Christmas is fast approaching and it is a magical and romantic time for many couples.  Christmas or Winter weddings are on the increase, with prices often more reasonable out of the summer season, and, with the use of  Celebrant to help you create a bespoke service, wherever, however, and whenever you want - Christmas weddings are more achievable than ever!

So what do you need to think about?  For 2018 you are pushing it, but it is just about possible depending upon what you want to create and where! Here are the basics:
1. First thing to do is sort the legalities. A Celebrant in England cannot, at this moment in time, legally marry you - so you need to sort the paperwork out. More often than not most couples will pick a mid-week slot in their local registry office to complete the legal side of their ceremony, often being the cheapest way to do this, but those slots are limited!
That's the legal service booked - now where do you want to have your ceremony? 
2. Where to have your ceremony?  The beauty of using a celebrant is that we are not bound to a particular room in a venue, or any venue at all. Whilst you may not want a winter wedding on the beach, the forest is a beautiful setting, as long as the weather is on our side! How about a private barn, marquee, village hall, a grand stately home or your own lounge?  There are no boundaries - you find the venue of your choosing and your celebrant will create the ceremony with you.  You will need to book both the venue and your celebrant asap.
3. How much of a 'do' do you want? There are so many options such as: cake, flowers, cars, photographer, videographer, hair, makeup, dresses/suits/shoes, reception venue, food and drink, evening event with food and entertainment, photo booths, chocolate fountains - honestly the list is endless, so one of my top tips to any couple planning their wedding - decide what YOU want and then stick to it! Auntie Flo might well want a fancy lunch in a posh hotel, but if that isn't you and isn't what you want or can afford then DON'T DO IT! Keep in mind that this is your day and should be your way - the important bit is that you confirm your love and commitment to one another in the best way for you!

So winter weddings - gaining popularity and with a Celebrant to lead the service you can have just about anything - any time, any where!  Food for thought eh!

If you want any more information or want to chat through your ideas then give me a call - my number is on my website so go and check me out at ww.amandajaneceremonies.co.uk!

With love
Amanda Jane x