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Non-religious, personal & fun Wedding and Naming Ceremonies in Yorkshire and the North of England.

22/09/2026

Here's an interview that I did for Leeds TV on the government's marriage reform which is in consultation now until Thursday!

20/09/2026

This is something I made for TikTok but thought I would also share on here as it's a bit of a hot topic at the moment...

I am interested to hear from both couples and suppliers on when you feel it is appropriate for wedding suppliers to take photos and videos and also when and how it is appropriate for them to share it...

I am aware that I have my own stance and approach on this but I am not sure if it is shared by any/ many!

If you are a couple? Do you not mind if suppliers take vids/ photos and/ or share the same day? Do you actually like it? Or do you expect it to be the same rule for all, both guests and suppliers?

If you are a supplier, both Celebrants and non Celebrants, what do you do?

Personally I always check with couples in the planning stage and I never take photos or videos if they don't want me to and, if I am ok to take photos or videos, I always wait for them to share first before posting.

I also don't film when guests are in a ceremony space and certainly would never during a ceremony, these are my red lines, what are yours?

17/09/2026

❄️ Dreaming of December ❄️

It might seem like too early to be using the 'C word' but it is not too late to be thinking of and planning a 'Twixmas' or December wedding (I will share a post on my stories from Hitched on this!)

I still have availability for a couple of ceremonies in December including between Christmas and New Year. So, whether you already have a venue planned and are considering a Humanist ceremony or whether your aim is to be married by the end of the year and you want to focus on your mind on a short planning window, I am here to help with a heartfelt ceremony that will warm your and your guests hearts no matter the weather outside 😊

Do get in touch to chat through with me more and check your date!

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15/09/2026

🖤 We've come a long way & yet this is only the beginning 🤍

Every couple has a story to tell and I love having the honour of telling that story.

However, I have my own story to tell about G & J which made it incredibly special to see them walk down the aisle Yorkshire Wedding Barn on Sunday.

Back in 2022 when I was in my first full year of ceremonies, I attended a wedding fayre Tileyard North Weddings in Wakefield. I was enjoying chatting to engaged couples when G & J walked in. I assumed them to be a couple planning their wedding when in fact they were a couple but they weren't planning a wedding (not at that stage anyway) and they were actually there to perform as musicians with their duo Josh & Grace | Acoustic Duo | Weddings & Events | UK & Worldwide.

Fast forward a couple of years and it was their turn to be an engaged couple, they got back in touch and I have loved every minute of being a part of their biggest performance yet!

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Giddings. You definitely have me for life now 😆

13/09/2026

🥂 Let's raise a glass to future and to past 🥂

Is there a more fitting aisle song than 'Speechless' by James Tw? I'll hold your glass and wait 🤣

I knew that, as two professional musicians, G & J would have a banging soundtrack and this certainly gave us all the goosebumps as an entrance song 😍 Thank you for introducing me to it.

G & J's music was so perfectly pitched and intentional, I just know that dance floor will be a'buzzing tonight! Defo FOMO to not be there to see it 😆

11/09/2026

📖 Have you heard the story? 📖

I can't quite believe that I am moving through writing my October ceremonies and some of the last of 2026.

I have fewer autumn and winter weddings this year and, whilst I have quickly filled my time with family things and also... (finally!) my funerals training, I do still have some capacity for a couple more winter ceremonies in November or December.

So if you or anyone you know are planning a wedding this winter and might still be interested in a Humanist wedding with an experienced and accredited Celebrant who is warm and welcoming as winter knitwear or a pumpkin spiced latte then, it is not too late, please slide into my DMs and let's chat!

08/09/2026

🌎 Looking out at the world we're in 🌎

There's a buzz around weddings Rudding Park in Harrogate for me at the moment it seems!

I am still coming down from C & J's stunning ceremony there at the very end of August (captured beautifully here by the fabulous Bethany ~ Yorkshire Wedding Photographer), last weekend I had a planning meeting for my October couple marrying there and I have just taken another booking for 2027 😍

I love to visit and work at new venues but there is also something lovely and reassuring about being familiar with a venue and knowing how everything works.

If you are considering a wedding here in the chapel which is built for coming together in ceremony and celebration then get in touch and let's talk 👄

06/09/2026

☕️ Even at my worst, I'm best with you ☕️

If you are a fan of 'Friends' then this reading which was part of Joey's ceremony for Chandler and Monica is a really fun and humorous option for a wedding reading.

It's only short but it's guaranteed to raise plenty of laughter and set the tone for your ceremony!

04/09/2026

😍 Maybe it's the loving in your eyes 😍

I had such a lovely time The Star Inn at Harome with G & R at the end of last month. The Star is such a Yorkshire institution and, having eaten there a couple of times as a lovely treat, I was super excited to officiate a ceremony at their Cross House Lodge premises across the road from the pub.

We had a wonderful outdoor ceremony (with only the briefest of showers to make the knot harder to untie 🪢), a communal singalong with James Lomas | Lomas Entertainment, the most gorgeous, heartfelt vows, two beautiful readings, selfies, the anouncement of a new surname, a prank on the best man and superstar dog of honour!

I can't wait to share more about this glorious day whenever I have a little more time! In the meantime I will leave this photo of the beautiful bride and gorgeous groom to grace my grid!

03/09/2026

❤️ Where my heart feels whole ❤️

After a busy summer, it feels apt to do a little reintroduction to the person behind the beautiful words, the warm and witty delivery and the organisation.

I often find that I have things in common with the couples and families that choose to work with me so here are three of them that stick out and tell you a little more about me...

I love the outdoors, fresh air, open spaces and stunning scenery that allows me to connect with nature. I especially love the Lake District which we visit multiple times a year (and where I have even had the joy of conducting ceremonies).

Several of my couples have got engaged in the Lakes, minimooned there or simply love to spend time there so it is often a love we share in common 🏞

❤️ Where my heart feels whole ❤️

After a busy summer, it feels apt to do a little reintroduction to the person behind the beautiful words, the warm and witty delivery and the organisation.

I often find that I have things in common with the couples and families that choose to work with me so here are three of them that stick out and tell you a little more about me...

I have been to many music festivals and still try to get to gigs and day festivals whenever I can but none of them ever come close to Glastonbury. If you know you know...

I haven't been since we had the kids but I do hope to return one day. Glasto is something that a surprisingly high percentage of my couples have experienced topped off this year by A & B who got engaged there and had a Glastonbury themed wedding- epic!

❤️ Where my heart feels whole ❤️

After a busy summer, it feels apt to do a little reintroduction to the person behind the beautiful words, the warm and witty delivery and the organisation.

I often find that I have things in common with the couples and families that choose to work with me so here are three of them that stick out and tell you a little more about me...

I am a huge foodie! I don't eat to live, if anything, it's the other way round 😆

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