by Justine Wykerd | Jul 30, 2018 | Celebrant, Events, Naming Ceremony, Uncategorised, Venues
I’m delighted to partner and collaborate with the Hogarths Hotel Group – Hogarths Hotel Solihull and their sister hotel Hogarths Stone Manor (nr Kidderminster) in their Naming Day promotion. Hogarths are offering a package to include the ceremony, finger buffet, cordial for children, bellini for adults, cake stand & knife, linen, an event planner – everything you need – including your celebrant to ensure your Naming Day is planned and delivered to perfection.
by Justine Wykerd | Jul 29, 2018 | Celebrant, Eulogy, Funerals
This whole article was prompted by listening to Justine Greene on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire this morning talking about weddings and funerals. There is a fair bit of media coverage recently prompted by the Sky News Presenter Colin Brazier’s request for those who attend his wife’s funeral not to wear bright colours. I totally respect his request and his feelings – a funeral is a time to say goodbye in a way that is right for each family, and the person that has died. The thing is, in my opinion, there is no right or wrong. There is only what is right for each family.
by Justine Wykerd | May 23, 2018 | Naming Ceremony, Symbolism, Uncategorised
I grew up in South Africa where the following old African proverb was popular: “It takes a village to raise a child: the more people to whom the child relates, the more balanced and rich its growth will be.” What a fitting tribute given the colourful sand...
by Justine Wykerd | Dec 31, 2017 | Uncategorised
Gosh. What a year. How can I possibly top 2017? I’ve just been flicking, no, in this technology driven world I’ve been browsing through my 2017 calendar and I can’t believe how much has gone on – on both a professional and a personal level. There have been awards, radio, weddings, a surprise renewal of vows, a combined naming & wedding ceremony, blogs, funerals, personal growth and new friends for life. Here’s a snapshot review of my 2017:
by Justine Wykerd | Nov 30, 2017 | Press
I had the pleasure of joining Mark Sephton’s radio show ‘Talk Business’ as his guest for an hour on 29th November 2017, and we had a blast. Talk Business is a weekly show on RadioPlusCoventry on Wednesday afternoon’s from 4-6pm, where Mark...
