Many guests attending celebrant-led ceremonies are surprised by just how fun and moving the experience can be—especially compared to a standard registrar or church ceremony. Here, I’ll share a bit about how I work with couples to design a ceremony that’s filled with warmth, humour, and personality, making it an unforgettable part of their big day.
Read MoreYour wedding day is one of the most significant and memorable days of your life. You’ve planned every detail to perfection. But when it comes to the ceremony itself—the heart of the wedding—are you willing to settle for less?
Read MoreEvery couple has a unique love story, whether it began with a serendipitous meeting, a romantic proposal, or overcoming challenges together. Creating a personal and emotional ceremony that reflects your journey as a couple is what celebrants do best.
Read MoreFor couples who prefer a more spiritual or philosophical touch to their ceremony—without leaning into religious themes—there are many profound readings that can add depth and reflection. Here I share an extract from Cosmos by Carl Sagan which Hayley and Chris chose to have for their Celebrant Wedding Ceremony in Sheffield.
Read MoreMany couples choose a romantic extract from literature to add an elegant and timeless touch to their wedding ceremony. Thomas Hardy is one of my favourite English authors and this extract from Far From The Madding Crowd was chosen by Gemma & Alex for their wedding celebrant ceremony.
Read MoreIf an engaged couple are religious they do not have to have their wedding ceremony in a church. Independent Wedding Celebrants will write and deliver personal wedding ceremonies that include prayers or religious readings as well as a non-religious Humanist style wedding ceremony. Chelsea and Dom chose 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 to be read at their wedding celebrant ceremony at Farbridge, Sussex.
Read MoreWeddings don’t always have to be serious; adding a light-hearted, funny poem can make your ceremony memorable and entertaining for your guests. I have previously featured the hilarious Giraffe and the Monkey. In this blog post I share with you an adapted version of “I’ll Be There For You” by Louise Cuddon which Paul & Ian had for their wedding celebrant ceremony at Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield.
Read MoreFinding the right poem to express your love can make your wedding ceremony truly special. In this blog post Sheffield Wedding Celebrant, David Willis, shares one of his favourites: “Love Is Friendship Set on Fire” by Laura Hendricks.
Read MoreAre you looking for the perfect wedding celebrant to officiate your big day? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to choose the ideal wedding celebrant who will make your ceremony personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.
Read MoreThe ring exchange is one of the oldest and most universally recognised symbolic rituals in a wedding ceremony. Couples can you make it even more magical and memorable with a ring warming.
Read MoreHand-fasting is an ancient British/Celtic wedding tradition and it is having a huge revival in modern weddings. It creates a unique and stunning moment in your wedding ceremony which will long be remembered by you and your guests.
Read MoreThere are no rules to how the start of a wedding ceremony begins. The manner of the arrival of the couple is completely up to them with a Celebrant-led wedding.
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