blog by Jess

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Can a Celebrant Legally Marry me in the UK?

I speak to so many couples who are still unsure about what a celebrant does, and whether they can legally be married by a celebrant. In short, the answer to this is currently ‘no’ (if you live in England anyway.)  but I hope this article might answer some of your burning questions about this and…

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5 Reasons You Should have a Vow Renewal

To Celebrate a Big Milestone Anniversary If you are celebrating a big anniversary what better way to do it than to reaffirm your vows to each other.  Whether you want an intimate ceremony with just the two of you, or you want to relive your wedding day surrounded by family and friends, it can be…

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Ring Exchange Wording

The exchanging of rings is one of the most special parts of your wedding ceremony.  While you don’t have to exchange rings, for those who do want to, it is a beautiful symbol of your love for each other and your commitment to your life as a married couple. You will probably be familiar with…

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5 Tips for Writing Your Wedding Vows

When I speak to couples I’m going to be marrying and the subject of wedding vows comes up I occasionally see a look of horror on the face of one or more people in that couple when they think about having to write their own wedding vows.  Firstly, you don’t have to write your own…

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Planning a Wedding During a Cost of Living Crisis

Planning a wedding can be hard enough but planning one when we’re in the midst of a cost of living crisis is even harder. Things cost more than ever, and you may feel like your budget is running away from you. Don’t panic! There are ways to keep costs down and still have a fantastic…

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What is the Difference Between a Celebrant and a Registrar?

This is a question I get asked time and time again, and understandably so.  In essence both celebrants and registrars conduct ceremonies, but there are some big differences in how we do that!  Here are the main differences between celebrants and registrars explained… Choice I would say the biggest difference is the level of choice…

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5 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Day Music

Choosing the music for your wedding ceremony can be HARD.  If you’re a lover of music, you may have so many songs that are special to you that it’s hard to narrow them down.  If you are not really a massive music enthusiast, it can be hard to think of ideas! Here’s 5 tips for…

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Let Me Introduce Myself!

“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” Anon Choosing to have a celebrant-led ceremony on your big day, whether that be a wedding, naming day, or a renewal of your vows, is a BIG DEAL. It’s a break…

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