Bridal Bouquet Styles Your bridal flowers can make a huge impact on your wedding day, so it’s important to pick a type of bouquet that will complement your overall look and theme. Here is a guide to the different bridal bouquet styles, the type of wedding they suit and the flowers used. Nosegay Very traditional Read More
Same Sex Elopement Ceremony Cliffs of Moher
Last year I had the absolute pleasure of performing a romantic and intimate same sex elopement ceremony on the beautiful Cliff of Moher. The beautiful couple, Sam and Shannon from Pennsylvania, decided to run away on a trip of a lifetime and adventure to Ireland, rather than do the big wedding at home which was Read More
DIY…Oh Why Oh Why….
Is a DIY wedding a good idea? Let’s talk DIY weddings. Weddings can be expensive and we’re all looking for a bargain or ways to save a few quid. Many couples turn to Pinterest for DIY wedding ideas they can implement. But does this really save you money, and if it does, what does it Read More
What is a naming day celebration?
Naming Day Celebration I am currently working on a naming day celebration for a little boy, which is another type of ceremony that Family Celebrants provide. I am still often asked what exactly is a naming day celebration, and how does it differ from a traditional christening. The answer is pretty similar to the one Read More
Birth Flowers
Birth Flowers and their meanings Similar to birth stones, each month has a birth flower associated with it. Check out the birth flowers and their meanings below. January: Carnation Carnations are timeless and one of my favourite flowers. Representing pride, beauty, admiration and gratitude, fascination, distinction, divine love, woman.They are available throughout the year and Read More
What do wedding flowers symbolise?
The language of flowers – what do wedding flowers symbolise? A great way to personalise your wedding is to choose flowers for your bouquet and floral arrangements that hold specific meanings in the language of flowers (floriography). Floriography was a cryptic way to communicate using flowers. In Victorian times, gifts of plants and floral arrangements Read More
How to personalise your wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremonies are changing! The way we celebrate life’s milestone moments is changing. Weddings are one of the main ceremonies where we are seeing this. Modern couples are really putting a lot of thought into their ceremony now. It is no longer something to sit through until you can start the party. Previously it was Read More
Samhain Traditions
Hallowe’en origins I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Hallowe’en! My favourite season is Autumn and my favourite festival is Samhain (sow-in), which is the origin of the commercial holiday Hallowe’en. As a celebrant the ancient customs and rituals feature heavily in my training and work but I have always loved Hallowe’en. As a Read More
Getting legally married in Ireland
Getting legally married in Ireland You’ve gotten engaged. You’re full of excitement. You start looking at venues, bands, dresses. You pick your wedding party. And somewhere along the way you realise there is a process which needs to be completed in order to get legally married in Ireland. This often results in confusion, panic in Read More
Mad Hatter Themed Hen Party
Mad Hatter Tea Party – Click Here for Gallery Fast approaching is the most important and high pressured event I will do this year. Why is it the most important and high pressured? Because my little sister Danielle is getting married in about 4 weeks time. I am her wedding celebrant, stylist and planner, so basically Read More
