Sarah Garg

06/03/2025

💐✨ Revisiting my hometown of Huddersfield is like stepping into a blend of nostalgia and transformation. Once a quiet mill town, it has evolved into a vibrant university hub, alive with students and a diverse array of food outlets reflecting cultures from around the world. Yet, amid the change, one comforting constant remains—The Merrie England coffee shop! Synonymous with Huddersfield, its rich, frothy coffee and legendary sandwiches (mine is and always will be the prawn salad sandwich) offer a familiar taste of home, a reassuring reminder that some traditions endure despite the town’s ever-evolving landscape.

💐✨ So, I sat and ate my sandwich overlooking the parish church and one of Huddersfield's other landmarks....The Huddersfield Hotel aka Johnny's Nightclub, my old stomping ground!

👔 Reason for my visit? A trip to the fantastic to commission a handmade shirt! Ben was a delight to work with and they too do a damn good coffee! I can't wait for the phone call to pick the shirt up.

Owen Scott tailoring:

"Re-defining men's fashion from our flagship store in Huddersfield - the home of the cloth. You can also find us in Leeds, Manchester, and on Savile Row London."

💐✨👔 Huddersfield's textile trade dates back as early as the 1700s and it was all down to the water quality and location as the central hub for textiles in the UK.

So, like the shirt, I too am proud to be:

From and made in Huddersfield!

01/03/2025

💖✨ Saying your I Do's at England's highest pub....the fabulous The Tan Hill Inn

💖✨ Getting married at England’s highest pub, offers a truly unique and atmospheric experience. Perched 1,732 feet above sea level in the Yorkshire Dales, this historic inn provides breathtaking views, a cosy rustic charm, and an intimate setting for your special day.

💖✨Whether you envision a winter wedding (which could last a few days if it snows!) with roaring fires or a summer celebration under vast open skies, Tan Hill Inn delivers a memorable backdrop. With hearty food and live music it’s a perfect spot for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind wedding in the heart of the countryside.

💖✨ Your guests have the option of booking into one of the beautiful rooms or staying over in their campervans/motorhome.

💖✨ You'll feel on top of the world.....in every sense!

I'll even bring my campervan too 🥰.

Looking to say "I do" in a truly unique setting, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales?

Look no further, Tan Hill offers a one-of-a-kind wedding venue?

To find out more please visit our website:
👉 https://tanhillinn.com/weddings/

24/02/2025

24/02/2025

✨💖 Super proud!!!!! For the third time in a row I'm absolutely thrilled to be able to continue supporting couples on their wedmin journey!

✨💖 Thank you so much to my past couples for your reviews as without these I wouldn't be posting this! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

✨💖 SO CHUFFED!

22/02/2025

💖✨ It was beautiful to listen to the super talented Fiona at Dewsbury Crematorium yesterday.

💖✨ The gentle, ethereal notes of the harp floated through the air, weaving a delicate melody during the words of the farewell, which fel very soothing among grieving hearts.

✨💖 Each plucked string carried whispers of love, remembrance, and peace.

✨💖 In the stillness of the funeral, the harp’s heavenly tones seem to bridge the earthly and the divine, honouring the deceased with a tender and timeless farewell. It simply was, beautiful.

💖✨ Grateful thanks to Fiona and to Shawn and the team at David Butterfield Funeral Directors, Cleckheaton for your care, compassion and professionalism.

17/02/2025

💖✨ It was lovely to hear all about G from different perspectives. All our speakers did a tremendous job in sharing a plethora of memories.

💖✨ One common theme was Bradford City Football Club so it was so very fitting that our visual tribute was set to Take Me Home Midland Road by The Good Citizens. It gives me goosebumps each time I hear it.

💖✨ Very grateful thanks to Shawn and all the team at David Butterfield Funeral Directors, Cleckheaton.
David Butterfield Independent Funeral Directors

11/02/2025

💖✨ Saying farewell to a much loved lady today at Cottingley Hall Crematorium. Located on the Ring Road in Leeds, the facility has been serving the community since its opening in 1937.

💖✨ A distinctive feature of this crematorium is its chapel, where the coffin can be lowered during the service to replicate the experience of a traditional burial. This practice offers a sense of closure for mourners, blending the elements of cremation and burial rituals. At other venues you may see curtains which can be closed as a representation of the farewell.

💖✨ During my seven years of being a Celebrant I have yet to witness this ritual in the chapel setting at Cottingley as families prefer to vacate the chapel beforehand.

💖✨ It really is quite unique.

💖✨ Grateful thanks to Alex and team at JW Binks for your professional service and to my celebrant friend Kerrie Low

"Hi Sarah l would just like to say on behalf of all the family a massive thank you for today. It was absolutely perfect and you were amazing. Warmest regards Derek."

10/02/2025

💖✨Wedding Fayre alert!! The Mill Wakefield

🚨Wedding Fayre Alert🚨 Sunday, March 9th, 12 - 4.
Do you want to see the latest styles, trends and spend a day with an incredible bunch of people who can give you the very things you're looking for on your special day? Well, our Wedding Fayre is back and it's even bigger than last time!

Here are just some of the people who will be with us;

Nathan Connelly Wedding Host Waynebarbermagic Beauty Belle's Cakes by Michelle Creativedge Hair Design FS Imaging Wakefield The Active Club Mad Hattitude

And there will be many many more. We can't wait to celebrate with you. So if you have a wedding coming up and you need some inspiration - or even one of these businesses to deliver, then visit us on Sunday, March 9th to secure them!

10/02/2025

💖✨ A wonderful date for your diary and my fourth fav local supplier! Bijou Bridal Boutique

Try your dream Harriet Wilde shoes and accessories at

Book your appointment and you can try the styles in your size and order at the event.

All orders will receive a complementary sole message (worth £90)

Saturday 29th March, from 2pm

Limited appointments available, book now!

Book via Bijou Bridal Boutique with the link below:

https://bijoubridalboutique.com/harriet-wilde-pop-up-shoe-event/

10/02/2025

💖✨ One of my favourite photos of Bee &JB! Like many, in fact all of my couples, Bee and JB opted to hear their ceremony for the first time on the day.

✨💖 Mmmmmmm risky? Scary?? But what if???? Yes all of the above. But! Let me tell you, it's a wonderful and very subtle way to include your guests as like them, the couple are also hearing it for the first time.

💖✨ A narrative crafted just for them—a love story filled with their cherished memories, inside jokes (there were plenty of those!) and heartfelt promises. Let's not get too carried away as JB provided some brilliant content for me to deliver.

💖✨ Hearing it for the first time, provides the opportunity for moments just as this one with a mixture of wonder and emotion, as though rediscovering their journey together through the poetic tapestry of the ceremony.

✨💖 Each word felt like a gift, wrapping their day in meaning and reminding them why they had chosen forever.

💖✨ It was a fabulous day held in the beautifully rustic Gibson Mill at Hardcastle Craggs then over to to partyyyyyyy!

💖✨ Want to find out more? My diary is open and already filling up for 2026 and 2027!

07/02/2025

💖✨ The third of my 'local to me' suppliers is the fantastic Dotty Bridal !

💖✨ You'll find their clients travel far beyond Kirklees and Wakefield to visit the boutique and so give them a visit.....you won't be disappointed.

MULTI AWARD WINNING 🏆 ✨

We have now been voted the UKs best bridal boutique for the second year running 😍

We have forged a reputation in the industry for leading the way and ensuring brides enjoy an ‘experience led’ service when searching for the perfect gown.

Read our latest article all about Dotty and our recent win ⬇️

https://westyorkshireradio.com/news/holmfirth-bridal-business-goes-dotty-for-valentines-weekend/

07/02/2025

💖✨ Shall we do this?!!!! Have your ceremony on board!
www.sarahgargcivilcelebrant.co.uk
Skipton Boat Trips

Celebrate your special day aboard our wood-panelled canal boat—perfect for micro weddings in 2025. Enjoy catered meals, a full bar, and scenic photo stops at Farnhill Wood. With limited availability, early booking ensures a personalized touch and a charming backdrop for up to 40 guests.

Now taking bookings for 2025: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/weddings/

05/02/2025

At David Butterfield Independent Funeral Directors, we believe that every farewell should be treated with the utmost care and respect.

While we understand that for some families, a direct cremation is the most appropriate option, it's important to consider who you go to for a direct cremation. It may seem ideal to go with a larger company. However, in many cases, your loved one may be kept in a storage hub prior to cremation. These big companies often lack experienced funeral-trained staff, and cremations are carried out far from home, with little transparency on where or when they will take place. Whereas with us at David Butterfield Funeral Directors, your loved ones are looked after in our in-house professional facility until the day of the cremation.

As a local, family-owned funeral director, we offer our Purely Cremation service starting from £1295.00, providing a dignified and personal alternative. Which is, in actual fact, comparative to the pricing that larger companies will charge anyway. Your loved one will remain in our care, locally, and their cremation will be conducted at a nearby crematorium by experienced professionals. They are never 'just another number,' and we ensure they are treated with compassion and respect at all times.

For those seeking something more personal, our Direct Cremation Plus package from £1995.00 includes the option of a meaningful service in our beautifully appointed chapel for up to 50 guests, followed by an unattended cremation the next working day. This package includes the funeral officiant’s fee, and cremation costs.

Our advice will always be to choose a local funeral director who can offer caring, compassionate service, like ourselves, with more personal options than you might expect.

To discuss your options, contact us at David Butterfield Independent Funeral Directors on 01274 852885 or [email protected]. We are here to guide you through every step, with transparency and care.

Learn more about our Purely Cremation packages here: https://www.dbfunerals.co.uk/Funeral-Prices-And-Packages-p13/

05/02/2025

💖✨ Is a rustic, chic, stylish, industrial Victorian converted mill the right vibe for your tribe? Then check out The Arches Events Venue Dean Clough and then get in touch!

04/02/2025

💖✨ Did you know that you can celebrate a loved one at a venue other than a crematorium or church?

💖✨ I have personally worked with families as their celebrant and held the Celebration of Life ceremony at this wonderful venue.

💖✨ The airy and spacious room has beautiful views offering a peaceful backdrop and a perfect space to hold the ceremony.

💖✨ I offered full co-ordination on the day, music, liaison with the funeral director and we also offered live streaming for friends living overseas unable to attend.

💖✨ A beautiful setting with plenty of parking, attentive and professional staff.

💖✨To find out more please get in touch.💖✨
www.sarahgargcivilcelebrant.co.uk
315 Bar & Restaurant

Here, at 315 we are committed to providing the best service.
Our dedicated events team is here to help you organize send off your Loved Ones deserve.
With variety of packages and flexibility of tailored menus we can cater to any taste and budget.
For more information contact us on;
[email protected] / 01484 602 613

03/02/2025

💖🎶 Including music at a graveside ceremony can provide a deeply meaningful and comforting element to the farewell.

💖🎶 Whether it’s a live performance, a recorded piece, or a simple hymn sung by those gathered, music has the power to express emotions that words often cannot. It can evoke cherished memories, offer a sense of peace, and create a serene atmosphere for reflection and mourning.

💖🎶 Families often choose songs that reflect the personality, beliefs, or favourite melodies of the deceased, making the moment personal and heartfelt. Music serves as a bridge between grief and solace, allowing loved ones to honour and celebrate a life well-lived.

💖🎶 Today at Wakefield Cemetery with the help of my cute little Bluetooth speaker we listened to the beautiful voice of Edith Piaf, otherwise known as The Little Sparrow. This piece was chosen by David himself as it is how he lived his life......with no regrets.

💖🎶 Grateful thanks to Jane and Paul of Co-op Funeral Care, Garforth.