Posts Tagged ‘Wedding planning’
The 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.
Read MoreHow to Get Married on a Budget Without Sacrificing Your Dream Day
Weddings are often described as one of the most memorable days of our lives, but the financial expectations can sometimes be overwhelming. With the average wedding cost in the UK soaring to around £20,000, many couples find themselves wondering if they can have their dream day without starting married life in debt.
The good news? Absolutely, you can! Planning a wedding on a budget is all about prioritising what truly matters to you and being creative with the rest.
Read MoreSeamless 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.…
Read MoreEmbracing Love: An Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Wedding or Commitment Ceremony
In a world marked by diversity and constant change, love remains the universal bond that connects us all. Every manifestation of love deserves celebration, free from prejudice or bias. Your wedding or commitment ceremony is a testament to the love you share, transcending labels or categories—it’s simply about the union of two souls becoming one family.
Read MoreWedding Music Advice
Choosing wedding music is an important part of creating the atmosphere for your special day. Here are Steve’s suggestions for various parts of the ceremony and wedding reception.
Read MoreWedding & 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.
Read MoreHow do I include children or fiancé’s children in a Celebrant led wedding?
One of the main questions I get asked is for ideas regarding how to involve your children or your fiancé’s children in your wedding ceremony. In these modern times, many couples have children, either from a previous relationship or their current relationship.
Read MoreWhy book a Wedding Pianist
There are so many types of music that can be translated for piano even if they were originally composed for a completely different instrument or ensemble. How many people would have the main theme from films such as Star Wars or Mission Impossible played on the piano as the bride or groom, walks down the aisle? Believe me, it’s been done!
If you are looking to book a wedding pianist for your wedding day, Steve has over 30 years’ experience performing for weddings and civic functions and will play the music you love for your wedding ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
TOP TIPS FOR AN AMAZING CHRISTMAS WEDDING
TOP TIPS FOR AN AMAZING CHRISTMAS WEDDING.
Planning
Music
Wedding photographer
Christmas Tree
Christmas music
Christmas drinks
Holly green, Santa red, silver, gold and white are beautiful and romantic Christmas colours. If you integrate them into the room decorations, flowers, tree and wedding cake the room will look stunning.
What should I look for when choosing a wedding Celebrant?
he fantastic thing about having a wedding Celebrant is that you get to choose the perfect celebrant. The Celebrant Directory Top Note Ceremonies ‘at your service’ – Celebrant – The Celebrant Directory is a good starting point.
Remember – your wedding, your way!
How do I choose my celebrant?
There are a several things to think about before booking your celebrant.
You should feel comfortable and confident that your celebrant will give you what you want. They will all have different styles – some will be more humorous, others more serious, while many will opt for a symbolic approach to their ceremonies – and it’s important that you find a style that works for you both.
You need to connect with your Celebrant; after all, you’re putting a lot of trust in them! Whatever their style, you need to feel confident that they will deliver a ceremony that fits in with your dream.
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