So, you’ve decided to tie the knot – well congratulations! Making a lasting commitment to the person you love is a huge milestone on our journey through life. But did you know that you can make a legal commitment that doesn’t have to involve the tired tropes of being pronounced “husband and wife,” “husband and husband” or… Continue reading Is a civil partnership better than a marriage?
Category: Weddings
How to Harness the Power of Symbolic Actions
Wedding ceremonies tend be thought of as primarily expressed in words and written in a script prepared by the celebrant. But humans also communicate with signs, symbols and symbolic actions which have a profound and complex language of their own. For example that two-fingered salute which can mean “victory” or “up yours” depending on which… Continue reading How to Harness the Power of Symbolic Actions
Avete bisogno di un celebrante bilingue inglese/italiano nel Regno Unito?
Quando ho iniziato a lavorare come celebrante di matrimoni presso Humanists UK nel 2016, il mio obiettivo principale era celebrare cerimonie nel Regno Unito in lingua inglese. Ma avendo una casa in Puglia, nel sud Italia, mi sono anche proposta per matrimoni in Italia. Ben presto ho ricevuto prenotazioni da clienti di lingua inglese per… Continue reading Avete bisogno di un celebrante bilingue inglese/italiano nel Regno Unito?
Need a bilingual English/Italian wedding celebrant in the UK?
(Disponibile anche in italiano qui) When I first became an accredited wedding celebrant with Humanists UK back in 2016 my main aim was to lead ceremonies in the UK in the English language. But having a home in Puglia in the South of Italy I also marketed myself for weddings in Italy as well. I… Continue reading Need a bilingual English/Italian wedding celebrant in the UK?
How to find an English-speaking wedding celebrant in Italy
Italy is a fantastic place to get married with a huge choice of romantic locations and venues. From Lake Como in the North via Tuscany and the Amalfi coast to mysterious Puglia in the South. But how do you choose a celebrant to make your perfect day complete? If you’re using an Italian wedding planner… Continue reading How to find an English-speaking wedding celebrant in Italy
UK couple looking to wed in Italy?
Should you opt for a symbolic or a legal civil Italian wedding? For me, as a celebrant experienced in translating at Italian civil ceremonies and leading symbolic weddings it’s a no brainer … The answer is definitely “go for a symbolic wedding in Italy and have a statutory (two plus two) legal wedding in the… Continue reading UK couple looking to wed in Italy?
What time of day for a Summer wedding in Italy?
As a celebrant who lived in Italy for fifteen years and who regularly leads weddings there, I have worked with so many couples whose instinct is to go for 1-3 pm as they might in the UK. In Italy the Summer heat can be savage, especially in the South, and if you must do it… Continue reading What time of day for a Summer wedding in Italy?
You have a right to get legally married for £56
In 1954 my mum and dad got married for a few pounds. Getting married at a Register Office on a shoestring is an honourable working-class tradition which you can still do for £56. It’s called a “statutory ceremony”. But, surprise, surprise, it’s not quite that easy. Here’s the catch…