Long tables, garden flowers and a room full of people who had known the couple for years.
By Amanda
By the time everyone sat down in the marquee, the ceremony had already set the tone. Guests had heard how the couple met, laughed at the stories their friends had shared with me, and knew exactly who was who at every table.
That is what a personal ceremony gives the rest of the day. People talk to each other more easily when they have heard the same stories. Long after the meal was cleared, the tables were still full, and nobody seemed in any hurry to leave.
Behind the journal
I'm an independent celebrant based in Hertfordshire, creating personal ceremonies across the UK and internationally. I listen first, then write around the people, memories and moments that matter to you.
Ideas & guidance
A few thoughtful choices can connect your ceremony setting, printed words and personal details, without chasing a trend.
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Ideas & guidance
Readings, memories and small shared roles can bring people into the moment, without putting anyone on the spot.
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Weddings
Their best friend stood up with a poem she'd written herself. Halfway through, the whole room went.
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