Dragon's Den entrepreneur Theo, makes Sincere Moments one of his 6 favourites!

I'm absolutely delighted to find out that tonight, Theo Paphitis has chosen my business Sincere Moments to be one of his top 6 small business favourites for this week!

Theo created the Small Business Sunday (#SBS) initiative in October 2010.  Every week, thousands of small businesses between the hours of 5 - 7.30pm, send him one tweet telling him about their business.

On Monday, he then chooses his top 6!

And guess what....today I was one of them.......and here's the winning tweet!

 

 

If you're wondering what it's all about then take a look at his web site http://theopaphitissbs.com/

 

I'm absolutely over the moon and just so pleased for my Celebrancy business.  I love what I do and I'm glad it shows!

 

XCarole

 



 



Married or not......you should read this!

I came across this through Facebook.............And when I read it...........it brought tears to my eyes and my morning to a standstill.

The title is very true!  Whether you're married or not.............you should read this!

But grab a coffee or a glass of wine.....and be prepared to go into deep thought mode.

xCarole


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151385780056728&set=p.10151385780056728&type=1&theater

A different name? A different life?

Have you ever wondered how different your life might have turned out, if you'd been given a different name?

What is it that leads you down a certain path, to give your baby the name that you have? 

Sometimes we look at others with the same name - and that either draws us to the name.......... or puts us off it!  Often we dig deep into the meaning of names.......and for others we just stumble across something that we like. 

And I've heard all of these reasons from Mums and Dads, when I sit with them and talk about their Baby Naming .................and then I weave the story into the right moment in the ceremony!

But here are some predictions for this year ........and you'll either love them or hate them!

And anyway......it seems that Mums get the final say on the name in the end!

Enjoy the light reading!

XCarole

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1053865/baby-name-predictions-for-2013

"You were an absolute sensation!"

"Well I have to tell you.........you were an absolute sensation!"

"We have struggled for words to descibe our feelings."

"We were truly delighted and feel privileged to have found you."
"You have made a big impact on our lives and we are sure you will do the same for everyone you work with in the future."

 Sandy and Sue live overseas. In March, I was delighted to meet up with them again, to take their Wedding Ceremony for them in front of their family and closest of friends.

They've just shared some photos with me which capture the ceremony and them as a couple. It was a wedding with snippets of humour........sincerity..........warmth.......and one that was deeply meaningful for everyone there.....including myself!

Every wedding ceremony is different - just as every couple is different. But that's what makes it all so personal and so unique!

Sandy and Sue's ceremony script has no currency with any other couple. It's theirs.....and theirs alone!

Enjoy the photos and the sentiment they capture.

XCarole


Photos were courtesy of Jodie Brennan here in Staffordshire www.jodiebrennan.co.uk

Tell them your story.....your way!

I was gently reminded today..........of the power of story telliing!

Stories bring people to life.
Stories let our imagination run wild.
Stories help us to tell people what really happens in our lives.
 
Whenever I conduct planning sessions or meetings with families about big life events, celebrations and ceremonies........I use story telling as my main medium of inquiry.

If any Celebrant walks into your house with a structured questionnaire.....show them the door!

Tell them your story......your way!

x Carole

It's that time of year to bring in the Daffodils!

 

You may or may not know this poem!

But here's the famous Wordsworth's Daffodils.......................and it's that time of year when many people bring it into their celebrations.

It fits any ceremony........and any person who has a love for these early rays of sunshine!

Happy Spring time!

XCarole

https://wordsworth.org.uk/daffodils.html

 

A bottle of red wine.......just when you least expect it!

I had a wonderful surprise today.............I was awarded a bottle of red wine!

I'm a member of the Women in Rural Enterprise network (www.wireuk.org) and regularly attend the different networks around the West Midlands. 

Their networks are a great way to meet other women in business and hear their successes and challenges!  I always leave with a few golden nuggets that help me to grow my company and expand my brand and reputation.

Last year, I attended the local Cheshire WiRE network and was invited to give a presentation about my business, Sincere Moments.  I covered all those things that help people to understand what my product is and why I do what I do!  Namely:

• Why I chose to become a Celebrant
• What I enjoy most!
• How I'm growing my business
• My Values and Ambitions
• Tips and advice for other WiRE members

So imagine my delight today, when I received a bottle of red wine from Sue Roberts, the network leader from the Cheshire WiRE network.  It was awarded for the best presentation given at the Cheshire network meetings during 2012!

And here we are today......having a little radio exposure at a local radio station during our meeting........with a bottle of wine in hand!

Thank you so much Sue!

XCarole