Putting gas back on the pedal…. Remember that burst of energy? The daily posts, photo editing , witty remarks, incessant tagging etc. Lately, my online presence has become… a lot quieter. I’ve taken my foot off the pedal, and the momentum has gradually dwindled to a near standstill. It’s a familiar story, I think. We […]

Hi Sandie  Now that the dust has settled, I just wanted to thank you for being our celebrant. You brought such a wonderful energy to our day. Just before you came into the room while we were getting ready, I was beginning to feel very nervous, and the minute I met you, I felt like […]

A Practical Guide of What You Need to Do and When Take a look at this really comprehensive , well thought out web-site “A wedding is a special time in anyone’s life. While the idea of planning one might seem scary, it doesn’t have to be. Creating a checklist is a good way to stay […]

Planning a destination wedding is the stuff of dreams but it can soon turn into a nightmare if you haven’t considered the needs of your guests. When organising invitations, it’s crucial to ask for any information regarding their dietary requirements, in order to ensure that everyone can enjoy the day as you wish. Accounting for […]

“The perfect way to host a sustainable, zero-waste, ethical wedding. We’ll break down the damage a regular wedding has, before introducing alternatives for you to try.” Take a look at this practical guide to Travelling as a vegan https://www.loveholidays.com/holidays/vegan-travel-guide/ A wedding should be one of the happiest days of a couple’s lives. The event brings […]

I’m often being asked to explain why does every couple perform the same old rituals year after year, century after century and when I was researching this question I happened on this great blog post by Amy Schreibman Walter “When I was planning my wedding, I paid a lot of attention to the rituals. I’ve always […]

I received this interesting info from Alex Smith  this morning and I thought it was worth sharing. “With a growing number of couples deciding to cut wedding costs and tie the knot outside the UK, I wanted to offer you a look at our new guide to getting married abroad. It offers a handy walk-through […]

Rach and Jen , married in France at Chateau Lartigolle

Worth a read.

Even the candles!

Hannah from Germany and Arnaud from France.

I’ve just returned from the UK where I spent a few days at my son Charlie’s Commemoration events. He’s just finished his A’Levels and is planning to further his musical career with a  song-writing and performance degree at BIMM Bristol. https://www.bimm.co.uk/bristol/ He has, however, become a wonderful performer for weddings as he can play such […]

  Dear Sandie Hope you are well. We wanted to write you an email to say a big big thank you for your work on our special day, it was perfect! We had so many people on the day commenting on how personal your service was and how much they enjoyed it! We have a […]

………..No rehearsal is a testament to how effective Sandie was……..

Such joyful, generous spirits!

……. some very useful tips for you all so please check out Lou’s blog.

Useful advice for celebrants, planners and brides alike……

..” what a diamond find you are ” !

You won’t believe how easy it is………

Longest ceremony of the year……………… 4 hours!!

Create an indelible memory for everyone!

A very good answer ……………..

Is it all a load of HOOEY!

Thanks Cassandra for posting this on my FB page.

“Hi Sandie , welcome back.” “My blog is welcoming me back?” “Well, when did you last post something interesting here?” “……… It’s true I’ve been so crazily busy with ceremonies this year that I haven’t had time to blog but I’ve gleaned tons of creative ideas “. “So  here I am with my first story”. […]

I have never seen so many grown men cry!

Funny Anecdote..

“Everybody was so impressed by how romantic and relaxed our ceremony was and you have a lot of new fans!”

Is it worth saying “no” to a bit of religion ?

  Did my first wedding of the year today at http://www.villalatosca.com/ It is the 24th of March , can you believe…………. and it was nice and sunny ( well mostly) Lovely Chinese couple who were married a year ago in Beijing. The bride has been  studying  here in Paris for a few years and made a […]

Optimism

most searched phrase on Google in 2012

Try a Sandie Beach Wedding

Before you contact me read this…………………

Revealing some tricks of the trade

From Terrorism to the Salon du Mariage in Bordeaux.

Très jolie mariage a Biarritz

….it can be quite a hassle………

I’ve run out of advice for a while so I thought I’d talk about my day.

Don’t be bullied! Go for serenity…….

An answer to many couples’ question about getting married in France

Even as a fluent French speaker I have never been able to completely bridge the cultural gap. The French have remained very traditional in their every day tastes.This is their charm, of course, and if you’re looking for authentic frenchness you don’t have to look far….. but if you’re looking for anything contemporary or non-conformist […]

Interesting short history.

Have any original ideas? Please share them.

“Мы очень удачливая пара, нам очень повезло, что мы нашли Sandie. Она сделала все на высшем уровне. “We are very lucky couple, because we were able to have Sandie as our a celebrant. She did a perfect job.!

If you don’t have a wedding planner, it can be tough!

There is no prototype ceremony for a serious celebrant.

A humanist ceremony has as much validity as a religious ceremony.

Hi again, I recently found myself discussing my work with a few hundred English speaking ex-pats on an internet group. They were curious about what a celebrant actually does. They all seem to agree that today’s elaborate, symbolic wedding ceremonies are a huge waste of money and make no sense. They fired questions at me […]

Perhaps the most important decision of your day!! …….a non- religious calling.

Katherine and Eric’s wedding today at Chateau Lartigolle

And they’re here to stay!!

I woke up wondering what to write on my blog this morning and I happened on this great Ted talk by Esther Perel Click on my twitter link  

Today I did the final tweaks  for Jane and Hugh’s ceremony. I feel more pressure than usual to get this one perfect because Jane is a dear friend. She’s beautiful and good and deserves a beautiful, natural, outdoor ceremony. The wedding will be at their home in South West France. Heaven knows how hard they’ve […]