I love chatting to the family when I’m planning a celebration of life; it’s such a privilege to listen to stories spill out and - in Winefride’s case - I soon discovered that she had a brilliantly rebellious side.
Read MoreFor Emily and Tom the overwhelming vibe was ‘family’ - their wonderful parents, grandparents and siblings, the adorable multitude of their friends’ offspring who ran wild across the paddock and, most importantly, their own family of five.
Read MoreEvery wedding is different, as I’m experiencing. That’s what makes this job such a delight. If I was going to capture Jacqueline and Simone’s wedding in a sentence it would be: Peckham cool meets Baz Luhrmann romance.
Read MoreI had butterflies about this wedding from the moment I met the bride and groom, Trish and Rory, and heard the words “it’s going to be kilts and saris”. And let me tell you (although the photos will do more justice): the day did not disappoint…
Read MoreThe bride and groom - both experienced and celebrated event planners themselves - had such exquisite attention to detail, and the dark room glowed in the light of dozens and dozens of floor-height candles.
Read MoreSmiley baby Isla - the only child at the ceremony - was the uncontested star of the show. As the first grandchild in the family, and first baby among her parents’ friends, you could just see how besotted everyone is with her.
Read MoreLottie’s ceremony was particularly special as we are friends with her parents Andie and Jess; they kindly invited my cheer-leading husband Jonny and twins too. It was slightly nerve-wracking to look out on a sea of familiar faces…
Read MoreForget everything you think you know about weddings and imagine two people standing by the side of the road, in the drizzle and just overcome with love for each other.
Read MoreThere is something magnetic and warm about the Tattersalls - I ended up staying for a pizza and salad lunch as they regaled me with tales of their dad (or Grandpa) round a huge kitchen table. I’ll never forget the way that they made me feel part of the family for such an important day.
Read MoreLeading my first naming ceremony didn’t feel at all nerve-wracking - there was so much love and excitement in the room. Plus, given it was taking place in a rugby club with the bar open, the vibes were pretty chill…and celebratory!
Read MoreTo be asked to lead at the celebration of life ceremony for someone’s loved one - their wife, their mum, their best friend - is one of the biggest honours of my career.
Read MoreI thought: I’ve found my calling. I want to celebrate love every day. I want to meet new people and hear their stories and play a part in their celebrations; I want this to be my job.
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