Their best friend stood up with a poem she'd written herself. Halfway through, the whole room went.
By Amanda
She'd warned me beforehand that it might be a bit much. It wasn't. It was a poem about burnt toast, Sunday lie-ins and the way he always steals the duvet, and it said more about the two of them than anything formal could have.
This is why I love personal readings. A ceremony doesn't have to be solemn to be meaningful. Sometimes the truest thing in the room is the one that makes everyone laugh.
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
Long tables, garden flowers and a room full of people who had known the couple for years.
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