Love of Bees
I started making beeswax candles during the 2020 COVID lockdown. I loved the fact I was making something with my hands that was completely free of chemicals - both from the bees and the beekeepers, not to mention the amazing honey aromas, my fascination for bees, and making something useful, beautiful and no marketing BS (think soy candles!)
At the same time I was taking steps to become a beekeeper, and of course devastated when the varroa mite hit our shores. So becoming a beekeeper knowing what was ahead with the mite infection, wasn't ideal for me. Instead I focused on supporting native bees and planting bee-loving flower seeds everywhere.
My small beeswax candle online stall was successful. And when I finished training to become a Celebrant, rather than running two websites and social media accounts, I saw a way to blend them and, of course I spotted the parallels between bees and marriage. Basically I going to be celebrating people 'being together', hence the name!
Bees and marriage
I love how bees and marriage both rely on balance and care. Bees take what they need from nature without causing harm, then transform it into something that sustains life.
A hive grows slowly. Honey is made and stored, a home is cared for, and each new generation is nurtured so the colony can thrive.
I've always loved the simple image of a bee in flight. Two wings moving together. If one stops, everything changes. I think that's why bees have always made so much sense to me. Marriage is shaped over time, as two people find their rhythm and create a life together.
What I love most about bees is what they represent. Every bee has a role, and through countless small efforts they create something extraordinary. To me, the strongest marriages grow in much the same way, with trust and a shared sense of purpose.
And that is why I'm called BeeTogether and why my couples receive beeswax candles. Enjoy!
