“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 […]
Fraser and Emily’s wedding ceremony at the delightful Eden Barn was truly a day to remember. That morning, as I was preparing to leave home, the thunder rumbled and lightning flashes lit up the dark sky. We’d just managed to pack the car with my amplifier and microphone, despite the torrential rain, when the electricity […]
An essential part of my role as a celebrant is having an openness and open heart towards all human beings, and practising non-duality. As a Heart-led Celebrant I am inclusive in my work. What does this mean? I practise discrimination-free celebrancy. This means that I will not discriminate (or associate with those who discriminate) […]
The world is changing. There’s no question of that. I’ve long held the belief that to live and thrive in this world it’s not so much ‘survival of the fittest’ but ‘survival of those who can adapt’. And this has always served me well both in terms of being a risk taker and rolling with […]
The Soapmaker is a magical feminism novel with the theme of experiencing place. This is the reflective essay (a mix of person reflection and academic research) that I submitted with my portfolio for module two of my Master’s Degree in Creative Writing in 2020 (University of Cumbria). The topic of the module was: Experiencing Place. […]
So, ten years ago, I spent the Summer writing romance novels. I’d rise early at about 4.30 and write for a few hours before starting my work day. Well, those five novels have ended up ‘napping’ on my laptop for a decade. February is romance-novel month, so that’s a perfect time for them to be […]
Write That Eulogy: the art and craft of biographical storytelling ISBN 978-1-7398336-6-4 © Veronika Sophia Robinson © Extract from Changing Places by Paul Robinson © Cover illustration by Sarah Esau Cover design, interior design and typesetting: Starflower Press Literary Criticism UK £12.99 Published by Starflower Press www.starflowerpress.com 170 pages “It is […]
