Are you looking to have a celebrant-led wedding ceremony in Settle at the gorgeous Falcon Manor, nestled within the heart of the Yorkshire Dales? Perhaps this post will help. I’m Mark Gregory, an award-winning wedding celebrant based in Addingham, Wharfedale, a stone’s throw from North Yorkshire – and here are my experiences of leading wedding… Read more: Wedding Celebrant Ceremony in Settle at Falcon Manor

East Riddlesden Hall is one of those places that stops you in your tracks the first time you see it. A seventeenth-century Yorkshire manor house owned by the National Trust, set on the banks of the River Aire just outside Keighley — it has the kind of quiet grandeur that doesn’t need to announce itself.… Read more: Celebrant and Event Host in Keighley at East Riddlesden Hall

Are you looking for a wedding celebrant in Wetherby? Perhaps this post will help. I’m Mark Gregory – an award-winning wedding celebrant based in Addingham, Wharfedale, serving couples across West Yorkshire and the North of England. The Engine Shed in Wetherby is one of my favourite venues to work at, and over the years I’ve… Read more: Wedding Celebrant Ceremony in Wetherby at the Engine Shed

Compass Hearts is a wedding poem about adventure by Mark Gregory that is perfect for for a couple who see adventuring together as a microcosm for the chaos of life – but who understand that each of them can be the other’s anchor in life. Compass Hearts by Mark Gregory We have no map, no… Read more: Compass Hearts – Wedding Poem About Adventure

Not Just In Far-Flung Lands is a wedding poem about adventure by Mark Gregory that is perfect for a couple who love the adventure, but understand that love blossoms not just in the wide world, but also in the little things at home. Not Just In Far-Flung Lands by Mark Gregory Not just in far-flung… Read more: Not Just In Far-Flung Lands – Wedding Poem About Adventure

Weddings can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the people getting married. The following list of wedding poems about adventure are perfect for couples who love new experiences, the great outdoors, and generally understand that life is an adventure. Compass Hearts by Mark Gregory We have no map, no… Read more: Wedding Poems About Adventure

Some wedding ceremonies stay with you long after the day is done. Nick and Nastya’s was one of those – not because it was elaborate or extravagant, but because of what it represented. A Ukrainian woman who had arrived in England after her country was invaded. An English man who had fallen in love with… Read more: Одружені – Married: A Bilingual Ukrainian and English Wedding Ceremony at Wynyard Hall, Stockton

Are you looking for a destination wedding celebrant in Cyprus? Perhaps this post will help. I’m Mark Gregory – an award-winning wedding celebrant based in Addingham, Yorkshire – and in June 2025 I had the privilege of marrying Vanessa and Chris at the Secret Valley Golf Resort, near Paphos, in the shadow of Aphrodite’s Rock.… Read more: Wedding Celebrant Ceremony in Cyprus at Secret Valley Golf Resort

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about maps are for those who loved poring over maps, or whose adventurous spirit meant their travels were always accompanied by a map. Ithaka by C. P. Cavafy As… Read more: Funeral Poems About Maps

Are you looking for a charismatic and experienced event host in Ilkley? Perhaps this post will give you a flavour of what I bring to an event. I’m Mark Gregory — an award-winning event host, quizmaster, and live entertainer based in Addingham, Wharfedale, just a few minutes from Ilkley. For the past two years, I’ve… Read more: Event Host in Ilkley at the Ilkley Open – Tennis, Trivia, and Andrew Castle

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about buses are perfect for those who loved taking buses to wherever they were going, or, indeed, who drove them for a living. The Lady On The Bus by… Read more: Funeral Poems About Buses

Weddings can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the people getting married. The following list of wedding poems about international couples are perfect for those who grew up in different places with different backgrounds, but who were united by love. Before We Met by Mark Gregory Before we met,Our… Read more: Wedding Poems About International Couples

Weddings can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the people getting married. The following list of wedding poems about friendship are perfect for celebrating the deep bond of friendship that forms the foundation of lasting love. Friendship by Ralph Waldo Emerson A ruddy drop of manly bloodThe surging sea… Read more: Wedding Poems About Friendship

If you’re looking for live music in Ilkley, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Mark Gregory – a live singer, event host, and all-round entertainer based in Addingham, just a few minutes from Ilkley – and the Craiglands Hotel has become one of my favourite venues to perform at in the area. Here’s why.… Read more: Live Singer in Ilkley at the Craiglands Hotel

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about engineering are perfect for master designers and engineers who spent their careers making the world a better place. Blueprints by Mark Gregory In the quiet hum of a… Read more: Funeral Poems About Engineering

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about doughnuts are perfect for those who loved doughnuts, be they glazed or jam-filled, soft or moist. Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep (Doughnut Edition) adapted from… Read more: Funeral Poems About Doughnuts

Let’s be real for a second: there’s memorable, and then there’s personalised poetry memorable. When was the last time someone at a wedding or party surprised you with a poem written just for you? (Yeah, thought so.) Personalised poetry isn’t just an unexpected delight—it’s a true crowd-pleaser, a tear-jerker, and a belly-laugh all rolled into… Read more: 5 Reasons to Book Personalised Poetry for Your Next Event

So, you’re planning a naming ceremony! Congratulations on welcoming a little one (or a not-so-little one) into your family. Now comes the exciting part: creating a day to remember. But let’s get real for a moment. You’re not after a stiff, cookie-cutter event. You want a ceremony that feels just right—one that’s heartfelt, personal, and… Read more: 5 Reasons to Book a Celebrant for Your Naming Ceremony

If you’re planning your big day, you’ve probably come across the option of having a celebrant-led wedding ceremony. But what exactly does that mean, and how does it differ from a traditional wedding? Well, I’m here to tell you why choosing a celebrant-led wedding ceremony could be one of the best decisions you make for… Read more: 6 Benefits of a Celebrant-Led Wedding Ceremony

Whether you’re planning a corporate awards night, charity gala, or industry recognition event, the pressure is on to make sure everything runs smoothly. There’s one surefire way to guarantee that your night is memorable, engaging, and professional—hire a professional awards host. (And, no, I’m not just saying that because that’s what I do! Even if… Read more: 6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Awards Host for Your Next Event

Looking for something fresh and fun to spice up your next event? Let me introduce you to Singo Bingo—a game that’s guaranteed to get everyone involved, whether they’re music buffs or just love a good sing-along. (And trust me, this one’s a crowd-pleaser!) If you’re thinking “What exactly is Singo Bingo?”, you’re in the right… Read more: What Is Singo Bingo and Why Is It Perfect for Your Event?

Planning your wedding is no small feat, and if you’re anything like most couples, you’re dreaming of a day filled with moments your guests will remember for years. And trust me, one surefire way to make that happen is with live wedding music. (I know, I know, you’re probably thinking: “Of course you’d say that,… Read more: 5 Reasons Why Live Wedding Music Transforms Your Reception

Looking for the ultimate work night out? Something that brings your team together, creates a bit of banter, and maybe gives a few people the chance to show off that they know the capital of Azerbaijan (it’s Baku, by the way)? Well, look no further. The humble corporate quiz night is the social event you… Read more: 5 Reasons a Corporate Quiz Night is the Perfect Work Social

Weddings can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the people getting married. The following list of wedding poems about birds are for couples who love birdwatching, birdsong, or even playing board games about birds! Invitation To Love an excerpt, by Paul Laurence Dunbar You are sweet, O Love, dear… Read more: Wedding Poems About Birds

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about Yorkshire are perfect for people from Yorkshire, or for those who loved and epitomised it during their life. Badge Of A Yorkshireman Author Unknown With a nod of… Read more: Funeral Poems About Yorkshire

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about yoga are perfect for those who found solace in the spiritual nature of yoga and meditation. In Blackwater Woods by Mary Oliver Look, the treesare turningtheir own bodiesinto… Read more: Funeral Poems About Yoga

Are you looking for a German-speaking wedding celebrant for a German wedding ceremony, either in Germany or another German-speaking country? Perhaps this post will help. I’m Mark Gregory – an award-winning wedding celebrant based in Addingham, Yorkshire – and in 2024 I travelled to Simbach am Inn in Bavaria to marry Nati and Ramon. In… Read more: German Wedding Ceremony in Bavaria – in German!

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about chocolate are perfect for those who had something of a sweet tooth, particularly when it came to chocolate. Bitter by Mark Gregory Cocoa’s bitter tasteechoes through my empty… Read more: Funeral Poems About Chocolate

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about wisdom are perfect for those people who were simply wise and full of practical and solid advice. Desiderata by Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,… Read more: Funeral Poems About Wisdom

Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about origami are perfect for those who enjoyed the patient folding of paper into various forms and shapes. Folded Paper by Mark Gregory in the realm of folded paperwhere… Read more: Funeral Poems About Origami