by admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Mentoring
Over my 13 years as a celebrant, it turns out I like a deadline. I don’t know why I found that surprising, because as a London Theatre manager, I had a deadline at 7.30pm every single night: the 1800 people were all in their seats, the actors all ready, the bar staff,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2025 | Weddings, Your Ceremony
Over the years of taking weddings, I’ve always had about 1 a year that is ‘dry’. This is now increasing, so I wanted to share some thoughts with you on Dry weddings Why some couples choose a dry wedding More and more couples in the UK, especially younger, values-led,...
by admin | Oct 17, 2025 | Your Ceremony, Funerals, Namings, Weddings
Weddings, funerals, namings and everything in between… if we’re honest, people don’t always remember the details. They remember what’s important to them. For the guests, it’s often the music. For my clients, it’s always the feeling. The feeling of love — be that the...
by admin | Sep 30, 2025 | Weddings, Your Ceremony
As the leaves turn and September nudges us into autumn, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and lay down roots for the future. For many couples, that includes proposals — because yes, proposal season is right around the corner! 💍 But before you pop the question (or...
by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Funerals
Let’s talk about something we all think about—but rarely talk about out loud: what happens when we die. Not just spiritually, or legally, or logistically—but emotionally, practically, and personally. As a celebrant, I meet people at all stages of life – from...
