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Let’s set aside cost for the moment, shall we? What (else) is going to make you opt for one venue over another? It’s important to get this right, as so much will depend on the venue. Obviously, location, atmosphere, facilities and accessibility are likely to enter...

It's really nice to be appreciated! I recently received this thank-you email, and it made all the work so worthwhile! "First I would like to thank you from myself and Allan and family for the wonderful order of service you gave at my brothers funeral. Your help was...

Weddings can cost a shedload of cash, of course. You may well choose to use professionals, and, as their name suggests, they’re going to want paying. It’s not unreasonable, as they will be giving up time and drawing on valuable experience and expertise, not to mention...

Welcome to my first newsletter of the year! May your year be exciting and full of good health, prosperity and contentment. I wonder whether you go in for New Year’s Resolutions at all? It’s quite a good idea to reset your targets and aim for new, beneficial...

It’s the season for reflection and stock-taking. Perhaps you’d be willing to hear about my year? Health issues dominated, as in 2022. Almost a year ago, I had successful cataract eye surgery. Less good news was the fact that I have also had to undergo quite a few...

One of the hardest battles that confront me is persuading couples to use my services! Not that I am not a good celebrant (I believe most would say I’m a very good one!). But the real reason is that, if they’re not having a church wedding, they assume that they can...

You don’t always know where fate is going to lead you. When I was at school – and, later, at university – I knew only one thing about my career: that I would not become a teacher. So, of course, I ended up in teaching, and had a fairly successful time of it. However,...

My blog dated September 13th 2022 covered the proposals set before government for wedding law reform. After considerable deliberation, the Law Commission had presented these proposals in July 2022. An interim response was promised within 6 months and a final response...