Wedding Ceremony Elements | The Wedding Ring Courier

Wedding Celebrants are gaining somewhat of a reputation for introducing “special elements” to their clients wedding ceremonies. One such element, gaining in popularity, is using “birds of prey” to be the ring bearers. Sounds fantastic, does it not? Maybe – but beware – you must choose your falconers / handlers / service providers with care. Read more…

Wedding Law Reform | Wedding Celebrant Advice

As many of you know UKSOC as a member of the executive and current Chair of the WCC (Wedding Celebrancy Commission) have been working closely on your behalf with the Law Commission to positively effect Wedding Law Reform. The WCC has done all it can do for now, however, this is where you come in. If you support the proposed reform you too can help effect change. How?

Wedding Law Reform | Law Commission Final Report (England & Wales)

Celebrant weddings have rapidly increased in popularity over the past decade due to the rising demand for personalised, bespoke ceremonies, and growing awareness amongst couples of the choices available to them. It is widely accepted that reform in this area is long overdue and that the current marriage law is not fit for modern society, with much of it dating back from 1836.

Civil Celebrant Training | Open Days?

It has come to our attention that certain civil celebrant training providers are holding one-off / special “open days”. Whoo…hooo! Perversely, these providers are charging attendees for the privilege and promising them a discount of the same amount off any course they might take……………… apologies, we just had to pick ourselves up of the floor! Read more…

Wedding Ceremony Elements | 13 Unity Wine Ceremony Options

The Unity Wine Ceremony is experiencing somewhat of arenaissancehere in the UK. The use of this ceremony element, particularly at wedding ceremonies and vow renewals is simple and full of symbolism / ritual and understood by all. Below are 13 samples of how the Unity Wine Ceremony can be weaved into a ceremony by a Read more…

Wedding Celebrants | Contemporary / Off-beat Wedding Ceremonies

Choosing readings for a wedding ceremony is a tough thing to get right. You want something that clearly expresses how you feel, but at the same time you‚’d prefer to avoid the popular pieces that appear at every single wedding. A great site for couples looking for readings that are less well-worn is ‚ÄòOffbeat Bride‚’. Read more…