Here are some ideas, but most of your message will be communicated through your eyes, facial expression and tone of voice. Make sure you look sincere and focus on the person. They may be feeling numb,lost and hurt so your gentle familiar tone and face will help bring them one step closer to feeling in …
As a wedding celebrant in North Yorkshire, Melanie Gail shares her top predictions to look out for in 2021. The coronavirus pandemic has put the future of big scale weddings into question, with the restrictions being placed events which has forced many couples to change their original wedding plans. A few of the key predictions: …
If you’re planning a wedding, you may be wondering how to go about finding the perfect person to conduct your ceremony – after all, that’s the most important part of the day! Until fairly recently, couples were pretty restricted when it came to choosing an officiant – they could either go down the religious path …
If you have been asked the all-important question (and answered it), then congratulations! Your journey towards marriage has begun. Engaged, but what next? While you are probably still beaming at the thought of being engaged, there will be many things to decide when it comes to organising your wedding day. Questions such as: When will we …
Weddings are so steeped in traditions and even superstition that even the most unconventional of couples may wish to include a couple of these popular wedding traditions into their special day. Here we look at some of the most popular and enduring traditions. Mix things up if you’re hosting a same-sex wedding! Lots of these …
So you are hooked on the idea of an outdoor wedding? When the sun shines, there is no place as beautiful as North Yorkshire , and frankly even when it’s cloud and rainy, you can still see the stunning views, amazing buildings and forests and general loveliness. Well here are my five top tips to …
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If that’s your style, and I have to admit it’s certainly my favourite, then Camp Katur is the most amazing venue, and it’s just 35 minutes drive from Harrogate , off junction 50 on the A1M. It caters for all sizes and types of weddings but is clearly aimed at those with a penchant for …
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A poll by event specialists Chillisauce has revealed the most popular wedding songs for the ceremony and reception. ‘A Thousand Years’ by Christina Perri was found to be the top ceremony song, and ‘Perfect’ by Ed Sheeran topped the list of reception first dance songs. Couples were asked what they chose as their ceremony song …
I couldn’t resist looking at this rose wall. Flowers are beautiful and enhance every type of ceremony. Some like classic displays and some like wildflowers. Whatever your choice, you can have flowers to reflect you and your partner, your family roots or just because you like the colours. Make the most of nature’s gift to …
So much can be added to give your wedding a real Wow factor. There are lots of ideas, not all expensive, that can be adapted to enhance the venue. Some people use balloons, gold sprayed hula hoops or even simple baskets and chalkboards. One of the loveliest ideas I have seen is a photo wall …