About Glenda

Hello, And a Very
warm welcome.

I’m Glenda, and I’m so delighted you’ve placed your trust in me as your tutor. Before we explore the rich history, traditions and practical skills of Handfasting I’d like to introduce myself. Teaching has always been woven through my life, and I feel truly privileged to now walk alongside you on this journey.

My Spiritual Journey

A quiet thread
through my life

For more than thirty years, I have practised and taught what was once known as Spiritual Healing and is now more commonly referred to as Energy Healing.
For me, spirituality is found in the quieter moments -walking through the forest, meditation, a gong bath, feeling the warmth of the sun, watching the moon rise, listening to the wind in the trees, and becoming still.

My ceremonies are never about my beliefs, they are about the couple’s beliefs, values and wishes. Humanist, Christian, spiritual, pagan, interfaith or no particular belief at all are all welcome.

I won’t teach my students what to believe, but I will help them understand the meaning behind Handfasting so they can create ceremonies authentic to the people in front of them.

Nature

Walking, fresh air and
becoming still

MEDITATION

Quiet moments and
inner calm

SUN, MOON & ELEMENTS

The warmth of the sun, watching the
moon rise, feeling the wind in the trees

SOUND HEALING

A gong bath and the healing
power of sound

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Glenda’s Journey

A life of teaching, creativity, craftsmanship, design, coaching,
healing, nature and people – all the chapters have led here. Nothing has been wasted.
Every experience has prepared me for the next.

Secondary School
Teacher

I began my journey as a secondary school teacher, specialising in Needlework & Embroidery and Religious Studies, a foundation in people, creativity and meaning.

Corporate Trainer
and Mentor

I moved into the corporate world as a trainer and mentor, sharing knowledge, building confidence and supporting others to grow.

Soft Furnishings and
Interior Design

My love of textiles, craft and design
led me to soft furnishings and interior design expressing creativity, beauty and craftsmanship in everyday spaces.

Coaching,
Healing & Personal
Growth

A deepening call towards coaching, healing and personal growth opened my heart further, helping people find confidence, connection and a more meaningful way of living.

Celebrancy
& Handfasting
Specialist

All of these experiences have now come together in my work as a celebrant and handfasting specialist creating and holding meaningful, unique ceremonies for modern celebrants.

Different chapters. The same heart.

None of us arrives where we are today by accident.”

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Experience at a Glance

A rich and varied journey of teaching, celebrating and empoweri

Teaching & Training

Sharing knowledge, building confidence.

  • Qualified as a secondary school teacher
    in 1973.
  • Secondary school teacher specialising in Needlework & Embroidery and Religious Studies.
  • Adult trainer, coach and mentor.
  • For over a decade, examiner and assessor for the British Horse Society.
  • Qualified in Adult Education (AET).
  • NOCN Adult Education qualifications.
  • Qualified Interior Designer.
  • Energy Healing Tutor and Trainer.

Celebrancy

Meaningful ceremonies. Lasting memories.

  • Former Marriage Registrar.
  • Independent professional celebrant for more than two decades.
  • Festival Handfasting Specialist since 2012.
  • Award-winning independent celebrant.
  • Hundreds of Handfasting ceremonies created.

Teaching Celebrants

Equipping others to create beautiful ceremonies.

  • Lead Wedding Trainer for an established celebrancy association.
  • Trained and mentored more than 100
    celebrants.
  • Introduced Handfasting into an
    established celebrancy training programme through dedicated teaching sessions.

What Makes This Masterclass Different

Practical Learning for Modern Celebrants

Handfasting is wonderfully versatile. There’s no single “right” way only what feels right for each
couple. This Masterclass gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to create meaningful Handfastings,
in a way that feels authentic to you and the couples you serve.

Handfasting Ceremony Planning Workbook

Learn from real Handfasting ceremonies, with authentic examples, insights and stories from my own experience.

Inclusive, Flexible
and Meaningful.

You’ll learn how to adapt Handfasting for all
couples, all beliefs and all styles so you can create something truly personal and unforgettable.

Understanding
Before Copying.

It’s not about copying a script, but understanding the history, symbolism and structure so you can create Handfastings with confidence, in your own words and authentic style.

Handfasting for
Every Celebrant.

Whether you’re a deeply spiritual celebrant or conduct traditional white weddings, the practical skills are the same. Handfasting belongs in every celebrant’s toolkit.

Their way. My way. Your way.

The intention is not to create copies of Glenda. It is to help celebrants understand what they are doing well enough to develop their own confident and authentic way of doing it.

Learning Never Stops

Always Curious.
Always Learning.

Every ceremony, every couple and every conversation teaches me something new. I’m naturally curious and I love reading, researching, listening to podcasts, attending webinars, joining celebrant retreats and exploring new ideas.

Learning doesn’t have a finishing line. I’m also inspired by ancient sites, stone circles, woodlands, ritual, symbolism and nature.

The Masterclass collection will continue to grow with additional workshops and specialist areas, so there is always more to discover.

I don’t think learning ever has a finishing line.

WALK THIS JOURNEY

Connect with Glenda

I’m here to support, inspire and share what I’ve learned, so you can create meaningful ceremonies with confidence.

If you have a question, would like to learn more about the masterclass, or simply want to say hello, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue building a kinder, more connected world through ceremony.