Posts by Jackie Border

Blog written by Alison Edwards Photographer. Alison@alisonedwardsphotography.co.uk A Micro Wedding with a Handfasting Ceremony In September this year, I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful celebrant-led handfasting ceremony for Orraya and Callum in the Peak District, held at Callum’s parents’ home. They chose my micro wedding photography coverage which was perfect for their intimate…

Abbie Rose Photography  recommends Soulmate Ceremonies. 10h · Jackie is an absolute joy to work with! On a recent styled shoot I organised, she was everything you could hope for; warm, friendly, and the perfect presence you’d want on your wedding day She was incredibly organised, brought her bright energy, and truly added something special to the shoot.…

Name: Stephen Lancaster Email:sjlancaster1969.sl@gmail.com Date of Event:7 March 2025 Event Location:Nuneaton Crematorium Event Type:Funeral Review: This is the second time this year that we have commissioned Jackie to precide over a funeral of a close loved one. The first was a Sister and this time was Our Mother. Jackie had a lot of input from…

Funeral /Celebration of Life Testimonial: Losing mum has been one of the worst experiences of my life. And I will admit that the thought of preparing for the funeral filled me with total dread. Having Jackie available face-to-face, on the phone and by email advising, supporting and reassuring the whole family allowed us to have…

Funerals ceremonies thanks to celebrants have evolved. No longer sombre black dress codes in churches or crematoriums. Funeral celebrants are helping families to create “Celebrations of life” Death no longer a taboo subject allows people to express their wishes in advance. This shift has led to more personalised ceremonies that truly reflect the individual being…

What can I say about Jackie……… I’ve had the fortunate pleasure of knowing Jackie for a number of years, not just as a friend, but also as a professional when we both worked for the NHS. I would go as far to say had it not been for Jackie I would have given up on…

Planning a Celebrant-led wedding in the UK and wondering how to make it legal? Don’t worry—it’s easier than you think! Here’s your step-by-step guide to making it official, while still having the personalised ceremony of your dreams. Step 1: Book Your Wedding Venue Secure your dream location early, especially during peak season. If you’re not…