Spot On Ceremonies

14/03/2025

When fate handed me a truly special privilege, it was bittersweet. But it did give me the opportunity to say an overdue and heartfelt thank you. A new blog post (based on a tribute I wrote for the local paper), find out more here: https://spotonceremonies.co.uk/thank-you-for-the-music-a-very-special-service/

05/03/2025

I’m meeting my 2025 couples and making exciting ceremony plans at the moment - and it’s gorgeous!
I really love working on that first draft. Weaving in all their feelings and hopes, and including those people who are especially special to them, as well as blending in humour, music, romance and a whole truck load of love is every shade of fabulous!
And when you opt for a celebrant-led ceremony, you’re going to get a super-personal, truly relevant and absolutely bespoke ceremony - a celebration like no other. Accept no substitutes!

ID photo features me, seated and smiling and wearing a pink jumpsuits. Image is boarded by pink clouds and multicoloured streamers. The Spot On Ceremonies yellow and black logo also features.
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23/02/2025

Podcasting, pigs, planning and prattling on the radio - it’s been a busy few months at Spot On HQ!
In the 4 pictures, from left to right:
Keshira of Keshira Creative Events and I are about to launch episode 3 of Wildly Wed - The Real Wedding Planning Podcast. Available on Apple and Spotify, give us a listen!
I took a funeral service recently for a lady who collected ornamental porkers. Her extensive collection was displayed at her farewell, with attendees invited to take a piggy memento. One was a smaller version of a pig that I had bought years ago from a glass blowing factory in Malta. It was a lovely way to conclude the service - and lovely to give the little glass oinker a new home!
Wedding planning with couples is giving me all the fabulous feels at the moment. Venues this summer include beautiful barns, fab farms, lush lakes and stunning stately homes!
And to top it all off I was invited to join presenter Sarah Gorrell on BBC Sussex as her lunchtime guest recently. Talking all things celebrant, it was such fun. Thanks for having me, Sarah!

18/02/2025

Jean’s family didn’t want a eulogy. The most important story, her daughter Karen told me, was her mum & dad’s love story.

And so it was that on Valentine’s Day, I recounted the gorgeous account of how, many years ago, the British model met the handsome Latvian on a sheep farm in Australia. Including Latvian words of love (thanks to K’s coaching), we celebrated life and love in all its glory.

Funerals don’t have to be formulaic or even traditional. Saying goodbye in a way that feels relevant and authentic matters - it can make such a difference. And whether you include a love story, anecdotes from Rugby matches or a reenactment of a TV comedy sketch (I’ve had all of the above), it is absolutely OK. And I’ll hold your hand and guide you, every step of the way.

*Image and details shared with the family’s blessing.*

ID: an order of service depicting a b&w photo of a beautiful woman (Jean). Wording includes the Latvian ‘es milu tavi’ (I love you).
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14/02/2025

A wedding fair with a great cause at its heart, Oakwood School on Sunday 9 March is a HOT DATE, engaged couples! St Wilfrid's Hospice ❤️🥂💍

09/02/2025

Well, THAT email was a shot in the arm!

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Speech bubble on a magenta background contains new client feedback that reads: We are SO happy that you are part of our wedding journey. As the song says, It had to be YOU! The Spot On Ceremonies logo appears, as does the Wedding Industry Awards runner up badge.

01/02/2025

I recently wrote a newspaper column about two amazing wedding suppliers who made me look and feel a million dollars for a photo shoot. The three images tell the story…

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Three images showcasing a newspaper article, written by Vicky, about the importance of choosing hair & make-up artists and photographers who make you look and feel amazing!
📷💄📰💕 Lucy Davis Photography Toni Todd

21/01/2025

Elevating your wedding day to a whole new level, a celebrant-led ceremony is completely non-restrictive - take as long as you like and include any content you like! You can also hold your ceremony anywhere you like.
Written and delivered by someone YOU have chosen and have come to know, it’s no surprise that celebrant-led ceremonies have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Why have beige when you can have glorious Technicolor? 🌈
Book a no-obligation discovery call with me to find out more.

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A photo of Vicky, a short fair haired celebrant, standing between a beautiful bride and a gorgeous groom. A mnemonic of the word ‘celebrant’ reads: Creative, emotive, love-filled, exciting, bespoke, ruddy awesome! all about you, never boring, totally unique. A speech bubble from the groom reads: This is what a celebrant will bring to your ceremony (even the short arse ones)

06/01/2025

Did you RING in the New Year?
Did more than a cork get POPPED?
If the answer is YES, get your key suppliers booked PRONTO!
Diary open for 2026 & 2027. Only a few dates remaining for 2025.

ID a photo of Vicky, a short fair haired celebrant with a gorgeous couple. Snowflake and heart motifs decorate the image, which also features the Spot On Ceremonies logo. Accompanying text reads: NEW YEAR’S PROPOSAL? Book your celebrant now! 07771 890845 www.spotonceremonies.co.uk
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03/01/2025

Perfect favours and brilliant service. Highly recommended 😍

Wedding season 2025 activated.
Let the planning commence.

01/01/2025

Grief support for all

29/12/2024

Like the idea of tradition but want to mix ‘n’ minx things up a bit? Twisting, bending and reinventing, rituals can be beautiful, fun and truly relevant. Jump on the carousel of inspo to find out more!

ID 6 slides featuring ideas for alternative wedding rituals. Set on a pink background decorated with florals and hearts, the text is as follows:
Slide 1: a photo of Vicky, a short fair haired celebrant wearing a pink jumpsuit. Accompanying text reads TWISTING WEDDING RITUALS.
Slide 2: Rituals can add real magic to a ceremony, but if tradition doesn’t appeal, don’t be afraid mix things up…
Slide 3: Hug fasting
instead of hand fasting, if you have children this is a lovely way to involve them. GORGEOUS with bloody bells on!
Slide 4: Arm wrestling during a ceremony? Oh yes! There are times in marriage when one of you will need to be strong for the other. An arm wrestle demonstrates this perfectly - makes for a great photo op, too!
Slide 5:
Pom-poms are simple to make and are more sustainable than confetti. Echoing your wedding colours, or made in a riot of shades, a shower of pom-poms is a fun twist on tradition.
Slide 6: When it comes to ceremony rituals, make it authentically, gloriously and totallyYOU! This slide also shows a photo of Vicky puckering up to an alpaca!

24/12/2024

To all the amazing couples and families who have trusted me with their precious ceremonies and services, and to all the brilliant wedding suppliers and funeral directors and their teams, a very happy Christmas and a big fat thank you.

My job is a privilege and a constant source of inspiration, and I feel very lucky to have been so superbly supported - by my clients, my colleagues and industry professionals.

Wishing you all love, light, peace and hope. And perhaps just a bit of whatever tickles you fancy!
🌲❤️🎄🤶

ID a photo of Mrs Santa (Vicky), Santa, an elf and a fairy against a suitably seasonal background.

16/12/2024

Always my privilege 🤍

ID: A picture of Vicky, a short fair-haired celebrant accompanied by a testimonial that reads:
‘Thank you very much for the role you played in my father’s funeral.
Your words during the service were really rather special…
Thank you for your patience and kindness.’

05/12/2024

My column in this week’s local Observer highlights The Good Grief Trust’s Grief Awareness Week. It is also a tribute to all those who work in the funeral industry.
Full text below.
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Arriving at a Crematorium to take a funeral service recently, I overheard a lady remark that while it was a sad day for those who knew the deceased, to the funeral directors it was “just another job.”

I had to bite my tongue. Hard. Because she couldn’t have been further from the truth.

When I started working as a celebrant four years ago I quickly realised that those who work in the funeral industry are pretty special people. The compassion, kindness, respect and professionalism they demonstrate every single day, even in the face of the most tragic circumstances, is extraordinary. It is NEVER ‘just another job’.

From going all out to ensure that a final farewell is absolutely right for the deceased and their loved ones, I’ve worked with funeral directors who have gone to extreme lengths to give families whatever comfort and support that they can at this devastating time. Gently guiding people through every painful step of the process, including signposting onward to bereavement support services after a funeral, I’ll say it again: it is NEVER ‘just another job’.

Shine a Light is this year’s theme for National Grief Awareness Week. Organised by The Good Grief Trust, the aim of Grief Awareness Week 2024 is to highlight the bereavement services on offer up and down the country.

A funeral service, for many, is the start of the grieving process. And grief is definitely far healthier expressed than bottled up. But for those who work with the bereaved it can be tough too. Being surrounded by grief can be debilitating, but still these remarkable souls continue serving and supporting their families and being that vital warm and reassuring presence.

So, more of a reason to be grateful than cheerful this week, to funeral directors and their teams, to crematorium staff and to ministers and fellow Celebrants, a big and heartfelt thank you.

And to the Good Grief Trust, thank you too for being there for those difficult post-funeral steps.

National Grief Awareness Week: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/

02/12/2024

Thanks to Lakeview Grange Care Home I got to experience the virtual dementia tour last week. Enlightening and genuinely helpful, find out more at Training 2 Care UK Ltd

29/11/2024

We Celebrants are a versatile and multitalented bunch. Apart from setting exactly the right vibe and tone for your ceremony, if you want someone to act as your Mistress of Ceremonies for the rest of the day, I’m at your service.
I said, I’M AT YOUR SERVICE!

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A photo of Vicky, a short fair haired celebrant wearing a pink jumpsuit. Accompanying text reads: Celebrant & More… As well as creating fabulous ceremonies (I’m not blowin’ smoke up my own bum - see testimonials!), I also give good Mistress of Ceremonies.
The Spot On Ceremonies logo also features. Decoration of yellow, pink, green and grey circles and pink and yellow sunbursts.