As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on what has been one of the most fulfilling, transformative, and heart-stretching years of my celebrancy journey. Every ceremony I’ve crafted—whether a wedding, naming, renewal of vows, funeral or memorial—has brought me something new to learn, someone new to love,…
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Top 10 Most Popular Wedding Songs, Top 10 Most Popular Funeral Songs & Why Music Matters in Every Ceremony
Music is the heartbeat of any ceremony. Whether it’s a wedding overflowing with joy, a funeral filled with reflection and love, or any milestone moment in between, the right song speaks directly to the soul. As an independent celebrant, Shelley Bell Celebrant knows just how transformative music can be—it grounds…
Top 10 Personalised Wedding Ceremony Ideas You’ll Love in 2025/26
Discover the top 10 personalised wedding ceremony ideas for 2025. From handfasting to personal vows, Shelley Bell Celebrant shares unique ways to make your big day truly yours. Why Personalisation Matters in Weddings Your wedding ceremony should be more than just words — it should reflect you. More and more…
The Most Romantic Ceremony Ideas for a Celebrant-Led Wedding.
When it comes to saying “I do,” nothing is more special than a ceremony that truly reflects your love story. Unlike traditional weddings, a celebrant-led ceremony allows you to create a unique and deeply personal experience, incorporating any rituals, settings, and vows you desire. Whether you dream of exchanging vows…
Meet my Supplier Chums!!! Chloe from The Copper Cacti
In this, my second interview with one of my supplier chums, I talk to Chloe Draper of The Copper Cacti. I first met Chloe at a wedding fair and loved her sense of fun, chilled out vibe and the displays she creates that are so not like the normal bouquet…
Real Wedding – Chris and Gary
In this blog we look back at the wedding ceremony of Chris and Gary, their vision, their skill at involving lots of people to be a part of the day in some way and the way their individualism brought their personalities and sense of humour to the front of their…
New Ideas for Laid-Back, Celebrant-Led Weddings That Involve Guests and Family Members.
New Ideas for Laid-Back, Celebrant-Led Weddings That Involve Guests and Family Members When planning a wedding, many couples today are choosing a more relaxed, personalised, and intimate approach. Celebrant-led weddings are perfect for this, allowing couples to create meaningful ceremonies centred around their values and personalities. Unlike traditional weddings, these…
Real Wedding – Rasha and Neil
In this blog we look at one of this years Real Weddings with Rasha and Neil. This ceremony incorporated so much fun and love as well as cultural and religious references that it was a dream to research and write and I feel like I have gained two really good…
Real Wedding – Angelica and Bradley
In this ceremony we joined Greek traditions into an English wedding for the ultimate Multicultural Mash-Up, I loved it! Read on to find out how only a Celebrant Led ceremony can create ceremonies like this to meet the needs of its clients and their cultural traditions. Where: Hatfield Place, Hatfield Peveral,…
Considering a Celebrant? Questions to ask
Thankfully the visibility and knowledge of celebrants is increasing but couples still don’t always understand what benefits a celebrant offers over booking a registrar. In this blog we will explore the best questions to ask when considering a Celebrant led ceremony. Understanding the role of a Celebrant: By definition a celebrant…
