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Ruth Graham

An independent wedding, family and funeral civil celebrant covering the West Midlands area
Ruth Graham - Independent Celebrant West Midlands, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield

How to make love last

If anyone knew for definite how to make love last, they’d be billionaires. And whilst there is no one definite way to ensure you’ll stay together into old age, there are certain truths that crop up over and over again, to give us a clue. Mark Manson is a writer who undertook the task of […]

Ruth Graham - Independent Celebrant West Midlands, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield

Case Study – Becky and Jay’s Traditional Wedding

This was a wonderful day, held at Calderfields Golf Club in Aldridge on June 2nd 2017 –  www.calderfieldsgolfclub.co.uk We met a year before the event for an initial chat. I always say to my couples not to make a decision on the spot, but rather for us to meet, and then go away and discuss […]

20 Tips for an amazing Christmas Wedding

The date is getting closer, but with the whole country madly shopping and planning for their own events, it’s important to make sure everyone’s expectations are in line: Here are my tips from Ruth Graham – West Mids Celebrant for a perfect Christmas Wedding 1) Plan early!!! The minute you book the venue, let people […]

Ruth Graham - Independent Celebrant West Midlands, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield

What does a Registry Office Wedding/Civil Ceremony cost?

The purpose of this blog is to explain how, if you’ve booked a celebrant for your wedding or civil ceremony, you don’t have to spend a fortune on the legal bit at the registry office. You are able to book a basic, legal ceremony for approximately £50 (check with your local office though). Don’t get […]

Ruth Graham - Independent Celebrant West Midlands, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield

Should I have a Tipi for my wedding?

If you’re looking for a festival-style wedding or a simply romantic and intimate venue with a twist – then tipis are the place to be seen! As a Midlands wedding celebrant, I meet a lot of couples – all with their own ideas of how they’d like their special day to pan out. Because I […]

Celebrant Dilemmas

A wonderful job.. that can be a minefield at times…. I’m fortunate enough to belong to a very supportive group. We have a private forum where we share our ideas and give advice, and sometimes support to each other in difficult situations. I heard this week on the forum of a celebrant in America, who has had […]