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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...
Sand Ceremonies – What’s it all about?
Sand Ceremonies: What are they, why do we do them and how you can create a special sand ceremony yourself! Sand ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular as couples are finding...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A fairy tale elopement in the rain of Barcelona
Destination weddings in Spain are always sunny, right? Well whilst this may be the norm in southern Spain, the country is huge and the weather varies enormously. So an October...
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...
A bride’s guide to winery weddings, vineyards and wine ceremonies
A winery can make an unforgettable wedding venue and here in Kent where I am lucky to live and work in the UK, we have plenty to choose from. As...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Add extra personality into your Wedding with a Unity Ceremony!
So what exactly is a unity ceremony? Unity ceremonies symbolise the joining of two people together as one, they offer magical moments within a wedding ceremony where two separate journeys...
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...
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...
Wedding Trends: Our Celebrants Predict How We’ll Wed Next Year
The wedding trends of 2023 will be shaped by our recent past, with a focus on sustainability, intimacy, and fun! It seems strange to be saying that 2023 wedding trends...
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...
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...
Inspired by a hearing impaired wedding
A Real Celebrant Wedding with a twist - working with hearing impaired couples Experiencing a hearing impaired wedding, one Celebrant was inspired to write this Real Ceremony experience as a...
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...
Tips To Honour Your Deceased Loved Ones At Your Wedding
Your wedding day is filled with emotional moments you wish to share with friends and loved ones, but the reality for many couples is that some of their dearest family...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Keeping love local: A countryside wedding styled shoot
If you're looking for an English Country Garden themed wedding and venue, then this is the blog for you! When the moodboard hit my inbox I was in love with...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Who should influence your wedding ceremony?
When it comes to planning the perfect wedding ceremony, there can be a lot to think about. Where should you hold it? What kind of dress will you wear? Who...
5 Quirky Wedding Venues In Norfolk For Creative Couples
Are you looking for something a little bit different when it comes to a venue for your wedding day? Norfolk provides some extraordinary quirky wedding venues, from eclectic art rooms...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Real Wedding Ceremony: Raj & Joe
Couple: Raj & Joe Venue: Ashover Parish Hall in Derbyshire Celebrant: Helen Jubb The couple What struck me about Raj and Joe after chatting with them was the journey of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
40 Unity Rituals from around the World
A unity ritual is a symbolic ceremony that represents the coming together of individuals, families, or communities. These rituals often symbolize unity, harmony, and the beginning of a shared journey...
3 ways to turn a wedding celebration into a ceremony
How to make a wedding more than a very expensive party According to recent news reports the average wedding in the UK now costs £27,000 and can take up to...
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...
How To Become a Celebrant
Written in Partnership with The Academy of Modern Celebrancy - The industry-leading provider of Celebrant Training. You can read their full guide on becoming a Celebrant here. Jennifer Claire, Founder...
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...
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...
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...
Father of the Bride And Groom Gift Ideas For Your Wedding
Finding Father Of The Bride and Father Of The Groom wedding gifts should be fun and personable and when it comes to saying thank you you want it to be...
Pretty in Pink – A Cotswold Wedding Style Shoot
Who doesn't love a pink car? This absolutely stunning shoot set up by one of our gorgeous members, Tara Health-Arnold is the focus on our styled shoot inspiration blog today....
The Top Wedding Venues in Australia
Weddings are one of the most extraordinary and memorable occasions in our lives, and the choice of venue plays a significant role in making it an unforgettable experience. Australia has...
So you think you’d like a Star Wars wedding?
Themed weddings are so on trend right now. Everyone wants some fun and laughter in their lives. When you use a celebrant at your wedding, we guarantee a totally unique...
Planning a Wedding on a Budget: Creating Magical Moments without Breaking the Bank
Your wedding day is a milestone event, a day to celebrate love and embark on a lifelong journey with your partner. While dreams of a grand affair may dance in...
7 Personalised Mother of The Bride Or Groom Gifts for Your Wedding
Mother's Day is on its way here in the UK, so it felt like the perfect time to talk about mother of the bride gifts for your wedding day! You...
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...
How to keep your wedding within budget
Planning a wedding isn’t a piece of cake (wedding cake that is); it takes time and plenty of money. This is why the first step in your planning schedule should...
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...
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...
What is unique about celebrant led weddings?
One Australian born officiant asks those all important questions to discover the unique elements of a celebrant led ceremony. All celebrants are passionate about their work and about creating the...
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...
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...
First steps towards planning your wedding
As we enter prime engagement season between Christmas and Valentine's Day, one husband and wife team of Celebrants takes a look at what to consider when planning your wedding. Step...
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...
Rustic Elegance: Unveiling the Charm of Barn Wedding Venues in Kent
For couples seeking a wedding venue that exudes rustic charm and timeless elegance, look no further than a barn wedding venue in Kent. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rich in...
Top Budget Ideas for a Wedding
A big factor and often the first hurdle when planning a wedding is the budget. Before couples can start getting into the exciting details of planning, money can dominate what...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 of our favourite Essex Wedding Venues for Celebrant-led weddings
If you’re planning on getting married in Essex, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding venues; whether you’re looking for a grand country manor with sweeping views, a...
Why have a Destination Wedding?
Planning your wedding is no mean feat. It takes patience, stamina and for some quite a budget! Every bride and groom who choses to have their ceremony on their home...
How to get legally married in New Zealand
You may have just gotten engaged. Congrats! That's super exciting, and next on your agenda for wedding prep is understanding how you do this legally. We totally get that and...
How To Recognise Missing Relatives In Your Ceremony
Missing relatives can leave a huge hole in your ceremony plans. Whether it be that they just can't make it for a number of reasons or that they are no...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.......
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...
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...
How do Celebrants write Wedding ceremonies?
Couples always tell me they want their guests to feel joyful, captivated, to feel the love, experience the passion in their relationship, and generally have a heartfelt experience from their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Getting married in Greece, do’s and dont’s
Here's how not to get married in Greece! "It was all over in the ‘blink of an eye’ ". One experienced celebrant shares her tops tips on how not to...
Getting married second time around. I do, take two!
Debbie Skyrme shares her thoughts with The Celebrant Directory on saying I do, take two! Well here’s the thing, I marry people in love and I celebrate whatever your love...
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...
5 tips to prevent your wedding guest list from getting out of hand
You just got engaged and you’re ready to start the wedding planning. You and your fiancé have talked budget and how many people you want to invite. Your guest list...
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...
Secrets of involving guests at a wedding ceremony
Audience participation at your wedding ceremony They’ve come all this way and dressed their best – your fabulous friends and family all coming together at your wedding ceremony is one...
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...
Can I Get Legally Married by Celebrants in Australia?
You may have just gotten engaged. Congrats! That's super exciting. Next on your agenda for wedding prep is understanding how you do this legally. We totally get that and are...
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...
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...
6 Wedding Planner Books For Organising Your Big Day
When planning a wedding, organisation is key. From checking off the RSVPs to coordinating timings on the day, it's an art! Finding the right wedding planner can make your life...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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