The Blog

Stories, tips & real talk

The bits no one tells you about weddings, funerals, vows and ceremonies. Written like we're having a coffee, because that's how I write everything.

What actually IS a celebrant (and why you might want one)

Spoiler: it's not a vicar, it's not a registrar, and yes you can absolutely have your dog as best man.

A no-fluff guide to writing vows that feel like you, make people cry, and don't take six months to draft.

Why a celebrant-led funeral can hold both the heartbreak and the belly laughs your person deserved.

Ring bearer, witness, flower pup, emotional support? A practical guide to including your dog in the big day.

A celebrant's honest look at The Lake at Barston in Solihull, after Sarah and Jay's gloriously unusual lakeside wedding.

What you're actually paying for, what makes the price go up or down, and the questions to ask before you book anyone.

One handles the legal paperwork. One writes the ceremony. Here's how they fit together, and why most couples use both.

A gentle, practical walkthrough of a celebrant-led funeral, from the first phone call to the last piece of music.

Guideparents, time capsules, tree planting and promises. A non-religious way to welcome a child, with ideas you can steal.

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