The dictionary definition of a celebrant is: ‘a person who performs a rite’. This has traditionally meant a vicar, minister or priest, with the ceremony taking place in a church […]
Italian Naming Ceremony
On a recent visit to Venice, I took a boat to the islands and explored Burano. It is such a beautiful colourful place and this doorway caught my attention. The […]
Naomi and Graham Renewal of Vows 2017
Every year I feel privileged to write and conduct the Renewal of vows for Naomi and Graham founders of https://www.weddingwishingwell.org.uk/default.html In 2017, we flew to Venice for Naomi and Graham’s 5th […]
Adventures of a Celebrant
I felt privileged to perform the Renewal of Vows ceremony in Venice for Naomi and Graham. I have created and performed ceremonies in so many different locations over the years; in woodland, […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 9
As well as being filled with people and great architecture, Piazza San Marco is also full of pigeons. Feeding these birds is banned but they flocked to our couple with […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 8
Daisies are the flowers that symbolise a Fifth Anniversary, a small flower with a large meaning, depicting innocence, loyal love, purity, love that conquers all, beauty and simplicity. I guided […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 7
We all had tears in our eyes as Graham read his chosen poem to Naomi, his wife of five years. I Knew I Had Been Touched By Love I […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 6
By this time Naomi and Graham were in their own personal bubble and the world was just their own. I loved my special role of being their ring bearer and […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 5
I felt so moved as I handed Naomi her chosen poem printed on handmade flower paper and, with sighs from the onlookers, she read to Graham: Today Today…I look into […]
Adventures of a Celebrant in Venice – Part 4
Eventually we arrived in the Piazza and, surrounded by surprised and delighted passersby, the ceremony began, drawing inspiration from this wonderful location. “A fifth wedding anniversary is associated traditionally with […]
