Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by British author Louis de Bernieres is a love story set on the idyllic Greek Island of Kefalonia during a not so idyllic time in the island’s history – the Italian and German occupation of the Second World War. […]
This poem first came to my attention via one of my Brides who enjoyed Adam Ford’s writing as a teenager but had sadly lost her copy of his book. When her boyfriend learned of this at the beginning of their […]
I like you, And I know why. I like you because When I tell you something special, You know it’s special, And you remember it A long, long time. You say, Remember when you told me Something special? And both […]
You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to the point of commitment. At some point, you decided to marry. From that moment of yes to this moment of yes indeed you have been making promises and […]
It was a very pleasant surprise when I received a Facebook message from an old high school friend asking if I was available to perform his daughter’s Naming Ceremony. Summer was soon to turn two and Bernadette and Lloyd wished […]
First published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit is a children’s story about a toy rabbit’s quest to become real through the love of his owner. This excerpt from the book has become a popular wedding reading for those wanting something […]
This is one of my personal favourites perfect for a Baby Naming Ceremony, either as a reading or as a gift in the form of the original book. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr Seuss Congratulations! Today is your day. […]
I am asked this question often. So I thought I’d clear things up and hopefully inspire a few people along the way. What is a Baby Naming Ceremony? A Baby Naming Ceremony is a non-religious celebration of the birth of […]