“Simone has officiated 3 of our life occasions, including our wedding and baby naming ceremonies. 
On each occasion, she has been a total pleasure and joy to work with. Her calm and relaxed manner have always made us feel so at ease. She has taken the time each step of the way to truly get to know us and what’s important to us. She is genuinely gifted and passionate about writing and personalising each ceremony to reflect our values. 
Her warmth and kindness has brought such a special touch to these important celebrations in our life and when we look back on them in the future, her presence and contribution will be remembered fondly. We couldn’t have imagined anyone else to mark these precious milestones with us. Thank you so much Simone.”

Claire and Patrick celebrated their wedding ceremony with a sand ceremony. Then for both daughters naming ceremonies added to their sand, to create a beautiful vessel representing the union of their family.

The sand ceremony is a very ancient tradition that was use to signify a bond that cannot be broken. Traditionally salt was used by both parties in a handshake. Once mixed, it could never be determined who owned which grains of salt, so the deal was everlasting.

Candles were list by the grandparents, who are keepers of the family lore and who laid the foundations on which little Bonnie’s life will be built. Then at the ceremony close, the newly appointed guardians took the flame from the family candles, and lit the centre candle, Bonnie’s candle.

Guests were gifted wild flower seeds.

Guest wrote well wishes for Bonnie’s future for her to open when she is 18.

Its a huge privilege to rejoin a family to celebrate significant milestones. Its made all the richer that Claire is a photographer who I have the absolute pleasure to work with too!

Claire Brown is a natural fine art wedding photographer https://www.studiobrown.ie/

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