Jim Goddin Celebrant

24/04/2021

14/02/2021

Valentine's Day can often inspire mixed emotions if we have lost a loved one. 🌹

We are thinking of all those who have lost someone today. ❤️️

09/02/2021

What does a marriage celebrant do?

From an initial meeting with a couple to discuss their ideas for a ceremony, advice on arranging the legalities, helping write wedding vows, suggesting music and readings, right through to ensuring everything and everyone is in place for the big day; a marriage celebrant can co-ordinate your ceremony from start to finish – and everything in between.

Get in touch with me to start planning your wedding ceremony.

03/02/2021

RIP

The World War Two veteran raised millions for NHS charities and is called a "true hero" by the PM.

29/01/2021

Surprise weddings are, well, surprisingly common these days. As well as a little ploy and tactics with a hint of secrecy, they might be less hassle and more heart-warming, definitely less fuss and more fun! And they probably will cost less too!

While it can take your guests a few minutes to adjust to the idea of an unexpected ceremony, there is reduced expectation and everyone can get on and enjoy the ‘I do’ moment, and of course a big celebration after!

26/01/2021

21/01/2021

Some are sweet. Some are perplexing. And some are just strange. But what binds these seemingly disparate customs from near and far is one simple thing: love.

Take a look at these 45 fascinating wedding traditions from around the world. What are some you would consider incorporating into your wedding day?










https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-traditions-around-the-world

20/01/2021

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19/01/2021

For some couples, the current pandemic has meant that the wedding they’ve spent the last year or so planning has had to be postponed until next year, or potentially even the year after that.

With little certainty around what the long-term impact of the pandemic might be, getting to grips with what weddings might look like in a post-lockdown world is cloudy at best.

So, how do you even begin to plan a wedding when we have no idea what weddings might look like in the coming years? Take a look at this useful advice on how to future-proof your wedding.

https://www.weddingideasmag.com/how-to-future-proof-your-wedding-day/

15/01/2021

Saying goodbye...

One of the hardest decisions that families have to make is deciding on the right way to farewell a loved one. But when it comes to saying goodbye to someone you’ve lost, there is no right or wrong way. All it really needs is family and friends gathering together to celebrate that person’s life.

To plan a living memorial ceremony that honours your loved one, contact CANZ. Our celebrants are experienced at facilitating these types of ceremonies and can help you plan a living memorial that is a celebration of your loved one’s life.








https://www.celebrantsassociation.co.nz/blog/living-memorial/

13/01/2021

Finding ways to memorialise your loved one can provide some measure of peace and comfort in a time of sadness.

🌳A living memorial is not only emotionally beneficial, it’s good for our planet too. These tangible ideas provide a physical focus to commemorate a loved one’s life while helping to sustain and improve life on our planet. 🍃

Here are some our favourite ways to create a living memorial.








https://www.celebrantsassociation.co.nz/blog/living-memorial/