Festive Grief. It seems odd to put the two words together and yet the reality is that you or someone you know will experience grief during what is considered to be the ‘happiest time of the year’. Christmas Eve 2016 In the tradition of my German ancestors and ancestresses, I always celebrate Christmas on Christmas […]
Our Diploma in Advanced Celebrancy and Ritual is a rigorous and life-changing course in all aspects of celebrancy and rituals across all rites of passage. It is taught by Veronika and Paul Robinson. Together they bring rich and varied real-life industry experiences and knowledge to ensure that you receive the best possible training, and that […]
In celebrant life, it’s such a joy to share photos from our ceremonies whether it’s of wedding couples, the venue, décor, cake, floristry, landscape/seascape or with other ceremonies, such as words of reflection about a moving funeral. What isn’t talked about so much, or shared, in modern celebrancy is the role of confidentiality. All […]
In my twenty eight years as a wedding celebrant, I’ve never officiated more than one wedding a day (and nor will I in the future). And there’s a good reason or this: my intention is always quality over quantity. My promise to each wedding couple is that they’ll have my undivided attention. This focus means […]
Each celebrant sets their own fee based on either undercutting other celebrants (a busy celebrant does not mean a good celebrant), staying midrange and in line with many of those in their area, or at the high end to attract wealthy clients. My fee isn’t based on what other celebrants charge or on a client’s […]
Well hello! My name is Veronika Robinson, and I’m a wedding celebrant in Cumbria. I’m actually an Aussie, but have lived here since 1999. I began my celebrancy career back in 1995 in New Zealand, and have officiated across all rites of passage, internationally. I’m also a celebrant trainer and publisher of The Celebrant magazine. […]
“Thank you again for making the day so perfect. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect ceremony and everyone has been raving to us about how much they enjoyed it and how truly unique it was! With love, Katrina and Josh” When I realised that Katrina and Josh were massive (MASSIVE) LOTR fans, I […]
Perfection is:♡ The look and feel of true love♡ Autumn’s majestic colours♡ Secluded Lake District wedding venue♡ Magic of a Full Moon. I fell in love with Hannah and Jaret the moment we connected. They’re one of the most beautiful couples I’ve ever had the pleasure to know, and it was beyond an honour to […]
Handfasting Ceremony at the Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides Take one absolutely beautiful bride and groom from Australia. Add a four-year journey getting to know them (aka postponements due to you know what)… Set the ceremony at the World-famous Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Throw in 30km […]
Getting to know Nicky and Karen was a true joy for me. I meet so many couples in my work as a Wedding Celebrant, a job I’ve thoroughly enjoyed for 28 years now, and it never ceases to amaze me the pure magic involved in how people meet and when that spark takes hold. Their […]