{"id":64,"date":"2025-08-07T18:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T18:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2025-08-14T19:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:33:08","slug":"weddings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve landed on this page, chances are you\u2019re planning your wedding\u2014huge congratulations to you both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you\u2019ve probably envisioned the location, dreamed up the style of celebration, picked out your invitations, and maybe even chosen that perfect outfit. Now it\u2019s time to shape the heart of the day\u2014the ceremony itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrant-led weddings are growing in popularity because they\u2019re truly bespoke. They allow couples to celebrate their love story in a way that reflects who they are, their personalities, and their hopes for the future. And with fewer location restrictions, your ceremony can be held somewhere truly meaningful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your ideas are already flowing or you\u2019re just starting to picture your day, I have a wealth of ways to bring it all to life. We can share the story of how your paths crossed, write vows and promises that feel deeply personal, and include family, friends, and rituals such as handfasting or candle lighting. Music, poetry, laughter, and even a few tears\u2014it\u2019s all part of crafting a ceremony that feels uniquely yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love is limitless and beautifully diverse. I welcome and celebrate couples from all walks of life, including those from LGBTQIA+ communities. to help every couple create a ceremony that reflects their love, identity, and unique journey together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: In England, independent celebrants aren\u2019t currently able to carry out the legal aspect of weddings but many couples opt for a simple registry office ceremony, followed by a personal and heartfelt celebration led by a celebrant in the company of friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s next? Feel free to reach out for a no-obligation chat. You can also find me on social media to get a better feel for who I am and how I work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once booked, I\u2019ll meet with you in person to learn more about your relationship and the style of ceremony you envision. Together we\u2019ll explore all the special touches we can include. I\u2019ll write your ceremony, help you craft your own vows, and be available for follow-up calls to make sure everything is just right. You\u2019ll receive a draft of the ceremony for approval, and on the day I\u2019ll work with your wedding planner to ensure it flows beautifully as part of the wider celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your big day arrives, it will be my absolute honour to stand beside you and lead your ceremony. I\u2019ll weave together your ideas, bring out the essence of who you are, and gently add my own warmth and presence. Together, we\u2019ll create a moment that feels personal, joyful, and perfectly you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve landed on this page, chances are you\u2019re planning your wedding\u2014huge congratulations to you both! By now, you\u2019ve probably envisioned the location, dreamed up the style of celebration, picked out your invitations, and maybe even chosen that perfect outfit. Now it\u2019s time to shape the heart of the day\u2014the ceremony itself. Celebrant-led weddings are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-64","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91,"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64\/revisions\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mookstudios.smcdonnellwatches.co.uk\/wp-toby\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}