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…
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The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: Life Lessons That Shape Meaningful Ceremonies
As an independent celebrant, I have the honour of standing with people at some of life’s most significant thresholds. Weddings, naming ceremonies, renewal of vows and celebration of life services all share one thing in common. They pause time. They invite reflection. They ask us to consider what truly matters.…
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…
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…
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…
What Happens After the Funeral? A Complete Guide to the Cremation Process
When the funeral ends and family and friends say their final goodbyes, many people wonder what happens next — especially when cremation is the chosen method. Understanding the cremation process helps bring peace of mind and answers to common questions about what happens after the funeral, how a body is…
Why Breaking the Traditional Wedding Rules Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do.
Why Breaking the Traditional Wedding Rules Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do Weddings are a celebration of love, not a checklist. And while tradition has its place, more and more couples are realising that the most memorable and magical weddings are the ones where the rulebook gets tossed…
Meet my supplier Chums!!! Susie from Wivenhoe Flowers
In this Blog we welcome another of my supplier chums, Susie from Wivenhoe Flowers to answer my probing questions about who she is and what she does. I first meet Susie at a wedding fair and was struck by her beautiful floral arrangements that were all grown by her fair…
You Don’t Have to Be Buried in a Box – and Other Funeral Myths
When most people think of a funeral, they picture a casket, a cemetery, and a somber service in a crematorium chapel or church. But that’s only one version of a farewell. The truth is, funerals are as diverse as the people they honour. Whether shaped by cultural heritage, spiritual beliefs,…
Elopements: The Intimate, Intentional Way to Say “I Do”
Once whispered about as secretive and spontaneous, elopements have grown into a modern, meaningful way for couples to celebrate their love. No longer about running away in the dead of night, today’s elopements are beautifully crafted, deeply personal experiences that reflect a couple’s unique bond. So, what exactly is an…
