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

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | March 21, 2025 |

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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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Partner’s Patience)

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | January 24, 2025 |
Wedding couple exchanging vows

So, you’ve decided to write your own wedding vows. First off, congratulations on being brave! Writing your vows is like crafting a love letter that will be heard by your nearest and dearest while you’re possibly sobbing in a slightly-too-tight suit or dress. No pressure, right? But don’t worry—I’m here to help you turn your beautiful, chaotic feelings into vows that will make everyone (including your partner) laugh, cry, and say, “That’s so them!”

Aim to write vows that are about two minutes in length, roughly 245 words.

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How to Get Married on a Budget Without Sacrificing Your Dream Day

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | December 31, 2024 |

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.

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Writing Your Own Marriage Vows

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | September 26, 2024 |

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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Alternative Wedding Breakfast Ideas

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | August 12, 2024 |

Looking to switch the traditional three-course wedding breakfast? Check out these fresh and exciting ideas! Here are some alternative ideas to the traditional three-course wedding breakfast: 2. Food Stations: Set up interactive stations where guests can customise their dishes, such as a taco bar, pasta station, or a build-your-own burger area. 3. Themed Cuisine: Opt…

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Wedding Music Advice

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | February 17, 2024

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.

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Wedding & Cocktail Pianist Blog

By Steve Pritchard-Jones | November 18, 2023 |

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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