Lisa SiembabAug 24, 20202 minWeddings in a PandemicWell it certainly has been a strange, interesting, weird, odd, wonderful in some ways and awful in others, kind of time! I have heard so...
Lisa SiembabMay 23, 20191 minBBC Radio InterviewEarlier in May, EmbraceTheDay's Lisa was interviewed on BBC Hereford & Worcester. Lisa talked to Kate Justice about naming ceremonies; a...
Ted RalphApr 9, 20192 minStress-free wedding planning?Planning your wedding ceremony can feel like an arduous task but does it need to be that way? Having consulted with many wedding...
Ted RalphMar 10, 20192 minSurprise, Surprise!The scene is set. The guests arrive at the venue under the guise of a lunch gathering for visiting friends. However, all is not how it...
Ted RalphFeb 23, 20191 minWeddings and Social MediaSocial Media has become such a big part of most people’s lives and one of the great things about it is being able to share your good news....
Ted RalphFeb 12, 20192 minWhat are your plans this Valentine's Day?Valentine’s Day is an annual occasion where many couples exchange cards and gifts – but it’s also a day when many people propose to their...
Lisa SiembabMar 19, 20182 minBlended FamiliesThis is a relatively new term in this country, so what does it mean? This term refers to families that are joined together by a...
Lisa SiembabFeb 5, 20182 minAbsent Friends or Friends that are Absent?When planning ceremonies it is quite usual for people to want to mention those that cannot make the ceremony. For some this can mean...
Lisa SiembabJan 22, 20183 minReadings and ReadersOne of the great things about using a Celebrant for your ceremony, apart from the obvious personalised nature of the work we do, is being...
Lisa SiembabDec 5, 20173 minUsing a Celebrant....how does it work?So now you have read our earlier blog about what a Celebrant actually is and why you need one for to make your ceremony totally...
Lisa SiembabOct 30, 20173 minMaking a Naming Ceremony Great!Naming Ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular as a way of celebrating a child, often not long after it has been born but sometimes...
Lisa SiembabOct 9, 20173 minFancy Tying the Knot?No, I mean LITERALLY. Most people these days have heard of a hand fastening but do we really know what they are? Well for a start that...
Lisa SiembabSep 25, 20173 minThe Grains of Time?Celebrants are quite used to conducting sand ceremonies as these have become more popular of late for weddings, commitments and also...
Lisa SiembabAug 28, 20173 minWhat's in a name?Well actually quite a lot! Selecting a name for your child may seem like an easy fun thing to think about but actually it can be quite...
Lisa SiembabAug 21, 20172 minPlease Mind the GapSo recently the press has been awash with articles and stories about the new transgender marriage laws and in the last few weeks...
Lisa SiembabAug 7, 20172 minTime to ReaffirmA renewal of vows ceremony is something that we have all heard of…but why do people do it, and when do they do it? Reasons people may...
Lisa SiembabJul 31, 20173 minA Wedding Afloat?Ever thought about a wedding afloat whilst on a cruise. This has to be the ultimate in wedding romance. There are the obvious benefits...
Lisa SiembabJul 24, 20172 minAll Abroad WeddingsRecently we conducted a wedding ceremony for Stacey and Ian who have their legal marriage booked in Cyprus later in the year. As with...
Lisa SiembabJul 17, 20172 minLast Minute.comSo the Embrace Ladies have just taken a wedding booking for next month….whaaaat….yes next month. And this is the second in the space of...
Lisa SiembabJul 10, 20172 minIndoors vs OutdoorsSo this week we’ve been to look at the most fabulous local wedding venue. Although they have indoor wedding space they specialise in...