In this blog we will be looking back to a balmy summer day in a woodland setting for Hannah and Andy’s wedding. Who: Hannah and Andy Where: https://browningbros.co.uk/teybrook-orchard When: July 2026 First Contact: Unusually I had a contact from one of my cousins to say that a work colleague was getting…
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How Much Does a Celebrant Cost? Understanding the True Value of a Bespoke Celebrant Ceremony
How much does a celebrant cost? It is one of the first questions many couples, families and loved ones ask when they start planning a wedding, funeral, naming ceremony or celebration of life. And quite rightly. Budgets matter. Weddings cost money, funerals need to be planned carefully and most of…
What 50 Years of Living Has Taught Me: The Power of Ceremony, Kindness and Letting Go.
There is something wonderfully reflective about reaching your fiftieth birthday. People often ask if I feel older. The truth is, I feel grateful. Fifty years have given me stories, laughter, heartbreak, friendships, adventures, lessons and more cups of tea than I could ever count. They’ve taught me that life isn’t…
Welcoming Your Child with a Naming Ceremony: The Beautiful Alternative to a Christening.
Welcoming Your Child in a Way That Feels Right for You The arrival of a child changes everything. Whether you’re welcoming a newborn baby, an adopted child, a stepchild joining your family, or celebrating a child later in life, many parents feel a deep desire to mark the occasion with…
Top Celebrant Wedding Trends for 2026/27: The Future of Personalised Weddings
Top Celebrant Wedding Trends for 2026/27 If there’s one thing I’ve learned from creating hundreds of bespoke ceremonies, it’s that couples are becoming increasingly confident about doing weddings their way. Gone are the days when everyone felt obliged to follow the same wedding rulebook. Today’s couples want authenticity, personality and…
Re-Naming Ceremonies: Celebrating Your Authentic Self After Transition, Divorce, or Life Change.
There are moments in life when a name no longer fits. Not because it was “wrong” at the time, but because you have grown beyond it. For some people, that moment comes after gender transition. For others, it arrives after divorce, family estrangement, spiritual change, sobriety, personal healing, or simply…
Avoiding the Post Wedding Blues
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,…
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…
