Soul Song Ceremonies LLC

13/03/2025

A vital resource.

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

07/03/2025

This wedding was so much fun - Heather and Logan are two most excellent human beings.

06/03/2025

Aren't they beautiful? Inside and out 🥰

04/03/2025

Glorious! 🥰💫🤩🎉💐🌈

22/02/2025

All any of us wanted when we were children was unconditional love from the people around us.

And, when that love failed to come our way sufficiently, many of us turned towards animals, sometimes needing to cling to the family pet for dear-life in order to survive and receive enough warmth and acceptance to keep us going.

Animals give us unconditional love and through always welcoming our presence they give us the vital acceptance and validation that, who we were, and still are now, matters and is enough.

The dog who raced to greet us every time we returned home. The cat who always chose our bed to cuddle and sleep. The pony or horse who was always there and always happy for us to nestle our face into their neck and mane, as we allowed our tears of sorrow to flow.

I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve relayed such stories, myself included, with the oft-heard phrase being that, animals and especially horses or ponies, literally saved our lives.

I'm so thankful to these gracious beings who simply loved us as we were and demanded nothing from us except our pure love, bonds and affection in return.

For some, again myself included, it was these safe, secure and joyful animal-bonds and attachments, so utterly lacking in the human-realm, which laid down the templates for the capacity for more genuine relationships, trust and sense of security. And which filled the holes left painfully gaping by those people who were meant to pour love into us.

I for one am utterly grateful to the rabbits, dogs, cats and ponies who sustained me during those early, critical years, and know for sure that I wouldn’t have made it through without them and the life-raft they so generously and loving always provided for me..

©Angela Dunning
The Horse’s Truth
www.thehorsestuth.co.uk
https://buymeacoffee.com/angeladunning

Image by Smile.Artcraft licensed via Shutterstock.

14/02/2025

https://offbeatwed.com/crochet-wedding-dress/

If you've ever cursed your way through a craft project, muttering, "Why did I do this to myself?" meet Audrey Blackburn. She didn't just commit to making a wedding dress... she committed to it entirely made of embroidery floss. That's right, the delicate thread people usually reserve for cross-stitc...

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

How do you plan to observe Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is often associated with romantic love, but its essence can extend beyond conventional celebrations. Whether single, in a relationship, or embracing love in many forms, here are some alternative ways to honor love with intentional rituals that foster connection, gratitude, and self-a...

12/02/2025

I love this, and don't know who to credit for it. But grief is NOT linear. There is no set course to follow or timeline you can expect. It's more like an ocean, sometimes the waves are overwhelming, sometimes it's calm, and there's a lot of in-between. Sometimes you can see how beautiful love was and you can rest, and sometimes it may feel like it's hard to stay above water. It's important to have help and support to know you're going to get through it. It's also worth noting that you're never really going to be the same again. Loss changes us. We can and should process the loss, but we are forever changed to some degree by losing something or someone that was important to us. Give yourself space and grace. If you're supporting a loved one who is grieving, try not to minimize their pain. Be brave enough to sit with them in their discomfort. What's important is to know you're not alone ❤️
--- if you are grieving and would like support, please reach out to a professional that can help. We are here in NC and offer grief counseling and trauma processing. www.valorhorses.com 252-631-8150

06/02/2025

06/02/2025

The magic of weddings wouldn’t exist without the trailblazers that make it all happen behind the scenes. With the start of Black History Month, we’re paying homage to Ann Lowe, the first Black woman to become a distinguished American fashion designer and whose designs continue to influence bridal fashion to this day. Lowe was making history before she was ever recognized for it. She designed Jackie O’s beloved wedding dress, but wasn’t credited for it at the time—acknowledged only as a “colored designer” instead of by name. Lowe’s legacy stands the test of time, and we honor her contributions to the industry and the world. We also honor those who came before her, those who came after and those that are changing the game as we speak. As you commemorate life’s special moments, The Knot celebrates the Black trail blazers that made those moments possible.

Photo Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane

03/02/2025

Some of our favorite industry insiders dish about what they're seeing in weddings this year. A peek? In 2025, folks are ditching outdated norms for a fresher, more intentional vibe. Couples are skipping the lavish affairs for smaller, meaningful celebrations, while ceremonies now embrace personal fl...

03/01/2025

https://offbeatwed.com/how-to-write-your-wedding-vows/

There is so much information about how to write vows for your wedding that it can be a little daunting. You can read about it online and in books, and people will offer you advice and give you tons of rules, outlines, and other information about putting your vows together.

03/01/2025

Jumping the broom
Photo credit: Ty Huff, .van.goat on Instagram

26/11/2024

offbeatwed.com/a-lovers-time-capsule-wine-box-ceremony-script/ Get love drunk with this heartfelt Wine Box Ceremony! 🍷💌 ⁠We even have the ceremony script so you can make this unity ceremony your own.
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This special ritual involves a wine box filled with letters the couple writes to each other, a bottle of wine, and two glasses. The idea is to uncork it on a significant anniversary like your 5 year!

See how this couple made this touching tradition their own! Snag the ceremony script that you can personalize to match your special day and some fun substitutions of things to add to the box!: offbeatwed.com/a-lovers-time-capsule-wine-box-ceremony-script/

Photo by Jess Glass Photography