Some naming traditions from around the world. So, you’re a proud new mom or dad. Congratulations! Your bouncing bundle of joy is going to...

It’s almost Halloween again! All Hallows Eve, the festival for Remembrance of the Dead. The origins and evolution of this festival are so...

What's this Mabon thing? You've heard of the Equinoxes, right? (if not, there's a post on its way soon). Modern pagans, particularly in...

The romanticism of an elopement is undeniable and irresistible. Two lovers running away to be wed far from the scrutiny of the crowd. It...

Bring the magic of a simple candle flame to the heart of your ceremony.

You may have witnessed or taken part in a sand ceremony and if you have you’ll probably agree that the pouring and blending of sand is a...

I think most of us would love to time-travel. Just sneak forward or back a bit to nudge our lives into a more favourable groove in the...

The first thing I want to say is don't worry too much about the pronunciation! With apologies to my Scottish friends, you'll probably be...

There's a lot of coverage about Celebrants in the British press and media at the moment. Six couples are appealing for reforms that would...

Another contentious one this! Like most of the fun things you can do at ceremonies, the origins of this ritual are debatable. And like...

Circling (not to be confused with ‘casting a circle’) is a wedding custom with numerous variations and alleged origins. The diversity of...

The Native People of North America have developed a rich corpus of tradition involving the humble blanket. One of these is the ceremonial...

So you've cast a circle (maybe!). I hope I managed to convey something of the symbolic significance of the circle and some of the...

One of the considerations when planning your ceremony (whatever it may be) is where you’re going to hold it. You may have a clear idea of...

Bunnies? Hares? Eggs? What's it all about?

It's a big day for mixed-sex couples who want to formalise their union with an officially recognised ceremony. From today, Civil...

I had a great evening yesterday singing carols with my accomplice Andy Spencer on 'Big City Radio' here in Birmingham. I even managed to...

I've been up and about for less than an hour and I've already been inspired. And by a morning news bulletins at that. How unlikely! Emma...

Handfasting is pretty big news. It's rapidly gaining in popularity as a 'symbolic action' used to enhance a wedding ceremony or indeed...

Gosh! Samhain already. Sam-what? you may be asking. Let me explain; and for those who don't need or want an explanation, you can twiddle...