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Top Note Ceremonies blog

with Steve Pritchard-Jones

Commitment Ceremony

History and Meaning of a Commitment Ceremony Commitment ceremonies have long been used as an alternative to a wedding ceremony and these types of ceremonies and informal unions have been happening for hundreds of years, mainly due to same-sex couples being forbidden to marry by many religions or just being frowned upon by certain cultures.…

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Coping with the loss of a family pet

If you have experienced the loss of a family pet, you understand that the beautiful bond between animals and humans can be enormously strong. That’s why the grief you may experience with the loss of a family pet can be just as intense as what you feel when you lose a human member of your…

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Congratulations! You’re engaged!

Now what? First of all – huge congratulations! You are engaged! What a moment! This may have been something that you have been waiting for, for quite some time, and now it’s finally here or perhaps it was more of a shock. Now, you may be left wondering what the next stages are after your…

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Top Tips for an Eco Friendly Wedding

As much as a wonderful affair it is, a wedding can be a pretty wasteful affair. Between the travel to and from your chosen location to the food waste and maybe even the left over favours – weddings can actually produce as many CO2 emissions as 5 people would in an entire year! But worry…

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Renewal of Wedding Vows

RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS Frequently asked questions What does a vow renewal ceremony entail? A vow renewal ceremony is very similar to a traditional wedding ceremony. The couple will enter through a short processional, exchange vows, before continuing on to the celebrations. Some couples may wish to include rituals, readings etc. The ceremony may, or…

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Military Funeral/Celebration of Life – The Last Post

Military funerals take many forms and are a way of paying respect to men and women who have died in active service. Veterans funerals honour people who have served their country, but have since left the Armed Forces. The Last Post is sounded as a mark of respect. Usually played on a bugle, The Last…

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Planning your wedding – Top Tips

It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment and forget what’s really important when you’re planning your big day. If you book me I will certainly help you to stamp your own individuality onto the proceedings. I will write a bespoke personalised special ceremony unique to you! But remember, when planning your special…

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Masonic Funerals & The Graveside Address

The Masonic Funeral Service and the Graveside Address are beautiful pieces of literature. It’s simple and straight forward and will touch the hearts of everyone present, Masons and non-Masons.

A Masonic funeral is an option for Freemasons at any of the three levels in a Masonic Lodge –  Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason.

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