Life After “I Do” with Shelley Bell Celebrant The confetti has settled. The dress is carefully boxed. The thank you cards are half written. Your inbox is no longer bursting with supplier emails and your weekends suddenly feel… quiet. If you are experiencing a strange dip after your wedding day,…
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Sober Hen and Stag Do Ideas: Meaningful, Joyful & Completely Hangover Free Celebrations
There is something beautifully refreshing about a celebration where everyone remembers the punchlines, the dancing, and the heartfelt toasts the next day. Sober hen and stag dos are rising in popularity across the UK, and not because they lack sparkle. Quite the opposite. Couples are choosing connection over chaos, memories…
Friday the 13th, the Divine Feminine & Love: A Powerful Date for Modern Romance
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…
Budget-Friendly Wedding Planning Tips
Beautiful Celebrations Without the Hefty Price Tag Planning your dream wedding does not have to come with a heart-stopping price tag. With a little creativity, thoughtful planning and the right support, you can create a ceremony and celebration that feels deeply personal, meaningful and memorable without blowing the budget. As…
You’re Engaged! Now What? Fun & Laid-Back Next Steps for Your Wedding Journey
Congratulations! You’ve just said “yes,” and now you’re floating on cloud nine, basking in that engagement glow. While the temptation to dive headfirst into wedding planning is strong, take a moment to soak it all in. Planning your wedding should feel exciting and fun, not like a never-ending checklist. If…
A Year of Growth, Gratitude and Gorgeous Ceremonies: What Shelley Bell Celebrant Learned & Achieved in 2025
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,…
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…
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…
Meet my Supplier Chums!!! Vima Photography
In this edition of “Meet my Supplier Chums”, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Emily and Gemma from Vima Photography http://www.vimaphotography.com/ I met these ladies a couple of years back at a wedding fair and we hit it off straight away. I loveds their humour and laid back attitude…
