Is marriage about to change forever? With Zadie Ward

Is marriage about to change forever? With Zadie Ward

August 13, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 231

About this episode

The episode discusses proposed changes to marriage law in England and Wales and their potential impact on the wedding industry with guest Zadie Ward.

Show notes: Could the biggest change to marriage law in almost 200 years completely transform the wedding industry? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Zadie Ward, a wedding celebrant, to discuss the proposed changes to marriage law in England and Wales. And what they could mean for couples, celebrants and the wider wedding industry. But before we dive into the legal changes, Zadie shares her fascinating journey from training as an actor, to working in events and communications, and ultimately finding her calling as a celebrant after conducting a friend’s wedding. We also chat honestly about the realities of building a wedding business alongside a part-time career, why networking has been one of the biggest drivers of her success, and the mindset shifts that have helped her navigate rejection, self-doubt and the pressures of marketing. Marriage law consultation Zadie’s Instagram Ceremonies by Zadie - Zadie’s website Time stamps: 00:06 - Introduction to Wedding Marketing Strategies 01:47 - Exploring the Journey to Celebrancy 10:39 - Navigating the Challenges of Being a Celebrant 15:27 - Navigating Social Media: The Double-Edged Sword of Marketing 21:02 - Navigating Social Media…

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