Services
Life is full of moments that leave us forever changed;
let’s experience them to the fullest, together.
Birth Blessing
Having a baby is an exciting and sometimes daunting time in a woman’s life. In modern times, women have been marking this special occasion with a “Baby Shower”: showering the mum-to-be with gifts and playing baby-themed games. However, in many cultures around the world, women have gathered together to share stories and show their love and support towards the expecting mumma.
Having a Baby Blessing offers an opportunity for deeper connection as women, and fosters strength and encouragement leading up to the birth. A Birth Blessing is a reminder that you are not alone in the journey. A ceremony of this kind holds the expecting Mumma in ritual, symbolism, shared stories and blessings from the women they love most.
Having a Baby Shower isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But having a Birth Blessing is. Why not hold something more meaningful than baby games and presents… Offer PRESENCE instead.
Naming Ceremony
Welcoming new life into the world is important, not just for the child, but the child’s parents and their village. Everyone’s heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”. So why not come together for a meaningful ceremony to signify the important role that everyone plays in a child’s life and to celebrate the gift that the child is to their loved ones. A naming ceremony can be done as early or late in the child’s life as you wish, and can be tailored to be exactly what you want it to be.
Coming of Age
For Girls
Once upon a time, when a young girl began the transition into womanhood it was the cause for great celebration amongst their women elders. What do we do today? We offer them some practical advice on how to manage their cycle and that’s about all. I specialise in creating a meaningful ceremony for the young woman, with their special elders (women), to bring light, education, laughter, and warmth to this important rite of passage in her life.
I support young people of all genders, and could also tailor this ceremony as a coming-of-age celebration in a non-gendered way.
Bridal Blessing
Before getting married, it is tradition for women to gather together to honour this big transition in one’s life. Of course, we all love a party with our girlfriends! But why not also add some deeper meaning to this rite of passage. I absolutely love this ceremony, and so do the women that have experienced it thus far. This ceremony will fill her heart with the love and confidence she’ll need to launch into her new life. Knowing she has her strong women to share it with makes all the difference. You’ll all walk away with something from this experience – guarantee!
Weddings
Everyone loves a good wedding! Weddings are a joyful ceremony, full of heart. In the short time that I get to engage with my clients, it is my role to capture the “essence” of their character and a comprehensive understanding of their story. For it is character and story that will make each ceremony distinctive from others. I strive to listen carefully to the details of what you visualise for your ceremony so I can translate that into a deep ritual experience – unique to your needs. In saying all of this, I’m not all about being serious. I am playful too, and always up for a laugh.
Vow Renewal
If you’re married already, then you know that it takes more than love to keep it growing. It takes patience, playfulness, forgiveness, trust and communication (to name a few). In this day and age, it is often more rare to stay together than it is to part ways.
Staying together is definitely worth acknowledging and celebrating. Why not do this with a Vow Renewal Ceremony. An opportunity to re-commit to one another either privately or with your family and friends around you. It can be as big or small as you like.
“Life is about the moments. Don’t wait for them. Create them.” – Tony Robbins
Commitment Ceremony
Choosing to commit to your loved one symbolises the willingness and wanting to grow within themselves and within the relationship.
So, what is the difference between a Wedding and a Commitment Ceremony? A Commitment Ceremony is much like a Wedding Ceremony, the only difference being, it is not legally binding. This ceremony can be exactly like a full wedding service and can include, readings, poems, involvement of family, personal vows and ring exchange. You can make it as formal or informal as you like.
Funerals & Memorials
Losing a loved one is never easy. And yet, finding a way to celebrate their life in a meaningful way is crucial.
It has been our human experience from the beginning of time, that when a loved one passes away, we mark this transformational moment through ritual and ceremony.
Knowing grief and loss on a personal level has given me empathy to understand the sensitive nature in preparing for this ceremony. I acknowledge the importance of gathering your stories, memories, and moments that you shared with your loved one, so together we can honour the life they have lived.
Not only does this rite of passage give us an opportunity to express the love and respect one feels for the person passed, it also allows the community to wrap around each other so the grieving process is shared.
Grief and Loss
Grief and loss can reflect so many aspects of our lives. Loss of a loved one. Loss of a long-term relationship. Loss of connection. Loss of identity.
How do we overcome this great sense of grief that comes and goes, and bowls us over when we least expect it? Of course we can just carry on with life and make do.
Or… We can honor it. Sit with it. Feel it.
Grief changes us whether we want it to or not. But we can use grief as a platform for growth and a deeper love for self and life itself. You may or may not feel ready, but I will walk with you at your own pace. I offer sessions including; yoga, symbols, art, stories and music. These can be individual or in group sessions. Dare to be vulnerable.
Releasing of Ashes
This is often done at a later date from the funeral or memorial. Yet it is another opportunity to be present with your grief and celebrate the life you loved so deeply. The more we come together to celebrate and to grieve, the more we honour their life and honour our grief.
Living Funerals
This unique experience is for someone who is preparing to part this world due to terminal illness. It is a funeral held for a living person. It may be important to the person's psychological state and also that of the dying person's family to attend the living funeral.
Being present with family and friends to reflect upon and celebrate the life you have lived (whilst still living) is a gift. How powerful to sit with your emotions - together. How heart-filling to share stories - together. How healing to shed tears and laughter - together. How empowering to be vulnerable… together.
Ultimately, this is about letting go and releasing.
If you wish to celebrate your life with your loved ones, I will honour this space with integrity and connectedness.
Significant Birthday
Why not mark your significant milestone with something extra special so you can soak up all the loving and meaningful things people have to say about you. Why not use this moment in your life to let go the things that no longer serve you, in order to make space for the new chapter ahead?
I can hold space for this if you’re are willing.
Or, if you’ve got the party stuff sorted isn’t it relieving to know that when the night rolls in, that you have someone who can take the pressure off you so you can actually enjoy yourself, rather than stress about what comes next?
If you want a MC to you guide you through the night… I’m your gal!
