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Stories, wedding advice, recommendations and general goss about life as a celebrant.

Adam and Dan are newly married, walking down the aisle together with celebrant Chloe smiling in the background

Behind the Scenes of BBC1's Big Gay Wedding with Tom Allen

On an unseasonably warm October day, Great Pottery Throw Down finalist Adam and his equally crafty partner Dan tied the knot in front of their family, friends, Tom Allen and a million-odd members of the British public. And I was their celebrant! Here's the story of how I found myself on BBC's Big Gay Wedding.

Wedding Suppliers: How to be a better ally to LGBTQ+ couples

Celebrants, photographers, venue staff, florists... Listen up! If you're a wedding supplier and you'd like to work with the LGBTQ+ community, here are some very simple dos and don'ts to ensure you're the best ally you can be. Come along, don't show your arse.

How to make your wedding totally personal and unique

Personalising your wedding day can feel so overwhelming – binning off traditions and thinking creatively can feel like a huge thing to add to your long-as-your-arm to do list. So here’s some inspiration on how you can personalise your wedding ceremony, outfits, evening do, and more.

Celebrant or Registrar? How to make the right decision for your wedding day.

The age-old wedding question: registrar or celebrant? I’ll take you through the pros and cons of picking a registrar or a celebrant for your big bash. Spoilers: I’m biased as hell. Sorry in advance.

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Let’s work together to create the most utterly ‘you’ day imaginable