Handmade Ceremonies

14/11/2025

Wow storm Claudia is certainly making herself known to us today! But inside my cosy new nest I call home, I’m at my desk lost in Amy and Adam’s story. Warmed and comforted by their love for each other and the beautiful things they’ve told me in their couples questionnaires. I’m so humbled to have this privileged position as their Celebrant. It’s gonna be a three hanky ceremony! Loving it ! Bring on Christmas 💍🌲❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧

03/11/2025

There’s nothing I love more than the change of the seasons! 🍃As the last golden whispers of summer fade to a distant memory and autumn drifts gently into winter, there’s something magical in the air. 🍂✨ The nights draw in, the mornings feel crisp, and suddenly everything seems a little more intimate, a little more twinkly. ✨

And my thoughts start to turn to the winter wedding ceremony I am starting to plan at the atmospheric in December. I am imaging the Thatch Barn filled with heavily scented flowers and evergreens, cosy colours, the glow of candlelight, the sparkle of fairy lights — it’s the perfect setting for warmth, romance, and heartfelt moments. 💕

I’m especially excited about A& A’s intimate family gathering and helping them find the right words and ways to say “I do” right on the cusp of Christmas — what an incredible time to celebrate love! 🎄💍 And what a magical setting they’ve chosen.

Winter weddings have a special kind of magic… and I can’t wait to bring that to life.

29/10/2025

A little message from me ❤️

20/10/2025

🪔 Wishing you all a Happy Diwali 🪔 “let the light shine bright and steady on your journey together and may its heat keep you warm through your lives.”
📸 💒 ❤️ Will & Indya July 2025 🙏

07/10/2025

So wonderful to come home to this lovely Thank You gift from The Ferrabys yesterday! So sweet! The job IS the gift but I am really touched by this gesture

21/09/2025

✨One year ago, I had the privilege of creating a 25th anniversary vow renewal for Sam & Spencer — and what a day it was! 💍✨✨ A vow renewal is a beautiful way to celebrate a marriage milestone and honour the journey you’ve shared together. Whether it’s 5, 10, 25 years (or more!) since you first said I do, a renewal ceremony is a chance to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate your love story all over again 💕

Here’s what they had to say about their experience:
🗣️ “Our vow renewal ceremony exceeded all our expectations, and that was all thanks to Ruth. Ruth has so much passion for what she does and that was evident in the beautiful, heartfelt, emotional ceremony she created for us. Ruth, we will be forever grateful to you.”

Moments like this are exactly why I do what I do 🥰

If you’re celebrating a milestone and want to mark it in a meaningful, personal way, I’d love to help you create something unforgettable.
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18/09/2025

✨ Part of the service l give my couples, is to put together a beautiful box containing their ceremony script, vows, readings and any symbolic elements – so they can revisit the words, emotions and magic of their day whenever they like. 💌🌿

I recently received this gorgeous message from Andy & Donna after they received theirs:

💭 *“Hiiii Ruth,
Received your parcel today. Really looking forward to reading through it all again and wow been 5 weeks already.
You were just brilliant and we both are so blessed to have had you as our celebrant.

Started saving for the next renewal… hopefully you will be able to make it .. Will send you a save the date once in the planning..
Much love.. Andy and Dowa xx”*

Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. 💕

Because a wedding isn’t just about the day itself – it’s about the memories you carry with you forever. ✨

13/09/2025

Congratulations T&H! Two weeks ago you transformed a field in Leicestershire into a wedding venue filled with love, handmade touches and the most beautiful flowers! It was a tight space to conduct the ceremony from but with a small rehearsal and some incredible suppliers inc we made it all fit and somehow I still managed to hide during this incredible first kiss image captured by But I was trained well ❤️❤️

08/09/2025

Why I Love Creating Bespoke Ceremonies ❤️✨

One of the most rewarding parts of being a celebrant is hearing from couples after their ceremony — and Donna & Andy’s vow renewal reminded me exactly why I do what I do.

They wrote:

“We honestly couldn’t have wished for a better celebrant! From the very first conversation, Ruth’s warm, positive attitude made us feel completely at ease. She took the time to really get to know us, and created a ceremony that felt 100% us — heartfelt, meaningful, and full of joy. Her uplifting energy and sense of fun set the perfect tone for the day, striking a beautiful balance of laughter and emotion that left a lasting impression on us and our guests. Ruth’s professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding — she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly so we could just relax and enjoy every moment. We can’t recommend her highly enough! ❤️”

Reading words like these makes my heart absolutely burst 💕. For me, creating a ceremony isn’t about following a script — it’s about capturing the unique love story of each couple and weaving it into something unforgettable. Every couple deserves a moment that feels entirely theirs: authentic, joyful, and filled with meaning.

With Andy & Donna, it was all about celebrating their journey together, honouring their love, and giving them space to laugh, cry, and soak up every second surrounded by the people who matter most. Seeing their faces light up and hearing the laughter ripple through their guests is what makes this role so magical ✨.

It’s a privilege to be trusted with such personal, once-in-a-lifetime moments. No two ceremonies are ever the same — and that’s exactly what I love most. Each one is a reflection of a couple’s story, their bond, and the future they’re stepping into together. 💍

Here’s to more love-filled, joy-packed, bespoke ceremonies that truly celebrate what makes each couple unique. 🥂

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06/09/2025

30/08/2025

“Every time I think back on the wedding, the ceremony is always front and centre in my mind. It felt like such a safe space to share our story and emotions with everyone and I’m so thankful to you for creating that.

Thank you for helping us get our
thoughts nd feelings down into our vows. We had so many compliments on them and I think for both of us to hear them from us was super special.

From meeting you to you helping me wipe my tears you’ve been so incredible. Thank you for showing us so much kindness 🩷” Will & Indya

21/08/2025

There were many tears last Friday for the Vow Renewal of Andy & Donna. It was a pleasure to get to know them and create the ceremony in their own unique way. We had all the traditional elements and a healthy dose of non traditional. We rocked with inflatable guitars and cried happy tears. Thank you Andy for your kind words and my very special mug! 😉 If you want a wedding or vow renewal that is as unique as you are get in touch. We go the extra mile every time us Celebrants. 📸