Posts Tagged ‘Weddings’
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 of the time!) and plenty of spaces to say ‘I do’ in the countryside. We interview a very special Cornish Celebrant, Fiona Solomon and she gives up her top tips to planning a wedding in Cornwall. So Fiona, what is the first thing to do if you are planning a beach wedding in Cornwall? As I am lucky enough to live in Cornwall, on the North Coast, I can understand why you might want to marry by the ocean. However, having delivered loads of ceremonies on beaches, I also understand…
Read MoreCelebrate the Celebrant! An interview with Maxine Ward
The Celebrant Directory has grown to be a hub for those seeking their ideal celebrant, ceremony inspiration, and uniquely personalised celebrations. With a thriving community for over 500 celebrants from across the globe, we want to celebrate that and share with you, the wonderful work our celebrants do! That is why we couldn’t be more delighted introduce Maxine, who has built the highly regarded Maxine Ward Celebrant; the Wiltshire-based Celebrancy business that provides bespoke ceremonies in London, the Cotswolds, the West Country and overseas. We had the pleasure of interviewing Maxine, who’s passion for her work is as infectious as her smile! Here, we share that interview, with you… What type of ceremonies do you offer? All Ceremonies What is…
Read MoreWedding 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. Her choice, Invisible Kisses by Lemn Sissay, is a beautiful poem focusing on love, giving and being there for each other. Janni shares, “This is a favourite of mine; it’s about connection, and family. I get a tingle of excitement whenever it’s chosen for a wedding I am writing. I think it resonates for so many people because it deftly describes how important it is to be true to yourself and the understanding that love is so much more important than materialism. I think it fits so well with a…
Read MoreCelebrate the Celebrant with Sonal Dave
The Celebrant Directory has grown to be a hub for those seeking a unique and personal celebration and now has a thriving community for over 500 celebrants from across the globe and we want to celebrate the wonderful work our celebrants do! We had the pleasure of chatting with Sonal, a Celebrant for all Life Events, she’s just awesome and has a very special niche. So Sonal, we can’t wait to get to know you. Where Are You Based? I’m in London. What are your fav ceremonies? I’m a celebrant for all Life Events. I specialise in life events with an Asian element and multicultural weddings. What is your ceremony style? My ceremony style is inclusive, friendly and engaging. Who…
Read MoreWedding 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 the two of you. Our wedding reading ideas are handpicked by our wonderful Celebrants and today’s poem has been chosen by Janni Knox, a wedding celebrant based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She shares her thoughts on her chosen poem, Wedding Thoughts: All I Know About Love by Neil Gaiman… “I love this wedding reading so much because it’s about love, warmth and acceptance. The poem gives a message that a marriage will be as unique as the two individuals getting married and that’s okay. When I got married…
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