One of the older wedding ritual traditions is that of jumping the broom which can easily be included in any wedding ceremony.
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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 Traditions around the World | Part 3 of 4
There are many fascinating wedding traditions around the world, from the bride tossing her bouquet to wearing something old, new, borrowed, and blue, British wedding customs are still so popular today that even the most non-traditional couples happily take part.
Wedding Ceremony Elements | Step-by Step Guide | Unity Sand Ceremony
Weddings were once rather pre-prescribed affairs and would never include special elements like the Unity Sand Ceremony. In most cases that meant a bride, a groom, an officiant, some witnesses, and vows that were passed down through generations. You could, married or not, probably recite the ceremony by heart.
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 Traditions around the World | Part 2 of 4
There are many fascinating wedding traditions around the world, from the bride tossing her bouquet to wearing something old, new, borrowed, and blue, British wedding customs are still so popular today that even the most non-traditional couples happily take part.
Wedding Traditions around the World | Part 1 of 4
There are many fascinating wedding traditions around the world, from the bride tossing her bouquet to wearing something old, new, borrowed, and blue, British wedding customs are still so popular today that even the most non-traditional couples happily take part.
Funerals of the world | Hindu Funerals
Hindu funerals, with nearly a billion followers worldwide, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. It teaches that their God is within each being and object, and the purpose of life is to become aware of this divine essence.
Human Composting. The future?
For many years the funeral industry has only provided two options to choose from for those who have lost a loved one, burial or cremation, neither of which are earth friendly. For those wishing to choose an end of life option that allows their final act on earth to be one that gives back, a new process known as natural organic reduction, human composting aka Terramation is expected to become the green option of choice for many families.
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.