IT’S ALL ABOUT ME
Not true AT ALL… as knowing my CLIENTS is definitely the key to the gorgeous, laid-back and personalised ‘from scratch’ ceremonies I create, choreograph and deliver for them in Cornwall and Devon.
Please indulge me harping on about ME here. I’ll be asking you a HEAP of questions and focussing on YOU if we work together so I thought you might like a bit of inside info!
CELTIC CELEBRANT – I’m Celt, made in Ireland with Spanish and Welsh heritage, I also have wider West Indian, Australian and English family. I’m ‘Ma’ to a gorgeous older teen who adopted me when he was a toddler. I finally married my silly, soft-hearted beardy partner Paul in 2023; he calls me ‘the eternal optimist’ despite my occasional arsiness!
PASSIONS – Travelling, eating(!), good dramas, music, absorbing novels, singing, comedy shows and a daily beach walk are my loves. I was into Techno and a nightclub DJ back in the day, and even sang in a band. I still love gigs and festivals and am definitely a bit kooky.
ANIMAL LOVER – Our hilarious cocker spaniel keeps our family fit, unified and laughing out loud every single day. We’re all loopy about him! I absolutely love animals of all kinds.
VEGAN CELEBRANT & ECO-FRIENDLY CELEBRANT – I live and work sustainably as a person and Celebrant. Although I’ve been through the mill health-wise, I’m alive thanks to a gifted kidney. So, I’m recycling personified and VERY into staying healthy!
WELL QUALIFIED – I first trained as a Celebrant in 2016 with the esteemed Fellowship of Professional Celebrants. I update my skills with CPD every year via both online workshops, and top notch Independent Celebrant Retreat residential courses with industry experts who are fellow award-winners.
GREAT TRANSFERABLE SKILLS – I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and an MA (Distinction) in Irish Poetry, as well as 26 years’ education experience in London, Venezuela, Beijing, Hong Kong and Wiltshire. I am adept with readings, poetry and writing. This is in addition to having great planning, organising, pastoral and presenting skills.
GENUINE AWARD-WINNER – It’s been a total honour to be given both South West and UK Best Celebrant Awards by TRULY the MOST respected Industry bodies (TWIA and Guides For Brides). These were the direct result of verifiable client reviews, for which I’m so thankful.
WORKING WITHOUT PREJUDICE – I embrace all colours, creeds, orientations, neurological needs, races and cultures with open arms and zero judgement. What I cannot tolerate is prejudice itself; I’m not your Celebrant if hatred is your bag, seriously.
Truly, I love people and their ‘stories’ – which I LOVE to research and recall (often hilariously, with me giggling too!) in a whole range of ceremonies.
I’m more spiritual than religious and – as a totally Indi / Independent Celebrant – I happily help to create and conduct spiritual ceremonies, Pagan ceremonies, Humanist Ceremonies or Ceremonies for those of no belief.
MY CHILDHOOD – After my family moved to Wiltshire from County Down, (Northern) Ireland, I was raised with my immediate younger brother and sister. This is a photo of us in the 70s with our beautiful mum and first love, Josie, a fantastic Irish singer. As the eldest of six children, with two sisters via my birth father and a brother via my step-father, I’m very much part of a blended family!
The black and white photo is my brother and me with our lovely Nana, Ethel, on our first ever trip to the seaside. Don’t we look thrilled that the tide was out in Weston-Super-Mare? Not so ‘Super’ that day! And, of course, here is a photo of me with my gorgeous boy in 2018 at Tower Bridge.
FALMOUTH CELEBRANT – Thankfully, vitamin sea is always nearby in Falmouth, our hometown since 2021. It is fun, friendly and vibrant… a bit like me! Living in Cornwall is fabulous although I still love a trip ‘Up Country’ from time to time.
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Call on me for ANY ceremony you dream of, including those below!
