The Wedding Journal
Notes from the magical
Wedding Host
My own personal notebook collated over time
Well isn’t this delightful?
Here you will find my thoughts, musings, and chronicles of Love. Over decades of work as a professional Magician and Magical Wedding host, I have seen (almost) everything.
Here you can read hints and tips to enhance your day, ideas that I have seen and loved, and read about weddings that I have hosted, and why (in my opinion) they were excellent.
So whether you want to read, watch, or listen, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
How to Manage Wedding Nerves and Enjoy the Day
It doesn’t matter how calm or organised you are — at some point, wedding nerves will make their entrance. You might feel it the night before, as you're getting ready, or even mid-ceremony. And that’s entirely normal. You’re not just throwing a party — you’re stepping...
When to Start Planning Your Wedding — And What to Do First
You’ve said yes. The champagne has been poured. There’s a ring on your finger and excitement in the air. And then comes the inevitable question: “Right… what do we do now?” Planning a wedding can feel like stepping into a world with its own rules and secret language....
Small Wedding, Big Atmosphere
How to make an intimate wedding feel exceptional There is a certain charm to a small wedding — the kind where every face in the room matters, and each moment feels shared, not staged. But many couples quietly wonder: will it feel grand enough? Will it still feel...
Ideas for an Elegant Twilight Wedding
(That still feels magical after dark) There is something undeniably captivating about a twilight wedding. As the sun sets and the stars appear, the entire mood of the day shifts — from celebration to enchantment. But how does one ensure that this twilight magic...
How to Get the Most Out of Your First Dance
The first dance — for some couples, it’s a romantic highlight of the day. For others, it’s a moment they quietly dread. But with a little preparation, your first dance can be one of the most memorable, exciting, and personal moments of your wedding day, rather than an...
Modern Wedding Invitation Etiquette: What to Say, When to Send, and Who to Invite
For all the elegance of a well-planned wedding, the process often begins with something deceptively simple: the invitation. Yet many modern couples find themselves caught between tradition and modernity, wondering exactly what to write, when to send it, and who should...