PAGAN WEDDINGS

The Handfasting ceremony can be traced back over nine thousand years. You can choose to have a full Pagan ceremony which involves calling the quarters, creating a sacred circle and including the ancestors and those in spirit.

Handfasting is heart led and heart felt. It is the origins of the term "tying the knot" and forms the basis of many Pagan ceremonies.

Creating a sacred circle .

Invoking the power of the South, fire

The power of water, from the West

Inviting us to honour the North, the earth beneath our feet.

The air, from the East, blowing its blessings upon your union.

Creating a sacred circle from pumpkins - the quarters are marked, and I am lighting the flame which will burn throughout the ceremony.

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This is an oathing stone, used for a very special handfasting ceremony over the weekend. It refers to this lovely couple`s deeply rooted relationship, and contains the symbols for love and eternity.
They chose the design and colours. This was.my.gift to them, to treasure. @independentcelebrants @hitcheduk @anaturalwedding @unconventional_wedding @countryspaceuk
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After the betrothal ceremony! What a wonderful way to.spend a Sunday. @hitched @anaturalwedding @unconventional_wedding @independentcelebrants #paganhandfasting #betrothal #engagementceremony #paganblessing #sacredcircle #riverside ceremony #riverhandfasting ...

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Spot the dog! Had a great chat with a couple yesterday who have chosen to have their #handfasting in a woodland setting. Coincidentally, whilst walking Lyra and Gina yesterday, this tree and clearing inspired me with visions of a ceremony beneath its branches. The joy of a #celebrantwedding is that these dreams can be your reality! #Samhain blessings to you all.
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Celebrate your baby`s name, its meaning and the joy you feel with a baby naming ceremony! ...

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That momemt when... Jess and Warren are declared handfasted! The look on their faces says it all! @jessicaaambxo @emily_brown_photography @themanorgardensbirling @hitcheduk @independentcelebrants @unconventional_wedding @sustainableweddingallianceuk @sustainableweddingmovement @greenunion.co.uk #handfasting #outdoorwedding #gardenwedding #veganwedding @thefatcarrot #sustainableweddingcelebrant #creativeweddingcelebrant #celebrantinkent #celebrantinsurrey #localcelebrant #weddinginspo ...

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Gina and Lyra watching Strictly! My gran`s chrocheted blanket is still going strong 50 years on. #celebrant #crochet #Autumnnights #thewheelturns #rescuedogs #rehomedontbuy #2ndchancedogs #cosynights #autumnwedding @anaturalwedding @hitcheduk @independentcelebrants @unconventionalwedding @boreplace @caracol_camp ...

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When someone takes the trouble to write personally to thank me, it feels so overwhelming. They are grieving, yet wanted to thank me. It was a true pleasure to help this lovely family say goodbye to a.much loved mum.
#funeralcelebrant #funerals #lovinggoodbye #lovingfuneral @bluebellcemetery @dignity @W.Hodges #uniquefunerals #kindcelebrant #gentlecelebrant #creativecelebrant #creativefunerals #presentationscrolls
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Busy week this week booking weddings for next year, conducting funerals and planning a trip to Liverpool for a baby naming. So here is a restful picture from my garden whilst I catch my breath! @independentcelebrants @hitcheduk @unconventionalwedding @greenunion.co.uk @naturalweddingdirectory
#handfasting #baby naming #funeralcelebrant #weddingcelebrant #international celebrant #kentcelebrant #surreycelebrant #paganceremony #unusualweddings #different weddings #weddinginspo2025
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When it all feels too much - opening your mouth can feel the hardest thing to do. Finding the words can feel impossible. "I didn`t want to worry you! "They don`t need me to bring them down" "No-one understands" "No-one can help me" - these are all thoughts , but they feel like truths. Stop. Breathe. You will get through this. Today is World Mental Health Day. In my work as a funeral celebrant my metaphorical door is always open. For my wedding couples I am here to help and to listen - anxiety is common. For sleep deprived new parents trying to arrange a baby naming, I am here to listen and empathise. For those who have attained their new lives at considerable personal cost, you can do it, keep going!
Helpful counselling and support including clubs - country wide:
https://www.instagram.com/mindcharity/
Specific support for men - lots of different groups including Men`s sheds:
https://www.instagram.com/giveusashoutinsta/?hl=en
African and Caribbean mental health support for those who feel unheard elsewhere
https://www.acmh-services.co.uk/contact/
LGBTQAI+ support and counselling for all aspects of life
https://choicesupport.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/supported-loving/supported-loving-toolkit/lgbtq-social-groups
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Love is love.
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#truenamingceremonies #namingceremoniestrans
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Cutest ring bearer ever! I met the lovely Beth and Alex, and Wookie three years ago at a wedding fair - we bonded over our mutual love of dogs and they booked me the next day. Three years, a pandemic and various life events later and we celebrated their wonderful love affair with a little help from Wookie, and some shots!
Thank you @michaelangelo for your wonderful photographs, and to this gorgeous couple for letting me share them with you. You can`t hear her, but the lovely @lulaweddings sang and made the moment totally special.
@ravenswoodvenue is the perfect place to celebrate. The team took so much care of every little detail.
Many congratulations to a wonderful couple, and woof to Wookie!
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Who else loves Autumn? The world turns, the harvest is gathered, and my couples get creative! Venues
@longtonwood @barnfieldweddings @littlefantfarm
Florals: where known @helen_sheard_floral_designs_ (the gorgeous backdrop)
@paperandbloomuk
Hair and mua where known
@d_halloffame
@larajamesmakeup
Photos
@emily_brown_photography
@mickiejeanphotographyx
Dresses (where known)
@sabinamotasem
Purple dress second hand from Oxfam
Jewellery
@kata.jewellery
Couples
@dollydolltattoos @mikemailey
@abi.mikes
@spillerelectrical
Hurrah for Autumn!
#pumpkinwedding #autumnwedding
#weddinginspo
#autumnweddingideas
#best celebrant
#kentcelebrant
#surreycelebrant
@hitched
@unconventional_wedding
@sustainableweddingallianceuk
@greenunion.co.uk
@independentcelebrants
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Following on my reels on Saturday 28th, here is a wonderful shot by @mickiejeanphotographyx from the ceremony at @longtonwood . It shows my wonderful bride Nicole @dollydolltattoos and her handfasting husband Mike. #andthebrideworeblack #handfasting #spookywedding #autumnalwedding

at @longtonwood one of my favourite wedding venues.
@mikemailey @hitched @unconventionalwedding @sustainableweddingallianceuk @anaturalwedding @independentcelebrants
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@d_halloffame @emily_brown_photography @celebrantkate65
The dream team!
After 30 years as part of various school teams as a teacher✏️, I did worry that being self employed as a celebrant 🔗💍🪦 might be lonely. Instead I have joined some of the best teams ever, working with ethical and creative people to make dreams come true. Happy and grateful for friends 🧡 found along the way!📸💄
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@thefatcarrot
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What a welcome! @longtonwood 😁
You will receive a warmer welcome today @matfield_village hall where the wonderful Jane from @thefatcarrot and many other wonderful suppliers are waiting to say hello! Come on down if you are conscious couples looking to make ethical choices at your wedding. Or, just come to meet fab suppliers who will give you a fabulous dream wedding, which also just happens to be eco!
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#justengaged💍 #couples2025 #noneedtoask #loveislove🌈 #lgbtqia welcome
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Tomorrow is almost here! This is my favourite wedding fair of all because not only are all the suppliers superb, but they are also.sustainable and/or vegan. Best of all, food is available from.the fantastic @thefatcarrot @hitcheduk @emily_brown_photography @4yaparty @unconventionalwedding @naturalweddingdirectory @independentcelebrants #weddingfair #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #couples2025 #weddings2024 #veganwedding #sustainablewedding @sustainableweddingallianceuk @sustainableweddingmovement @greenunion.co.uk ...

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@longtonwood the perfect woodland wedding.#pagan
#handfasting
#brideworeblack @hitcheduk @unconventionalwedding @@thenaturalweddingdirectory @independentcelebrants
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