Your Choice Ceremonies - Independent Celebrant - Heather Bartsch

14/04/2025

What do Celebrants do? 🧡

The fantabulous Deborah Page from sums it up perfectly with her definition of Celebrancy 🧡

Thanks, Debs 🧡✨

05/04/2025

I am delighted to be one of the Celebrant Directory's Featured Celebrants this week 🧡

Thank you, Team 🧡

03/04/2025

26/03/2025

Taking part in a photo shoot is a fantastic way to show you different styles and settings ideas for your special day 🧡

It also gives suppliers a chance to show off their skills 🧡

And boy, did we have some amazingly talented suppliers working together for this styled shoot at ! 🧡

Here are just a small selection of the results 🧡

I was thrilled to be part of this event and to meet everyone. Thank you, Siobhan of for organising such an epic day 🧡

The Dream Team 🧡

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20/03/2025

This week, I attended an absolutely fascinating event! 🧡

Preparing for the Unexpected: Conversations on Life and Legacy with Nigel Hughes, Matthew Hutton DL and Bill Thompson was introduced by Rachel Sloane. The event was held in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice 🧡

The evening started with Nigel telling us about his latest book and why he decided to write and publish it. The book is called ‘Cancer Patience: Hope and healing through nature (ISBN 9781068628702)’. It is a warts and all, incredibly intimate account of Nigel’s experience in dealing with a cancer diagnosis. As a huge advocate of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that the natural world can offer, Nigel took charge of his own treatment plan alongside his medical team and used nature to help guide his journey. The book ends with an extremely helpful 5-step toolbox and all proceeds are going to charity. 🧡

Following Nigel, we heard from Matthew. His book ‘Your Last Gift: Getting your affairs in order (ISBN 9780955954573)’, His book includes practical, step-by-step resources aimed at helping you prepare for life's one certainty. The downloadable forms cover an extensive checklist, the whereabouts of important documents, people to contact, a list of possessions and things to know about your home. This incredibly useful book encourages realism not morbidity and should be seen as part of living life to the full. 🧡

Before the final Q&A and discussion, Bill explained the role of Compassionate Companions and the ReSPECT form (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment). Compassionate Companions are a free NHS service available to all patients registered with GPs across Ipswich and East Suffolk. Trained volunteers are dedicated to enabling end-of-life conversations and preparation through volunteer-driven support, ensuring individuals and their families understand the choices available, with the time, compassion and dignity we all deserve.

16/03/2025

For more information contact Three Counties Crematorium - 01376 553489
or email: [email protected]

14/03/2025

I am looking forward to attending this event on 18th March at Sizewell Sports and Social Club 🧡

When we find ourselves faced with the shock of a sad and life changing situation, our emotions often block our ability to think clearly 🧡

Nigel Hughes and Matthew Hutton will be talking about preparing for events such as these 🧡

All proceeds will be donated to St Helena Hospice 🧡

05/03/2025

This years' retreat is at the beautiful Huntsham Court in Devon 🧡

I am super excited to be catching up with some dear Celebrant friends and making new ones 🧡

This will be a time for me to concentrate on and invest in my business 🧡

The main theme of our 2025 retreat will be a ‘Focus on Energy’ 🧡

Being conscious of the natural energy we exhibit to others 🧡

Developing and celebrating the positive energy we are able to create 🧡

And recognising the potential impact our energy can have on both our business success and wellbeing 🧡

Thank you for once again organising what is sure to be the most amazing event 🧡

I can't wait! 🧡

16/02/2025

I've had a great time at Hintlesham Hall's Wedding Open Day today. Proud to be a recommended supplier for this stunning venue 🧡

It was lovely to meet so many couples who are looking to celebrate their love in a truly unique and personalised way....I was excited to be able to chat about how, as an Independent Celebrant, I will work with them and for them to make their ceremony dreams come true 🧡

Showing off my new Love Letters and Wine Box ceremony as well! 🧡

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch 🧡

28/01/2025

Taking time out to celebrate my baby's birthday 🧡

Found a beautiful quaint little tea shop 🧡

24/12/2024

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas! 🧡🎄

I can't wait to hear if you popped the question 🧡💍

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12/12/2024

Despite having been a Celebrant for more than four years, I still regularly have feelings of self-doubt 🧡

When I am working with a family and they are looking for support, guidance, understanding and reassurance, it is incredibly important to me that I do the best I possibly can to help them through what is probably one of the worst times in their lives 🧡

I often wonder if my best is good enough 🧡

But, when a message like this unexpectantly pops up in my Google reviews, I am reminded that I must be doing ok 🧡

Thank you so much, J, for taking the time and trouble to write these very kind words🧡

Reviews and testimonials mean the world to small business owners like myself 🧡

Please contact me if you would like to find out more about my services 🧡

10/12/2024

Last year's hot trend was film wedding photography, and in 2025 it's all about wedding films 🧡

The rising popularity of wedding videos and content creators highlights a growing awareness among nearlyweds for preserving every detail of their big day 🧡

Have a look at my blog - 2025 Wedding Trends (part two) to find out more 🧡

05/12/2024

I was happy to see searches for 'tuxedo for wedding' have risen by almost 25% since last year, with more couples embracing a glamorous, American-inspired look for their wedding suits 🧡

There is something about a tuxedo that brings out a little 'Je ne sais quoi' 🧡

Tuxedos aren't just for the boys however, give them a go girls! 🧡

For more information, contact me or check out my blog - 2025 Wedding Trends (part two) 🧡

30/11/2024

Soooo dreamy! 🧡

2024 saw a lot of florals and next year looks set for even more 🧡

Hand-painted petals on luxurious fabric, 3D flowers adding volume and texture, and intricate beaded florals are all part of the look 🧡

Think beyond dresses to veils, ties, waistcoats, belts and even shoes 🧡

Check out my new blog - 2025 Wedding Trends (part two) or contact me for more info 🧡

Photographer - Tom Halliday Photography
Dress - White Lace & Butterflies
Bouquet - The Stable Blooms

25/11/2024

A sweet trend for 2025 weddings: Heart-shaped wedding cakes 🧡

Love is in the air and on the dessert table! Heart-shaped wedding cakes are on the rise 🧡

Think frilly icing, bright colours, and hand-piped captions 🧡

Check out the 2025 Wedding Trend Blog (part one) on my website - www.yourchoiceceremonies.co.uk or contact me for more 2025 inspiration. I'd love to chat! 🧡

22/11/2024

2024 sees the launch of the first ever Funeral Celebrant Day. A chance for funeral celebrants to educate their communities about all the choices available to them for their final farewell and to explain just exactly what they do 🧡

We know how valuable, unique and supportive our role is but we also know that, for many people, we won’t be on their radar until they are actually bereaved, which is possibly not the best time to explain the intricacies of our role 🧡

Funeral celebrants can make a massive difference to someone’s journey of grief… a funeral done well has an entirely different outcome to one that has been less carefully thought about 🧡

Although I am a fully autonomous, self-employed business, I work closely with Funeral Directors and Funeral Arrangers to help ensure every service meets the needs of the family and their loved one as smoothly as possible 🧡

Most people will only be faced with organising a funeral once or twice in their life and so they may not be aware of the breadth of support a funeral celebrant will offer – from supporting with the ceremony to suggesting additional content such as candle ceremonies, sing-a-longs or symbolic gestures like rosemary wreaths for remembrance, how to include children in the service and even advising on florists, caterers, cars and alternative venues - Funeral services do NOT have to take place in a church or crematorium! 🧡

Please contact me if you would like to find out more about planning a Celebration Of Life or writing your eulogy. I'd love to chat 🧡

Photographs of Heather by jainebriscoepricephotography

Additional photos courtesy of Coffin Club UK Ltd and Match and Dispatch Ltd
Photography c/r Georgina Piper Photography

19/11/2024

2025 Wedding Trend No 2: Content Creators provide instant, 'grammable' memories 🧡

A fun and relaxed way to capture your special day, complimenting the work of your photographer and videographer 🧡

Giving their wider circle the ‘first look’ from their day on social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst today’s couples 🧡

Find out more on my website, link in bio 🧡