ALL ABOUT ME
Knowing my clients and what makes them tick is great fun – and definitely the key to all the gorgeous, laid-back and personalised ‘from scratch’ Cornwall and Devon ceremonies I create, choreograph and deliver.
Please indulge me harping on all about ME here. Since I’ll be firing you a HEAP of questions and focussing on YOU from hereon, I thought you might like a bit of inside info!
I’m a Celtic Celebrant, with Irish, Spanish and Welsh heritage, I also have West Indian, Australian and English family. I’m ‘Ma’ to a gorgeous teen and finally married my silly, soft-hearted beardy in 2023; he calls me ‘the eternal optimist’ in spite of my occasional arsy-ness!
Travelling, eating(!), good dramas, music, reading, singing, comedy 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.
Our mad cocker spaniel keeps our family fit and laughing out loud every single day. We’re all loopy about him! Actually, I absolutely love animals of all kinds.
I eat a vegan diet and live and work as sustainably as possible. Although I’ve been through the mill healthwise, I’m alive thanks to a gifted kidney. I’m recycling personified and VERY into staying healthy!
I’m so thankful to have a useful existing skillset not covered on short Celebrant courses!
With my BA (Hons) in English Literature and MA (Distinction) in Irish Poetry, I am great with readings, poetry and writing.
I’m hugely experienced in planning, organising and presenting, as well as pastoral care and support, when I taught and lectured English in London, Venezuela, Beijing, Hong Kong and Wiltshire.
Since qualifying as a Celebrant in 2016, with the award-winning Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, I regularly update my skills and support other colleagues.
Many talented fellow Celebrants are friends of mine – we cover each other’s backs and share good practice. This offers clients security in case of illness or if you have to postpone dates.
I’m also a qualified Aromatherapist, so essential oils can be a meaningful part of any ceremony – just ask!
It’s been a total honour to be given both South West and UK Best Celebrant Awards from the most respected Industry bodies (TWIA and Guides For Brides). These awards were the direct result of brilliant client reviews, for which I’m so thankful.
I embrace all colours, creeds, orientations, neurological needs, races and cultures with open arms and zero judgement.
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 an Independent Celebrant – I work happily with those of any or no belief.
Born just weeks 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 with our beautiful mum, 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!
Thankfully, vitamin sea is always nearby in Falmouth, a town which 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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