In July 2022 the Law Commission submitted its long-awaited report on Wedding Law Reform. We review the key changes and what it can mean for celebrants in the future and their clients, as well as asking, is it time to celebrate just yet? Humanists Vs Independents Currently, Government is…
The Booking Process – What to do when you find ‘The One’.
Let’s be honest, some people are just figuring out what a Celebrant is, so what do you do when you find one? How do you make a booking? In this piece I take you through how to find a celebrant, the booking process and what happens next. Finding a…
What It Means To Be A Recommended Supplier.
As an Independent Celebrant with years of experience conducting hundreds of ceremonies, I have been lucky enough to work in some amazing places with some fabulous vendors and become a Preferred or Recommended Supplier – but what does this mean to me as a Celebrant, to the person recommending me…
Top 5 Essex Country House Venues
Top 5 Essex Country House Venues As a Celebrant, I get to work in some stunning places, with some amazing teams, from barns and bluebell woods to country house venues. Here are my Top 5 in Essex. Greenwoods Hotel and Spa – Stock, Ingatestone https://www.greenwoodshotel.com/ This hidden…
Real Wedding: A Themed Celebration
Real Wedding: A Themed Celebration How to theme a wedding to reflect your individuality and personality. Here, my couple had two ceremonies, due to the impact of Covid 19, both of which were themed around things meaningful to them and their relationship. Where: Wat Tyler Country Park When: April…
Real Wedding: My first Indian Wedding at an Essex Country House
I had no idea what to expect at an Indian Wedding but had always wanted to go to one. The vibrant colours, the ceremony, the noises and smells where all so exciting to me and finally, I got to not only be invited to attend one, but to officiate at…
Including Ceremony Elements.
We don’t know where to start with our Celebrant wedding! Do you have any suggestions of what we could include? I’m thrilled you have chosen a Celebrant to lead your ceremony, it opens up your choices and enables to be creative with the structure of your ceremony but this…
Bespoke Ceremonies that really reflect your individuality.
My wife-to-be and I are looking for a bespoke ceremony that reflects us, but we’re not sure what options are available. What would you recommend? Congratulations on your recent engagement, what an exciting time this is but it can also be really daunting. Like you, lots of my couples are…
Registrar Backlog
After waiting to get married for so long, we’ve now found out that there is a huge backlog of couples, and we may have to wait even longer for a registrar. What are our options? Never fear with a Celebrant near! These are difficult times currently as Registry…
Getting Married At Home
If the thought of a big country house celebration leaves you cold, a registry office just doesn’t have enough soul and all you want is your nearest and dearest in an intimate ceremony then is it possible to get married at home? Abso-blooming-lutely. Currently, in England and Wales,…
