The ring exchange is one of the oldest and most universally recognised symbolic rituals in a wedding ceremony. Couples can you make it even more magical and memorable with a ring warming.
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Many couples feel a bit nervous about having a reading or two at their wedding, thinking perhaps they don’t want some deep, philosophical or spiritual text read at their wedding ceremony. Here is a wonderful poem that can add warm humour to a wedding ceremony.
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Here are 3 lovely reviews from my first three weddings of the year.
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Ever thought why brides traditionally carry them & then throw them away? It’s all down to smells, good fortune & a lucky escape.
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When I meet with couples I love to hear their proposal stories. You can tell a lot about a relationship and the personalities involved by hearing about how a couple got engaged. Including a couple’s love story: how they met, their dating experience and how the proposal of marriage occurred, is a beautiful and wonderful way to make a wedding ceremony personal, intimate and meaningful.
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There are so many poems & passages from texts which can reflect the style, personality & love story of the couple in their wedding ceremony. Used either as extracts or as readings by friends or family, I will help you find the right words to make your wedding ceremony unique, personal & meaningful. This wonderful poem by Mari Nichols-Haining appeals to many couples.
Eva Cassidy has the most captivating voice & her acoustic covers are so beautiful & unique. Whether a couple are choosing a beautiful ballad to play as part of their wedding ceremony or as their “first dance” there are so many of her tracks worth considering for your playlist.
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Believe it or not I’m still getting wedding enquiries for 2021. And yes, organising and holding your wedding in 2021 is still possible. This is how…
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If you are looking for an epic love story to read or to gift, I recommend A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. It is not for the feint-hearted. It is both compelling & devastating to read. At times I never wanted to put it down, at others I daren’t pick it up to read on. It made me cry on more than one occasion. I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days after finishing it.
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I love live music at a wedding & I am definitely looking forward to enjoying live musical performances once again. As wedding bookings are picking up again, today’s blog post is to honour all the amazing musicians out there who haven’t been able to perform for such a long time.
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Many couples feel a bit nervous about having a reading or two at their wedding, thinking perhaps they don’t want some deep, philosophical or spiritual text read at their wedding ceremony. Here is a wonderful poem that can add warm humour to a wedding ceremony.
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This beautiful passage from Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy makes an excellent short reading at a wedding. t is a reminder that in real life, which sadly at some point will end, true love doesn’t have a happy ending because with true love there is no ending.
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Passages from Canadian poet & novelist Margaret Attwood’s work are a popular choice at weddings. But which to choose and which to miss?
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Probably the most requested wedding first dance song in the last 30 years is “(Everything I do) I do it for you” by Bryan Adams. It still holds the UK record for the longest uninterrupted period at No1 in the charts (16 weeks). It was released to accompany the film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves in 1991. But what was the true love story?
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Whatever your love story, I can turn it into a beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony. With some lines from an extract of the poem “Go to the Limits of Your Longing” by Rainer Maria Rilke, we explore what is love.
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In many cultures a wedding under an oak tree foretells strength & durability in the marriage & the couple will be blessed with wisdom. The mighty oak tree is probably the most venerated tree worldwide & throughout the ages.
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Whether your wedding is due to be an intimate event or a “big do”, the chances are you will have a beautiful selection of flowers that represent your romantic love. What will you choose?
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Want a beautiful love poem for your wedding? What about “Smile On My Mind” by Luke O. Meyers.
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Ash trees are magnificent trees which have a great mystical tradition & cultural importance in many aspects of human life. The ancient Britons & Celts believed the ash had magical powers & it is one of the 5 sacred trees. It was used to protect people from evil spirits & to make magical wands, staffs & broomsticks. Vikings & Anglo-Saxons used ash for spears & shields.
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