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Advice on how to navigate wedding traditions!

To put it simply…you do you. There’s no rulebook you have to follow. No boxes you need to tick, and no “this is how it’s always been done”. None of this should outweigh what feels right for you. A wedding ceremony isn’t a performance for tradition’s sake — it’s a moment that should sound, feel, and look like the two of you.

From telling your story to choosing meaningful rituals and inclusive language, there are countless ways to create a ceremony that feels like you. In this post, an independent celebrant shares 10 ways to personalise your wedding or vow renewal ceremony — and why you’re not limited to tradition or registrar scripts.