Although officiating weddings keeps me super busy, another part of my work as a professional celebrant that is so important to me is creating, and officiating, end of life ceremonies and celebrations.
This morning I’ve had the absolute honour of leading a Celebration of Life ceremony for a lady whose long life was full of laughter, love and quite a bit of mischief! In a beautiful outdoor chapel with bird song and dappled sunlight shining down, three generations of her family celebrated her life through sharing precious memories, playing the songs she loved and listening to words of comfort and hope. This Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma wanted the celebration of her life to be just that…a celebration. So I think the sound of laughter coming from her family in that beautiful space would have made her happy.
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📞Let's talk consultation calls!
Consult calls might sound slighty serious but trust me, they're designed to be friendly and full of open communication. I offer all couples who inquire about my services, and once I've confirmed their date is free in my diary, a free, friendly and no-obligation call, ideally over video call if possible.📱📱
During our call, we'll:
✨Discuss your wedding plans and your vision for your ceremony.
✨Review my ceremony packages and explain how I work to find the best fit for your needs and for your budget
✨Answer any questions you have, making sure you feel confident and excited about the process.
✨Given one of my cats will likely join us, we might chat about them! 😉
This call is essential in helping you to find an officiant who you connect with, whose personality and experience gives you confidence that your ceremony would be in safe hands and that their values align with yours.
Consult calls can be booked via my website, DM or via email at ceremoniesbyjenny@outlook. I'd love to chat!
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The sadness is real!
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Get to know me through my Pinterest boards!
Sure, here’s a caption that captures all those elements:
- I LOVE Celine Dion! I’ve been fortunate to see her perform in Paris and England. A lifelong love!
- Love the chic black pantsuit look. A go to for evening ceremonies!
- Sage green everything! The colour of the dresses my three sisters wore as bridesmaids when I got married. A timeless colour.
- Mountain lakeside cosy cabin vibes. My idea of a perfect weekend away.
- Fall is my favourite season. I love everything about it! The colours, the smells, the food!
- Scotland has my heart! Before we relocated to the US, we dreamed of moving to Scotland and running our own little holiday cottage business up there. One day maybe!
- Lasagne is my go to meal for dinner parties and as a Saturday night family meal. It was the first thing I learnt to cook with happy memories of standing next to my lovely dad whilst he taught me about herbs and how to make bechamel from scratch.
What does your Pinterest board say about you?
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Love, love, love working with fabulous couples to craft fully bespoke ceremonies from scratch with every single element reflective of their personalities and unique love stories!
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It’s such an important decision!
Who is going to be the person who actually marries you two? Your ceremony might just be a small part of what is a huge day, but it’s the most important part - the part where you actually get married! So, choosing your officiant should be given just as much thought as every other vendor you choose.
Read more in my new blog post here https://www.ceremoniesbyjenny.com/post/officiant-matchmaking
And, of course, do reach out if you’d like to put me through my paces in the way I suggest! I’d love for you to dig deep and see if I could be the officiant you’re looking for!
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A pro tip for creating the perfect atmosphere for your wedding ceremony~ fill the seats from the front!
Why should you do this?
💍Intimate Atmosphere: When guests are seated close to you, you'll feel surrounded by love and support, which enhances the emotional impact of your vows and the entire ceremony.
💍Better Engagement: Guests who are seated closer to the front are more likely to feel engaged and connected to the ceremony. They can hear your vows clearly, see every meaningful glance, and truly share in the moment.
💍Help your photographer: A filled front row looks so much better in photos. Your photographer can capture beautiful, emotional moments with a backdrop of smiling, attentive guests rather than empty seats.
💍Enhanced Acoustics: Voices carry better when there’s a solid group of people close to the source. This means your vows, the words your officiant speaks, and any readings will be heard more clearly by everyone present.
💍Togetherness: A front-filled seating arrangement fosters a sense of unity among guests. It’s a subtle way to bring everyone together, making them feel like an integral part of your special day.
Now to the question of how to how to ensure your guests seat from the front!
💍Reserve seating for the family and friends you would like seated at the front but, after that, assign ushers to guide guests to the front seats first.
💍Make an announcement or include a note in your program encouraging guests to sit closer.
💍Use your officiant! I am always in the ceremony space at least an hour before a ceremony is due to start so I am always willing to help guide guests to where they need to sit.
Remember, every little detail contributes to the magic of your wedding day. Filling seats from the front helps create an intimate, engaging, and beautiful ceremony experience for everyone.
Happy planning!
🎉 Today marks one year since I left the UK and landed in the USA to start a new life and to establish my little business all over again! 🇺🇸✨
I am beyond grateful to all the wonderful couples who have trusted me with their special day. Your love stories have inspired and moved me, and it’s been an absolute honor to be a part of your beautiful ceremonies.💍❤️
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to the amazing wedding vendors I’ve met along the way. Your support, collaboration, and friendship have made this year unforgettable. There are far too many of you to tag (!) but I hope you know who you are and how much I value your kindness and willingness to help the new officiant in town!
So, today I will cheers to love, new beginnings, and the amazing community that has welcomed me with open arms. 🌟💕
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Every. Single. Time 😂😂
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Despite being completely rubbish at doing a hair flick pose (!) I loved having these headshots taken at this weeks @atlantaweddingextravaganza networking meeting. Huge thanks to the incredible talent that is @andreadeandaphotography for taking these. Do reach out to her if you need some fresh new headshots! And Andrea, I promise I’ll do better with the hair flicks in future 😂
🌸✨ Incorporating a unity ritual into a wedding ceremony is a beautiful way to symbolize a couple’s union. From traditional hand fasting to modern Love Lock ceremonies, there are so many meaningful options. It’s important the officiant crafts unique wording for the ritual, making it truly special for the couple.
For their beautiful garden wedding, Jasmine and Avery chose to incorporate a Sand Ceremony - one of my favourites as the wording can be used to really make the ceremony authentic and meaningful to a couple. In this case, my lovely couple provided special sand that would be turned into a beautiful sculpture to serve as a lasting reminder of their union.
Here’s an extract of the wording I used for Jasmine, Avery and their lovely daughter.
“The container of blue sand represents Avery. He has chosen this colour because it was his grandmother’s favourite colour. In doing so, he honours her memory and acknowledges that she is part of the fabric of his individuality. We should also mention that blue is the colour of his favourite football team!”
“The yellow sand represents Jasmine. It is the colour of sunshine which represents her beautiful personality and serves as a reminder of her promise that she will do all she can to make the marriage shine brightly, especially in times of difficulty.”
“And M has chosen the colour gold. Traditionally the colour that symbolises wealth, her sand represents the richness she has already brought to her parent’s lives but will continue to bring as an important member of this beautiful family.”
“You will notice that the sand remains distinct because each of the three of them is an individual. But we can see that, as they pour their sand, the odours begin to blend, reminding us how their individual strengths and personalities will contribute to the unity and togetherness of family.”
@lilliangardens
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🌸Dreamy outdoor ceremony venue 🌸
The stunning gardens at @lilliangardens set the perfect scene for @mrzjasmine and Avery’s wedding this afternoon. I’m already looking forward to seeing how the lovely @jasminersmithphotography captured the newlyweds in such a picturesque setting!
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✨Relaxed and Present✨Your wedding ceremony will be one of the most significant moments of your life, so it’s essential to feel relaxed and present. Here’s why:
✨Cherish Every Moment: Being relaxed allows you to fully absorb and enjoy every precious moment of your ceremony.
✨Authentic Emotions: When you’re present, your emotions are genuine, making your vows and expressions of love even more meaningful, creating the foundations of your marriage in an intentional way. And that’s what the whole wedding day is for, right?!
✨ Lasting Memories: A calm and present mindset helps you remember the details and feelings of your special day for years to come.
As an experienced wedding officiant, my goal is to create a ceremony that allows you to feel beautifully relaxed so that you can be truly present in the moment! So, if ‘relaxed’ and ‘present’ are two words that resonate with you for your own ceremony, let’s chat!
Photograph @cheyennerosephotog
Couple @grey.8.27 @riff_raff017
Venue @westmilfordfarm
Florals @fauxreal_atlanta
HMUA @terindeannabeauty
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🤩A moment for the wedding cake!!🤩
This beautiful cake from @pastryaddictco deserves its own sweet celebration!
Photographer and styled shoot host @cheyennerosephotog
Venue @westmilfordfarm
21 years ago today I said my own ‘I Do’s’. At that point our wedding day was the best day of my life. But the beauty of being married is that your wedding day is just the start of a lifetime of ‘best days”. I am so grateful that everyone one of mine over the past 21 years has been because of my fabulous husband and because every single day we choose to live the vows we made. Love you Darren. Always x
