Spring, new life, and baby names in 2026
Spring is officially here! As the world wakes up again, it’s a season for new beginnings, celebrations, and new life. And what does every new life need? A name! I absolutely love celebrating a new chapter with a naming ceremony. For those who haven’t heard of them, a naming ceremony is a non religious alternative […]
How to Include Loved Ones in Your Wedding – Meaningful Ideas for a Truly Personal Ceremony
Your wedding day is, of course, all about you and your significant other, your love, your story, your commitment. But no love story exists in a bubble. If you’re wondering how to include loved ones in your wedding, you’re already thinking about something really special, the people (and pets!) who’ve helped shape your journey. Behind every […]
Start With the Feeling, Not the Format. A Celebrant’s Guide to Setting the Vibe.
When planning a modern wedding in the North West, it’s easy to get caught up in how everything is going to look. Who stands where, what readings to include, whether there’s an aisle, an arch or a perfectly timed confetti moment. Which are all important details. But that’s not where I begin. When I’m working with […]
My Experience Appearing on a Celebrant Podcast with The Added Extra
Recently I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on a celebrant podcast, and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. The episode was hosted by the wonderful team at The Added Extra, a Congleton based business that specialises in wedding and event hire. Their podcast is all about helping couples plan memorable […]
Celebrating Quietly Strong Women – Reflections from a Celebrant
As it’s International Women’s Day today, there will be many posts celebrating women who have achieved incredible things in business, sport and global affairs. Those achievements absolutely deserve recognition. But today also feels like a moment to honour another group of women, those who quietly made the world better through everyday acts of care, kindness and integrity. […]
Second Marriage Ceremony in the North West – Intimate Celebrant Weddings
If you’re lucky enough to have found love a second, third, fourth or even fifth time around, the chances are you’ll want to do things a little differently this time. Planning a second marriage often comes with greater self awareness and the experience to know exactly how you want it to be. You’ve lived a […]
Celebrating Alternative Life Milestones in Liverpool
So on social media this week, I asked what content you’d like to see more of on my page and one of the joint winners was… Alternative Celebrations 🎉🥳🥂 And honestly? I love that this is something people are curious about. Most people know I create weddings, funerals and baby naming ceremonies here in Liverpool. But […]
What to expect from a funeral celebrant
When someone dies, everything can feel unfamiliar. Even if you have attended funerals before, arranging one is very different and can feel overwhelming. If you are considering working with a Merseyside funeral celebrant, you may be wondering what that actually involves. What do we do? What do we say? How personal can it be? Here is […]
Valentine’s Day for Every Kind of Love
Valentine’s Day doesn’t always feel applicable to you. For some people, it is about flowers and dinner bookings. For others, it brings pressure, awkwardness or quiet sadness. And for many, it simply does not reflect the kinds of love that actually shape their lives. As a Lancashire celebrant, I see every day how love shows up […]
Why I don’t do one size fits all ceremonies
Every couple is different. Different stories, different families, different values, different ways of loving. So it has never made sense to me that ceremonies are sometimes treated like a script you just swap names into, it’s just so impersonal and uncomfortable. I don’t offer one size fits all ceremonies because your relationship is not generic. […]