Welcome! It is lovely to have you reading another of my blogs.  Today I am focusing on Weddings - but this includes Commitment ceremonies, Engagement ceremonies and Renewal of Vows too so if you are in any of those categories, or know someone who is - keep reading!

I think we all want our big day to be unique to us, there are parts of tradition that we might like to keep such as walking down the aisle or exchanging rings, but more and more couples are looking for their 'own stamp' on their wedding day, something that you do not see elsewhere. So today I want to bring in a few ideas for you to consider, some are subtle - others are not!

Lets look at the subtle ideas first: 
Including Grandparents in your day - perhaps they do not want to, or cannot be a part of your ceremony but you can still bring their influence in to your day.  How about photos of them on their wedding day displayed at your reception venue? You could (where appropriate) include wedding photos of your parents, aunts/uncles, brothers and sisters etc. - so that your day shares their joy too. Subtle but beautiful!

A Reading - this doesn't necessarily need to be a religious reading, it could be a tribute to the couple, the story of how they met or a favourite poem, or song lyrics read as a poem.  How about including someone close to you to become a part of the ceremony and do a reading for you?   Family member or friend - the choice is yours.

Just a couple of small, subtle suggestions for you there, I will cover off some more in another blog soon, so do keep checking back. Now lets take a step forward to something a little more 'different'!

Sing song anyone? Are you a couple who like to sing? Are you often found at a Karaoke night with your mates doing your rendition of Beyoncé or Neil Diamond - hey, I'm not going to pass judgement on your singing, trust me!  If this sounds like you - then why not bring it in to your ceremony?  Without too  much fuss we can include a karaoke style 'performance' to your service. Whether its just the two of you or the whole congregation! If that is a step too far then how about having someone sing for you as a part of your service, or maybe a musician?

A small service - Hmm, now this might sound the opposite of what you were thinking, but if the idea of having 50+ people watching you reading your vows sounds intimidating then why have the big ceremony?  Smaller, intimate weddings are beautiful and can remove a lot of the pressure for those of us who are not keen on the limelight! You can still have the big reception afterwards to include everyone, but keep an intimate ceremony.

Lets move on another step - this wont be for many of you!

A Themed Wedding? It could be a 1930's inspiration, Victorian look, based on a famous wedding (throne anyone?) or stepping up again how about Disney inspired? With the princess dress and cake - right through to  Star Wars, or a Country and Western themed day, Barbie and Ken - the list is as endless as your imagination! Whether you take a slither of inspiration or whether you go all out - themed weddings do give your day a 'twist'.

Ok, so I did say the last one wasn't for many of you!  What I want to put across is that a Celebrant led, non-legal wedding gives you complete freedom to get married where and when you want, and include as little or as much as you like.  

I will be back to blogging more regularly now so keep checking back for more Wedding ideas, Naming ceremony information and of course ideas and information for Funeral Services.

If you want to know any more about what I do, or want to discuss a Ceremony that you are considering then please get in touch for an informal and no-obligation chat. Contact details are on the website and I am on Facebook.

Speak soon! With love from Amanda Jane
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