Catherine Thomas-Varcoe - Family Celebrant

06/08/2023

My mum is visiting from Australia at the moment. Today we visited the church she and my dad married in 55 years ago.

02/08/2023

When looking for a celebrant for your wedding, ensure you choose someone who has had appropriate training and is registered with a professional organisation like the UK Society of Celebrants. This is my profile on their website.

30/06/2023

Congratulations to John and Ella!

21/05/2023

Are you settling for a cookie cutter wedding ceremony performed by a registrar? Wouldn’t you prefer something more personal and bespoke to you for essentially the same cost? You’re no doubt spending thousands of pounds on a great reception, so why not have a special ceremony too. My name is Cathy and I’d love to talk to you about the opportunity to perform your wedding ceremony. I am a certified celebrant with the UKSOC.

21/05/2023

I know it’s a bit out of date these days, but I’m
A big fan of Friends so couldn’t resist sharing this one…

We've watched Friends so many times we probably know the scripts better than the cast - but did you realise just how much they taught us about love and marriage?

12/04/2023

New business cards…

08/04/2023

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter 🐣

Photo credit: discover.animals

26/03/2023

Sharing for Leeds brides who might be heading to Manchester for their hen do.

From where to stay and what to do, to where to drink and unique activities - our Manchester hen party guide does all the hard work for you!

21/03/2023

Just some of the lovely poems you could choose to use in a personalised ceremony written by me. Let me know if you’d like to know more.

Browse our extensive library of funny, romantic and religious wedding poems and find one that's perfect for your wedding day!

05/03/2023

Popped to the wedding fair at Weetwood Hall Estate today to meet some others in the industry. Some great wedding cakes by Hannahskitchen and . I’m loving Orena Bespoke Stationery’s signs. Some lovely staging by Create A Look - Wedding & Event Decor Hire and Thompson Towers - Wedding, Party and Event Hire. And I’m in love with this dress by Cinderella's.

18/02/2023

Well I learned something new…

From the origins of the original wedding march music to the royal wedding that made it popular and the alternatives we're loving today, we give you the lowdown on this iconic piece of wedding music.

18/02/2023

Some lovely poems for inspiration for your wedding ceremony here…

Browse our extensive library of funny, romantic and religious wedding poems and find one that's perfect for your wedding day!

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day. If someone popped the question today, and you’d like a celebrant to give you a personal wedding service, get in touch.

05/02/2023

I went for the hyphenated surname, but what will you choose?

Planning to change your name after you get hitched? Find out everything you need to know about the legalities and options in our handy guide

30/01/2023

I would love the opportunity to give you a bespoke wedding ceremony, and hope you’ll take advantage of my special offer.

28/01/2023

The UK laws for marriage and weddings are outdated. Six months ago some recommendations for reform were submitted, and a governmental decision is due imminently. More information about what the reforms include can be found here:

The Law Commission of England and Wales has today outlined recommendations to reform weddings law, proposing a fairer system that gives couples more choice over where and how their wedding takes place. The Commission was asked by the Government to review the law on weddings, following concerns that....