If you’ve been here awhile, or know me personally or from my cosplay page, you’ll know that critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is my favourite video game. In fact, not just video game: it’s my favourite piece of media full stop! So with tomorrow marking the early access release of Dawntrail, the latest FFXIV …
Why our wedding day was not the day we got married
Today is my own anniversary – well, one of them! As a celebrant myself I knew that for my wedding day I wanted a celebrant-led ceremony, and know that whilst a wedding is generally a celebration of a marriage it doesn’t have to be the day that marriage starts. Since celebrant-led weddings are not currently …
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, so what better time to bring up providing services to those who are neurodiverse than now. For those of you unsure what neurodiversity is, very simply it’s the variation in human brains leading us to all think differently, …
A Poem for Everyone’s Souls: the inspiration behind my business name and our wedding theme
A business name is an important decision. It can always be rebranded and have a name change, but as you build a reputation it becomes harder to do so: stationery, websites, socials, even word of mouth all need updating to reflect the new name (I still don’t know a single person who says ‘X’ in …
It all starts with a proposal….
This is the first post in what I’m calling my ‘Writing from the other side’ series (working title, other suggestions welcome). Since wedding planning usually starts with one defining moment – the proposal! – I figured this was the best place to begin. Many couples may start wedding planning before the proposal, and some won’t …
Can I still have a Harry Potter themed wedding after JK Rowling’s comments?
2022 edit: I do not wish to delete this blog post as I believe that’s a disservice to couples who may find it helpful in their own decision making and to any possible trans clients I work with who deserve to know how my stance has changed over the years as I continue to listen …
Postponed your wedding? Top 5 ways I’d mark the date!
This blog post is about how I personally would Mark The Date of a postponed wedding, and here’s hoping it helps any similarly alternative couples out there come up with interesting ways to mark your special day.
How to get legally married.
There is no need for you to be legally married before a celebrant led ceremony, nor do you need to intend on getting legally married afterwards. A celebrant led ceremony will be a commitment of your love, a symbolic and beautiful moment that reflects your partnership regardless of if it is legally binding – and …
The celebrant blog begins!
I figured that now it’s been a month since my celebrant training course I’d start up a celebrant-based blog! This blog will likely include posts on all sorts; from how to legally get married and reasons to choose a celebrant, to wider wedding discussions like what to consider if planning an outdoor wedding and how …