I first Skyped with Claire and Dave back in January this year. I was visiting Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, at the time, and they were at home in Boston, USA. We discussed their plans for[…]
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Author: Samantha Kelsie
Samantha Kelsie | Independant Certified Celebrant in the UK
Natalie and Gethyn’s Wedding Film
I’m so delighted to share with you all this wonderful little video from Natalie and Gethyn’s wedding ceremony back in August 2016, featuring snippets from our gorgeous little wedding ceremony and Natalie and Gethyn’s own[…]
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Gloria and Peter’s Wedding at Hedsor House
Gloria and Peter were married on 13th August 2016 in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony blessing at Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire. I’m absolutely delighted to share with you their full wedding ceremony story, courtesy of professional[…]
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Life. Death. Whatever at National Trust Sutton House
Last night, I attended the official launch party of the Good Funeral Guild, in an evening gathering held amongst a month long exhibition titled Life. Death. Whatever. taking place at National Trust property Sutton House in Hackney throughout October. Life. Death.[…]
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Ethan Michael’s Baby Blessing
What a joy it was to officiate Ethan Michael’s Baby Blessing and Naming Ceremony near Wycombe this weekend. Ethan is such a happy bubbly little baby, although this photo of us taken after the ceremony tells[…]
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How to Legally Register Your Marriage
A celebrant ceremony is not a legally binding marriage ceremony, but it is the perfect option for a couple wishing to celebrate their union in a way which is completely personal and unique. However, if[…]
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Sian and Dean’s Alternative Ska Punk Festival Wedding
Last weekend I had the pleasure of officiating a very alternative wedding indeed – a festival wedding with a Steampunk / Ska vibe in deepest Suffolk! The wedding had been set up just like a festival,[…]
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Gemma and Tom’s Testimonial
What a lovely email to start the day with…. I’m so, so pleased my couple Gemma & Tom love the first draft of their wedding ceremony script! Our meeting together on Sunday was so easy[…]
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Sara and Simon’s Wedding at Luton Hoo
Sara and Simon celebrated their blessing of marriage at Luton Hoo Walled Gardens on Saturday 16th July. Sara and Simon’s wedding was a beautiful combination of three cultures. Simon’s family are from the Carribean, and Sara’s are[…]
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Chloe and David’s Farm Wedding in Winslow
Chloe and David celebrated their wedding ceremony on Saturday 2nd June, on Chloe’s family farm. It was a spectacularly quirky event, with the bride, her father and her two little boys arriving on a tractor.[…]
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Baby Noah’s Naming Ceremony
It was such an honour this weekend to officiate Noah’s Naming Ceremony and family blessing at The Queen’s Temple in Stowe Gardens, part of the glorious Stowe House. Noah’s family and friends gathered for a[…]
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Andy and Nikki’s Garden Wedding at Home
Congratulations to beautiful couple Andy and Nikki who were married this weekend! We were lucky enough to keep the wet weather at bay on Saturday afternoon, long enough to enjoy a glorious outdoor wedding ceremony[…]
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Best Man Boot Camp by Wedding Speech Guru
A nationwide survey* commissioned by Wedding Speech Guru, reveals that Britain could be heading towards a shortage of best men. Almost half of the UK male population – 43% – would consider turning down the[…]
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Mahsa and Mamad’s Wedding at Syon Park
Last weekend I had the absolute honour of officiating the marriage of Mahsa and Mamad at South West London’s gorgeous venue Syon House and Park. Mahsa and Mamad originate from Iran, and already officiated their marriage[…]
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To see all of their magic…
Last week, I led a funeral service for an elderly woman who was very much loved, but who sadly had suffered from dementia for the last chapter of her life. Incidentally, and by coincidence, last[…]
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