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Handling the stress at your Wedding Ceremony
Weddings are both special and exciting days, but they can come with their fair share of stress! Nerves and wedding day jitters are common, so here are some tips to...
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Walking down the aisle: Tradition v Modern Day
The opportunities for getting married in the 21st century have never been so abundant and choice so diverse.  The world has shrunk; traditional ‘local ‘ customs have now become global,...
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No registrar available! What are my options?
With registrars in some countries coping with a backlog of legal marriage registrations, what are your options? Do you have to reschedule the entire wedding? One experienced UK celebrant tackles...
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How Long Does It Take to Plan a Wedding? A Guide for UK Brides and Grooms
Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but one where you need to be super organised. One of the most common questions couples have is, "How long does it take...
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9 Beautiful Ways to Honour Loved Ones in a Wedding Ceremony
Weddings are Emotional! A wedding is guaranteed to be one of the most emotionally-charged days that you will experience in your whole life.  And this can be even truer when...
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How to do a jumping the broom ceremony
What is a jumping the broom or besom ceremony? Congratulations! You have already decided that choosing a celebrant to deliver your wedding ceremony gives you a whole range of options...
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The secrets to a successful elopement
Celebrants are accustomed to responding to the warmth, energy and loving emotion of close family and invited guests surrounding their wedding couple. So how do you create the right atmosphere...
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Real Handfasting Ceremony at Stonehenge Wiltshire
A Handfasting Ceremony at Stonehenge Inner Circle Jessica and Philip celebrated their love with a special handfasting ceremony officiated by Glenda Procter known as the Queen of Handfastings. Torrential rain...
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Do I have to change my name when I get married?
Traditional Debunked! Do I have to change my name when I get married? Traditions and laws around the world, in relation to the giving and taking of a forename and...
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A Guide to Wedding Celebrants and Venues in Australia & New Zealand
A wedding day is one of the most significant moments in a couple's life, and finding the right celebrant and venue can make all the difference. In this guide, we...
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Creative Ceremony Backdrops For Your Wedding or Naming Ceremonies
When it comes to styling your ceremony there are many ways to add a personal touch and infuse your day with a showstopping piece. Adding creative ceremony backdrops is just...
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16 Unique & Alternative Wedding Readings
Want a reading with a difference for your wedding ceremony? Whilst some love traditional poems, they don't suit every couple. And what are we all about here at The Celebrant...
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5 Questions To Ask When You’re Looking For An Accessible Wedding Venue
Planning a wedding can come with all types of challenges, and even more so if you are searching for a fully accessible wedding venue. If you yourself, or if you...
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How to plan an elopement beach wedding for sweet souls
So… You're engaged, congratulations! Want to know where to start planning an elopement? Want a tropical beach destination? This could be because you're not the couple who wants hundreds of...
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Achieving a truly personalised wedding ceremony
Unique, bespoke, unusual weddings are terms we hear a lot – but when you think about it, do you want different for the sake of it, or is what we’re...
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How to include Indian rituals in an Indian/Western fusion wedding
What Indian rituals can I include in my non-religious Western style wedding?  As an Asian celebrant, Sonal Dave was recently very lucky, to be able to conduct a non-religious, spiritual...
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How to have a perfect wedding kiss
5 things you need to know about your ceremony kiss - you will be surprised! I have witnessed hundreds of couples first kisses! They have varied hugely from a full-on...
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How to Choose an Engagement Ring
If you are joining the millions of men or women faced with the pressure of finding the right ring to pop the big question, you may be unsure where to...
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Top tips for planning your 2018 wedding
Getting married this year? Then here’s some useful advice on how to make your big day go with a bang… Remember, no matter what all those wedding and lifestyle magazines...
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5 Wedding Ceremony Music For Signing The Register
From start to finish at your wedding ceremony, your music should be considered and reflect the two of you as a couple. Whether it's being played live or in the...
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Crafting the Perfect Wedding: Aligning Your Ceremony with Your Style and Personality
When it comes to getting married, it's all about making the day uniquely yours. After all, a wedding is more than just saying 'I do'; it's a chance to showcase...
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How to get legally married by a Celebrant in Australia
Getting legally married by a Celebrant in Australia is easy! Every celebrant says they absolutely love their job, but it’s true! It’s the most amazing feeling and privilege to facilitate...
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Your Guide to Getting Married in Scotland
Dreaming of a unique and unforgettable wedding experience? Look no further than Scotland! With its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, Scotland offers a picturesque backdrop for couples seeking...
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The Top Wedding Venues in New Zealand
New Zealand is a breathtakingly beautiful country, making it a popular destination for couples who want to get married in a stunning location. Whether you are a local or planning...
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Colourful Outdoor Wedding At Dairyhouse Farm Barn In Somerset
This beautiful outdoor wedding set at Dairyhouse Farm Barn Weddings is full of vibrant colours and striking sunsets. Full of ethical details it has a lot to offer when it...
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Bespoke rituals for bespoke weddings!
Having a Celebrant led wedding is all about choice and all about you! There are no rules, anything and everything goes, with the ultimate goal of creating something completely unique...
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Planning an outdoor Wedding? Read this!
So, you are planning an outdoor wedding. Amazing, nothing like the bright blue sky, warmth on your back and sweet sounds of a light breeze in the air. Well, that’s...
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How to modernise traditional wedding rituals
So, ceremony rituals are a new thing right? Well no. Wedding rituals, symbolic or not, have been with us for ever and a year. Weddings themselves are a ritual, a...
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Olives, ouzo and pomegranates! Celebrant led weddings, Greece!
Chosen Greece for your destination wedding? Are you looking through your destination wedding options on line? Are you looking at an array of beautiful sandy beaches, stunning blue waters, ancient...
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How to legally marry with a UK Wedding Celebrant
Want to know how to legally marry when having a Celebrant-led wedding in the UK? The Celebrant Directory have teamed up with the lovely Jenny Knight, from Knight Ceremonies to...
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Hygge winter weddings on a DIY budget
What is HYGGE?! Well, I hear you say, I know what a winter wedding is, and I understand the concept of DIY and working within a budget, but what the...
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How Many People Should I Invite to My Wedding? Finding the Perfect Guest List Size
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Planning your big day is an exciting journey filled with countless decisions, and one of the most significant choices you'll face is deciding how many...
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How to choose your ideal wedding venue
Want to create a unique wedding day, but worried about the cost? No wonder! According to Brides Magazine, the average wedding in this county is currently costing a staggering £30,000,...
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How to write your Wedding Vows
For some people, getting your wedding vows down on paper can be a daunting task. How do you put all of your thoughts, feelings, memories and hopes for the future...
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Celebrants in New Zealand: Can They Marry Tourists?
New Zealand is known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. It is no wonder why many couples from all over the world choose to tie the...
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Enchanting Castles to Get Married in Scotland
Scotland, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, offers a magical setting for couples seeking a fairytale wedding. Imagine exchanging vows amidst ancient walls, ornate interiors, and stunning surroundings. If...
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A Dutch wedding ceremony: 10 steps to the perfect order of events
Good news. You’re getting married in the Netherlands. Congratulations! You will love the Dutch wedding ceremony. But first, before you plunge into the planning, let’s think about the order of events. In...
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Live music to jazz up your wedding ceremony
Getting the party started at the ceremony Live music at a wedding can come in many forms. One thing for sure is it always makes an impact and, depending on...
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Steps to planning a beach wedding in Cornwall
It appears that everyone loves the idea of having a beach wedding - and that beautiful Cornwall is the number 1 choice in the UK. Beautiful beaches, gorgeous weather (most...
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Scotland! The secret destination wedding location
Thinking Destination Wedding? Think Scotland! Lonely Planet lists Scotland in the top 10 places in the World for people to visit making it an ideal destination wedding location with a...
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Celebrant secrets to a relaxed wedding ceremony
One celebrant shares a few professional tricks to make sure that your guests feel like they are a huge part of your day… from the ones you’ve known for 20...
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Unity Candle Ceremony: Everything you need to know
As you move into the beautiful bond of marriage, it isn't uncommon to feel the need to recognise this life-changing moment in a memorable, symbolic way. One modern wedding tradition...
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Why Celebrants are increasing in popularity
One experienced ceremony officiant looks at the rise of the Celebrant and how they offer an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional ceremonies of our past. Why have Celebrants become...
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How to style a romantic wedding with historical elements
Choosing your style for your wedding is one of the first things you will discover when planning your special day. This may change or evolve throughout your planning journey, especially...
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How to get legally married in Ireland
So what is the difference between a marriage and a wedding in Ireland? it can be confusing if you are trying to arrange your wedding in the gorgeous country of...
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Registrar or Celebrant? You have a choice!
“Does a Registrar have to officiate our ceremony at a UK licensed venue?” One UK Celebrant answers the questions asked by many couples when deciding on their wedding officiant, including...
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How to build your confidence as a Celebrant
You have completed your amazing training, you are ready to build your business, and are well on your way to gaining confidence as a celebrant! Or perhaps you have been...
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How to reschedule your wedding with ease
Organising your wedding is one thing, but having to change the date of your wedding is one event no couple is prepared for. We are here to help you plan...
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15 things your wedding Celebrant wishes you knew.
Your wedding should be one of the most special days of your life; however, it can be accompanied by a mammoth ‘to do’ list! Luckily, with a wedding Celebrant at...
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5 top tips for guests at a gay wedding ceremony
Guest etiquette at a same-sex wedding ceremony You and I, would both agree on the joyous nature of our LGBT community and if you are someone, who is about to attend...
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A Real Life Disney Themed Celebrant-Led Wedding
Themed weddings are becoming more and more popular with couples. Disney is a huge part of many people's childhood memories, one that makes a perfect theme for their wedding day....
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5 Unforeseen Wedding Expenses to look out for
You’ve met that special someone, asked ‘that’ question or said that ‘Yes’, and now it’s time to start the exciting task of planning your perfect wedding! When organising your special...
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What is a Marriage Celebrant in Australia?
Getting married is one of the most exciting events in anyone's life, and finding the perfect wedding celebrant is crucial for making the day truly special. In Australia, marriage celebrants...
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Home is where the heart is; planning a garden wedding
Weddings at home are increasingly popular, and it’s no surprise as they fit with two key wedding trends; focussing the budget on what matters most to you rather than what’s...
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8 Incredible Eco Wedding Ideas for An Unforgettable Ceremony
Eco wedding ideas are trending these days, and with good reason. As humanity moves towards a more earth-friendly way of celebrating special moments, there are many ideas to consider when...
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Wedding Recessional Music To Exit Your Ceremony
Your wedding recessional music will be the first soundtrack you hear as a married couple so it absolutely needs to be an extension of the two of you and match...
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Celebrant Feature: Who walks the bride down the aisle?
"Of all the walks we have taken together, today is my favourite."  That is one of many lovely sentiments that a bride can offer her escort when they have been...
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Wedding Reading Ideas: Sonnet 17 by Pablo Neruda
If you're looking for some unique wedding reading ideas for your big day, our new series of beautiful readings is going to help you personalise your ceremony to the two...
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Handfasting vs Handtying: A Guide for Couples
With the growing popularity of Handfasting as a ritual to include in a ceremony, you may have come across beautiful images and braids on Pinterest. But did you know that...
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What Is An Eco-Friendly Wedding and How Do I Plan One?
An eco-friendly wedding in short is a wedding that has no environmental impact on the planet. Eco-friendly's simple meaning 'Earth Friendly' is a way of protecting the planet that we...
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Are same sex weddings any different to heterosexual weddings in the UK?
Ok so this is a question we often get asked, and it has a very simple answer, hell no! Bet you didn’t expect that…. ok so what we mean is...
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Intimate Elegance: Discovering the Charm of Small Wedding Venues in Kent
When it comes to celebrating love, sometimes, less truly is more. For couples seeking an intimate and heartfelt ambiance, Kent offers a plethora of charming small wedding venues that are...
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Wedding traditions and where they come from
The story behind the traditions... When you’re planning for your wedding, you probably find yourself automatically planning for things such as wedding rings, a white dress, bridesmaids or groomsmen. But...
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6 ways to have a destination wedding on a budget
With many couples deciding to contract their marriage in their home country then escape to the sunshine for a destination wedding, here our our top tips for a destination wedding...
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Unveiling the Magic of Wedding Receptions
Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most momentous occasions of your life, and it doesn't end with the exchange of vows. A wedding reception is a splendid continuation...
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Top Celebrants Reveal their Best and Worst in Wedding Ceremony Music
Wedding music reveals a lot about the couple getting married - and has been an eye-opener for some of our Celebrants! I spent some time last year quizzing some top Wedding...
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How do I include my children in the wedding ceremony?
When a couple has children, either from their relationship or from previous relationships, your Celebrant will likely ask how they envision including the children in the ceremony. Sometimes they consider...
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Wedding Celebrant Checklist – 8 Must-Haves You Need With You For A Ceremony
A Wedding Celebrant Checklist and toolkit is like a friend who's always got your back, but sometimes knowing what to pack isn't always easy. Obviously doing your research about your...
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How to plan an affordable luxury wedding that’s also eco-friendly
Quite often when browsing Instagram and Pinterest the most stunning styled shoots takeover your grid that absolutely take your breath away. But often, it's difficult to comprehend the expense behind...
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Christmas wedding inspiration!
Tis the season to be married! With many couples getting engaged between December and Valentine's Day, one excited Celebrant looks at festive winter weddings and shares some Christmas wedding inspiration...
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The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist: Your Guide to a Perfect Day
If you’re wondering how to plan a wedding you’ve come to the right place. Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many details to consider, it's...
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How to have the wedding you want
You’ve just got engaged and now you are very excited to be planning your dream wedding. The choices are overwhelming, in all directions. Everyone you know wants a say in...
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Unveiling the Beauty of Traditional Wedding Vows
In a world where wedding trends constantly evolve, there's something timeless and heartfelt about traditional wedding vows. These vows have stood the test of time, serving as a beautiful expression...
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Proposing on Valentine’s Day? Read this!
Love it or loathe it, there’s no escaping the fact that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whilst the exact origins of this day of celebration are hard to...
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Choosing a Wedding Celebrant
Choosing the perfect Wedding Celebrant is an important task. Just picture this scenario, you’re walking down the aisle, waiting for your partner to spot you. They turn and see you...
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Top five ways to ensure you get an email response from potential couples
Managing the journey from initial enquiry in your inbox through to securing a booking, is a process in itself. Setting yourself up for success when it comes to emails is...
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Help! Who should speak at our wedding?
5 top tips for who should speak at your ceremony You are in the early stages of your wedding preparation. You have found the venue, the Celebrant you feel is...
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Wedding Traditions: The low down on Ring Bearers
Here at The Celebrant Directory we are constantly on the look-out for different ways we can change up tradition, adding that extra sparkle when it comes to your wedding day. ...
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Unique Wedding venue ideas to suit you!
Weddings are one of the most special and memorable days of your life, so there is no need to stick to the standard venues – let your imagination run wild!...
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Non-traditional Wedding Ceremony Ideas that Share How Unique You Are as a Couple
The way your wedding ceremony is performed and styled says a lot about you as a partnership. When planning to walk down the aisle, there’s no need to follow tradition....
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The Best Brighton Wedding Venues For Your Seaside Wedding
Planning a wedding in Brighton? Whether you're wanting a seaside vibe, a city soiree or a quirky celebration of your love, this vibrant city has a lot to offer! Roxy...
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Wedding Reading Ideas: Invisible Kisses by Lemn Sissay
Today we start a series of wedding reading ideas for your ceremony. The first wedding reading has been chosen by Janni Knox, a wedding celebrant based in Belfast, Northern Ireland....
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Pros and cons of leap year proposals
Are leap year proposals outdated? The four-year wait is over and February 29 is fast approaching giving, traditionally, the female population the opportunity to propose to their other halves. Are...
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Real Wedding Ceremony. Seville. Emma and Glenn
Real wedding ceremony in Seville, Spain Read Emma and Glenn's beautiful real life ceremony story at the Hacienda San Rafael in Seville as told by their celebrant, the lovely Nikki...
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Styling a luxury intimate wedding celebration at home
With the rise of intimate weddings, more and more couples are choosing to host their wedding celebrations in their own home or garden. This style of celebration suits those who...
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Should I have flowers at my wedding ceremony?
For 27 years, one of our members, Patricia worked as a florist, specialising in wedding flowers. She knows a thing or two about jazzing up your big day with flowers....
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The Art of Handfasting: A complete guide to handfasting ceremonies
In the tapestry of wedding traditions, few threads shimmer with such ancient magic as handfasting. This captivating ritual, with its roots in Celtic and pagan customs, transcends mere ceremony. It's...
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Wedding Celebrants in Australia: Types and How to Choose One
Are you planning to get hitched down under but not sure what a wedding celebrant in Australia is or does? Well, fret not lovebirds, celebrants are the real MVPs who...
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Wedding Planning – what are the roles and responsibilities?
Your fiancé has gotten down on one knee and asked you the most important question of your life. You (probably) cried and said yes! You’re so excited to spend the...
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How to work with photographers at a wedding
One Celebrant and hobby photographer looks at wedding photography from both sides to tell us how these two critical protagonists at your wedding can best work together. Great advice for...
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Personalising your wedding ceremony
All too often when we plan our ‘big day’ it’s very easy to get sidetracked with the smaller details; the catering, the style and theme, personalised favours and evening entertainment.......
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Should I invite children to my wedding?
It’s hard to disagree that children can be a delight at weddings; they look adorable, they make the best natural photos and bring a lot of joy to the occasion....
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So you want to get married in Canada?
Canada is a wonderful place to get married. It has breathtaking scenery, from oceans, to lakes, to mountains, beaches, forests, Provincial and National Parks. For indoor ceremonies there are restaurants,...
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Alternative Wedding Ceremony Ideas – The Exchange of Gins
Forget the exchanging of rings, we're loving the idea of exchanging gins! If you're looking for an alternative wedding ceremony idea then this is definitely one to add to the...
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5 Wedding Sand Ceremony Kits For Your Special Day
Adding a modern twist to a traditional day is a great way to make your wedding ceremony more personal. Adding a sand or unity ceremony is a visual and symbolic...
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5 Considerations When You Have Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Wedding Guests
Making everyone feel included and comfortable on your wedding day is no doubt going to be high on your priority list. If you have hard of hearing or deaf wedding...
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Ceremony Music Ideas For Your Eclectic Wedding Day
When it comes to your wedding music you want something that suits both the two of you as a couple, your venue and your vibe of the day. Your ceremony...
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5 Wedding rules that were made to be broken
Weddings come with a lot of traditions, but who says you have to stick by them? Whether you’re having a white wedding in a local church, or jetting off to...
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How To Prepare For Every Eventuality of Weather At Your Wedding Ceremony
If there's is one thing that is out of your control on your wedding day it's the weather, especially if you are planning a UK wedding. Of course, you are...
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Modern Handfasting Ceremonies Explained
Modern handfasting ceremonies are more than just a pretty throwback to ancient Celtic traditions. They're an exquisite expression of love, commitment, and unity, infused with rich symbolism and personalized rituals...
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Alternative wedding ceremony options for free-spirited souls
If lockdown has taught us nothing else, it’s the value of love and how important it is to be true to ourselves. Now, big flashy weddings might be the right...
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Law Commission Recommendations Published
So the wait is over, the review of the Marriage Act 1949 has been completed and recommendations passed over to government.And guess what? It's positive for Independent Celebrants in England and Wales...
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4 Fashion Tips for the Mother of the Bride
As the mother of the bride, you’re naturally excited about your daughter’s big day and keen to look your best. After all, after the bride and groom, all eyes are...
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The Celebrant and their Role in your Celebration
Times and attitudes to our celebrations are going through mass change around the world.   Throughout this change the Celebrant was founded in Australia thanks to Lionel Murphy, in July...
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Your checklist of questions for the perfect wedding ceremony
How do I start a checklist for my wedding? You want to get married, you want a celebrant led wedding ceremony but there is so much else you want to...
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A Micro Wedding Styled Shoot at a Former Prison in Canterbury
Last year, as we saw the size of weddings significantly restricted, we at Rose & Grace Ceremonies set out to inspire couples with a styled micro-wedding that was bold, edgy...
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Ask a Celebrant – Top Celebrants Reveal all on Wedding Vows
As Celebrants, we hear a lot of wedding vows from the traditional 'to have and to hold' to the outrageous promises to walk across America together (yes that's been done!). I...
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How to elope to Australia!
Top advice for eloping to Australia Elopements are intensely romantic and beautifully personal. If getting married is on your mind, this is absolutely the most fun way to do it...
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5 Top (Easy) Tips for a Tech Savvy Wedding
How to easily have a modern tech savvy wedding with 5 top tips Whether you’re going with a festival style wedding with tipis and hay bales, or a fairytale woodland...
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Looking at the pros and cons of a wedding ceremony abroad
You are engaged! Yay! Now you are thinking ahead to your Big Day and weighing up the different options.  Church wedding? Register office wedding and ceremony? Or register office and...
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Write your Vows
Do you and your partner plan to write your own vows for your wedding ceremony? You’re probably feeling a touch overwhelmed right now. Afterall, how can you turn the beautiful...
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Reflecting brightly coloured rainbow wedding celebrations in your ceremony
With summer just around the corner many couples are looking to style their special day with a little (or a lot!) of bright colour. Instagram is full of floristry and...
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Why choose a Celebrant?
So, here we are just coming towards the end of the winter months… warmer days ahead and lots of planning to be getting on with for your wedding, whether it’s...
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How to use the Phera in a modern Indian/Western fusion wedding
Asian rituals in a different way for your fusion, multicultural wedding. Your wedding ceremony is very important and is considered an extra special event. You will have other events to...
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What is a divorce ceremony and why should I have one?
Like any moment in our lives were change or transition takes place, Divorce can be very personal. A journey unique to each individual and couple. A divorce ceremony enables you...
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Wedding Music Ideas For Walking Down The Aisle
Your wedding music sets the tone of the day from the moment your guests lay their eyes on you. It guides them, and their emotions, creating the ambience and feel...
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How A Celebrant Led Wedding Can Fuse Cultures And Traditions Together
If you're looking for a personalised bespoke ceremony, and you would like to get married in a place of your choice then this is just one of the many reasons...
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Handfasting cord colours: Meaning & Symbolism
The Handfasting cord colours you chose for your handfasting ceremony can hold particular meaning or symbolism for you and your partner, and since there's no rules on which colours to...
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Who should lead your wedding ceremony?
Friend or Celebrant? Why your mate may not be the perfect replacement. When it comes to your Wedding Day, it can be vital to manage the finances and make savings...
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Wedding Reading Ideas: Wedding Thoughts – All I Know About Love
Choosing a wedding reading is a personal thing. It has to speak to you, evoke a memory or feeling and then you'll know when you've found the right one for...
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