A behind the scenes look at what really goes on, from a wedding celebrant's perspective This is what I'd been waiting for, the reminder from Channel 4 that my bride and groom, Sophie and Gavin's 'Don't Tell The Bride' wedding was being shown on TV that evening.   What...

My favourite wedding photographs of any wedding is most definitely the confetti shots. They just capture that moment of sheer joy, love and happiness that everyone is feeling at the end of the wedding ceremony. The adrenaline is pumping and everyone is looking forward to a glass of something sparkly!

Spring and Autumn are the main wedding fair seasons. As a wedding celebrant, I like the excitement of spring wedding fairs, which is when I like to exhibit.

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year to get married. The air seems fresher, the days are getting longer, the sun is beginning to shine again and spring fever fills our hearts …

As a wedding celebrant, I have led wonderful ceremonies all year around and have discovered that every season has its own beauty …

With a little thought and careful planning a fabulous exit can be achieved, and will complete your wedding ceremony perfectly.

One of the grandest parts of any wedding ceremony is the entrance of the wedding party. A lot of careful planning and thought needs to go into it to ensure It is perfect, amazing, jaw dropping and reflects who you are, as a couple.

So, you’ve written the most personal, heartfelt and meaningful vows, but what is the best way for you both to say them during your wedding ceremony?

The vows that you make are the heart of your wedding ceremony. Simple words full of extraordinary meaning and importance, for they are your words, and reflect the intention and vision that will define and shape your future lives together.

A 5-part series that looks at how different elements can be included within your ceremony, to enable children, family or friends to participate together, with you both on your special day. Part 3 – The Ring Warming Ceremony

A 5-part series that looks at how different elements can be included within your ceremony, to enable children, family or friends to participate together, with you both on your special day. Part 2 – Unity Sand Ceremony

A 5-part series that looks at how different elements can be included within your ceremony, to enable children, family or friends to participate together, with you both on your special day. Part 1 – Unity Candle Ceremony

A 5-part series that looks at some different aspects of the planning, and the professionals, that helped to make Sophie and Chris’s Wedding Ceremony a unique and memorable occasion. Part 5 – Capturing the day – Music, Dance and Loveliness

A 5-part series that looks at some different aspects of the planning, and the professionals, that helped to make Sophie and Chris’s Wedding Ceremony a unique and memorable occasion. Part 4 – The Bridal Bouquets – Decorations and Finishing Touches

A 5-part series that looks at some different aspects of the planning, and the professionals, that helped to make Sophie and Chris’s Wedding Ceremony a unique and memorable occasion. Part 3 – The Wedding Banquet

A 5-part series that looks at some different aspects of the planning, and the professionals, that helped to make Sophie and Chris’s Wedding Ceremony a unique and memorable occasion. Part 2 – The Venue

A 5-part series that looks at some different aspects of the planning, and the professionals, that helped to make Sophie and Chris’s Wedding Ceremony a unique and memorable occasion. Part 1 – Dressing the Bride

Using a civil celebrant for your wedding gives you the freedom of your imagination when planning your special day …

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