All Ways & Forever

03/11/2025

Definitions of Marriage...

27/10/2025

Would you have a themed wedding?
Colour, characters, films, locations....the possibilities are endless. Take a look at this article for inspiration....and don't forget that you will need a celebrant like Suzanne to help you plan it and to officiate on the day

30 Wedding Themes for Every Style of Celebration

Before you can make any décor decision for your wedding day, you'll need to figure out your aesthetic. To help make this process a little easier, we've rounded up 30 wedding themes every couple should consider. Use these ideas as a guide to help you determine the right fit for your style.

21/10/2025

Today is Apple Day!

Spiritually, an apple symbolizes love, beauty, knowledge, and temptation, while also representing health, immortality, and renewal. Its meaning varies across cultures, from being the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden to a symbol of a sweet new year in Jewish tradition, and a source of eternal youth in Norse and Greek mythologies.

The apple's dual nature—its association with both pleasure and the "forbidden" makes it a symbol of the union of opposites. Using apples in your wedding ceremony can be a reference to your differences but also a symbol of your love x

06/10/2025

The role of Independent Celebrants could evolve significantly if new legislation comes into effect. The potential for Independent Celebrants to gain the ability to conduct legally binding ceremonies would give them a similar role to Registrars. It would offer couples more options for personalised yet legally recognised ceremonies. Have a look at the article below for all the details....

UK Wedding Law Reform: Update for Independent Celebrants - Academy of Modern Celebrancy

An update on UK Wedding Law Reform following the House of Lords debate October 2024: What it means for Independent Celebrants and the future of legal weddings

03/10/2025

Looks like the rules around marriage in the UK are about to be relaxed, which will allow more freedom of choice for couples planning their wedding....

Weddings will take place on beaches and even in private homes under new shake-up https://mol.im/a/15156953 via https://dailym.ai/android

The Government has outlined what it described as 'the biggest overhaul to marriage law since the 19th century'.

22/09/2025

Today's venue inspiration....

Royle Forest Weddings is a brand-new woodland tipi venue set in the heart of a magical ancient 200-acre forest on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire border
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09/09/2025

Today's venue inspiration.....

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05/09/2025

All Ways & Forever are based in the lovely town of Stourbridge but we are happy to travel throughout the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to help you plan that important ceremony x

03/09/2025

A celebrant can help to plan, organise and officiate at a wide variety of celebrations. Christenings, weddings and funerals are our traditional ceremonies but we can also help with the more unusual and bespoke celebrations. If you are thinking outside the box, so can we! We'd love to help!

18/08/2025

Would you charge guests to attend your wedding ceremony? With the cost of weddings rising sharply as couples try to plan the "instagram perfect" ceremony, some are charging for attendance, and even making a profit on the day!

We charged guests up to $1,000 to attend our wedding - and made $132,000 in profit https://mol.im/a/15003841 via https://dailym.ai/android

Marley Jaxx, 34, and her husband, Steve J. Larsen, 37, from Boise, Idaho, charged guests up to $1,000 to attend their wedding to cover the cost of their do-and made $132,550 in profit

18/08/2025

It is becoming more popular to plan your own funeral before your death. You make decisions on readings, music, venue etc and leave a document that outlines your wishes for your loved ones to follow. Our celebrant, Suzanne Taylor, can help you by discussing your options and recordong your preferances. Please contact Suzanne for more details of this service x

07/08/2025

Would you like a Hound of Honour at your wedding ceremony? We can help!