About You & Me
My story
Your wedding is all about you – not me. I also understand that choosing your celebrant is a big decision, so here’s a little about me and my style.
After a career in the media as a TV and radio newsreader, journalist, author and voice artist, and then training hundreds of people how to become powerful public speakers, the only person who was surprised that I’d become a celebrant was me. My sister encouraged me to officiate weddings at her new venue, and that’s how this story began.
I love writing and I’m a natural storyteller. I’ve written three published books. Unlike most people, I also love standing on a stage and speaking. Presenting to an audience and creating a feeling of connection for everyone warms the cockles of my heart. I love it.
As a journalist I loved meeting people and listening to their stories and that’s something I continue to love as a celebrant. I’m someone people feel comfortable opening their hearts to and sharing their love and life stories with and I consider that a privilege.
I think love and life are worth celebrating, and weddings are about creating special, memorable moments. Just like you, I want your wedding day to be one of the best days of your life and I’ll give you everything I can to help make that happen. My deepest wish for you is that whenever you think about your wedding ceremony years later you’ll smile and feel joyful.
That’s enough about me… let’s talk about your wedding!
Want to see a video of one of my ceremonies? You can do that here
The Experience of Working with Me
It’s my job to make our process of working together easy, stress-free and enjoyable.
I’m calm and well-organised, so you don’t have to worry about anything. I take care of all the legal paperwork for you and register your marriage on the next business day after your ceremony.
Most importantly, I take the time to get to know you so that your ceremony feels personal and genuine. No awkward moments guaranteed.
I believe in celebrating love. I believe in equality and inclusion. I welcome couples from all backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.
Your wedding can be exactly how you want it to be. As long as the essential legal aspects are included, there are no rules. I’m here for all love stories, and passionate about keeping it real.
What You Can Expect From Me
If you’re looking for a pre-written generic script for your ceremony, or a celebrant who doesn’t write a script until a few days before your wedding or doesn’t send you one at all, I’m not the celebrant for you. I take pride in crafting your unique story so that it unmistakably sounds and feels like you, and will be meaningful and memorable. I’ll ask for feedback from you to ensure you’re happy with it.
On your wedding day I will reassure you and help you calm your nerves, be fully present and feel as relaxed as possible so you can truly enjoy every single moment. Often people who are shy or were worried about standing up the front will say afterwards that their ceremony was the best part of their day. I want that for you too.
If you’re looking for a celebrant who’s silly, loud and over the top, swears a lot and is focused on being the life of the party, I’m not the celebrant for you. My presenting style is refined and professional, as well as being exceptionally warm and friendly. I want to make sure, when I tell your story, that it lands so that you and your guests are moved and feel like you’re all part of something very special.
Even though I love being on stage your big day is all about you – not me. That means I won’t aim to be the centre of attention. I see my role as a facilitator and the focus will always be on you and your guests. That also means that sometimes, during your ceremony, I’ll be standing just out of the way (I’ll make sure I’m not in your photos for your first kiss, for example, but if you kiss at other times I might be nearby). Other times I’ll be close in with you as necessary. I’ll vary my position to make sure I’m not in all your professional photos.
Let’s work together to create a beautiful, unforgettable ceremony for you!
