Posts by Sarah Russell

Your wedding vows are the heart of your ceremony — the moment where you pause, take a deep breath, look into each other’s eyes, and promise to share your lives together. It’s intimate, it is emotional, and it is deeply personal. But when it comes to writing those vows, many people feel a little overwhelmed.…

You know that moment when your phone buzzes, and you see your friend’s name pop up?  You open the message, expecting a quick catch-up, and instead you see:“So I am getting married… will you be my bridesmaid?” Cue the joy, the squeals, and the immediate mental image of you in a gorgeous dress walking down…

Life has a funny way of surprising us, doesn’t it? One minute you’re standing beside your lovely friend as she says “I do” to the man she thought was her forever, and the next, you’re eating a Nando’s together as she tells you she’s found her real forever—with her wife. And when she asked me…

There are moments in life that stop you in your tracks. Moments that remind you what really matters. In 2021 I was part of a beautiful wedding that was one of those moments for me, as I watched a dear friend marry the love of her life—a man she has stood beside through storms that…

There are some friendships that shape the fabric of your life so deeply that when a milestone happens, it feels like your own heart is walking down the aisle in a silk dress. That’s exactly how it felt watching my best friend — the girl I’ve laughed with, cried with, lived with, and loved for…

Recently, I reached a milestone that feels important to pause and acknowledge: I passed my Funeral Live Assessment as part of the AMC Master Celebrant training.  On paper, it marks the end of a course. In reality though, it represents months of personal challenge, steady growth, and learning to sit with discomfort rather than move…

There are some days that feel like they’re stitched together with pure magic — my oldest friend’s wedding was one of them. From the sleepover we shared the night before her wedding, to waking in her home with her daughter the following day and playing with her at the local park followed by a gorgeous…

When it comes to weddings, bigger isn’t always better. Sometimes, the most beautiful love stories are told in whispers, not in crowds. This year I learnt that a 2 by 2 wedding is simply perfect for couples who value intimacy, simplicity, and meaningful moments. A 2 by 2 wedding—just the couple and two witnesses—offers a…

There’s something magical about an outdoor wedding. The fresh air, natural light, the sense of being surrounded by something bigger than just four walls—it transforms a ceremony into something truly special. If you’re dreaming of saying your vows under an open sky, Hampshire and Surrey are packed with stunning locations. Here’s what you need to…