Sentiment. Love. Reflection.
Hello, I'm Samantha.
The heart behind
SLR Ceremonies.
"I have always believed that life's biggest moments shouldn't just be witnessed - they should be felt. Growing up, I was always drawn to the smaller details that made a house a home, or a gathering a memory. I noticed how a single scent, the texture of a fabric, or the arrangement of a room could completely change how someone felt. I didn't want to just attend milestones; I wanted to curate the atmosphere that held them."
Creating bespoke ceremonies and handcrafted pieces which capture the essence of you with sentiment, love and reflection.
The Story of "SLR" - The Heart Behind the Name.
People often ask me what SLR stands for . Professionally, it represents the three core pillars of every masterpiece I create:
Sentiment - "I believe in holding onto the small, quiet details that make your story uniquely yours."
Love - "Love is the anchor of everything I create - whether it is a spoken word, a sewn stitch, or a placed flower."
Reflection - "Your ceremony should hold up a mirror to who you truly are as a couple, leaving your guests thinking. 'That was so them'."
But on a deeply personal level, SLR holds an even bigger piece of my heart. It represents the first initials of myself and my two beautiful children.
When you hire me, you are not just getting a vendor; you are getting a family-run business built on the very foundation of unconditional love and dedication.
Behind The Scenes - Random Facts
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I am always covered in bits of thread, jewellery wire or petals - even when i'm not crafting!
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My perfect morning starts with a cup of joe and some chill out music to get my creative juices flowing.
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When I'm not creating you can ususlly find me taking a well earned rest streaming music, at one with nature or being with friends.
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My cockapoo is first to hear your ceremony script, to try on your pearls - as they bounce all over the floor and definitely has been known to fancy a bloom or two whilst wearing a silk offcut!
"They say a Jack of all trades is a master of none'
- but I believe in reclaiming the full quote: 'but oftentimes better than a master of one."
"When I first started creating, I was told to 'pick a lane and stay in it'. They leaned on the old proverb: 'A Jack of all trades is a master of none...' But that never sat right with me. I always felt that capping my creativity meant giving my clients a fractured experience.
Then I discovered the full, original quote: '... but oftentimes better than a master of one.' It was a massive lightbulb moment. By bringing together my skills, I realised I could do something very few people can: I can create a completely 360-degree sensory world for you.
My absolute love for writing bespoke celebrant scripts, designing botanical pieces, handcrafting custom jewellery and millinery, enforces my belief that you shouldn't have to run around juggling a dozen different vendors just to make your day feel cohesive.
My versatility is my greatest superpower, ensuring that the visual atmosphere around you matches the beautiful words being spoken."
Ceremonies - On Location
On location in the wonderful French countyside to lead the wedding ceremony of a Welsh couple - what a dreamy day!
Behind the Scenes
Follow me making a fascinator and a hatinator from the sinamay layers being ironed to the final pieces!