I’m Claire, I’m an independent celebrant and I’m sorry not to be joining you today (boo!) but I’m conducting an actual wedding elsewhere (hooray!) So instead of being there in 3D to rave to you about the benefits of having … Read More
When a loved one dies, as well as the emotional sucker punch, there’s also the considerable blow of having to organise so many things, including their funeral. It’s a double whammy of horrible. If you’re in this situation, my condolences. … Read More
Earlier this month (May 2021), there was a change to the marriage registration system in England and Wales, as the register became digital. Along with this change came another, very welcome one: the inclusion of the couple’s mothers’ details on … Read More
The recent death of HRH Prince Philip, and the subsequent reporting on both his life and his funeral, have brought the subject of death and dying and how we react to it, talk about it and mark it, to the … Read More
Whether you’re organising a wedding, a funeral, a baby naming, vow renewal or any other ceremony, you will want to find and choose a celebrant that is perfect for you. The beauty of choosing a celebrant to lead your ceremony … Read More
As a celebrant, many people tell me that they would really like to write a funeral tribute for their loved one but they don’t know how to go about it. So this post is a round up of the advice … Read More
Well, let’s see… shall we start with 12 reasons why a wedding celebrant will make your ceremony rock?? 1. You get to choose who will be there at the end of the aisle You put considerable work into researching and … Read More
Falling in love is the most delicious feeling. OK, OK it can be totally crazy-making too (as the Hot Priest from Fleabag reminds us so eloquently in this awesome clip) but, all in all, it’s bloody wonderful. Who wouldn’t want … Read More
My first tip to you is to enjoy the glow of the moment for a good while before you start looking at all the magazines, articles, websites and blog posts on the subject of what you ‘need’ for your wedding. … Read More