This is a powerful ceremony with couples who want to demonstrate their commitment to tackling life's challenges together. The Overcoming...

This is one of the most creative and fun unity ceremonies around - unless you have a real fear of paint. Picture this: instead of...

The Burning of Fears ceremony acknowledges something we don't often talk about at weddings - that, along with all the joy and excitement,...

A wedding library creates not just a moment in your ceremony, but also a collection of wisdom, love, and connections that you'll treasure...

When couples ask about weaving traditions into their ceremony, they'll often be told about hand-fasting. This Celtic ritual has become...

A unity candle ceremony usually starts with three candles - two taper candles and one larger central pillar candle. These aren't just any...

A parchment signing ceremony adds a beautiful, tangible element to your wedding vows. Imagine creating your own personal scroll as a...

A wish jar ceremony can be a lovely, highly inclusive moment that gets everyone involved in your celebration. It’s great for couples and...

A wine blending ceremony is another great way for couples to symbolically demonstrate their coming together - particularly if they love a...

This is the second in a series of posts about elements you can weave into your ceremony when it’s led by a celebrant. This time, we’re...

In a previous post, I explored the use of symbolism in ceremonies . If you choose a celebrant led wedding or naming ceremony, there are...

We're very used, these days, to being able to share so much, so quickly, with so many. Social media use is so widespread and there are...

As outlined in this previous post , having a wedding with a celebrant provides you with the freedom to plan a ceremony which is unique to...

You’ve got engaged, perhaps over Christmas, perhaps on Valentine's Day, perhaps on your birthday, perhaps on another day that's...

As a headteacher, I dealt a lot with memories. I was privileged to lead others who made memories for children through trips and visits...

My dad, pushing me off on a wobbly first bike on the drive that ran alongside my childhood home: “Look where you’re going, not where...

Over the next few weeks, I want to explore the concept of wisdom and its relationship with knowledge and understanding. I’ve heard a...

You may have an understanding of your own grief , have considered and put in place or rejected grief rituals and perhaps be coming to...

Have you ever wondered why we're likely to feel guilty after telling a lie - or after almost anything at all if you were brought up...

When it comes to weddings, there are a lot of decisions to make, from the venue and the dress to the flowers and the food - or even...