Its been a while since we blogged so I thought I'd share a few bits and bobs with you. Jennifer Constant is now the wife of Terry Constant and we 'spread' our love to our closest friends and family in the best wedding ever on July 9th in Llangadog, Wales - Brecon Beacons on 9th July.
And Jen wont want me 100% focussing on the fact that we had a Marmite themed wedding, but its true. It was a fantastic full weekend of happiness and chilling with family and friends but took months and months to plan. To be more specific, it took Jen months and months to plan, lol. She did an amazing job with lots of creative, highly personalised decorations.
We also had a marmite wedding cake, a marmite London taxi, marmite for all our guests a custom made marmite hat and edible marmite undies....ok, the last one isn't true but would've been awesome!!
The weather was perfect, the band brilliant and everyone helped loads and loads. We also had a curry buffet from a local takeaway which was amazing!
After the wedding it was time to go to Indonesia! But knowing us theres no way we'd do it the 'typical way'...it was time for a backpacking 3.5 week trip! Bring it on....
And when we get back, it'd be time to chill (for Jen) and not have to think about wedding at all....just crafty bits and dancing classes she said.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Wedding Week!
To be brutally honest, I am actually looking forward to the wedding day ending. That sounds awful doesnt it!? I don't actually mean over but when I can sit back and know it all went well. I've been a bit of a worry wart this week about it all; what if it rains? What if people don't have fun? What if the food doesn't work out right?....all these things to think about and worry about. I know I shouldn't, I should concentrate on how amazing it will be...!!
We have had a fantastic April for the weather, its been around 75F most days, 22Cish..we drove to Rhossili Beach in South Wales and took a lovely long walk. We cycled to town yesterday for a picnic, climbed to the top of a hill to a church dating back to 1245 in Glastonbury, had a free hug from a hippie in the centre of town as well as a hemp chocolate that tasted disgusting!
I worked the London International Dive Show for Project AWARE and had a great weekend advocating for marine conservation at the end of March, we raised £3600 and got 690 signatures for our petition to stop shark finning.
My evenings have been taken over by crafts for the wedding...crafts, crafts, crafts.
I made my own guest book...
I made some doilies signs for my sweetie bar...
I made my laterns to decorate the tree we are marrying under...
I finished off 5 flower girl baskets...
Busy bee! Im making pom poms for the aisle now and then next week I am going to make the table runners..should be nearly there then!
We have had a fantastic April for the weather, its been around 75F most days, 22Cish..we drove to Rhossili Beach in South Wales and took a lovely long walk. We cycled to town yesterday for a picnic, climbed to the top of a hill to a church dating back to 1245 in Glastonbury, had a free hug from a hippie in the centre of town as well as a hemp chocolate that tasted disgusting!
I worked the London International Dive Show for Project AWARE and had a great weekend advocating for marine conservation at the end of March, we raised £3600 and got 690 signatures for our petition to stop shark finning.
My evenings have been taken over by crafts for the wedding...crafts, crafts, crafts.
I made my own guest book...
I made some doilies signs for my sweetie bar...
I made my laterns to decorate the tree we are marrying under...
I finished off 5 flower girl baskets...
Busy bee! Im making pom poms for the aisle now and then next week I am going to make the table runners..should be nearly there then!
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Creative Wedding Favours
My own wedding is taking place this July. I, of course, am having a celebrant deliver my service in style. The Wedding is taking place in Wales and I am going to marry the man of my dreams under a 900 year old oak tree.
In order to decorate the tree as well as the venue, I have started planning my creativity.
First up, wedding favours!
I am combining 2 ideas for favours.
Vintage English Tea Cups with Love Heart Lavender Pillows.
I have been collecting tea cups from charity shops, lovely floral patterns made in England. They look very pretty together.
Last night I created my very first love heart pillow. To make these yourselves, all you need is 2 pieces of your favourite material cut into love heart shapes. Sew back to back together leaving a small hole. Turn inside out and fill with stuffing from a pillow. Sew the ribbon on the side and there you have it, beautiful wedding favours! Don’t forget to sprinkle a little lavender oil on the pillow stuffing to make it smell beautiful! The floral clashes, but who cares it fun!
In order to decorate the tree as well as the venue, I have started planning my creativity.
I am combining 2 ideas for favours.
Vintage English Tea Cups with Love Heart Lavender Pillows.
I have been collecting tea cups from charity shops, lovely floral patterns made in England. They look very pretty together.
Last night I created my very first love heart pillow. To make these yourselves, all you need is 2 pieces of your favourite material cut into love heart shapes. Sew back to back together leaving a small hole. Turn inside out and fill with stuffing from a pillow. Sew the ribbon on the side and there you have it, beautiful wedding favours! Don’t forget to sprinkle a little lavender oil on the pillow stuffing to make it smell beautiful! The floral clashes, but who cares it fun!
Monday, 31 January 2011
A 'thinky' day after watching the destruction of the Oil Sands in Canada!
I was looking for a new bike. I came accross the Bristol bike project and found a website that made me think: http://biketales.wordpress.com/about/
For some reason after watching a programme on the destruction of the oil sands to the canadian forests last night and being in the 'whats life all about mood', I felt the urge to email them and for my future records here is what I wrote.
Hi Jen and Jet
I just read your blog, I got the site from the Bristol Bike Shop. http://biketales.wordpress.com/about/
What a trip you have had, you are my inspiration!
Myself and my partner have travelled a lot in the last few years. After 3 years of being on the road we have arrived back to England with a bang. We now live in Bristol . When you look around and see nothing but concrete and council tax, the world feels so small. Claustrophobic.
The vibrancy of India is electric. Colours, noises, horns, cows and the people. Even the poorest are kind and dress amazingly well.
When you travel I believe you find the reasons for life, why we were on this earth. The beauty of the earth is slowing dying and we must appreciate what it has to offer before it is too late. So little of us, reach out and grab the beauty and discovery.
I am not sure why I am sending you this email, maybe just to convince myself of the path I really want to be on. The path of exploration and non conformity. Maybe this email was just a justification of the urge I feel to get back out there and get my reality back. My brain constantly stuggles with this concept.
I sit at my desk, stare at a computer, email the person next to me, return home to a concrete box (although my flat is lovely, its a metaphor hehe), and repeat the process 5 days a week. I worked for a marine conservation charity so I work hard to change the minds of people who slaughter our apex predators. But still this doesn’t seem to be enough. Why I think, maybe the world has already made its decision and who am I to attempt to change it. Its already on a destructive path.
After an email of self discovering lol, I would like to send you one piece of travel advice. Cycle to Hampi, west of Goa . I do not even need to describe it, when you arrive you will know.
A fellow searcher, Jennifer
For some reason after watching a programme on the destruction of the oil sands to the canadian forests last night and being in the 'whats life all about mood', I felt the urge to email them and for my future records here is what I wrote.
Hi Jen and Jet
I just read your blog, I got the site from the Bristol Bike Shop. http://biketales.wordpress.com/about/
What a trip you have had, you are my inspiration!
Myself and my partner have travelled a lot in the last few years. After 3 years of being on the road we have arrived back to England with a bang. We now live in Bristol . When you look around and see nothing but concrete and council tax, the world feels so small. Claustrophobic.
The vibrancy of India is electric. Colours, noises, horns, cows and the people. Even the poorest are kind and dress amazingly well.
When you travel I believe you find the reasons for life, why we were on this earth. The beauty of the earth is slowing dying and we must appreciate what it has to offer before it is too late. So little of us, reach out and grab the beauty and discovery.
I am not sure why I am sending you this email, maybe just to convince myself of the path I really want to be on. The path of exploration and non conformity. Maybe this email was just a justification of the urge I feel to get back out there and get my reality back. My brain constantly stuggles with this concept.
I sit at my desk, stare at a computer, email the person next to me, return home to a concrete box (although my flat is lovely, its a metaphor hehe), and repeat the process 5 days a week. I worked for a marine conservation charity so I work hard to change the minds of people who slaughter our apex predators. But still this doesn’t seem to be enough. Why I think, maybe the world has already made its decision and who am I to attempt to change it. Its already on a destructive path.
After an email of self discovering lol, I would like to send you one piece of travel advice. Cycle to Hampi, west of Goa . I do not even need to describe it, when you arrive you will know.
A fellow searcher, Jennifer
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Tailor Made Ceremonies
My fabulous new business is doing well. I trained as a Independent Wedding and Naming Celebrant last year and am now a fully qualified celebrant. I have a beautiful website, thanks to Mike Collins and have had a great start. I have attended the Marriott and Holiday Inn wedding fairs, along with my sidekick Terence and have been invited into Debenhams to exhibit there!
For those of you who do not know what a celebrant is, hopefully my blog post for a mother and baby website will help explain (this is focussed on baby namings, but I am working on weddings and renewal of vows:
In our ever increasing secular and modern society, many people choose to not have a traditional Christening for their child. Many Christenings now are often with other unknown children and are combined with regular visits to the church before hand to gain acceptance for the chosen location and date. Many people who are not religious and do not attend church regularly anyway, find such an activity often an extra, dare I say, inconvenience.
A Naming Ceremony offers families an opportunity to announce the birth of a baby, officially name the child in front of families, friends and communities and declare their support and commitment to the child for their welfare, upbringing and for the child’s freedom to express dreams and aspirations.
The ceremonies can be held in any location; some families prefer a ceremony in their own home to make it easier for the baby as well as make the ceremony very personal. Other families choose a marquee or some an Urt, for something really original.
Naming Celebrants will write a ceremony script based on the family and tailor make the script to reflect the families’ journey to the birth of their child. It can include other siblings and family members.
A family may still choose to have Godparents but there are alternatives. The parents can choose the names ’Guardians’ or ‘Supporting Adults’, and ask them to uphold commitment and support to the child as he/she grows and offer friendly guidance to them in their future. These members can be announced in the ceremony and will be asked to make such promises should the couple wish.
It is important to celebrate such wonderful occasions and mark those special moments in life. With a naming ceremony, a couple can choose to add any significant poems, readings and/or spirituality. You are free to decide how to name your child.
At Tailor Made Ceremonies in Bristol (www.tailormadeceremonies.co.uk), we will create, inspire and captivate a beautiful ceremony for your family. We will write a personalised script for you and deliver the ceremony wherever you choose.
Grace those special moments in life with a ceremony that has significance to you; as every family is unique and every baby deserves a unique celebration.
For those of you who do not know what a celebrant is, hopefully my blog post for a mother and baby website will help explain (this is focussed on baby namings, but I am working on weddings and renewal of vows:
In our ever increasing secular and modern society, many people choose to not have a traditional Christening for their child. Many Christenings now are often with other unknown children and are combined with regular visits to the church before hand to gain acceptance for the chosen location and date. Many people who are not religious and do not attend church regularly anyway, find such an activity often an extra, dare I say, inconvenience.
A Naming Ceremony offers families an opportunity to announce the birth of a baby, officially name the child in front of families, friends and communities and declare their support and commitment to the child for their welfare, upbringing and for the child’s freedom to express dreams and aspirations.
The ceremonies can be held in any location; some families prefer a ceremony in their own home to make it easier for the baby as well as make the ceremony very personal. Other families choose a marquee or some an Urt, for something really original.
Naming Celebrants will write a ceremony script based on the family and tailor make the script to reflect the families’ journey to the birth of their child. It can include other siblings and family members.
A family may still choose to have Godparents but there are alternatives. The parents can choose the names ’Guardians’ or ‘Supporting Adults’, and ask them to uphold commitment and support to the child as he/she grows and offer friendly guidance to them in their future. These members can be announced in the ceremony and will be asked to make such promises should the couple wish.
It is important to celebrate such wonderful occasions and mark those special moments in life. With a naming ceremony, a couple can choose to add any significant poems, readings and/or spirituality. You are free to decide how to name your child.
At Tailor Made Ceremonies in Bristol (www.tailormadeceremonies.co.uk), we will create, inspire and captivate a beautiful ceremony for your family. We will write a personalised script for you and deliver the ceremony wherever you choose.
Grace those special moments in life with a ceremony that has significance to you; as every family is unique and every baby deserves a unique celebration.
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