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Neil Dutta at Angelic Diamonds, a UK wedding jewellery specialist, explores why humanist weddings have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. With official guidance looking to change in the not too distant future, giving celebrants more legal power to actually marry couples - removing the need for a pre- or post-blessing registry office date - here at County Wedding Magazine HQ we think this is a trend that will continue to soar.
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Posted: 5 November 2021
We chat to Carol Cranfield, a newly qualified Essex celebrant
Carol Cranfield is a newly qualified wedding celebrant, who can lead your bespoke ceremony fulfilling your requirements ensuring a truly personalised service. Carol adds, "I believe love is all around and I'm passionate about telling your precious stories. The thought of a couple in love and wanting to tell all their friends and family, puts a spring in my step and further love in my heart, and definitely wants to make me dance!" I'd love to work with you preparing for your special day. We can talk a bout whether you want sophistication or fun, or a relaxed or interactive ceremony, the world's your oyster and you can let your imaginations flow."... read more
Posted: 12 October 2021
Braintree celebrant advises how they can truly help on the wedding day
Celebrant Carol Cranfield, based in Braintree, Essex has heard the question all too often: what is a celebrant? For all those couple tying the knot in Essex, who are looking to host their wedding somewhere different to the norm then you will certainly need the services of a celebrant. Here's Carol gives you a handy guide, for all you need to know.... read more
Posted: 30 September 2021
Clive of Special Moments Celebrant tells us how he's helped couples during the pandemic
We've been catching up with Essex wedding professionals to find out what it's been like to run their business during the pandemic. Clive of Special Moments Celebrant has been supporting his couples through postponements, cancellations and reorganising. "There have been many tears as the stress of this prolonged uncertainty has taken its toll," Clive says. "My role is to ensure that plans are adapted so that the couple can still look forward to celebrating their love in a way that reflects them."... read more
Posted: 6 May 2021
What is a sequel wedding? We ask Essex's Special Moments Celebrant
At An Essex Wedding magazine, we want to help you plan your dream wedding. That's why we put your wed-min questions straight to our local wedding experts so you can get the best advice. Today, Clive Burgess of Special Moments Celebrant answers your question and gives advice on sequel weddings. "We aren't sure how to plan for our wedding because of the pandemic. My friend suggested a sequel wedding, but what exactly does this mean?" Read on for Clive's answer...... read more
Posted: 1 April 2021
We talk micro-weddings with Shelley Bell Independent Family Celebrant
Here at An Essex Wedding magazine, we want to help you plan your dream wedding day - whatever the restrictions in place. That's why we put your wed-min questions straight to our local wedding experts so you can get the best advice. Today, independent family celebrant Shelley Bell answers your question and gives advice on intimate micro-weddings. "How can a celebrant help make our micro-wedding more special for the few guests that can attend?" Read on for the answer...... read more
Posted: 11 February 2021
How to get your perfect outdoor wedding - with Amanda’s Beautiful Ceremonies
Here at An Essex Wedding magazine, we want to help you plan your dream wedding day. That's why we put your wed-min questions straight to our local wedding experts so you can get the best advice. Today, Amanda Wheal of Amanda's Beautiful Ceremonies answers your question and gives advice on outdoor weddings."Currently, celebrant-led ceremonies are not legal. However, they offer the most freedom of choice in terms of ceremony content and location." Read on for more...... read more
Posted: 2 February 2021
How to tailor your ceremony with Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies
Although getting married outside in many places isn't legally recognised, you can still have your dream wedding in the great outdoors with a celebrant-led ceremony. We talk to Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies to find out how.... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Wedding celebrants support High Court case for legal recognition
Six couples are taking their case to the High Court on 7-8 July to take a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages; their case is being supported by humanist celebrants. Siân Jackson a celebrant, based in Neath, Wales commented, "Humanist ceremonies bring meaning, personality and depth to a non-religious ceremony in a way which is just not possible within the construct of a civil ceremony. Why shouldn't non-religious couples have the right to celebrate their union in a way that is significant to them, as religious couples do?"... read more
Posted: 8 July 2020
We've got some great wedding planning tips from Essex independent celebrant Shelley Bell
We asked lovely Essex-based independent celebrant Shelley Bell for her top wedding planning tips and what you should think about before booking your wedding ceremony.... read more
Posted: 28 April 2020
