Peony Celebrations and Memorials

Peony Celebrations and Memorials Weddings, baby naming and funerals; bespoke ceremonies written and delivered with personality.

Fans of Eastenders will know that the characters Nigel and Julie are going to renew their wedding vows. Nigel, who is su...
27/12/2025

Fans of Eastenders will know that the characters Nigel and Julie are going to renew their wedding vows. Nigel, who is suffering from early onset dementia, got down on one knee to ask Julie to re-marry him on Boxing Day. It is a lovely way to proclaim your undying love for your partner and to create some beautiful memories while you still can. Contact me for more information.
Photo - BBC

I support wedding law reform. It will open up choice for couples over when and where they get married. Imagine getting m...
19/12/2025

I support wedding law reform. It will open up choice for couples over when and where they get married. Imagine getting married at your granny's care home as she is too poorly to travel. Or returning to the spot where you got engaged for your ceremony. The reforms will also give you the freedom to work with a celebrant to fashion a ceremony that is unique to you and will bring the opportunity to combine the statutory and ceremonial elements of your day.

This week I came across something interesting - there are 10,000 celebrant led weddings each year in the UK. Seventy-fiv...
16/12/2025

This week I came across something interesting - there are 10,000 celebrant led weddings each year in the UK. Seventy-five per cent of all weddings are non-religious events. This reflects a societal shift away from institutional ceremony formats and brief, impersonal services. There is a clear move towards the personalised ceremonies where couples feel seen and supported. The Law Commission is suggesting the most sweeping overhaul of wedding law since 1836 and these changes should be welcomed by everyone in the industry as they will uphold a couples' right to the wedding they want. Contact me if you would like to discuss your options. More information at Give Couples Choice Movement website. Photo: Carlo Buttinoni

If you love Christmas - the sparkle and lights; cosying up together, Christmas trees and the family all around - a Chris...
12/12/2025

If you love Christmas - the sparkle and lights; cosying up together, Christmas trees and the family all around - a Christmas wedding may be for you. Consider soft lighting and festive cheer to make your day extra special. As a Celebrant I am available all year round and I'm happy to get on board with your theme. Contact me for more details.
Photo: Blair Roberts Castagnetta on Unsplash

When I write a funeral script I keep it personal. I make sure I use all the words that the family have used in our meeti...
09/12/2025

When I write a funeral script I keep it personal. I make sure I use all the words that the family have used in our meeting to describe their loved one. I not only ask why the chosen music has significance, I look beyond that and into the lyrics to see if I can see the loved one there. If you are organising an interment of ashes following a direct cremation and would like to know more - message me, I'm happy to help.
Funeral Directors - message me for more details.

It's grief awareness week. Falling in the middle of engagement season it's a reminder that in the midst of life we are i...
03/12/2025

It's grief awareness week. Falling in the middle of engagement season it's a reminder that in the midst of life we are in death.
Grief affects everyone differently and no-one, least of all yourself if you are grieving, should expect you to be at a certain phase of the process. I think that it's important to understand that it is a process and that this too will pass. Ask for help if you need it - if you are in the Cotswold I have a list of organisations that can help. Message me if you'd like a copy and be kind to yourself.
Photo: Kristina Tripkovic on Unsplash

So you've chosen the ring - something meaningful and beautiful - now all you need to do is pop the question. Here are a...
02/12/2025

So you've chosen the ring - something meaningful and beautiful - now all you need to do is pop the question. Here are a few ideas for some romantic and fun places to propose:
The spot where you first said "I love you"
In the stands, watching your team
Recreate your first date
Hide the ring in a glass of champagne or a dessert
Write the words "will you marry me?" on the bathroom mirror
Visit a stately home
Photo: Dylan Sauerwein on Unsplash
Words: Brides.com, Zola.com, Austen and Blake

If you are planning your wedding, you'll be thinking about how you'll get married, and what style of ceremony you'd like...
28/11/2025

If you are planning your wedding, you'll be thinking about how you'll get married, and what style of ceremony you'd like. The choice of religious or civil service is deeply personal. Did you know that 75% of marriages in the UK are civil ceremonies? These sorts of ceremonies use standard wording and you will have a choice of 3 sets of words in 2 sections of the ceremony. The chances are that your guests will have attended a similar service in the past. Whereas if you choose to use a celebrant you will have a service that is as unique as you are. Personalised and intimately crafted vows and there will be no restrictions on your choice of music, poetry or readings. Your wedding, your way.
Contact me if you'd like more information and to discuss your options.
Words: Gloucestershire Register Service
Photo: Tai's Capture on Unsplash

An engagement ring with your lover's birthstone is a romantic and thoughtful gift. Here are the 12 birthstones with the...
25/11/2025

An engagement ring with your lover's birthstone is a romantic and thoughtful gift. Here are the 12 birthstones with their months:
January - Garnet
February - Amethyst
March - Aquamarine
April - Diamond
May - Emerald
June - Alexandrite
July - Ruby
August - Peridot
September - Sapphire
October - Tourmaline
November - Topaz (pictured) (Also my birthday!)
December - Blue topaz
I hope that your love says 'YES' and don't forget that a celebrant led wedding can take place whenever and wherever you like. Contact me for more details.
Words: International Gem Society
Photo: Gary Yost on Usplash

For those planning a proposal soon here are some of the meanings of precious stones that are popular engagement ring cho...
21/11/2025

For those planning a proposal soon here are some of the meanings of precious stones that are popular engagement ring choices.
Sapphire: Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness
Emerald: Patience, compassion, prosperity
Ruby: Passion, romance, wealth
Amethyst: Calm, clarity, peace of mind
Topaz: Protection, honesty, eternal love

A marriage proposal is a big deal and will be followed by some massive planning sessions. It's never too early to discuss your ceremony with a celebrant who will incorporate all your individuality into the day.

When you choose your engagement ring you might want to think about what the stones mean. Diamonds remain extremely popul...
18/11/2025

When you choose your engagement ring you might want to think about what the stones mean. Diamonds remain extremely popular for engagement rings and in their pure, colourless state they represent love, commitment and eternal beauty. You may choose a gorgeous coloured diamond and there are a rainbow assortment available. Yellow diamonds mean positivity and optimism, pink ones are for beauty, romance and fun. A blue diamond signifies passion, trust and loyalty while green ones show growth, health and nature. A vibrant orange diamond is for youth, emotion and harmony and a black one is a symbol of power, sophistication and elegance.
Wherever you are in your wedding planning journey it's never too early to discuss your options with a celebrant.
Words: H Samuel
Photo: Omer Evren

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