Ahh confetti… How I love you… 💕
Apparently we have the Italians to thank for the tradition of confetti at weddings. Sugared almond sweets ‘confetto’ were thrown at newlyweds symbolising prosperity, fertility and sweetness 🍬
Since then, confetti has taken different forms with rice, paper, grains or flowers being thrown at happy couples 🌾🌸
Most venues now ask couples to provide biodegradable and eco-friendly confetti, and sometimes there are rules on where you can or can’t throw your confetti. Always worth asking your venue coordinator! 👍🏻
I LOVE announcing the confetti after a ceremony! It’s so much fun, makes for fantastic photos/videos, and gets all your guests involved in your celebrations 🎉
If you need advice on confetti or any other wedding traditions, I’m here to help 💕
Venues:
@cockleywoodweddings
@hospitiumweddings
@yorkvenues
@newburghpriory
@sandburnhallweddings
@thegrandyork
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New member of the @melodydiamondcelebrant team incoming! 🤰🏼
2024 has been a wonderful year for so many reasons:
💕 Amazing couples and fantastic guests
💕 Beautiful weddings in gorgeous locations
💕 My own wedding to my lovely hubby
💕 And now our baby girl coming in a few weeks!
I want to thank all my 2024 couples who have been so supportive and kind throughout my pregnancy, allowing me to bring an ‘extra guest’ along to their weddings! You are all wonderful 🫶🏻
And to my early 2025 couples who have been so lovely and accommodating, meeting me earlier or later than the usual schedule to allow me to time to welcome our baby into the world 🌍
I’m still contactable and want to hear from you, whether that’s past couples with life updates, booked couples with questions or updates or new enquiries looking for a sparkling ceremony ✨ It might just take me a teeny bit longer to reply over the next month or two!
#weddingcelebrantyorkshire #weddingceremonyyork #weddingceremonyyorkshire #ceremoniesthatsparkle #masterofceremoniesyorkshire #weddingcelebrantyork #newteammember #36weekspregnant
🎃 Emily & Nathan 🎃
🧡 28/09/2024 🧡
LOVED the Halloween theme for Emily and Nathan’s wedding @cockleywoodweddings - it suited the rustic woodland and teepee to a tea and perfectly complimented Emily’s gorgeous black wedding dress 🖤
Their wedding ceremony included:
A fully personalised script written just for them 🩶
The cutest flower boy 🎃
A ring warming and ring exchange 💍
A fab reading by Grandma June 📖
Beautiful, loving vows written by the couple 🥰
A keepsake certificate signing ✍🏻
Loads of love and laughs 😍
Thank you for sharing your day with me @emilypalmer.12 and @nathlatimer1 🖤🧡🩶
Venue: @cockleywoodweddings
Photography: @przemyslawanusiewicz
Celebrant: Me!
Vow cards & certificate: @hervejonesdesigns
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🍂 Sarah & Anthony 🍂
🍁 14/09/2024 🍁
What a day of celebrations at The Hospitium yesterday!
It was extra special for me as I’ve worked there as supervisor for several years so it was great to be there wearing my celebrant hat, working with my friends but also getting treated like a VIP as a supplier 🧡
I’ve been getting to know Sarah and Anthony for quite a while, with meetings in our local pub as we only live half a mile away. They are such a fun, kind and quirky couple. It was a real pleasure being their wedding celebrant and master of ceremonies for the whole day.
Their ceremony included:
Their love story 🧡
A beautiful reading and poem by a friend 📜
A very talented singer accompanied by strings 🎻
Traditional vows 🫶🏻
Bride and groom drawings on their certificate 🖌️
Lots of love and laughs 🧡
Venue @hospitiumweddings @yorkvenues
Caterers @bradshawsofyork
Photographer @martynhandphoto
Strings @aurora.strings
Flowers @weddingblossomsyork
Cake @thecakeboxyork
DJ @nightowlsdiscos
Wedding car @dovecoteweddingcars
Photo Booth @photobombhq
Certificate @hervejonesdesigns
Ducks provided by the groom as a surprise for the bride! 🐤🐤
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Another wonderful woodland wedding 🌿🌿🌿
I had the pleasure of spending another full day @cockleywoodweddings yesterday as celebrant and master of ceremonies 💕
It was a magical day amongst the trees, with the sun peaking through the canopy of this beautiful woodland in the Yorkshire countryside ☀️
The ceremony included:
A very special flower girl/dog of honour 🐶
A ring warming 💍
A special certificate with paw print witness box 🐾
A sand unity ceremony ✨
The couples love story 😍
I love spending the full day at a wedding as it means I get to know the guests too. And what a lovely bunch they were! 🥰
Talk to me about my Master Of Ceremonies service - you will not be disappointed! 🥂
Venue: @cockleywoodweddings
Dress: Made by the bride!!
Cake: Made by the brides mum!
Photography: @robert_harrison_photography
Certificate/vow cards: @hervejonesdesigns
Catering: @pie_shed
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🤍 Hotel Du Vin York Wedding Showcase 🤍
At the super elegant city centre venue @hotelduvin in York. What a fabulous spot to celebrate your special day 💕
And lovely to be with some friends from @yorkweddingsuppliers - a one stop shop for all your wedding needs!
Today I’m joined by:
Flowers: @lottierobertsflowers
Stationary: @hervejonesdesigns and @avorium_events
Magician: @yorkshire_magician
Jewellery: @uniquehaircombs
Gin bar: @york_gin
Cakes: @appletreecakeryyork
Music: @hyde_family_jam
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#weddingshowcaseyork #weddingcelebrantyork #masterofceremoniesyorkshire #ceremoniesthatsparkle #yorkweddingsuppliers
💕 Official photos - Bethany & Darius 💕
I am in love with these beautiful official wedding photos by the very talented @markhooperphotography 🧡
Taken at the wonderful woodland venue @cockleywoodweddings back in June, you can see the pure joy on Beth and Darius’ faces throughout the whole day 😍
I was honoured to be there not only as their celebrant but also as their master of ceremonies. What a day it was! 🎉
Their ceremony included lots of love and laughs, a ring warming, an appearance by their gorgeous pooch Olive as ring bearer, a lovely reading in both English and Lithuanian and beautiful personal vows 🥰
Thanks to these fab suppliers:
Florals: @big_blooms_ 💐
Magic: @greg_chipman_magician 🪄
Food: @pie_shed 🤤
Dog chaperone: @bow_wow_vow 🐶
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🌿 Alex & Jake 🌿 27.07.24 🌿
🌿 Cockley Woodland 🌿
Yesterday saw me back at the wonderful @cockleywoodweddings for Alex and Jake’s wedding ceremony, and what a beautiful day it was in the woods! ☀️
As you know, I love it when our furry friends come to join the celebrations and Bodhi really was the cutest dog of honour 🐶💛
The ceremony included:
The couple’s unique love story 📖
A handfasting using Leeds United colours 🔵🟡⚪️
Two beautiful readings 🥹
A cheeky celebrant selfie 📷
The couple’s special and meaningful vows 👰🏼♀️🤵🏼♂️
A ring exchange 💍
A certificate signing 🖋️
And of course, a whole load of love and laughs 🥰
Amazing suppliers:
Venue @cockleywoodweddings
Photos by @stevegroganphotography
Flowers by @lavender_hill_florists
Cake by @baked.withlovebynikita
Dog chaperone @cassies.casa
Music by @simonwalkermusic
Catering by @yorkshirecateringco
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BTS at the York Wedding Suppliers styled shoot 📸
Wonderful day with our merry band of dedicated, fun and talented (and slightly crazy) wedding suppliers! 💕
So lucky to be part of this group 🫶🏻
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Concept: @yorkweddingsuppliers
Venue: @clayfieldfarmevents
Photographer: @robert_harrison_photography
Photographer: @huddphoto21_millydennison
Dresses and veil: @bridalrelovedyork
Suits and shoes: @masterdebonair
Florist: @lottierobertsflowers
Hair: @staceydilcockhairdressing
Make Up: @elizabeths_beauty_therapy
Venue Stylist: @perfectvenuedressingyorkshire
Cake: @appletreecakeryyork
Stationery: @avorium_events
Stationery: @hervejonesdesigns
Celebrant: @melodydiamondcelebrant
Jewellery: @uniquehaircombs
Cake stand & confetti cones: @spruce_york
Band: @hyde_family_jam
Van: @hyde_family_jam
York Gin: @york_gin
Bride model: @bethrichardson888
Groom model: @raphael_pre_alight
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Carrie & James 💕 The Grand Hotel, York
18.07.24
Congratulations to this absolutely gorgeous, classy and super lovely couple who celebrated their city chic wedding @thegrandyork on Thursday! 🥂
Their intimate day with their closest family and friends saw creamy, dreamy florals and styling from @dutchnurseries on a beautiful summer day ☀️
Their ceremony included their love story, a meaningful reading, a ring warming with their parents, a tribute to James’ late dad John, personalised vows printed by @hervejonesdesigns and loads of love and laughs 🥰
A champagne tower and confetti shower started their drinks reception in style, followed by an amazing cake by @wheretheribbonends 🍰
All beautifully captured by @charlottenelsonphotography an expert fashion and wedding photographer - I cannot wait to see the official photos 📸
✨Suppliers extraordinaire✨:
Venue - @thegrandyork
Florist - @dutchnurseries
Photographer - @charlottenelsonphotography
Stationary- @hervejonesdesigns
Bridal Shop - @theaislebridal
Dress Designer - @heracouture
Cake - @wheretheribbonends
Hair - @oliviajameshair
MUA - @themakeuplabb
Celebrant - @melodydiamondcelebrant
Wedding Breakfast - @the_ivy_collection
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Hazel & Alex 💕 06.07.24
I had the pleasure of working with the brilliant folk @cockleywoodweddings again yesterday. This time as an on-the-day event manager helping with the smooth running of the day. And what a day it was! 😃
It was such an honour being involved and I was treated to watching the ceremony conducted by the very fabulous @sarah_garg_civil_celebrant - lovely to be on the other side and also great to see Sarah in action as I really admire her 💕
They were a lively bunch full of fun (and a lot of Guinness!) and there was laughter, fun and smiles all day, captured beautifully by @stevegroganphotography 📸
@connorwalshmusic provided live music all day - what a voice and such a lovely guy 🎶 Particularly enjoyed the rendition of Sweet Caroline when England won the Euros match! ⚽️
The gorgeous summer wildflower blooms by @springwoodflowers were truly magical 💫
And special guest Cooper, the couples gorgeous and very smiley dog came along for some photos accompanied by @bow_wow_vow 🐶
Gorgeous food was served by Chris and team @yorkshireweddingcatering 🤤
Congratulations again to Hazel and Alex! ❤️
If any venues need some on the day event management from an industry expert, give me a shout!
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💕 Leah & Alex 29.06.2024 💕 Newburgh Priory
Today’s ceremony took place at the beautiful, historic @newburghpriory - what a location! With views of the White Horse, stunning gardens overlooking a lake and the most spectacular ceremony space in their ruined ballroom 💫
Between showers, the Yorkshire sun shone just as beautiful bride Leah walked down the aisle, with groom Alex just managing to keep it together 🥹
Included in the ceremony:
The couples love story 💖
A ring warming 💍
Personalised vows 🔒
A fun reading 📖
A game of Rock, Paper, Scissors ✂️
And lots of love and laughs 😍
I wish this lovely couple all the best for their future full of family adventures, laughter and love ✨
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Suppliers:
Venue: @newburghpriory
Planner/florist: @myprettiesuk
Photos: @chrisspencerpayne
Video: @rosskerrfilms
Quartet: @thefernstringquartet
Vow cards: @hervejonesdesigns
Catering: @babaganoushyorkshire & @tchin_tchin_bar
Marquee: @yorkshireyurts
Cake: Cherry Blossom Cakes
Hair: @jameswilsonhairbridal
Make up: @kpa_artistry
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