Thorn and Found Is honoured to present a partnership with White Raven Ceremonies. When a connection from the love and passion for alternative weddings, ceremonies and all things pagan and Norse a greatness is created. Combining beautifully crafted and tailored ceremonies with detailed and alternative, documentary style photography we can create a perfect package for you.
White Raven Ceremonies, owned by Mel Maelo is a celebrant like no other. It was a personal journey and ancestral roots that led Mel to delve deeply into rune law, all things Norse and in more recent years Norse Shamanics. Recently Mel decided it should no longer be a private journey but one to share with others. With that Mel offers all she knows and has experienced spiritually and physically in this regard for others to extend into a meaningful and fully experiential affair. With Mel you are guaranteed heart and soul, ensuring you get the best experience and the most magical day.
Mel offers a variety of special celebrations.
Vow Renewal
Hand Fasting (Engagements)
Ausa Vatni/ Nafnfest ( Name Fastening)
"There are many occasions to celebrate as we go through life; new home, retirement, significant birthdays and anniversaries, new job or first job even a new business! Who needs an excuse for a celebration? Let me help put a magical moment together for you no matter the occasion
I also do Norse, Pagan and Celtic annual calendar events"
Click the "Find out more button at the top to learn more or enquire with Mel"
Beltane Fire and Feast. Hosted by The Wellderness a wonderful community atmosphere prevailed. The day started with an opening procession by the Sompting Villiage Morris complete with the Green Man. There were free children’s activities, some local artisan craft stalls, the Blue Box Bar providing various beverages, pinics and community food share. Earth Rhythms Drumming, Stories of beltane as well
Story circle with Chloe / Hummingbird from paradise wild.
Sompting village Morris complete with the green man.
Guests joined us for a magical family day out for tales of the Norse gods, tug-of-war, archery, dancing and lively music, and, of course, the opportunity to meet and interact with the stars of our stories themselves, Natalie from Watermill Wolves gave group talks in Wolf Woods and answering guest’s questions on all things wolf. She also introduced Project Wolfheart, the CIC she has started up re
WATERMILL WOLF - INFORMATION AND QUESTION CIRCLE
WATERMILL WOLVES
An evening of All Hallows merriment and mayhem awaited those brave enough to help bring an ancient tradition back . White Raven Ceremonies, Mythago and Wild Heart Hill joined forces to revive the time-honoured practice of Souling in Sussex. Through folk custom, fire, dance, and song we remembered those loved ones who have passed on,
White Raven Ceremonies uses the ways of the past to inspire th
Mythago are masked dancers and musicians in the Border/Bedlam Morris style. They bring to life the stories of old handed down through the ages, tales from the begining of time, from the dark ages of Britain.
gathering together for a torch-lit procession to light a beacon atop the hill at a site steeped in Neolithic history and awakened the ancestors to join our celebration.
here was also a delicious fire roasted pumpkin dhal available after the celebrations, enjoyed around the main fire
Summer Solstice was inspired by the Norse story of Baldr’s Wake.
A family event including the children connecting to nature and the cycles of seasons and life all overlooked by the ancestors of the land and the gods. As White Raven weaved the story of Baldr the story was acted out in meaningful way. This was followed by thanks to the gods and ritual offerings including the community who then dance
Community fun
Our little island shares a deep and rich history with the Scandinavian countries. And this year’s Summer Solstice hosted by The Wellderness at Wild Heart Hill and facilitated by White Raven ceremonies were inspired by the Norse story of Baldr’s Wake.
THIS ONE IMAGE BELONGS TO MARK DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY.
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