Micro weddings are small intimate ceremonies, usually with fewer than ten people in attendance.

A Micro wedding offers the opportunity to include everyone in the ceremony, whilst still including all the elements that we all recognise as being key parts of any wedding ceremony.

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At this time of year I am always interest to see what the predictions are for the new trend when considering weddings

In 2023 we were told that red and black wedding dresses would be the trend.  This year we return to white but short dresses are predicted to be on trend.

Whether you follow trends or your own ideas creating the perfect ceremony for your day can be a daunting challenge.  As an experienced Civil Celebrant I always enjoy working with my clients and bringing their ideas to life.

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Imagine this scenario
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You are a newly qualified Celebrant who has booked your first ceremony.  You meet the client and they have lots of ideas about their ceremony.  You want to do the very best for your client but are a little daunted by the complexity of the ceremony.
 
In this case we could work on a number of aspects depending on which one is your priority, such as

• Advice on putting the script together
• Working on the movement, layout and logistics to ensure the flow of the ceremony is right
• Rehearsal of the script with a critical friend.

​In professional development, coaching and mentoring play crucial roles, each with distinct purposes and approaches.

Mentoring involves a long-term process focused on skills development. It begins with the Mentor sharing personal experiences, which the Mentee can reflect on to enhance their own practice.

On the other hand, Coaching is geared towards achieving shorter-term goals. It leverages the client's strengths as a foundation for future development.

If you are seeking a coaching session tailored to your specific requirements, feel free to contact me .

Introducing my new Coaching  service for Wedding Celebrants.

What I offer

I offer a one-to-one coaching service to Celebrants who work with Couples and families.
I believe there are key principles which apply to all forms of ceremonies and my aim is to work with you so that you can discover what works best for you and enables you to provide a first-class service to your clients.

Every one of us have our own style and therefore appeal to a different area of the marketplace, so my support is given on an individual basis.
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What do you think of when you think of the "perfect wedding day" ?

For every couple the answer to this question will be different so it is worth thinking about what are the key things for you.

​Other people love to be involved in the planning too but be careful that your own ideas don't get side-lined.  Be clear about your vision and ask people to do specific tasks.

Set a realistic budget and keep to it.

To keep costs down if you don't need four new toasters you could ask people to contribute in other ways.  It takes a little more organisation but maybe each guest could bring a starter, main or dessert to go onto a buffet table.

Perhaps people might give their time by making table decorations, or decorating the room in which your event will take place. You can find lots of ideas on line.

Perhaps someone you know could provide the transport.  I once had a bride arrive on a tractor much to the delight of everyone, including her father who was driving.

​It can be fun planning your day, especially if other people are helping to.  You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you won't be facing a large bill after your day.

"My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me."—Winston Churchill


"When I look at you, I can feel it. I look at you and I'm home."—Dory, "Finding Nemo"


​“One love, one heart, one destiny.”—Bob Marley


​Do you have a favourite quote about love and marriage which inspires you ?  If so why not build it into your ceremony.

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Music can greatly enhance any ceremony.  

Within a Wedding ceremony the first pieces which herald the start of the ceremony are usually used for the entrance of the groom and/or the bridal party.  Often these are traditional pieces.  When listening to your chosen music consider which part of the piece you want and start the music at this point.  This is especially important if there is onl a short aisle.

The second opportunity for music is during the signing of the register/certificate.  This piece can be a favourite piece and it is nice to be able to share the detail as to why this piece is important to you as a couple.

The final piece is played as you leave as a couple.  This needs to be upbeat and can be a quirky choice.

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Choosing colours to be used throughout your day and compliment your theme can be tricky.

Why not start by thinking about what different colours represent ?

Here are a few ideas to start with

Orange                     Optimism

Yellow                      Friendship

Red                           Passion and excitement

Purple                       Creativity 

Blue                          Trust

Green                       Peace and harmony

There is lots more information to be found on the internet - happy planning.

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It's becoming very popular to send "save the day" cards to alert guests about your planned wedding celebration.

Once you have all your plans finalised you then need to send a more formal invitation.  The invitation should state your venue, date and time and information about the reception.

There is also the question of who will be hosting the celebration.  Some couples follow a traditional route and the bride's parents host the wedding, especially if the bride's parents have made a major financial contribution.


Alternatively you may prefer to send the invitations from you as a couple.