Herbal Burning Sticks
Burning sticks have been used across many cultures over many, many years. Here’s an idea for you to think about how they could add another element to your Humanist wedding or vows renewal ceremony.
Author: Lorna Smith
Handfasting
Just a few thoughts about how traditional handfasting using natural materials from the garden might be part of your Humanist wedding or vow-renewal ceremony.
Wabi Sabi
Contemporary Wabi Sabi tea bowl
Greater minds than mine have studied why human beings, perhaps in today´s society more than ever, seem to strive toward perfection. Life is shockingly inherently messy and chaotic so, is an urge for perfection seen as some sort of talisman …
Goodbye Cynicism
People often ask how and why I became a wedding celebrant? Well, I think my work and background in creative writing, in journalism (please, don´t hold it against me) in training adults and working with people from all walks of …
“Forget Paris …”
I do admit to finding it more than a little bit puzzling when people tell me that they, “Don´t believe“, in marriage. Usually it is said by folk who have been married before and have been badly hurt, quite understandably …