Busting the myth of seasonal Celebrancy
As Independent Celebrants in the UK, many of us have encountered the belief in Seasonal Celebrancy. It’s rife in the wedding industry. A belief that there is a ‘wedding season’ from late April to early October. And the same is often said about...
It’s never really about toilets…
Trans rights to access public toilets has been a big debate recently. And if you wade through the misinformation and hateful statements you will find a load of excuses why people are getting upset about the idea of a transgender woman using a public restroom, but you...
Ask Dinah: How do I set up my Google Business Profile?
Emma contacted me to ask about her Google Business Profile. I’d shared how important it is in our Business Skills for Celebrants Group. I’ve detailed the steps below. Once you’ve followed the steps and completed the process, share a link to yours in the comments section and let me know how simple you found the process.
Interview with a Celebrant: Jules Buchanan
I was most surprised to understand how little time is allocated, especially at crematoria. I’ve been to funerals of course but I didn’t really consider how long each ceremony was – just 20 minutes – it’s such a short and limited time for a goodbye so getting things right to allow for a life celebration within those parameters is critical.
With the wedding celebrant training, I didn’t realise how creative ceremonies could be. That I can help couples to really design a unique ceremony that is written specifically for them, allowing them to have their wedding exactly the way they want it to be. Like many people, I was married by a registrar with a cut and paste template nearly 20 years ago – I didn’t know there was an alternative at the time.