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“As a Celebrant, I love venues that already have a story of their own because every couple who marries here gets to add another chapter.” So, if you’re a couple searching for a wedding venue that is truly unique, definitely like no other, somewhere with character, charm and a story of its own, then let me introduce you to The Grange at Littleover. Now, I know that every couple searching for their perfect wedding venue will want to begin with its history, so I thought I’d star

There are some wedding venues that simply take your breath away, and then there are those that capture your heart for an entirely different reason. Stretton Manor Barn is very definitely one of those places for me. A few weeks ago I had the absolute privilege of officiating Anna and Tom’s wedding there, and although I had heard wonderful things about the venue, experiencing it as a Celebrant was something quite different. I was completely blown away. I always like to resear

“As a Celebrant, I love venues that already have a story of their own because every couple who marries here gets to add another chapter.” So, if you’re a couple searching for a wedding venue that is truly unique, somewhere with character, charm and a story of its own, then let me introduce you to The Grange in Littleover. Now, I know that every couple searching for their perfect wedding venue will want to begin with its history, so I thought I’d start with something far more

When couples begin planning their wedding, it’s natural to look closely at every item on the budget. One service that is sometimes misunderstood is wedding venue styling and décor dressing. After all, surely it’s just putting a few centrepieces on tables and hanging some decorations? In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. A professional wedding décor dresser does far more than simply make a venue look beautiful. Some, not all I have to admit, and that is why

The Wedding Laws in England haven’t been changed in thousands of years, originally made in 1753 and then updated in 1836. Pre the 1836 Act all wedding ceremonies had to be formal public ceremonies that had to take place in a church or chapel of the Church of England. The 1836 Act introduced civil marriage (registry office weddings) and allowed non-conformists and Catholics to marry in their own places of worship, this formed the basis of “modern regulations”. In 2013 th

Planning a wedding involves many decisions, and one of the most meaningful choices is selecting the right person to officiate your ceremony. Humanist Ceremony or Civil Celebrant Ceremony, What is the Difference? According to Google, a Humanist ceremony is “entirely secular, focusing on personal, human-centred values rather than faith-based rituals, so what exactly does this mean? Humanist UK describe Humanists as “non-religious people who believe that life is the only life we

Direct cremation seems to be growing in popularity, people are choosing a simple, less expensive and flexible way of saying goodbye. I chose to invest in a Direct Cremation some years ago. For me it was because when my Mum died, the waiting for her funeral/cremation was the worst days of my life. Waiting for that day to come to "say goodbye" when in actual fact I had said goodbye to her already. The wait felt like walking through cement, it gathers and becomes heavier as