Helpful Ceremony Guides
Practical, down-to-earth advice for planning a wedding, vow renewal, naming ceremony or celebration of life — from vows and rituals to the legal bits.
Local guides: Leicester & Leicestershire
Giving Notice of Marriage in Leicester & Leicestershire
How to give notice of marriage in Leicester or Leicestershire: where to go, how to book, fees, documents, timings and the cheapest local legal ceremonies.
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How to Register a Death in Leicester & Leicestershire
A gentle guide to registering a death in Leicester or Leicestershire: the medical examiner, time limits, booking, what to bring and certificates.
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Crematoria in Leicester & Leicestershire: What to Expect
Gilroes, Great Glen and Loughborough crematoria: chapel sizes, service times, webcasting, ashes and memorial gardens, and planning a celebrant-led service.
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Scattering Ashes in Leicestershire
Where can you scatter ashes in Leicestershire? Crematorium gardens, Bradgate Park, rivers, canals, woodland and private land — and whose permission you need.
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Outdoor Ceremonies in Leicestershire: Permissions & Practicalities
Planning an outdoor ceremony in Leicestershire? Leicester parks rules, Bradgate Park, estates and private land, plus sound, weather and the legal bit.
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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Step-by-step help writing personal wedding vows: structure, length, what to include and avoid, an example, and tips for reading them on the day.
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Handfasting Ceremony Explained
What is a handfasting? Its meaning, how the cords are tied, choosing ribbons, involving family and how to include it in your wedding ceremony.
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Are Celebrant Weddings Legal in England?
Celebrant weddings aren’t legally binding in England yet. How couples handle the legal bit: giving notice, the simple register office ceremony and timing.
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Celebrant Wedding Ceremony Running Order
What happens in a celebrant-led wedding? A typical running order from arrival to exit, rough timings, and where vows, readings and rituals fit.
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12 Wedding Ceremony Ritual Ideas
Twelve unity ceremony ideas for a personal wedding: handfasting, sand, candles, ring warming, wine box, tree planting and more — plus how to choose.
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Planning an Outdoor or Non-Licensed Wedding Ceremony
How to plan an outdoor or non-licensed wedding ceremony: permissions, weather plans, sound, light, guest comfort and the legal registration.
Read the guide →Vow renewals & naming ceremonies
How to Plan a Vow Renewal Ceremony
Planning a vow renewal? When to do it, who to invite, where to hold it, writing new vows, ceremony ideas and how to plan a surprise.
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What Is a Naming Ceremony?
A complete guide to naming ceremonies: how they differ from christenings, guideparents, promises, rituals, venues and how to plan one.
Read the guide →Funerals & celebrations of life
How to Plan a Celebration of Life
A gentle guide to planning a celebration of life: how it differs from a funeral, timing after a direct cremation, venues and personal touches.
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How to Write a Eulogy
A gentle, practical guide to writing a eulogy: how long it should be, what to include, a simple structure, opening lines and tips for reading it.
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