Ribble Valley Celebrant

Exciting changes are coming!! Might have to wait a couple of years, but it looks as though independent celebrants (like me!) will be finally approved to do the legal side too. Cool huh?! Imagine the possibilities!

Reposted from 🌟🌟 So... the wait is over, the review of the Marriage Act 1949 has been completed and recommendations passed over to government. 🌟🌟

And guess what? It's positive for Independent Celebrants in England and Wales.

For 70 years, the marriage act has excluded the recognition of multi-faith, non faith, secular or just the freedom to choose how to marry - forcing many couples to have two ceremonies. The proposed law change suggests that the officiant is licensed to wed, not the religion, the faith or the location.

This is powerful news for England and Wales based celebrants and couples, and a step in the right direction for the rest of the UK to take notice and reform in the same way.

These recommendations are now being presented to government who have a year to respond. From there, significant law change could take up to another year or two so it won't be fast action change.

However, it is meaningful and if accepted, will impact our businesses, couples and the future of celebrancy forever.

We still have a way to go to pass these recommendations and we cannot guarantee anything, but we are positive this could hold significant change.

And how EXCITING is that! 🌟🌟

We promise to keep you updated every step of the way.

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When you send your script off to a couple there's always a slightly tense wait to see if they like it. Here's a happy result! Great feedback makes the whole world seem a little bit more sparkly! :)

"I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than spend all the ages of this world alone"

What a gift it is to be writing the wedding script for a couple who are fans of Lord of the RIngs! There are so many fabulous quotes that can be woven in. There are also some that are not so beautiful, but I'll give them a miss!!
Nice to be within a few miles of Hurst Green too, which is thought to have been Tolkien's inspiration for middle earth.