Cathryn Philpott Celebrant

04/05/2026

AFTER 10 YEARS AS COASTAL CEREMONIES… it’s time for a change ✨

And honestly, the only way I could think of to stop couples calling me ‘Cathy’… was to go all in and rebrand as CATHRYN PHILPOTT CELEBRANT.

Still the same me - just a slightly longer name.

I’ll still be creating modern, relaxed ceremonies full of juicy bits, heart and humour…and absolutely no boring bits.

So just to be clear… you can definitely still call me ‘Cath’…

…but yeah…definitely not ‘Cathy.’

15/01/2026

WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2026: LESS TRADITION…MORE INTENTION

If you’re planning a wedding in 2026, here’s the good news:There are no rules anymore — only intention. Couples are choosing weddings that feel real, personal and deeply connected to who they are and how they live. The pressure to “do it properly” is fading, replaced by celebrations that feel thoughtful, inclusive and genuinely joyful. WEDDINGS THAT REFLECT THE ROOM…...

If you’re planning a wedding in 2026, here’s the good news:There are no rules anymore — only intention. Couples are choosing weddings that feel real, personal and deeply connected to who they are a…

02/08/2025

ILLUSTRATED BY SUN - how beautiful is this watercolour painted on the spot by the talented Sunwoo for Rob & Emily’s wedding . What a gorgeous element to add to your canape hour. So beautiful! Love it!!!

15/07/2025

BLOG POST:

JOBS THE GROOM CAN DO WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING Weddings aren’t just for brides and Pinterest boards. Grooms, I see you — and it’s time to step up. Planning a wedding might not sound like your idea of fun, but trust me, there are plenty of jobs you can take charge of that will make a real difference to the day (and earn you some serious fiancé points along the way)....

15/07/2025

BLOG POST:

Tears, Cheers & Zero Yawns: Why Your Ceremony Needs Both Laughter and Love Let’s be honest – wedding ceremonies over the decades have a bit of a reputation for being the boring part of your day. Some guests expect a heartfelt snooze-fest they just have to politely endure before they’re allowed to get to the good part: the drinks, the grazing table, the DJ....

Tears, Cheers & Zero Yawns: Why Your Ceremony Needs Both Laughter and Love Let’s be honest – wedding ceremonies over the decades have a bit of a reputation for being the boring part of your day…

14/07/2025

BLOG POST:

Why You Don’t Need to Squeeze Every TikTok Trend into Your Wedding (You won’t have time!) Let’s be real — TikTok can be a fun little rabbit hole of wedding inspo. Before you know it, your inclusions list is packed with personalised labelled water bottles for ALL the guests, outfit changes every hour, fake first looks, stressful choreographed entrances for the wedding party to all learn, and photo ops that look more like a modelling agency portfolio than a wedding that take hours....

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Why You Don’t Need to Squeeze Every TikTok Trend into Your Wedding (You won’t have time!) Let’s be real — TikTok can be a fun little rabbit hole of wedding inspo. Before you know it, your inclusion…

02/07/2025

BLOG POST:

The Delicious Dilemma of What Food Style to Serve at Your Wedding Let’s talk about one of the tastiest parts of your wedding day (aside from your new spouse, of course): THE FOOD. Choosing how to serve your wedding meal can feel like a high-stakes episode of MasterChef: Love Edition. Will it be canapés that glide through the crowd like little edible supermodels?...

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The Delicious Dilemma of What Food Style to Serve at Your Wedding   Let’s talk about one of the tastiest parts of your wedding day (aside from your new spouse, of course): THE FOOD. Choosing h…

01/07/2025

BLOG POST:

How to Choose Your Wedding Crew (Without Starting a Family Feud or Accidentally Ending a Friendship) Or: Why You Probably Don’t Need Nine Bridesmaids and Two Flower Dogs Named Kevin Ahh, the wedding party. Your inner circle. Your hype crew. Your ride-or-die team who’ll hold your bouquet, fix your hair, and whisper “you’ve got this” before you strut down the aisle like a bridal Beyoncé....

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How to Choose Your Wedding Crew (Without Starting a Family Feud or Accidentally Ending a Friendship) Or: Why You Probably Don’t Need Nine Bridesmaids and Two Flower Dogs Named Kevin   Ahh, the…

29/06/2025

ONE HAPPY CELEBRANT: Thanks to all the couples who stopped by and chatted today . I will send through all your info tomorrow morning. I am a little pooped tonight… such a big day. 😘

28/06/2025

Let’s talk about the real VIPs at weddings… the tiny humans in tutus and suspenders, clutching half-eaten cookies and asking “Is it time for cake yet?” every five minutes. Yep — kids at weddings. Some couples panic at the thought, but I say bring them on! With a little planning and a dash of bribery (let’s be honest), kids can absolutely be part of the celebration — without turning your aisle into a battleground of bored toddlers....