Blog Posts By Sally

Sally Smither-Harvey Celebrant & Ceremony Expert

Why Heatherley Park – A GreenAcres Living Memorial Park, Is Such a Special Place to Say Goodbye

Heatherley Park, part of GreenAcres Natural Burial Grounds, gives you peace from the moment you arrive. It’s a very special place to be, and I love working with the team there. Set within gently rolling countryside and ancient woodland, Heatherley Park feels calm, grounded and deeply respectful. I have conducted many services here – including…

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Why I Love Creating Wedding Ceremonies at Botleys Mansion

Botleys Mansion is a  place for making beautiful memories. Tucked away at the end of a private, tree-lined drive and surrounded by acres of parkland, it manages to feel both wonderfully grand and warmly welcoming. I’ve had the pleasure of leading several ceremonies here, and each one has felt completely unique. What I love most…

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5 Symbolic Wedding Rituals to Personalise Your Ceremony

Create special and unique moments within your ceremony… Symbolic wedding rituals are chosen by many couples for their ceremonies. They can be a personal and meaningful way to celebrate your love story.  Allowing you to express your values, culture, or journey in a creative and heartfelt way.Having a celebrant-led ceremony gives you so many options…

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Engagement Season: You’re Engaged… Now The Wedding Planning?

You’ve said yes, shared the news, and felt all the joy. As engagement season wedding planning begins, don’t forget the heart of your wedding day – your ceremony.

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Direct Cremation Ceremony Ideas: Saying Farewell Your Way

Direct Cremation Doesn’t Have To Mean No Ceremony It may seem like a contradiction to say there are many direct cremation ceremony ideas, but a direct cremation doesn’t need to be where everything stops. Direct cremation is increasingly common. The reasons are many and varied, affordability, simplicity, fewer logistics, and sometimes just simply a reflection of…

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Your Wedding, Your Way at Great Betley Farmhouse – A Celebrant’s Personal Perspective

Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, Great Betley Farmhouse is a rustic wedding venue that invites couples to celebrate their day exactly how they want to. With uninterrupted views of the South Downs, sweeping fields, and an inviting, relaxed atmosphere, it’s the ideal setting for a truly personal celebration. As a wedding…

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What is a Funeral Celebrant and how do we help?

A funeral celebrant is a professional, trained to lead and shape funeral ceremonies that reflect the unique life, values, and wishes of the person who has died. Whether the service is religious, spiritual, or non-religious, a celebrant is there to support families, offering guidance, compassion, and a personalised approach during what can be one of…

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An Outdoor Celebrant-Led Wedding at Bignor Park

As a celebrant, there are some weddings that stay with you – not just for the beauty of the setting, but for the couple, their joy, and their story. Last September, I had the privilege of leading a wonderfully romantic outdoor, personalised wedding, at the stunning Bignor Park – a unique venue for celebrant-led ceremonies…

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Celebrants versus Registrars

You have a date in the diary, a venue too, but there is still so much to think about, and importantly who do you want to create and deliver your ceremony? Choosing between a celebrant and a registrar for your wedding day can be difficult. Your options for your wedding ceremony are not always clearly…

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Hello world!

Welcome to my blog space – hopefully insightful and helpful as you plan your celebrant-led ceremony journey. Enjoy the read…

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