Eternal Celebrant

04/11/2024

L&J

This beautiful couple pulled off a SURPRISE wedding recently and I was honoured to be their celebrant. They told their nearest & dearest that they were having an engagement party & encouraged all who were invited to attend in black tie attire which completely set the tone for the event. Lauren of course put her creative magical powers to use and decorated the entire room in classic black & white with burning candles & disco balls that bounced with sparkle off the floor to ceiling windows of . Guests gathered with some speculating that they were there under false pretences but others none the wiser until Lauren & Jordan made their announcement which received the loudest cheer I’ve ever witnessed. A quick change by the bride & groom ensued and with bridesmaids prepped and a family photographer given instructions we were good to go.

We laughed, we cried & we all made commitments to support their marriage, myself included and from the privileged position at the front of the room all I did was witness nothing but pure love.

To Lauren & Jordan, may your lives forever be as happy as they have been the past 5 years. And you don’t get rid of me that easily as I only live down the road!!!

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU 🖤

You both deserve the world.

Big love

EC x

Photography by Mercedes
Videographer
Venue

27/10/2024

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Just had feedback from yesterdays SURPRISE wedding for L&J. More updates to follow as I want to share the entire story with you when the pics are ready.

But for now I only have 4 words to describe how I’m feeling and they are “big head, full heart”

Big love

EC x

06/10/2024

Now I’ve got a big head! 🖤

Cheers guys x

05/10/2024

Ok, so I’m two days late with this post but I’ve had important things to attend to so I’m sure you can forgive me.

I love poetry in ceremonies, usually suggested by me and sometimes by the people I’m supporting. It’s a beautiful moment to reflect and more importantly, have fun. So here’s my personal favourite by Bee Rawlinson entitled ‘Love me I’m old & shocking’

Love me when I’m old and shocking
Peel off my elastic stockings
Swing me from the chandeliers
Let’s be randy bad old dears.

Push around my chromed bath chair
Let me tease your white chest hair
Scaring children, swapping dentures
Let us have some great adventures

Take me to the Dogs and Bingo
Teach me how to speak the lingo
Bone my eels and bring me tea
Show me how it’s meant to be

Take me to your special places
Watching all the puzzled faces
You in shorts and socks and sandals
Me with warts and huge love-handles

And as the need for love enthralls
Wrestle with my damp proof smalls
Make me laugh without constraint
Buy me chocolate body paint

Hold me safe throughout the night
When my hair has turned to white
Believe me when I say it’s true
I’ve waited all my life for you

Big love

EC

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03/10/2024

Today is all about this young man and how we celebrate having loved and known him for his brief but beautiful 23 years. Thank you to the Forder family for asking me to speak on their behalf in celebration of their boy, it’s the highest honour I’ve ever received.

I’d say sleep tight Kane but I don’t think that’s what you’re doing!

Forever 23 🖤

03/10/2024

Wishing all of the finalists from todays Woman Who Achieves Awards with Sandra Garlick the best of luck today. Given the network we belong to I’d say we are all winners.

Sorry I can’t be with you later but duty calls and I’m needed professionally.

Have a blast ladies!

Big love

EC 🖤

30/09/2024

When the ring bearers arrive in style 🖤

29/09/2024

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Secondhand happiness is what I have at every ceremony

Today my heart is full

28/09/2024

Todays wedding is a special one. Ive known the bride since she was born as our family homes were a stones throw away, with our mums being friends who met over 45yrs ago. So when you get the message to ask if you’d be the celebrant for a union that’s spanned over 25yrs, then of course you say a big, fat YES!!!

Can’t wait to be part of your day Sam & Paul, thank you for choosing and trusting me 🖤

I’m up, prepped & resting my voice ready to keep those 10,000 bridesmaids of yours in check!

Big love

EC

15/09/2024

This is what 25yrs of love looks like.

But not just love, it’s 25 yrs of effort, compassion, understanding, patience and above all else, friendship.

These two beautiful souls reaffirmed their commitment to each other yesterday and I had the privilege of being part of the occasion as their celebrant.

To witness the ceremony was to be in presence of pure love, even if their first dance (again!) did reduce me to tears.

So, I raise my glass to the Morgan’s. May your love for one another continue to grow as you enter the next 25 yrs and beyond.

Love you both

EC 🖤

14/09/2024

So my morning started at meeting lots of lovely wedding couples and then ending it with a vow renewal for Emma & Rod at the

My heart is officially full 🖤

13/09/2024

This is all

I love what I do 🖤

10/09/2024

Sept 10th marks World Su***de Prevention Day and knowing a family who are now navigating life without one of their beloveds as he sadly made a decision recently that couldn’t be reversed I’m even more aware of how fragile life is.

I am here and will continue to be for however I’m needed. Be it a chat, a sounding board or to simply sit with you and breathe.

To those beautiful souls taken from us who I’ve had the honour of celebrating, may you finally have the peace you were searching for

And to those who are finding themselves in an inward place, please, please, please reach out.

You matter and are loved 🖤

09/09/2024

Happy 2nd wedding anniversary to Mr & Mrs Pointon aka Dean & Claire. I had the privilege of being the celebrant for this ceremony and I can’t begin to tell you how special it was. And to quote Dean this morning is the woman who’s drive and passion for life makes everything worthwhile 🖤

Happy anniversary guys

Big love

EC

08/09/2024

So I’ve just had a cheeky mention in 🖤

Full post to follow later but I was just so excited that I wanted to share it with you all…

EC x

07/09/2024

It’s wedding day for Alison & Neil today, a day full of love & shenanigans.

May their lives be forever blessed 🖤

Big love

EC

04/09/2024

So I’m sharing this link to a Go Fund Me page in the hope that it generates donations. This bright, funny and lovable young man sadly made his exit from the world on Sunday and funds are being raised to support Mens mental health awareness and also towards the cost of a funeral. And being in the industry I see first hand how families have to come together to cover these costs when someone unexpectedly passes away without warning.

If you would like to donate then I thank you in advance for your kindness.

Big love 🖤

A message from Kanes mum and dad: “In memory of Kane our lovely cheeky son, brother, dad, g… Sharon Forder needs your support for In memory of Kane Forder