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May 19, 20222 min read
Sealed with a Kiss - Why do Wedding Ceremonies End with a Kiss?
As an experienced wedding Celebrant (and previously a Registrar of Marriage), I know that just about every couple ends the ceremony with...
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perfectpromisesuk
Apr 25, 20215 min read
10 Romantic Readings from Literature
It can be overwhelming to search for the perfect reading for your wedding, so here are some beautiful extracts from books - and a couple...
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perfectpromisesuk
Apr 17, 20192 min read
Why Do Brides Throw their Bouquet?
Why do brides throw their bouquet? There are so many old (and, some say, odd!) traditions around getting married: Wearing white (click...
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perfectpromisesuk
Feb 10, 20193 min read
Who Was St Valentine? Why do we celebrate on 14th February?
Who was St Valentine? It turns out that there are at least three different saints named Valentine, or Valentius, but the most popular...
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perfectpromisesuk
Feb 3, 20193 min read
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue...
So, we all know the rhyme: Something old Something new Something borrowed Something blue And a silver sixpence in your shoe and that we...
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perfectpromisesuk
Jan 19, 20192 min read
Traditional Wedding Ceremony Order of Service
Have you started to plan your wedding? Are you wondering what your ceremony will look like? The first thing to remember is that no two...
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perfectpromisesuk
Nov 24, 20183 min read
4 Christmas Traditions and How to Use them in Your Christmas Wedding
I wonder how many of you will get engaged during the Christmas and New Year period? If you do, perhaps you’ll plan to have your wedding...
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perfectpromisesuk
Nov 2, 20182 min read
Why Do We Wear a White Wedding Dress?
Why do we wear a white wedding dress - and the answer isn’t what you think! In Western cultures, we wear a white, or ivory/cream wedding...
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perfectpromisesuk
May 14, 20182 min read
A Wedding Day that 'Suits' You (sorry, couldn't resist!)
So, it looks as if Meghan Markle’s father may not be walking her down the aisle when she marries Prince Harry on Saturday. Actually,...
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perfectpromisesuk
Jun 11, 20172 min read
First Fight Box or Anniversary Box?
Have you heard of a First Fight Box? The idea is you write a love letter to each other, and then seal it into a box during your wedding...
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perfectpromisesuk
Jan 21, 20171 min read
What is Handfasting?
Handfasting has been around for hundreds of years, dating back to the time of the ancient Celts, and is thought to be where the phrase...
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