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And here we are on the last day of World Celebrant

And here we are on the last day of World Celebrant Week….Day 7 …

I hope you have enjoyed finding out more about me and Celebrants in general, a Celebrant led ceremony is a fabulous personal alternative to the legal format …relaxed, fun, warm and inclusive, what’s not to like??!

I am always there for my couples and there’s loads of advice I give them, from: ‘wear wedge shoes in fields’ , I have three pairs now, to ‘don’t forget the tissues’, especially if you are writing your own vows !!

That aside the main piece of advice I always give is to relax and enjoy EVERY moment, I am here for you every step of the way, let’s have fun, smile and laugh – it’s your big day and it will go very fast, believe me!!

I love my role and I want you to love and enjoy your ceremony!!

Lauren
x

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It is here already, DAY 6 of World Celebrant Week….

You may ask why would anyone choose to be a Celebrant?

I didn’t actually choose this path in life; this career chose me…….it was a calling, over five years ago. A deep-down heart led desire to help others!

I met Bill, the wonderful celebrant who conducted my father’s funeral, something clicked, I saw how worthwhile and special a role it is to be there for families at such a time………and the seed was planted!!! Out of grief and tough times comes a rewarding and fulfilling role, which is absolutely ME all over!!
Thank you to Bill!!

I am now living my best life, meeting lovely couples and families, creating and conducting wonderful warm celebratory ceremonies, a dream role!

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DAY 5 of World Celebrant Week…. My Celebrant I

DAY 5 of World Celebrant Week….

My Celebrant Inspiration

I love networking as I love people and building relationships with my lovely Celebrant colleagues, who are truly supportive and kind!!

I find inspiration from many of them, and there are quite a few who inspire me, one is my friend and colleague Pippa Ward, she is truly amazing with a kind generous heart and a super smile!!

Another is the lovely and very experienced Judy Mansfield at Cherish Ceremonies, she is so professional, lots of hints and tips, great advice and always finds time for a chat even though I know she is a very busy lady, she has helped me no end, so grateful!

They are both always supportive and kind, they help keep me smiling and going through the tough times, a positive beacon of Celebrant specialness, thank you both!!

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DAY 4 of World Celebrant Week…. My Celebrant S

DAY 4 of World Celebrant Week….

My Celebrant Superpower…

It is probably my whole attitude to life, I am a very positive person at heart, always smiling, warm, super friendly and caring, I love chatting and getting to know people and it seems that my lovely clients agree ….it’s so hard to talk about yourself so here’s a lovely review from Dan and Fiona…

Lauren really took the time to get to know us and we had many discussions about what we wanted in our ceremony to make it feel really personal and it was so special. Lauren went above and beyond what we expected and added little touches such as personalised vow books and visiting us and our venue beforehand.
Lauren is genuinely a kind and caring person, and we would thoroughly recommend her to anyone. xxx

Oh, and I also have a super loud voice and deliver all my ceremonies with loads of joy and energy, a great start to a wonderful day!!

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DAY 3 of World Celebrant Week…. How can you ch

DAY 3 of World Celebrant Week….

How can you choose ONE favourite part of being a Celebrant …..?????

Now I am having to choose it has to be creating fabulous intimate ceremonies such as Alex and Josh’s ceremony @EnchantedWoodland Wedding, deep in the woods!!

I walked down into the ceremony space on my own to set up and knew then that it would be special, and it was……you don’t need any décor or extras in the wood just yourselves and your nearest and dearest, the sound of birds and the leaves rustling in the slight breeze was amazing!

The atmosphere was pure magic, helped by the fact that as a couple they oozed love and romance…..the whole ceremony sent shivers down my spine.. it was relaxed, romantic, and personal, with their own vows.

The ceremony culminated with a meaningful hand tying ceremony, each colour ribbon chosen for a reason, and the very personal messages being whispered to the couple as their guests came up to place the ribbons were magical….I could see how much this meant to them both!!

I am so honoured to meet such lovely
couples, creating lasting memories for them and their close friends and family !!

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DAY 2 of the wonderful World Celebrant Week There

DAY 2 of the wonderful World Celebrant Week

There are of course a million fabulous reasons why you should choose a Celebrant…but here are my top three….

ONE – we create beautiful, warm, personal ceremonies which are all about YOU!!!

A perfect illustration is this super review Thomas left for me just this week after his and Rebecca’s wedding in September…

‘Lauren was the celebrant for our wedding, and she was utterly fantastic and a true pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too difficult, and she always went out of her way to understand and implement our ideas’

TWO – we Celebrants get to know you as a couple, lots of coffee and cake, well I do!!

I work closely with you, to create that personal ‘feel’ so your ceremony is totally bespoke and unique to you!!

It will be my smiley face at the end of the aisle, totally relaxed and informal!!!

I will be the one in a super, probably new dress, to match your theme/colours!!

THREE – there are NO restrictions on location, content, timing, I only ever officiate at one ceremony a day, so yours for the whole day, lucky you!!

You can have your ceremony anywhere you choose – in the open air in a field, on a beach, in a woodland – my favourite!!!!

The choices are infinite when you choose a Celebrant, we are an amazing and supportive bunch of professional people who will do our utmost to make your day super special!!

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And it is DAY 1 of World Celebrant Week 2022 We a

And it is DAY 1 of World Celebrant Week 2022

We are once again celebrating all things wonderful and Celebrant!!

Let me introduce myself if we haven’t met already….

I am Lauren Duncan

@ldcelebrant
A big hello from me …I live in a beautiful village in Warwickshire called Wolston, where this photo was taken, with my lovely but motorbike mad husband….

As those who do know me, the accent gives it away slightly, I am a Northern girl at heart, born on the wonderful Isle of Man and living around North Manchester most of my life!!

I have a five-star customer service background and deliver polished, professional ceremonies which are brimming with warmth, joy and love!!

A down to earth smiley Northerner, I am genuine, warm, caring and very supportive, I love Pilates, prosecco and people!!

My approach is “Life is for living” let’s celebrate with the people who mean the most to us!!

I am living my best life as a Celebrant, qualifying five years ago nearly, I conduct all types ceremonies, weddings, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, naming ceremonies and celebration of life funeral services.

#worldcelebrantsweek #wcw2022 #worldofficiantsweek #wow2022
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#testimonialtuesday How timely is this, a lovely

#testimonialtuesday

How timely is this, a lovely review from the gorgeous Gemma and James after their wedding last week at the sumptuous @bourtonhall - ooo and a fab photo, so kind!

I love conducting services in this chapel, and I think you can tell from this fabulous review!!

The acoustics are great, we Celebrants love it when we can be heard without being too loud…..and you could hear a pin drop, in-between the laughter, when I recounted this wonderful couples love story, and they had friends and family deliver not one but two beautiful poems, written especially for them…personalised poems, the choices are endless with a Celebrant ceremony!!

I would love to tell your love story, involving your family and friends - all delivered with loads of joy and warmth!!

All the info in my bio above!!

#warwickshirewedding #warwickshirecelebrant #bespokeceremony #personalisedceremony #chapelwedding #chapelweddingvenue

Thank you so much to my lovely colleague and frien

Thank you so much to my lovely colleague and friend Kara for this fabulous blog, if you have ever wondered what a Celebrant does and why you should book one ….it’s all here !!!!

Read the blog, or listen to the podcast and then DM myself or Kara to chat further!!

We love to chat, can you tell?? X

@wevegotitcoveredltd wevegotitcoveredltd So today we are doing a supplier spotlight for one of our favourite wedding suppliers Lauren.

Lauren is a gem of a lady and is a brilliant celebrant, check out it lit new blog post via the link in bio (GET INSPIRED) to see exactly why you might want a celebrant led wedding and hear my podcast episode with Lauren!

#weddingdecor #weddingseason #weddingplanning #weddingcake #weddingphoto #bridalshower #weddinghair #weddingflowers #weddingparty #weddingstyle #brideandgroom #weddingdetails #floraldesign #weddingorganizer #eventplanning #luxurywedding #weddingvenue #wedmegood #weddingceremony #eventdesign #weddingdecoration #weddingcelebrant

Another wonderful wedding today at this fabulous v

Another wonderful wedding today at this fabulous venue @bourtonhall which is literally ten minutes from my house, added bonus!!

What do you think about this gorgeous renovated Catholic chapel as a ceremony setting?

(Maybe I blend in slightly too much with the decor today😅)

James and Gemma chose a Celebrant led ceremony and myself as they wanted to include some religion within their ceremony, including a reading composed by friends, their vows and a beautiful blessing to conclude the ceremony, an option just not possible with a registrar or a humanist celebrant!

Oh and we also included their story, with lots of laughs and humour, which was fabulous for them as this was the first time friends and family had met due to you know what!! A great start to a wonderful day of celebrations !!

Thank you to them for choosing me and the wonderful team @bourtonhall for making me so welcome, once more!!

#independentcelebrants #warwickshirecelebrant #personalceremony #warwickshireweddingvenue #weddingvows #celebrantceremony

A fabulous Wednesday wedding at the beautiful @had

A fabulous Wednesday wedding at the beautiful @hadsham.farm.weddings for the lovely Kirsten and Dave, just slightly chilly as the sun went in!!

The day was a joint celebration for their daughter Bel who was 16 today along with a Halloween party for the children, fab set up!

Dave and Kirsten wrote their own vows, which were very moving and included a beautiful handtying where I read The Blessing of the Hands!!

They completed the legal part a few months ago, but of course this could not include any bespoke elements such as vows or a ritual such as a handtying as this has religious connotations- we celebrants love to offer choice to our couples whether that be vows, rituals or religious readings or poems!

Let’s get creative with your ceremony and make it all about you, drop me a message for a chat!

#creativeceremonies #celebrantwedding
#farmwedding #oxfordshirecelebrant
#weddingrituals #tipiweddingvenue #tipiweddings

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Many congrats to the lovely Sonya and Stuart who c

Many congrats to the lovely Sonya and Stuart who celebrated their relationship with a beautiful ceremony last Saturday, with family and close friends, it was great as no travelling for me, this lovely spot is the wood, known as The Spinney in my village!

Chosen as the wood has special meaning for Sonya who was born and brought up in Wolston, she asked permission from the trustees who look after it and the couple are donating a tree 🌳 in thanks!

We caught the last of the nice days, look at those blue skies, I told the couples story and two readings for them, they exchanged vows and rings and had their hands tied, ribbons brought up by their sons, a show of family unity - very moving!

We then returned to the village pub to sign a certificate, a wonderful momento of a day to remember- a true celebration of their love and commitment to each other!

When we Celebrants say you can hold your ceremony anywhere you choose, we mean it….how lovely is this??

#commitmentceremony #celebrantlife

A Wednesday wedding this week, for Rebecca and Tom

A Wednesday wedding this week, for Rebecca and Tom, in the gorgeous September sunshine ☀️!!!

Many people have mentioned how lucky I am to visit so many beautiful venues, what do you think to this one??

It really is stunning and run by the fabulous Charlie, beautiful views, great tipi, wonderful accommodation to stay in, it really has it all!! And you can choose all your own suppliers, added bonus - @twisted_trailers are highly recommended!!

I loved the theming of this wedding, Rebecca is a Norse pagan, we had poems, I read The Owl and the Pussycat, the couple read their own vows - which were a poem by Shakespeare and A Vow by Wendy Cope, so moving and then they blew their horns, as a calling to the Norse god Heimdallr, sign for the celebrations to begin, wonderful!!! ❤️

#themedwedding #themedweddings

A beautiful poem written by our poet laureate, ver

A beautiful poem written by our poet laureate, very moving…

Floral Tribute

"Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon,

Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist.

I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks,

Zones and auras of soft glare framing the brilliant globes.

A promise made and kept for life - that was your gift -

Because of which, here is a gift in return, glovewort to some,

Each shining bonnet guarded by stern lance-like leaves.

The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands,

Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century's weight.

Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros.

Lily of the Valley, a namesake almost, a favourite flower

Interlaced with your famous bouquets, the restrained

Zeal and forceful grace of its lanterns, each inflorescence

A silent bell disguising a singular voice. A blurred new day

Breaks uncrowned on remote peaks and public parks, and

Everything turns on these luminous petals and deep roots,

This lily that thrives between spire and tree, whose brightness

Holds and glows beyond the life and border of its bloom."

Thank you @simonarmitage_official

How lovely to entwine her name into the verse, the first letter of every sentence spell Elizabeth - twice.

I do love when my couples send me a message the ve

I do love when my couples send me a message the very next day, so thoughtful - and this couple had loads to do on Sunday, well Scott did, the day after their DIY wedding!!

It was absolutely a day to remember and one I will never forget, the best garden wedding ever and the nicest, happiest, laid back people I have had the absolute fortune to meet and get to know!!

As Celebrants we become very involved in DIY weddings, from organising the music to the choreography and staging, announcing the couple back into the tipi, as well as helping Scott with his boutonnière - button hole flower!! 💐

An absolute pleasure and joy, I would totally recommend marrying in your own garden, and may have to blog about this one, watch this space!!

A big thank you to Hayley and Scott for choosing me, and thanks for the keep doing comment - I absolutely will!! ❤️

#testimonialtuesday #diyweddingideas #gardenweddingideas #gardenwedding

Another Saturday and another fabulous wedding, thi

Another Saturday and another fabulous wedding, this time in Scott and Hayley’s garden!!

They have worked so hard to create this wonderful set up - well Scott has, and wow, isn’t it wonderful!! No detail was left to chance, nicer, more personal and intimate than any wedding venue!! 💞

The whole family was so lovely, daughters, Mum and Dad, brother Sean delivered an emotional reading and the star 🌟 of the show, gorgeous grand daughter Ruby!! The bar was busy as I left and fish and chips about to be served from a van parked outside the gate!

A wonderful laid back, warm and joyous ceremony tailored to them !!Thank you so much for choosing me!!

Lovely to meet and work with great suppliers as usual, Mitch on guitar and the the super @zarasfilms !
#diyweddingideas #diyweddingdecor #diywedding

#testimonialtuesday So lovely when I receive fab

#testimonialtuesday

So lovely when I receive fabulous emails like this the day after a service!!!

Thanks so much to this lovely couple for choosing me, great poem choice!!! X

And the second wedding of the weekend at this fabu

And the second wedding of the weekend at this fabulous wedding venue, deep in the heart of the countryside - it actually takes some finding, but once there is so atmospheric, very quiet and peaceful! I love the new barn, under shelter but letting the outdoors in!

Chosen by A&P as it is ideal for children, lots of space for little ones to run around in! The family love the outdoors and nature and there is plenty here, as well as a fab campsite across the field!

A&P wanted to unite their family as one, incorporating their love story, a handtying and they confirmed their love for each other through the reading of their own very moving and personal vows, there were a few tears including myself as well as family and friends!

A wonderful celebration of their love for each other and their gorgeous children 💕

Here’s wishing you much love and happiness always!

#personalvowsfromtheheart #personalvows

A great start to quite a busy September with two v

A great start to quite a busy September with two very different ceremonies this weekend!

The first one outside at this lovely venue in Shropshire - a Cadbury purple affair for Leanne and Darren, who wished to celebrate with all their family and friends after a small Covid ceremony last year, an upbeat joyous occasion, they were over the moon to have an addition to their family present, their baby son!

They both have a fabulous sense of humour and asked me to read this super poem -

Love me when I’m old and shocking, which includes the lines ..

‘As the need for love enthrals
Wrestle with my damp proof smalls
Make me laugh without constraint
Buy me chocolate body paint’

You get the drift…great fun, and I love nothing more than reading my couples choice of readings or poems, I have a few to learn for next week!!

Being the super professional person I am I always rehearse my script, especially poems, sometimes several times, it’s all in the delivery on the day!

If you would would love a ceremony which is totally bespoke to you, delivered with warmth, joy and sometimes a big smile drop me a DM!!

#celebrants #celebrantsrock #creativeceremonies

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