Tips for writing Wedding Vows that truly speak from the Heart
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.…
When Your Friend Asks You to Be a Bridesmaid at Her Disney-Themed Family Wedding
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…
What do you feel when Your Friend Asks You to Be Her Bridesmaid… Again (But This Time for Her Wife)
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…
Love That Endures: A Celebration of Strength and Second Chances
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…
A Wedding Twenty Years in the Making
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…
A Quiet Milestone Worth Marking
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…
A Day Wrapped in Love: Celebrating My Oldest Friend’s Wedding
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…
A 2 by 2 Wedding in London: Intimate Elegance in the Heart of the City
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…
Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Wedding Venue in Hampshire & Surrey
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…