by Justine Wykerd | Sep 11, 2019 | Celebrant, Real Weddings, Symbolism, Traditions, Uncategorised, Venues
What do you get when a Kenyan bride and South African groom have a wedding at Hampton Manor? An awesome ceremony that includesBright colours, the bridal entrance to Game of Thrones (the groom’s choice of music), hymns, a rose ceremony, a heartfelt blessing by a family elder, a string quartet and Kisii tribal wedding traditions that included crowns, anklets, shells, a spear and a shield, plus more.
by Justine Wykerd | Oct 9, 2018 | Real Weddings, Symbolism, Uncategorised, Venues
Cher & Richard August 2018 – Alcott Weddings Hasn’t is been a glorious summer? In 6 years of officiating wedding ceremonies I’ve had a pretty good run rate of no rain and a fair amount of sunshine, except for my very first wedding in August 2012, one or two...
by Justine Wykerd | Oct 6, 2018 | Real Weddings, Symbolism, Traditions, Venues
Asuka & Robin, Warwick Castle August 2018 You know what I love about my job? I get to work with the most amazing couples from all corners of the globe, and every now and then (actually a lot of the time!) we get to combine wonderful traditions in the most amazing...
by Justine Wykerd | Oct 4, 2018 | Real Weddings, Symbolism, Traditions, Uncategorised, Venues
Where do I start? Sarah and Lewis contacted me after they were pointed my way by the lovely Lucy at Alcott Weddings – a fabulous wedding venue in Alvechurch where I am the recommended Celebrant. We met up to chat about their ceremony and I knew from the very first...
by Justine Wykerd | Sep 27, 2018 | Real Weddings, Symbolism, Venues, Wedding Ceremonies
I am so in love with Hannah & Jon’s ceremony & wedding day because there is so much to love about it! With a jazz band, a ring blessing, a rose ceremony, a whole lot of love, laughter, happy tears and a sprinkling of romance – it was everything they wanted.
by Justine Wykerd | Sep 20, 2018 | Real Weddings, Symbolism, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Planning
Hayley and Scott are just too cool for school! From a personalised leather jacket, a tractor drawn trailer, their fur-baby dressed in a waistcoat that matched the groom’s, and glamping for guests, their festival themed wedding ‘PughFest’ had it all.
