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5 Ways To Make A Naming Ceremony Fun

5 Ways To Make A Naming Ceremony Fun

by Mary Gibson | Mar 9, 2021 | ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies, Top Tips

5 Ways To Make A Naming Ceremony Fun A Naming Ceremony is a fun way of celebrating and welcoming a new addition to your family. Naming Ceremonies can be so much fun so let’s look at 5 ways to make your naming ceremony fun. Whether you’re religious or not, it’s...

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The paperwork - Submitting M10 forms⁠ ⁠ I have The paperwork - Submitting M10 forms⁠
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I have a lot of couples getting ready to submit their M10 forms to confirm their marriages right now.⁠
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And lots of questions about how to do it, what we need etc., and it's been a long time since I did this myself; so I've put together how to submit your M10 forms to Aberdeenshire council on the website.⁠
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I've included what you need to submit the forms as well.⁠
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I'll do one for Aberdeen this week too.⁠
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Hopefully, this will help you if you're getting married in Aberdeenshire; you can read how to do it and what you need here.⁠
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https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-submit-m10-forms-in-aberdeenshire/ ⁠
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Still with some tips this week on choosing your ve Still with some tips this week on choosing your venue (there's a lot to think about)⁠
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What's Included In The Deal?⁠
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Do they include such things as your crockery, linen etc?⁠
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What about the menu and place cards? Does the hotel do them, or is that up to you?⁠
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Do they have any other events or weddings on your chosen day?⁠
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What decorations are included? Are you allowed to decorate the room yourself?⁠
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What are you allowed and not allowed to do for decorating the venue yourself?⁠
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Do they have preferred suppliers that you need to use? Are you allowed to use your own suppliers? Will they charge you for using your own suppliers?⁠
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Food and Drink⁠
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Do they have different menus that you can choose from for your ceremony, or are they fixed? Can you switch them about to suit you and your guests better?⁠
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Do they cater to food allergies, vegans etc.?⁠
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Do you get to have a menu tasting before you settle on the menu?⁠
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Are you allowed to take your own wine for the tables? Do they charge corkage?⁠
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Are any drinks included in your package, arrival drinks, for instance?⁠
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There are lots more tips on choosing your wedding venue here⁠
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https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-choose-a-wedding-venue/ ⁠
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Happy Birthday to me.⁠ ⁠ The Celebrant Angel i Happy Birthday to me.⁠
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The Celebrant Angel is three years old today.⁠
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I came back from my training the day before they locked us down for covid. ⁠
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So my first year was spent learning all the ins and outs of social media and how to market myself, as there were no weddings happening that year. ⁠
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Jeso, I had a lot to learn, but I love learning new stuff. ⁠
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Over the last 3 years I've met amazing couples who trusted me with their wedding ceremonies and had a ball creating them, as I love writing and getting to know people.⁠
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I've met some of the cracking photographers, planners, venues, florists and designers around Grampian, all of who give so much support and encouragement when you're new to the wedding industry. ⁠
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Made some fantastic friends with other celebrants who support each other in every way.⁠
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So the last three years have been a ball, and the 2023 diary is just about full. And bookings for 2024 and 2025 are coming along nicely too.⁠
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So thank you to everyone I've met in the wedding industry in the last 3 years, whether that's face to-face or on social media. Your support is always appreciated.⁠
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And thank you to all my couples past and present. ⁠
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I'm also looking forward to meeting new people, venues and suppliers this year.⁠
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I've found my dream job 🥰⁠
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Who doesn't like a surprise?⁠ ⁠ I've never had Who doesn't like a surprise?⁠
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I've never had one of these before, so can't tell you much about it as that would spoil the surprise, but soooo looking forward to this one in 2023.⁠
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And I'll be sure to tell you all about it once its done.⁠
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I had to giggle at this one,⁠ ⁠ sharing for al I had to giggle at this one,⁠
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sharing for all the bagpipe players out there, dinna put your eye oot
I Spy with my little eye⁠ ⁠ I love that couple I Spy with my little eye⁠
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I love that couples are looking for ways to entertain their guests at wedding receptions, and I have a few suggestions on my blog.⁠
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But this is a favourite i think. ⁠
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Its cheap to do and should be such good fun looking through the photos after the wedding day.⁠
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Have you played it at a wedding?  Was it good fun?⁠
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You can read the blog here about how to play the I spy wedding game.⁠
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https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/i-spy-wedding-game/ ⁠
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To all my Irish friends, family and colleagues, ha To all my Irish friends, family and colleagues, happy still Patrick's day.
Have you got your numbers?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Before talki Have you got your numbers?⁠
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Before talking to the venue or searching the internet, it will help if you have a rough idea of how many guests will be attending the wedding; they don’t have to be exact for the initial conversations.⁠
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The venue will want to know your wedding budget and how much you are allocating to the venue and for food and drink.⁠
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Knowing the number of guests you want can often rule out some of the venues you have in mind before you even put them on your “to view” list.⁠
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you can read more tips about choosing your wedding venue on the blog  https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-choose-a-wedding-venue/⁠
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My 2nd booking of the weekend was for L&K for 2024 My 2nd booking of the weekend was for L&K for 2024.⁠
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This time at the lovely Maryculter House.⁠
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A stunning spot for a wedding, right on the river, a wee courtyard and lots of Scottish history in this hotel.⁠
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I know this hotel quite well as my daughter got married here a few years ago, and in a previous corporate job, I did lots of staff and client events here.⁠
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Thank you to L&K for trusting me with their ceremony I am so grateful. 😇⁠
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⁠ Did you get your date yet?⁠ ⁠ When choosin ⁠
Did you get your date yet?⁠
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When choosing your wedding venue, this one is quite an important question – Do they have your preferred date free?⁠
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If the date you have chosen is important for you, you may not want to move from it, so make that decision together before visiting a venue.⁠
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You don’t want to be falling in love with the venue if they can’t do any of the dates you want.⁠
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Or can you move your dates to suit the venue if need be?⁠
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Ask yourself how important the date versus the venue is.⁠
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YOu can check out more tips from the blog https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-choose-a-wedding-venue/ ⁠
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Got my self another award last night⁠ ⁠ A coup Got my self another award last night⁠
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A couples award.🎊⁠
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I met with one of my couples last night to start collating their story for their ceremony, and we were in stitches at some of the details.⁠
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They had forgotten some bits, but the questions I use brings all those memories back into the light. It's hilarious what they hold in their memories of their relationship.⁠
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Anyhoo, I drove all the way home with the biggest smile on my face thinking OMG, this isn't a job, it's fun, and I can't say that about many of the corporate jobs I've done.  And I do this after every meeting with my couples.⁠
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The feedback I get from all my couples means more to me than anything, it lets me know I'm ok being me and I'm good at what I do.⁠
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I've said before I'm like speaking to your mum, but it's a bit more than that because some of the stuff I hear you wouldn't tell your mum 🤣⁠
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So thank you to all my couples past and present that makes me grin from ear to ear, that's award enough for me.⁠
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Busy Busy Bee⁠ ⁠ I've been such a lucky celebr Busy Busy Bee⁠
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I've been such a lucky celebrant this week with lots of couples enquiring about their weddings.⁠
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And confirmed this one for M&C on 30th December 2023.  I've not done a winter wedding yet, nor one at the Marcliffe.⁠
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I can feel a new winter wedding wardrobe coming😇⁠
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I'm so excited and so grateful that they have trusted me with their ceremony.⁠
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Can't wait to get to know them... and their puppy of course 😁⁠
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⁠ Still, on choosing your venue - some more tip ⁠
Still, on choosing your venue -  some more tips to help you choose the right wedding venue for your wedding day.⁠
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There is no definite answer here; you can visit as many as you want when choosing your wedding venue.⁠
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But the more you visit, the more your head will be spinning with who has what, who said what etc. ⁠
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So perhaps make sure you see the ones that are suitable for your wedding style first.⁠
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You may already know the exact location you want if they can do your date and accommodate the wedding style, you have chosen Bob’s your Uncle that’s the job done.⁠
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Or you may have a few that you like.⁠
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So what’s the best way to choose the wedding venue for you?⁠
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When building the viewing list, the first criteria is do they have your date free; then, you can take it from there.⁠
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If there are 2 or 3 that have your date, visit them all.⁠
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An individual viewing will take some time to do correctly, so you might want to schedule your appointments over a few days or a few weekends.⁠
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It’s best to see one, go home, get all the details down, email for any clarifications you need, and book your next one.⁠
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If you do them all in one day, you’ll forget what’s what.⁠
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Keep an eye out for Venues holding open days. Venue Open days usually have the room set up for a wedding and vendors showcasing their products. You will get a better idea of how the room will look then.⁠
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A much better use of your time.⁠
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Sunny beasties Sunny beasties
Still undecided on the venue?⁠ ⁠ When your cho Still undecided on the venue?⁠
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When your choosing a wedding venue, even though you may have made your mind up on a particular venue, it’s always advised that you view more than one.⁠
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Seeing a venue on the internet or in photographs doesn’t give you a real feel for the venue.⁠
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You’ve got to see it in person to pick up the vibes.⁠
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Recommendations from friends and family are good, but their opinions may differ from yours, so it’s best to visit venues yourself and avoid disappointment.⁠
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The venue's ambience, the space's size, how you feel when you pull up, and the way the staff treat you.⁠
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 These all make an impression on you and help you to decide if that’s where you want to hold your wedding.⁠
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Certain things will stand out in each venue from the others, making it easier to choose the perfect wedding venue for you.⁠
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These viewings are about finding the one that ticks every single box for you both.⁠
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So visiting a couple of venues can help you shorten your list.⁠
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The venues will then be delighted to show you around in person.⁠
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⁠You can check out the blog here for more tips ⁠
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https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-choose-a-wedding-venue/ ⁠
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But I’ll share some more next week.⁠
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⁠ How to choose a wedding venue⁠ ⁠ Are you a ⁠
How to choose a wedding venue⁠
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Are you at the choosing a wedding venue part of your wedding planning?⁠
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Have you been out to see any yet?⁠
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We’ve got some amazing venues here in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; it’s a hard decision to make sometimes, isn’t it?⁠
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So I thought I’d share some tips this week on choosing your venue, and I’ll share some of the lovely venues I’ve had the pleasure of doing a ceremony in next week.⁠
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Choosing a wedding venue is a bit like searching for the right house to buy.⁠
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And, like buying a house, so many things have to be just right for you to fall in love with it.⁠
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Your venue has to feel right for your wedding.⁠
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You can check out the blog here for more tips https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/how-to-choose-a-wedding-venue/ ⁠
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But I’ll share some more this week.⁠
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Have you found yours yet?  What made you choose that venue if you’ve already booked it?⁠
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Hey its March⁠ ⁠ I've been so busy in the back Hey its March⁠
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I've been so busy in the background these last 2 months I think I've lost part of my year.⁠
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So the 2nd part of my news that I said was coming is a new website, which is now live.⁠
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And a new logo, with the help of the lovely Jacqui Clement 🥰 ⁠
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It's hard work getting it all right, in the right places and I'm no techie which makes it even harder, but I've learnt a lot 😁⁠
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Have a wee peek and see what you think, you might see the blood sweat and tears all over it 🤣⁠
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And if your still looking for a  celebrant for your wedding then why not pop over for a chat? The diaries pretty busy for May, June, July and August 2023 already.⁠
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Do I need an exit song after my ceremony?⁠ ⁠ Y Do I need an exit song after my ceremony?⁠
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You definitely need a song to play after your ceremony as you exit.⁠
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So, you’re married, have done the paperwork, and are ready to leave the ceremony as a married couple.⁠
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You should have a really happy song for this part.⁠
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Something that reflects your both or the fact that you’re now married.⁠
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What would you have here?⁠
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I might have something like Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m yours by Stevie Wonder.⁠
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Do you have any suggestions for songs they would use in their wedding ceremony?⁠
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And there you have what you need music-wise for the actual wedding ceremony.⁠
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It takes some thinking to get the right tunes.⁠
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But I promise when you pick the right tunes, it will make a fantastic difference to your wedding ceremony.⁠
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If you’re creative and inventive with your choice of wedding songs, they will be remembered for a long time.⁠
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⁠ Delighted to say thats another lovely couple b ⁠
Delighted to say thats another lovely couple booked in for a wedding ceremony in June this year.⁠
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Up at the Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore.⁠
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My diary for 2022 is filling up nicely with love, and I'm pretty sure there will be plenty of laughter with all the couples booking their ceremonies.⁠
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May, June, July and August only have a couple of slots left for this year.⁠
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So if you're still looking for a celebrant to create your wedding ceremony, pop over for a chat and see if your date is free in my love diary.⁠
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⁠ How many songs do I need to sign the register? ⁠
How many songs do I need to sign the register?⁠
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This is another part of your wedding ceremony where you need some music as your guests wait for you to sign the marriage schedule.⁠
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As it’s the couple, the 2 witnesses and the celebrant who all sign the register, it might take 10 mins; consider having a couple of tunes to play while you're signing the register.⁠
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Your photographer will also want to take photos at this point.⁠
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Again if you have a playlist, you can stop the music once it’s all done.⁠
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Big News⁠ ⁠ I have some exciting news I can't Big News⁠
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I have some exciting news I can't keep a secret any longer, so popping on today to share some of it; there's more to come later on in the week.⁠
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My first news is that I'm delighted to say I am now a member of Humanity Hall Scotland.⁠
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Humanity Hall Scotland is a small team of Humanist Celebrants who plan, choreograph and conduct Humanist ceremonies throughout Scotland.⁠
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I've had some lovely meetings with Bryan and Louise over at Humanity Hall to ensure we are the right fit for each other, and I know I will learn a lot from them both going forward.⁠
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So if you're looking for a humanist for your wedding day, pop over for a chat or check out the rest of the Humanity Hall team on the link below⁠
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I'm so excited, can you feel the buzz out there?⁠
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https://www.humanity.scot/ ⁠
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More news to come later this week 🎉⁠
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What music does the bride walk down the aisle to?⁠
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Now, do you wanna come in nice and quietly, slowly?⁠
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Or do you wanna come in making an entrance?⁠
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This might be an ideal place to use your favourite song.⁠
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Are you a classical girl or a pop girl?⁠
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There are endless options to choose from, but it has to be something you’re comfortable walking down to.⁠
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You don’t want to be playing something loud if you're nervous or quiet.⁠
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Also, think about the length of the tune; make sure you don’t start off too early and are at the altar before the best part of the song comes on.⁠
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Met with the lovely Clare and Stuart last week and Met with the lovely Clare and Stuart last week and am delighted they have chosen me as their celebrant for their wedding ceremony in 2024.⁠
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Looking forward to getting to know them better and hearing all about their life together.⁠
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