Your Guide to Officiants in the UK: Making the Right Choice

ENGLAND AND WALES When it comes to getting married in England and Wales, the law currently allows for marriages to be sanctified only by registrars in a civil ceremony or by nominated religious officials in a religious ceremony. However, many couples – and families – are increasingly choosing to hold non-legally binding ceremonies to celebrate…

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The Oathing Stone Ritual

Oathing Stone Ritual

The Oathing Stone is a cherished Celtic wedding tradition that symbolises the strength and lasting nature of a couple’s vows. This heartfelt ritual adds a special and personal touch to celebrant led ceremonies, including weddings, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies.

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Honouring Milestones: The Role of Rituals in Meaningful Ceremonies

For all ceremonies celebrating life’s milestones, there are countless familiar traditions that people routinely include, like wedding flowers, the bridal gown and veil, top hats, bridesmaid dresses, exchanging vows, and the iconic kiss. Many of these customs have been passed down for centuries, but there are also numerous other elements that a celebrant can incorporate…

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Writing Your Own Marriage Vows

Writing your own marriage vows for a celebrant-led wedding makes your big day even more personal and meaningful. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of humour, express deep emotions, or share a unique promise, your vows are the perfect opportunity to capture your love story.  Top Note Step-by-Step Guide With each word, you’re creating…

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Seamless Collaboration

How to Work Effectively with Your Chosen Celebrant Planning your ceremony can be both a deeply personal and exhilarating experience. This blog is designed to guide you in collaborating effectively with your chosen celebrant. Don’t rush into a decision with the first celebrant you meet unless you immediately feel a strong connection, which is possible.…

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Why Choose a Celebrant for Your Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony?

Renewing your wedding vows is a beautiful way to reaffirm your love and commitment to each other. Whether you’re celebrating a significant milestone or simply want to revisit the magic of your wedding day, a vow renewal ceremony can be deeply meaningful. In the UK, many couples are turning to celebrants to officiate their vow renewals, finding it to be a flexible and personal way to mark this special occasion. Although these ceremonies have no legal basis, they are a way for you to celebrate your marriage or civil partnership.

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Wedding & Cocktail Pianist Blog

What is a wedding or cocktail pianist?

A wedding pianist is a musician who specialises in playing wedding or cocktail lounge music and is able to create the perfect ambience.

You can book a wedding pianist for the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, during the photographs or any combination of these.

A wedding pianist will play music with a romantic theme and they will play a range of music that appeals to guests of a variety of ages.

A wedding pianist has experience in playing music that your guests will recognise and will include modern and older pop tunes, music from stage and screen, romantic ballads, jazz music, and light classical music.

Most wedding musicians will be more than happy to learn requests for your wedding because they understand the importance of adding a personal touch to the music.

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What is a commitment ceremony?

A commitment ceremony allows a couple to make a commitment to one another without legal rights or responsibilities. You can exchange vows, exchange rings and kiss each other to express your love for one another.  How you choose to express your commitment to your partner is a personal choice and for some couples in modern times, a legal wedding might not be right for them. As a couple, you may not want to enter a legal civil partnership and a commitment ceremony could be for you if you’d like to express your commitment to your partner.

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