Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! I got fantastic training from the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, and am fully accredited. 

Discretion is fundamental to my work.

I regularly work with high-profile and private individuals and families, and confidentiality is always treated as non-negotiable. NDAs are very welcome, and your privacy — before, during and after your ceremony — is handled with care and professionalism as standard.

This is extremely rare. However, should the unexpected ever arise, you would be fully supported.

I have a trusted network of experienced celebrants whom I would confidently recommend. In that situation, I would personally brief them in detail, share your full ceremony script, and ensure they are fully aligned with the tone, structure and flow of your ceremony — so everything runs smoothly and exactly as planned.

Your ceremony would be in safe, capable hands.

Whether it’s a wedding or naming ceremony, the process is fully collaborative.

We begin with a relaxed conversation, followed by deeper listening and storytelling. I then write your ceremony from scratch, you have the chance to review and refine it, and on the day I lead the ceremony so you can relax and enjoy your moment.

No rushing. No copy-and-paste. No pressure.

As involved as you’d like to be. Some couples and families love being deeply hands-on; others prefer to trust the process and respond to drafts. I adapt to what feels right for you.

Yes. Vow renewals are a beautiful way to mark how far you’ve come — whether that’s five years, fifty, or somewhere in between. 

I can. If you already have someone special leading your ceremony, I offer a script and speech writing service, creating a fully bespoke script and guiding your chosen person on delivery, timing and flow.

Occasionally, my work extends beyond ceremony writing into songwriting. Alongside celebrancy, I have spent many years writing, recording and performing original music – a background that continues to inform this part of my work.

Through an artist-led commission, I create an original song to crystallise the moment you wish to celebrate and mark.

The best place to start is a discovery call – a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

If it feels right, I’ll confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

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A wedding celebrant designs and leads a ceremony that is entirely personal to you – no templates, no scripts, no rules unless you want them.

As your wedding celebrant, I take time to get to know you, listen to your story, and write a bespoke ceremony that reflects who you are, how you love, and what matters most to you. On the day, I lead the ceremony with calm, warmth and confidence — holding the space so you can be fully present.

At present, celebrant-led weddings are not legally binding in England and Wales. So most of my couples choose to complete the legal formalities separately — either before or after their ceremony — at a registry office. 

Ask for a simple “2×2” appointment, which completes the legal formalities, giving you complete freedom to create the ceremony you actually want, without restrictions on wording, location or structure.  I’m very happy to guide you through how all of this works.

Absolutely. I proudly celebrate everybody’s love.

Absolutely. Many couples choose to include cultural traditions, spiritual references or symbolic rituals – whether that’s blending heritages, honouring family traditions, or creating something entirely new.

There’s no “one size fits all” here. Your ceremony can include as much – or as little – as feels right for you.

Very much so. Celebrant-led ceremonies are ideal for couples who want something meaningful, personal and sincere.

That said, being secular doesn’t mean being non-spiritual or non-symbolic. Your ceremony can be reflective, poetic, joyful, grounded – or all of the above and we can absolutely include prayer or hymns if that feels right.

Yes – and it’s one of my favourite parts of the process.

I offer guidance and prompts to help you write vows that feel authentic to your love story. So whether you want help shaping something you’ve already written or starting from scratch, you’ll be well supported.

Discretion is fundamental to my work.

I regularly work with high-profile and private individuals and families, and confidentiality is always treated as non-negotiable. NDAs are very welcome, and your privacy — before, during and after your ceremony — is handled with care and professionalism as standard.

Most couples book between 6–18 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season dates. However, I’ve had 3 weeks notice before (yes, really!) so  it’s always worth asking. I only take on a limited number of weddings each year, so early booking is always wise.

I’m based in Brighton, but I work with couples across the UK and internationally.

If you’re planning a destination wedding or a ceremony further afield, travel is always possible (additional expenses may apply). If you love my work and feel a connection, geography is rarely a barrier.

This is extremely rare. However, should the unexpected ever arise, you would be fully supported.

I have a trusted network of experienced celebrants whom I would confidently recommend. In that situation, I would personally brief them in detail, share your full ceremony script, and ensure they are fully aligned with the tone, structure and flow of your ceremony – so everything runs smoothly and exactly as planned.

Your ceremony would be in safe, capable hands.

Yes! I got fantastic training from the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, and am fully accredited. 

A naming ceremony is a meaningful way to welcome a child into their family and community — or to mark a new identity, chapter or beginning.

Often chosen as an alternative to a christening (though it doesn’t need to replace anything), naming ceremonies are free from rules and can be joyful, reflective, playful or quietly emotional.

Naming ceremonies are most commonly held to welcome children – whether by birth, adoption or fostering – but they’re not limited to that.

They can also mark: a chosen name or new identity, adoption, fostering, or blended families, significant life transitions or fresh starts.

Yes. Naming ceremonies can honour heritage, culture, spirituality or family traditions – or remain entirely secular. The ceremony is shaped around your values and beliefs, not imposed from the outside.