For centuries, Friday the 13th has been misunderstood. Often branded as unlucky, it’s a date shrouded in superstition and fear. But when we peel back the layers of history, symbolism, and spirituality, Friday the 13th reveals something far more beautiful—a celebration of the divine feminine, love, and sacred union. And…
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Real Wedding – Zoe and James
In this look back at one of 2025’s most colourful weddings we can see how little pops of colour can make such a difference to a neutral palette and how your furry family can be a part of your celebrant led ceremony. Where: The Boundary at Garons Park, Southend, SS2…
Real Wedding – Melissa and Daniel
In this month’s Real Wedding Blog we meet Melissa and Daniel, a couple who took a while to get to their wedding date, “this was not eyes locking across a crowded room, love at first sight. More a slow burner or to be more accurate a steady smoulder.” Where: Chalkney…
A Vegan Wedding in Essex: Compassion, Style & Celebration
“A way of living that seeks to exclude as far as possible and practicable any exploitation or cruelty towards animals.” — Lisa Flahant That beautiful quote from Lisa Flahant captures exactly why more couples are choosing a vegan wedding — not just as a style choice, but as an expression…
Meet My Supplier Chums!! Featuring Jodie of Ella Bella Weddings and Events.
Meet My Supplier Chums!! Welcome to my brand new feature – Meet My Supplier Chums!! This is my interview to sit down and have a chat with some of my favourite industry experts and for you to learn a bit more about the people who work in the background to…
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…
Real Wedding – My very own Vow Renewal!!
It’s not very often that I write about an event that has been all about me – well, alright, it involved my husband too! This year we have celebrated our Tenth Wedding anniversary and so, with a family holiday planned to San Francisco and Las Vegas, to also celebrated my…
Real Wedding – Tracy & Ian
In this Blog we will look back at Tracy and Ian’s Vow Renewal Ceremony which not only celebrated over 20 years of marriage but a very special family. Where: Holiday Inn, Colchester https://www.hicolchesterhotel.co.uk/weddings/ When: September 2024 Who: Tracy & Ian 1st Contact: I met Ian and Tracy at a wedding Fair at…
Real Wedding – Brian and Robbie
In this Real Wedding blog we will look at why Vow Renewals are so important and how a simple and relaxed affair full of fun can really help you to feel the love all over again. Where: The Lodge, Battlesbridge, Essex. https://www.rettendonlodgeevents.com/ When: August 2024 Who: Brian and Robbie. 1st Contact: I was…
Real Wedding – Romi and Neil
Oh June you do spoil me…..not only did I have two weddings in one weekend, I had two multicultural weddings and both of them with a trapped Sciatic nerve – Marvellous!! In this blog, find out how to absolutely smash a festival style wedding in a blank canvas, dry hire…
