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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your East Anglian Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@youreastanglian.wedding
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A Moment To Remember
| Q | How can a celebrant make our ceremony extra special? |
| A | Kate White says: A wedding celebrant should be there for you, from when you have your wedding date up to the day you say your vows in front of all your loved ones. They should support you, write your love story, attend rehearsals at the venue of your choice, advise on suppliers to use, and then of course officiate the ceremony. Your ceremony will be extra special because of all the care given to make you feel relaxed, confident and happy, to laugh and maybe even shed a tear or two! The best part? The ceremony can be held anywhere you wish, whether it's a field, garden or a posh hotel and it can be at any time of the day. It is all up to you! Before booking, check if your celebrant can perform any rituals you may want, such as handfasting, lighting candles, a sand ceremony, or even jumping the broom! |
Kate White, Hitched With Kate
Fall In Love
| Q | My partner and I are planning an autumn wedding and were wondering how we could incorporate the time of year into our ceremony? |
| A | Sam and Gwyn says: Just about anything and everything is possible with wedding ceremonies, no matter what time of year. Couples are becoming so creative, working with their celebrant to make their ceremonies their own by designing and sharing with their guests a service that is bespoke, personal and unique to them. An autumn wedding is so romantic and atmospheric with the golden colours and the smells of the season. Ceremonies can be held inside or outside (although wellies, umbrellas and blankets may need to be at hand). A late afternoon ceremony can be very evocative, making best use of the autumn light and ambience. Poems or readings that reference nature or the changing of the seasons are great to use; a couple of beautiful romantic examples are the evocative Harvest Moon by Neil Young or The Earth Turned to Bring Us Closer by Eugenio Montejo. You can add a handfasting using natural materials to symbolise tying the knot. Most importantly, your vows or promises can also reflect the season, and your celebrant can support you in writing something very special for you both. |
Sam and Gwyn, A Little Bird Told Me Ceremonies
Hold me close
| Q | My hubby-to-be and I love Christmas and want to incorporate festive nods into our ceremony. Do you have any ideas of how we could do this? |
| A | Susan McGregor says: Creating a magical ceremony with festive nods is exactly what an independent celebrant will do. Whether you want a sprinkling of Christmas (or a great big dollop), you'll work with your celebrant to create the perfect feel for your big day. Think about the music that you'll come into and exit to, and if you want to have a favourite festive piece played during the ceremony. Readings can be themed, and even your vows and promises can be built around your favourite festive movies or movie quotes, the gifts you've given each other over the years, or the places you've visited over the season. Symbolic rituals can also be added. A wine, gin or mulled-wine blending ceremony can bring the season to life and is something that your lovely guests can be included in too. Blend your chosen drink, then have a tot ready for your guests to toast you with at the same time. Handfasting ribbons with themed colours, a candle ceremony to light your way, or a holly bush or ivy bush planting are just some of the limitless choices. Whether you choose one to highlight during your ceremony or to do a few to sprinkle even more magic on the occasion, your ceremony will be the highlight of your day, creating that wonderful Christmas cheer! |
Susan McGregor, Susan McGregor Celebrant
