Saturday 29 March 2014

A historic moment for same-sex marriages

Congratulations to all of the couples, both straight and gay, who are marrying today in true equality.  Same-sex couples now will be able to enter into civil marriages and their unions will be equal to marriages between couples of the opposite sex in both rhetoric and law. Find out more on my website here. 

Today, was a special day also for Darren and Evandro, a lovely gay couple who met during their time working on Carnival Cruises. I had the pleasure of officiating their service in the beautiful Grant Thistle Hotel in the centre of Bristol.

Their theme was black and white, with roses for their flowers. They both looked very hansome in their slim fit suits and shiny footwear. Evandro, from Brazil, was walked down the aisle by his sister, Talita, who could not speak English but did a great job at saying 'I will' when she gave Evandro away.

Darren was accompanied by his mother, Maureen, who stood by his side as a proud mother would.

The service was personal and emotional. You could feel the electricity and connection between them and I wish them the very best for their future as Husband and Husband.






Naming Ceremony of Isaac Denham Jack Baxter

For his very first birthday, Kate and David decided to celebrate with a Naming Ceremony. In a beautiful village hall in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, the tables were set, food ready to eat and chairs all laid out.

As it was his birthday, we combined a special symbolic candle lighting with a birthday cake. All the special people in Isaac's life stood up, made declarations and lit a candle each, making a wish at the same time.

Isaac, David and Kate blew the candles out at the end of a beautiful service!



Wednesday 26 March 2014

The joy of writing Wedding Ceremonies

As I sit at my desk and read over couple questionnaires, I get an insight into different types of love. From initial meetings at a bar, to dropping a pen and two people trying to pick it up together, this meeting and first eye contact, bring my work to life. 

The ceremony I am currently writing for takes place in August. The couple want an outside wedding ceremony, under an old tree in Wiltshire. Stunning location and I can't wait to officiate the service. Their love blossomed after an initial meeting with friends and within 8 months, they bought a house together and have spent the last few years making it a home. The answers to their questionnaire spill love, romance and lust. You can just feel the love when reading their experiences.

What a great job, I am honoured to get to write about their journey to marriage! 

Best get back to it!