If you want to add a special touch of uniqueness to your special day, adding an extra special element or maybe a few will certainly elevate your special day for you and your guests.

It goes without saying that a wedding, civil partnership, vow renewal or commitment ceremony is a profound declaration of love and commitment between two people. While the vows exchanged are the heart of the celebration, the rituals and traditions incorporated into your ceremony can infuse even more depth and meaning into your day. It also gives you the opportunity to involve your friends and family in the most important part of the most important days of your life.

Here you'll find some popular choices for adding that special personal touch to your celebration. We can chat through them during our first meeting and start planning your special day.

The ceremony serves as a beautiful symbol of the couple's union and is suitable for any wedding, regardless of the circumstances. It holds special significance for families merging through marriage, particularly when stepchildren are involved, as it allows for a meaningful way to include the children in the celebration. During this heartfelt ceremony, a glass bottle is filled with layers of coloured sand, where each distinct colour represents an individual family member.

This visual representation not only highlights the uniqueness of each person but also demonstrates how they come together to form a harmonious new family unit. As the sand layers are added, they blend beautifully, symbolizing the couple's and families’ commitment to supporting and nurturing one another. I can assist in sourcing a wide range of vibrant coloured sands and elegant and decorative bottles or containers. Together, we can create a stunning and unique keepsake that captures this special moment and serves as a lasting reminder of the love and unity shared by the family

from £75

This can be a special added touch to your day and is a wonderful memento that you can present to all your guests, allowing them to take home a beautiful reminder of the day you shared together.

My years of theatre programme and design experience will help capture the essence of your celebration, making it a lasting memory for you and everyone who attended your unforgettable day. I will work closely with you to create a unique design and personalized content that reflects the theme and emotions of your ceremony.

Please keep in mind that pricing will vary based on the complexity of the design and the number of copies you wish to order, ensuring that you get exactly what you need for your special occasion.

As there are so many variables, please get in touch to chat through what you'd like and we can go through the steps to create this very special momento.

The Breaking of the Glass Ceremony is a revered and meaningful tradition in Jewish weddings that resonates deeply with couples from all cultural backgrounds. This ceremony involves carefully placing two elegant champagne flutes into a specially made cloth bag, which is then joyously shattered, symbolising the end of formalities and the joyous beginning of the celebration.

This powerful act not only serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of relationships but also signifies the couple's commitment to support each other through life's ups and downs.

I will commission a cloth bag, and provide champagne flutes to enhance this memorable and heartfelt occasion.

from £75

A handfasting is an ancient Pagan custom that originates from the time of the Celts. In this beautiful ceremony, the couple's hands are tied together with ribbons, lace, or braid, shaped like the infinity symbol. This symbolizes the uniting of two hearts in a marriage built on strength and unity for eternity.

The ritual also allows family members and close friends to participate by wrapping the ribbons around the couple or sharing their good wishes as they “tie the knot.”

l provide the ribbons, lace, and braid, along with a keepsake bag for the tied ribbons that includes a signed and dated parchment inside. Additionally, I will offer suggestions for readings and well-wishes.

from £85

In the Rose Ceremony, the couple can choose to present roses to their mothers as a way of showing appreIn the Rose Ceremony, couples are given the opportunity to present roses to their mothers as a heartfelt tribute.

This act serves as a meaningful expression of gratitude for the unwavering love, care, and support their mothers have provided throughout their lives. By offering these roses, couples not only honour their mothers but also acknowledge the significant role they have played in shaping their journeys.

This touching gesture can be an emotional moment, reinforcing the bond between mothers and their children, and celebrating the invaluable sacrifices and efforts that have contributed to their happiness and growth.ciation for the love, care and support that they have received from them.

from £35

In this ceremony, the couple will pour red and white wine into a two-handled loving cup to create a beautiful blush, symbolising the first drink they will share together. As the cup is passed around, each guest has the opportunity to raise a toast to the couple’s future lives intertwined. If you prefer, mead and cider, or whisky, can also be chosen to honour this special moment.

from £65

This meaningful ceremony honours the mothers of the Bride and Groom, inviting them to join the couple at the end of the celebration. This moment symbolizes the deep love and support they have provided, represented by the first kiss given at birth.

In a poignant gesture, the Bride and Groom will share their last kiss as single individuals, marking the transition into their new life as husband and wife or life partners. This moment acknowledges the vital role their mothers have played in their journey, celebrating the love that will continue to guide them as they embark on this exciting new chapter together.

The Broom Jumping Ceremony is such a lovely tradition! It represents sweeping away negativity to make way for a fresh start as the couple steps into their new life together.

I'll customise and create beautiful, hand-made besom broom or we can commission a unique broom for you as a keepsake that can be personalised with your choice of colours and flowers to match your ceremony perfectly.

from £85

As everyone settles in and gets excited for the arrival of the special couple, we'll pass around the wedding rings, which will be lovingly tied to a sweet little pillow. There are also variations of this we can chat through.

Each guest will have the chance to hold the rings for a moment and send their warm thoughts, prayers, and good wishes into them. By the time they're returned, they'll be 'warmed' by all the love and good vibes! It's such a lovely way to bring everyone together and create a joyful atmosphere at the start of the ceremony. Plus, if it's a pillow you decide upon, I’ll make sure to have one made that perfectly matches your wedding's colours and style!

from £35

This unique ceremony beautifully unites the couple and their witnesses as they come together to sign a gorgeous keepsake parchment.

I will design a unique an exquisite parchment that captures the colours and style of your wedding day, making it a perfect reflection of your celebration.

This moment is not just about the couple; it's an opportunity for all your guests to engage in a heartfelt experience. As they witness the signing, they can share in the significance of the occasion, creating lasting memories as everyone participates in this intimate and meaningful ritual.

from £75

The couple will write love letters to each other before the ceremony and seal them in an envelope. They will choose their favourite bottle of wine or drink of choice, along with any other memorabilia, and place these items in a wine box.

During the ceremony, they will seal the box and vow not to open it until an anniversary of their choosing. The box can only be unsealed one additional time—if they are considering separation. In that case, they will drink the wine and read the letters, which will hopefully remind them of why they fell in love and chose to be together in the first place.

from £75

This lovely ritual has been a cherished part of Catholic weddings for many years, and it really holds a special meaning for everyone, not just in that tradition. It beautifully represents the joining of the couple in marriage and the blending of their two families.

As a sweet gesture, the couple's mothers can light their own candles, symbolizing their support as the couple steps forward to create a wonderful new family together.

from £75