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 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 | 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.
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: