Aimee + Ezra | August 2024
“There aren’t enough words to describe how truly wonderful Sarah is...she is the most remarkable celebrant, the most down to earth human and I would love to keep her forever. Our ceremony was everything and more, tailored to us as well as being so laid back, emotional and funny.”
Considering they have two young children, Aimée and Ezra’s wedding was one of the most relaxed I’ve ever done. It warms the cockles of my heart when you can tell - you can feel, it’s just palpable - that two people just want to be married. They’re excited to dress up, they’re excited to eat nice food and see everyone they care about together in one place, but really they just want to be married.
And that’s how it was with Aimée and Ezra; after 13 years of different surnames, they couldn’t wait to share the same one. And as a family of four, too.
I’m in love with Jess Lathan and her photography
Aimée and Ezra’s wedding was in The Commandery - a museum in Worcester with a charming walled garden. How fun to be married in a real working museum, full of ancient, interesting corners. When I arrived the bridal party were getting ready in some of the museum rooms, with doors open to the sun-baked garden; it was such a lovely, relaxed set up.
In many ways, this was my dream wedding. Both the bride (Aimée) and the photographer (Jess) are friends from instagram, women I’ve admired for years. I felt part of a happy little girl gang in the lead up, as we sent excited countdown messages, and on the day Jess and I supported each other [supported = swapped chocolate snacks] and did our best to look after the beautiful bride. Although Aimée was chilled as a penguin and needed very little assistance.
I love Jess’ photography style and these photos really capture the warmth of the day.
The outdoor ceremony, in the walled garden, felt gloriously joyful and Aimée and Ezra beamed from ear to ear from beginning to end. At one point - while I described to the assembled guests how the pair are “best friends, always wanting to share everything with each other, always chatting” - we all started giggling as I pointed out that they were whispering away to each other at the top of the aisle even then. It was happening in real time and it was so cute.
Their wedding felt like a family garden party - everyone out in the sunshine, chatting away, catching up, the littlest among the group chasing each other and the older ones reclining on deckchairs. Kids were kids (the occasional picked nose in sentimental moments), the sun shone with such aplomb it was directly into my eyeballs and made me squint, and the whole wedding was such wholesome good fun.
“Sarah just loves life, she loves sharing your story and as soon as you meet her you’ll understand her passion. If you need a celebrant, then Sarah is the one! ”