secondary school because I did but being a Celebrant has been the most fulfilling for me.
During the past decade there has been a rise in celebrant-led funerals throughout the UK with families requesting more bespoke, personalised ceremonies for their loved one’s final send off.
When planning a wedding it is important to factor in giving notice of your marriage to your local registry office, stating your intention to either marry or enter into a civil partnership.
The loss of a loved one can be debilitating, which makes the practicalities of arranging a celebration of their life all the more overwhelming – especially when it comes to figuring out the financial side of things.
Wedding speeches are a key part to any wedding day. However with great power comes great responsibility and it can feel like a lot of pressure writing a heartfelt speech for your loved ones.
Announcing your engagement is exciting, so you can be forgiven for pushing aside thoughts of the wedding budget to focus on the fun elements of wedding planning, like finding the perfect dress or colour coordinating your bridesmaids.
Direct cremations have become increasingly popular over the recent years, serving as alterative to more traditional funerals. Like me, you will have seen ads on TV showcasing national direct cremation services. While offering some advantages, using such companies can also have some disadvantages.
The 6th English Wedding Awards 2023, the prestigious event that celebrates the best wedding industry professionals and businesses across England, has announced its winners for 2023.
Elite wedding specialists and businesses across the North of England have been shortlisted as the 2023 finalists, a list of top names that create magical moments that turn into lasting memories.
Finding a way to remember your loved one can be difficult to navigate, especially during the first year. You may find it challenging to work out how you would like to memorialise them in a way that is personal and unique to them.
With 1 in 6 people in the UK affected by hearing loss, it stands to reason that some of your wedding guests may be amongst these figures. The good news is that I have put together some tips on how you can ensure that those that are hard of hearing are included in your big day.
Weddings can come with a whole host of traditions and expectations, but it is up to you whether you choose to adhere to them or not. Remember it is your big day and the choice is ultimately yours.
The best part about using a civil celebrant is that it allows for you to have a degree of flexibility when considering your ceremony. You can even toss the rule book out of the window completely and go your own way!
Here are four traditional wedding rules that were made to be broken!
Your loved one’s funeral should be a unique and personal celebration of their life. It is important that you commemorate the event in a way that is meaningful to both you and them.
In this article I have put together several ideas to help you make this celebration of life truly special.
The good news is that most venues these days have measures in place to ensure that they are as inclusive as they can be. However, if you need to a wedding venue that goes the extra mile on your big day, I have compiled a list of subjects you should broach.
love story and makes the ceremony entirely unique and special to both you and your partner. However, some couples can find this a gruelling task as it can be hard to know where to begin.
In this blog I have put together some top tips to help to construct and develop those all-important wedding vows.