Why am I a humanist celebrant? Put simply – I like people. Every person I meet has their own rich and varied history and their own way of taking joy from life.  I am fascinated by each and every person and their individual story, and love finding creative and fun ways to tell those stories to the rest of the world.

I’m a former teacher, so my professional career centred around getting to know people. I’ve taught both children and adults, staying close by their sides as they experienced the joys and challenges of learning, and encouraging them to celebrate their uniqueness and achievements. I’m a good listener and a confident story teller. I love the process of sharing ideas to create the perfect occasion, and will run your ceremony in a warm, professional manner. Amongst many other things, I taught languages, so if you would like your ceremony to include elements of Italian, French or Russian, I can help with that too.

Becoming a celebrant felt like a natural progression from a lifetime of working with people. I can think of no greater privilege or pleasure than working with you to craft exactly the ceremony you want which will mark an important point in your life.

My eldest daughter was married in a humanist wedding ceremony.  It was a beautiful day, full of love, and very personal to her and her husband. When I read about Humanism before her ceremony, I realised that I have been a humanist all my life. Humanism is an outlook on life which is based on the best humanity has to offer. It celebrates the good in all people and the desire to respect and care for others and the world around us.