In 2025, I found myself attending five weddings in the space of a few months—one of them being my own. One wedding even took place just six days before mine…which left me wondering the same thing many couples ask me now as their wedding celebrant…How will our day stand out?

As an Independent Celebrant, I’m sharing my top tips to help you create a wedding day that stand out but feel personal and meaningful to you.

“The Creative Director” vs “The Accountant”

The secret to planning a wedding? Compromise. A thoughtful post sharing how to balance budget and vibes when planning your wedding.

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.