Learning to edit ceremonies as a celebrant

Learning to edit ceremonies as a celebrant

Most celebrants don’t struggle to find words. What they struggle with is knowing when to let some of those words go. Ceremony writing often begins with care and generosity. We want to honour people properly. We want to say enough; for the language to feel worthy of...
Listening is an act of inclusion

Listening is an act of inclusion

Why the Best Ceremonies Are Built From What Isn’t Said Some of the most important things people bring to a ceremony conversation are never stated outright. They arrive as hesitation, emotion that catches in the throat, stories told sideways and details mentioned and...
Your Voice Is Not A Performance Tool

Your Voice Is Not A Performance Tool

Your Voice Is Not a Performance Tool – It’s a Place of Safety One of the most common worries I hear from people considering celebrancy — and from celebrants who are already doing the work, is “What if my voice isn’t good enough?” Often, what they really mean is:...