Herefordshire Weddings – through the lens of a Herefordshire wedding photographer
Is Herefordshire the UK’s best kept wedding secret? From grand country houses to free-range venues for wild wedding or festival vibes, Herefordshire has so many stunning options to inspire. I caught up with Cat Beardsley, a Herefordshire wedding photographer whose...
An intimate commitment ceremony in the orchards – celebrating love in lockdown
A beautiful and intimate commitment ceremony offered one couple who have postponed their wedding this summer, the chance to create an unexpected and uplifting new chance to celebrate their love!
High Court case for legal recognition of humanist marriages
Six couples are going to the High Court on 7-8 July to take a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales.
How to include Friends and Family in your wedding Ceremony
14 creative ideas for how you can include friends and family in your wedding ceremony. My new guide is packed with inspiration to help you include all those you love most in the world in a relaxed but heartfelt ceremony!
Symbolic actions for family & community and symbolising the strength of your bond
Discover meaningful ways to recognise the importance of family and community in your wedding ceremony, or to symbolise the strength and permanence of your commitment.
Unity ceremonies and gift-giving in wedding ceremonies
I share great ideas around symbolic gift-giving and unity ceremonies such as handfasting, sand-blending and lighting unity candles in this post.
Symbolic Actions – ideas for your wedding ceremony
In this first blog post of 3, I introduce the importance of symbolism in weddings and suggest some lovely symbolic rituals to create a special atmosphere right at the very start of your ceremony.
What is a humanist wedding ceremony?
A humanist wedding ceremony puts love centre-stage and is a catalyst for all the joy of your wedding day. Humanist weddings are not dictated by religious belief or a legal contract. Instead they are built around the love and commitment between you and your partner.
Do you need a professional wedding photographer?
Recently I’ve noticed a trend for couples considering perhaps not booking a professional photographer. There are probably only 3 GOOD reasons NOT to book a pro wedding photographer but beware the 5 BAD reasons not to do so!
A wild-hearted black mountain wedding ceremony
I'm a huge fan of a wedding with a view. And I have a special place in my heart for the Black Mountains. Running along the very western edge of Herefordshire, a series of deep, dramatic valleys spoon the steep escarpments of the outer ridges of the Brecon Beacons...