Ring Warming Ritual Many couples choose to give and receive rings. It’s such a visible sign of a couple’s commitment to each other. Rings warmed by friends and family enriches this symbolism in a heartfelt and tangible way. The warming of the rings began as an Irish tradition which is now performed in wedding ceremonies all over the world. The rings are passed around the guests at some point in the ceremony and are warmed with well wishes, prayers and blessings for the couple’s future. It’s a great way of involving guests. More suitable for smaller weddings, as you would want the rings to be back in time!   Sand Ceremony The pouring of different coloured sands into one vessel at the ceremony is a very visual and meaningful ritual. Each person involved pours a layer of their sand into the vessel. This can be done with just the couple or may involve other chosen individuals such as children or other family members. The coloured layers in the sand stay separate symbolising their

In a nutshell,  both celebrants and registrars are the ones who stand at the front and lead your wedding ceremony. The difference is in the all-important content and the question of choice.  If you booked a registrar to lead your ceremony, whichever registrar happens to be working that day will turn up at your ceremony and read from a set template of words, with your names added obviously! A celebrant is someone who will spend time getting to know you in the months before your wedding, so they can craft and write a bespoke and very personal ceremony, reflecting your personalities and your vibe.   Whilst registrars can only marry you at licenced venues, celebrants can lead your wedding celebration anywhere, at any licenced or unlicensed venue, in the woods, on the beach, in a garden. The possibilities are endless. At present, celebrants are unable to hold legally binding ceremonies in the UK and Wales, so it means you would need to separate the legal signing part from your actual weddin