The best Ceremonies newsletters

A Christchurch, New Zealand celebrant shares practical advice on wedding and life-event ceremonies, covering Matariki traditions with te reo Māori proverbs and ritual options such as family involvement and the ring-warming ceremony. Readers get a mix of cultural guidance and insight into what a professional celebrant contributes.

A practical guide for couples planning wedding ceremonies, especially those having a friend or family member officiate as a first-time officiant. It covers checklists of questions to settle with an officiant, the building blocks of a ceremony structure, and dos and don'ts for asking a loved one to officiate.