Blog posts in the 'Celebrant' category
A Surprise Testimonial… September 20, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, General, Thanks and Testimonials
I do get some lovely testimonials from Cherish clients, for which I am very grateful, and which actually give me more lasting pleasure than the invoice payments… although I do welcome the latter too! The unexpected compliments are wonderful. Especially the one I saw today, which was posted on LinkedIn by another Celebrant in the industry. […]
Introducing your Cherish Celebrant… September 7, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, Video, Weddings
I’ve made a delightful little series of videos, introducing why I do what I do, and why I love Cherish Ceremonies… These little cameos were filmed and produced by Robert Severn Jones of Viddyu.co.uk I hope you enjoy the series – I’d love to know what you think!
Make your Ceremony Unique September 6, 2013
Filed under: Baby Naming, Celebrant, Symbolism, Vow Renewal, Weddings
Have you considered incorporating beautiful symbolism to make your wedding or your vow renewal, baby naming or adoption ceremony unique and beautiful? This example shows a Unity Candle and a Handfasting triple cord that I provided for a recent wedding. They were specially made in the colours selected by the bride. Did you know that […]
My Pledge as a Funeral Celebrant September 2, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, Eulogy, Funerals
I don’t make the claim ‘Your Ceremony, Your Way’ lightly. As a supporter and member of the Natural Death Centre Charity, I undertake to abide by the following pledge: ‘As a celebrant who shares the values of the Natural Death Centre Charity, I see my role as supportive rather than directive, and I undertake to […]
Death of Irish Poet Seamus Heaney September 1, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, Eulogy
I love words. I adore poetry. So it was sad that the pen of Seamus Heaney is stilled by his death this week, following a recent illness. The tributes have poured in from across the world, and doubtless the eulogy at his funeral tomorrow will be eloquent, as befits the man. Today, I listened to […]
Best Foot Forward August 15, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, Wedding Shoes, Weddings
Wedding Shoes! The wedding shoe industry is massive. And I’ve seen lots of different shoes, boots, wellies, slippers etc on parade at Cherish Ceremonies. At one wedding, the whole wedding party (including the bride) wore red Converse trainers. It looked very funky and quite fabulous! When I read that Manolo Blahnik shares his home with 30,000 […]
Advice for Brides August 12, 2013
Filed under: Celebrant, Weddings
This made me laugh! Here is a quote from Emily Post (October 27, 1872 – September 25, 1960) who was famous for writing on etiquette. Here is her advice for brides: “She must not swing her arms as though they were dangling ropes; she must not switch herself this way and that; she must not shout; […]
What is a Celebrant, anyway? August 5, 2013
Filed under: Baby Naming, Celebrant, Vow Renewal, Weddings
‘What exactly is a Celebrant?’ must be one of the most frequently-asked questions I get. Well, using the services of a professional celebrant means that your ceremony – whether for a wedding, a vow renewal, a baby naming or a funeral – will be 100% professional from beginning to end. You’ll be in contact with me beforehand, so […]
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