Elizabeth -Anne Celebrant

06/06/2023

6 years and 11 months ago. The worst thing happened to a normal family, on a normal day.
A middle aged lady who was out shopping had a massive heart attack. Although her heart was restarted she never regained consciousness and her family and friends had to say good bye.

Meanwhile, a middle aged woman was slowly dying. She had an incurable autoimmune disease which attacked the bile duct causing an irreparable damage to the liver. This lady slept 19 hours a day whilst her young teenage children looked after her.

The day the family of the first lady said the most painful goodbyes, they also made the most courageous and generous offer when they offered her organs for transplantation.

Meanwhile the second lady and her family got the news that a suitable donor was found and a transplant could take place.

I am that second woman. Whilst I heard the news, I was simultaneously ecstatic at my new chance of life whilst Simultaneously grieving for someone who I had never met. I cried for hours both before and after the transplant .

Years later, I have watched my children grow, my eldest child has got married, I have celebrated birthdays I never thought I would experience. To that woman and her family, I will always be grateful.

Thank you..

Today is World transplant day. You never know if you will fall on one side or the other of this story.

But.... by sharing your wishes, you could help to save a life.
To anyone who has read this far. After death, our organs die and shrivel when they could save a life in the right circumstances. All you have to do is share your wishes.



Liver Support Groups - British Liver Trust

05/03/2023

What a treat...

Today I was treated to a wedding invitation from a September couple, not something I often get ( obviously I will be there without invite).
But this was so lovely.

It was a lovely E-Invite. Beautifully designed with all relevant details, and yet environmentally friendly.

Such a special idea, and a fabulous way to make savings on the overall wedding costs.

I was really touched...

13/02/2023

Giveaway!!
Hi all, a fun little blog has just been posted https://www.elizabeth-anne-celebrant.co.uk/post/st-valentine-s-day about the traditions surrounding valentines day.
I am trying to grow my website so, and giving away one brand new tiara for a lucky bride.
All you have to do is visit my blog (linked above) and make a nice comment. And visit my Valentine's post on Insta , and like the posts, comment here to say that you have done both and after the 18th February 2023 I shall choose one lucky winner to receive one of the following of your choice (uk postage only)

If you would be so kind to like my Instagram, my FB page and share this post, I would of course be grateful and will sprinkle fairy dust over your entry... All people who fulfill the joining criteria will be allocated a number and the number will be drawn by random number generator!

12/02/2023

I recently wrote a blog about the differences between an independent celebrant and what is available at the registrar service.
I was reminded that this is a subject clouded in quite a lot of mystery when chatting to a couple. SO if you would like to have a read, about what a registrar celebrant is and the differences between 'them and us' please click below.
https://www.elizabeth-anne-celebrant.co.uk/post/celebrant-confusion

01/02/2023

I am excited to be attending 3 wishes Fairy Festival https://fairyfestival.co.uk/ with my ceremony space in June 2023... So many possibilities for my fae friends to celebrate, love, friendship and fun...
Take a look at https://www.elizabeth-anne-celebrant.co.uk/fairy-ceremonies For additional details..
If you would like to celebrate with me and book before May 1st Receive 10% off fee price by quoting "flower fairy"

24/01/2023

Valentine's Day in Wales: A Tribute to Maelon Dafodrill, the Patron Saint of Lovers

For many lovers Valentine's day is the highlight of the year, but for many who are welsh of of welsh decent, there is another holiday which represents the power of love.
On 25th January we celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen otherwise known as Saint Dwynwen's day. St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine.

Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and legend has it that she was one of the prettiest of Brychan Brycheiniog’s 24 daughters. (yup 24!!!!!) Who fell in love with Maelon Dafodrill a Welsh prince who lived in the 5th century. The story pf their love is told in numerous different ways, but most agree that she had been promised to someone else by her father and as such could not return the love she felt for Maelon.
The stories are distorted as fables are apt to be, and some say Maelon, and some say Dwynwen prayed to God for help and was granted three wishes. He / |She used the first wish to forget their love, the second wish to ensure that no one would ever suffer the pain of unrequited love again, and the third wish to be able to help others in love.

It is said that From that day forward, Maelon dedicated his life to helping others in love, and he became known as the patron saint of Welsh lovers. He is said to have performed many miracles, such as reuniting separated lovers, and the ruins of his chapel on the island of Llanddwyn in Anglesey became a popular pilgrimage site for those seeking help in love.

Today, many Welsh people continue to celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen in honour of Maelon Dafodrill. It is a day for couples to express their love for one another, and it is also a day for single people to celebrate their friendship and love for others. Many people exchange Dydd Santes Dwynwen cards, flowers, and gifts, and couples often go out for a romantic dinner.
It is also a popular day for engagements to occur.

10/12/2022

As we come to the end of 2022…
I look back over a lovely wedding year year…

I have had the pleasure of helping people wed in the woods, in barns, hotels, air bnb, in historical buildings, in a back garden, a pub and in hospital wards.

I have had grooms bring a lump to my throat as they sang to their partners in the ceremony and in the reception.

Have had doggy ring bearers, men of honour, grooms men and women, have had couples walked to the ceremony space by mums, sisters, brothers and friends…

Have had ceremonies paused as a bride hugged a young relative, have been interupted by sheep and dirt bikes. I have squeezed into a tiny space at the end or side of hospital beds so loved ones can still take part in a family members wedding.

Have had ceremonies that were equivalent to a concert with beautiful singers and musicians, and ceremonies stripped so far back that the basics were just about touched on.

We
have had ceremony including wine, sand and ribbon and have toasted with champagne..

But what is important, is that all couples ultimately chose exactly how they wanted their day to be….

it is all about choice….

You can make your own traditions, you can do what makes you happy, I can help you to plan around health restrictions or disability… I can help you boost your confidence by putting you back in charge of your special day. And promise you that if you work with me, I will never judge or Make you feel awkward about your decisions.

I am looking forward to working with my 2023 couples, and still have some limited availability.
If you would like to know how I can help you have your day, your way, then message me, ring me on 07526896097, or check out my webpage at www.elizabethElizabeth-anneAnne-celebrant.co.uk

Have a lovely Christmas and a very happy & healthy 2023.

And for those of you who have worked with me, please feel free to nominate me for the below atd as I have reached the finals.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/The5thWelshWeddingAwards2023

04/12/2022

Today I would like to Highlight Sarah Jane from Bish Bosh Becca who creates stunning keepsake jewellery for brides, those in the bridal party and have a range for the young ladies too with miniature and dainty pieces.

They pride themselves on giving the quality and service which they would expect themself. They work tirelessly to provide their beautiful designs.

Please pay them a visit, give the page a ‘Like’, it all helps with the Facebook algorithms. And take a look at her wares, whether it is to buy a piece for yourself, a member of your family, or if you are a weeding professional like me, do you keep a list of companies that you can recommend?

Some of my favourite pieces: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/mermaid-delicate-cuff-bracelet-with-pearls-and-gemstones/3455476474544568/?ref=mini_shop_storefront&referral_code=mini_shop_profile_plus_shop_tab_cta

03/12/2022

Hi folks, have been under the weather for the last few weeks so have been quiet on here, but for the rest of December, I would like to showcase some of the amazing craft humans and artisans that sell their beautiful wares in my locality.

It is true that hand made goods can be more costly, but a few extra pounds, give you quality and customer service which is sadly lacking when you buy from Amazon and many of the international faceless companies.

Please consider supporting your local makers....

So, my first spotlight is shining on fabulous felt animals . I met the sellers at a Christmas market a few weeks ago and was drawn to their stall like a moth to a fame.

I have always loved hand sewn toys, so much love goes into them. 🥰 In the past I have made soft toys, most recently bears, but I no longer have the time, energy or dexterity in my hands to give them the justice they need to bring them to life.

A few weeks ago, I bought the lovely highland cow (I chose it because of the yellow hair - go judge me!!) And the little rabbit ... I was blown away with the quality. Even the clothes are handmade, and they are dressable!!.

At that time I would have bought a Fox, but she hadnt any, and a quick email she told me she would make me one - I was also after a froggy as an additional gift.

Today I was able to take owner ship of the fox and frog (as well as the little guy in the black suit.)
The new owner of the frog will be thrilled as I am with the fox and mouse.

If you love your little toys, please give their face book page a "like.." Likes sway the algorithm and make sure their posts can get out to a wider audience. And if you are looking for some stocking fillers, have a look at what they have to sell....

22/10/2022

Beautiful day today at the stunning location that is Cefn Tilla Court in Usk.
Congratulations J&A

15/10/2022

One week to go for A&J at the beautiful Cefn Tilla Court, I am so excited for your beautiful day accompanied by your lovely four-legged baby xx

15/10/2022

My son's birthday is today and we went to Belle Vue Tea Rooms for a cuppa and cake as we will be celebrating tomorrow when we all feel a bit better.

Whilst I was there, a Bride to be was celebrating her upcoming wedding with afternoon tea with her loved ones.

It is always a thrill to see the happiness that surrounds wedding planning, whether I am part of that wedding or not, but I was thinking of the potential for weddings and elopements within the beautiful park following the upcoming law changes.

Belle Vue is licensed for civil weddings currently, which does not preclude a celebrant blessing or a full celebrant wedding.

And the tea rooms and bandstand are beautiful... But don't forget the tea rooms which are not only fabulous for a quick cuppa but can also host your wedding breakfast.

Remember your ceremonies, whatever they are can be celebrated anywhere...

You can always drop me a message if you would like to see how I can help you celebrate your special moment.

15/10/2022

Nice email received yesterday...
Nominated in the special touches category for East Wales - Vale of Glam, Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Caerphilly

Thanks to any of my couples who nominated me.... :)

12/10/2022

Hi all had my flu and pneumonia jab yesterday… feel a little warm and sore, but this is nothing compared to life threatening flu induced sepsis and organ failure…
Flu is so dangerous for many…

Have you had your jab yet?

Have another AI fairy to enjoy……

11/10/2022

Hello everybody..
Hope you have all had a great day, a good day, or at least found something to be grateful for today…

Whenever I want to cheer myself up, or when we go toward the dark autumn and winter nights, I turn to creative thoughts, colour and pretties…

As you all know I love all things fairy lore so enjoy my latest AI creation…..

If you would like to incrpoate fae and fairy lore into your ceremony, I have some exciting things to chat to you about, so many lovely ways we can create the ‘real fairy tale’

10/10/2022

Today is mental health awareness day...

Many couples who enquire with me worry about public speaking, they worry about getting their words mixed up, worry about saying the wrong thing, about standing in the wrong place etc etc

But if you have mental health issues, the small things are huge..

Worry and pre wedding anxiety can cause distress, stop you enjoying the planning and can impact on your big day.

This is where I spend the time getting to know you.. fins out what worries you, how to overcome and work around these worries.

There is a solution!!!
Some celebrant weddings are all about pizzazz and theatre, but this is only if this suits the couple ..

Many of my couples are shy, terrified of public speaking and are genuinely scared of being the centre of attention....

If you are worried, reach out to me and lets talk.

Please dont feel that you have to lose the idea of your dream wedding because of mental health restrictions...

Where there is a will and a celebrant who cares, then there is definitely a way...

09/10/2022

What is a celebrant?
A vicar ? Nope...
A humanist ? Nope...
Celibate? Nope

A celebrant is basically someone who creates ceremony...

Humans have always celebrated important times in their lives, whether that is the birth of a child, a wedding, engagement or renewal of vows. People celebrate the passage of time, overcoming illness, coming out, transition to their true gender ) adopting a new name, friendship ceremonies, promise ceremonies and so much more.

With weddings... although at this moment in time a celebrant cannot legally marry a couple, it depends on what is more important...
Do you want a personalized ceremony, the telling of your story in a place and at a time of your choosing or do you want statutory / declaratory wording...

There is no right or wrong, but thousands of couples like you choose to have a ceremony that reflects them as a couple.

If you would like further information then I would be delighted to speak with you...

You have so many options... remember the ceremony is the gift... the other wedding services are the wrapping which present your ceremony beautifully..

Take a look at my website www.elizabeth-anne-celebrant.co.uk for some ideas of what you can add to your ceremony. Check out my Google reviews for previous happy couples...

What will be your wedding back drop?

05/10/2022

Tonights offering, I love all forms of creativty, this digital AI design is just another form of artistic expression.
Whether I am making hand tying cords, paper crafting or creating digital art it enriches the whole mind…

what ways do you express your artistic side?

Please enjoy my art but do not share without crediting www.Elizabeth-Anne-celebrant.co.uk

01/10/2022

Am looking forward to a few plans in the making next year.
Bringing ceremonies to people at a time when they are enjoying themselves, are surrounded by friends...
Again.... watch this space :)

Fellow celebrants, If anyone is interested in Glenda's course, it is packed full of tips and information for successfully taking ceremonies into the festival setting, definitely worth a look...

29/09/2022

Today I completed my Celebrant festival training with the queen of Festival celebrancy.. Procter

Fantastic information and I am now chomping at the bit to bring a new and interesting slant to my work for all of you folks who wish to have a festival hand tying to celebrate your renewal of vows, a wedding, friendship whilst at you favourite festival...

Watch this space!

29/09/2022

I have found something that relaxes me!!!!

Please note these are my own AI creations and not copied from other people. Enjoy but do not share without credit

Liam Holmes the second is for you but I am trying to perfect it... :)

25/09/2022

Today's offering before bed and before work tomorrow... More AI art... Enjoy but do not share without credit

21/09/2022

Beautiful but very paired down and simple ceremony held recently..
In Beautiful Welsh countryside... this couple ( blurred for privacy) had a lovely ceremony at an Airbnb with just a handful of family present.

Did you know that you can hold a ceremony anywhere?

Air BnB's, residential gardens, and country cottages often make a very cost efficient way to get close family and friends together, in a beautiful area that you may not generally have access to.

Beautiful wales has some awesome rental properties available for your special day.

If you would like to hear about how you can have a ceremony, whether it be simple like this one or full of ritual like others I lead, feel free to give me a shout on here, email me at [email protected] or have a look at my website www.the-garden-celebrant.co.uk

20/09/2022

I have not posted much at all over this past week,
I have watched with avid interest and a fair bit of sadness the pomp, ceremony and general goings on with the royal family.
I have to say I have been surprised that there appears to be no average person to have mourned the loss of our late queen...
Young and old, from all socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds..
The laying in state was a site to behold.

And such is life, that everything moves on... as the royal family come to terms with their personal loss, we too come to terms with a change and a new monarch...

RIP Elizabeth II

"The Circle of life"

08/09/2022

Elizabeth-Anne The Garden Celebrant, invites you all to remember our beautiful Queen Born in 1926, dying today the 8th September 2022.
She served us, her people in the way she could, she was a mother who brought up her children in the limelight under public scrutiny, she married her beloved husband the late Prince Philip on November 20, 1947 in the public eye, and sat on her own at his funeral due to the restrictions of Covid, yet once again the world watched on

Throughout her life she has acted with courage, decorum and dignity, values I personally can only dream of.

Under sometimes awful circumstances, when her values were publicly challenged, she held her tongue and raised her chin ...

I hope she had peace in her final hours, and her family were able to be with her at this time.

The country is under going great change, as we welcome a new prime minister at a time that our country is knee deep in problems, and we welcome King Charles III at a time where many people have lost faith in all but their immediate needs.

We live in an ever changing world but one where we still find love in others, a time where we plan weddings which represent our lives and our love.

At this time of national mourning we need to be kind to ourselves and to others..
We need to hold on to our plans, grab opportunities that come our way and make every day count.

Hold your loved ones close tonight, life is fragile...

I shall leave you with a photograph of our late Queen Elizabeth II as she married the man she loved till he died last year in 2021 .
RIP both

29/08/2022

Busy weekend, couldn't stay for as much of Pride as I had wished but busy busy other wise...
To finish up.. checked in on the swans and their young uns... all nine have survived and will soon be ready to go off on their own..... I love it that they will be looking for their life mate ..

All part of the circle of life.

23/08/2022

My heart melts every time I see photos from Kelly Jones Photography who creates the most stunning baby/ child / family milestone shoots.
Pregnant? New baby? Check out kelly for her amazing work.

When Mila Rae turned ONE 🎂

I thoroughly enjoyed this session as much as she did!

There are LOADS of options for Birthday Photoshoot sessions for boys and girl! Get in touch to book a special milestone. Taking bookings for next year 📸

21/08/2022

Are you planning on a 2023 wedding to the love of your life?

Have you considered using a wedding celebrant?

Independent celebrants are trained to deliver a wedding ceremony that delivers your story within the ceremony. A ceremony that can be traditional, modern, themed, funny or quite sensible.

I work with you both, keeping you at the centre of your wedding. After all this is your day.

I am a fully insured, fully qualified and an experienced celebrant. I have had some lovely feedback from couples this year.

Although I am nicknamed the Garden Celebrant, independent celebrant ceremonies can take place anywhere at anytime...

If you would like an informal chat about how you can have a day to remember, feel free to give me a call on 07526 896097, an email at [email protected] or message me via facebook.

Very limited dates available this year but still some availability for 2023 and beyond..

Elizabeth Anne the
south wales Celebrant
www.the-south-wales-celebrant.co.uk

Elizabeth-Anne, an independent celebrant in south wales and across UK creates unique ceremonies centred around your love story or your special occasion. A day to remember forever.

20/08/2022

A woman sees Pablo Picasso in a little market.
She is enthralled and asks if he can sketch her.
He agrees.
They sit in a little café and he puts pencil to paper and wallah!
It's done!
Picasso says that will be $5,000.00.
She says, but it only took you not even 5 minutes!
He replies, my dear, I'm Pablo Picasso.
This sketch has taken me 80 years and 5 minutes.

Professionals, never forget how much you are worth. It is your eye and your experience that makes you invaluable on the most important day of a couple's life.

Couples, be careful when price shopping. Enthusiasm is wonderful but be careful. Your wedding isn't a time for on the job training. Anytime you get something off you give something up. Make sure it's a fair trade. And that your celebrant is trained, carries insurance and keeps up with CPD.
www.the-garden-celebrant.co.uk

Adapted with love from post by:
Church of Ancient Ways - Long Island Wedding Officiants

17/08/2022

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