My path to wedding celebrancy didn’t come from a single decision, but from a lifetime of working with people, values, and moments that matter.

My life has been shaped by public performance and the power of voice. For over a decade, I’ve spoken on human rights platforms across the UK, where courage and clarity truly matter. I’ve been trained and mentored one-to-one through Southside Performance Studio in Glasgow, and delivered live news broadcasts on Kiss FM in Melbourne, Australia.

Before all of that, I spent four formative years at drama school, learning not just how to perform, but how to listen, read a room, and hold an audience with intention and care. Public speaking isn’t something I’ve grown into, it’s something I’ve always known. Whether addressing hundreds or standing with two people at one of the most intimate moments of their lives, I understand the privilege of holding space and shaping words that land with warmth, integrity, and meaning.

Why I Became a Wedding Celebrant

In the summer of 2025, I travelled to France to train as a wedding planner. I was drawn to the creativity, the organisation, and the beauty of crafting meaningful celebrations. But as the training progressed, it was the ceremony itself that truly captured me. The planning mattered, of course but the heart of the day lived in the words, the intention, and the space held for two people to make a profound commitment, in their own way.

After completing my training with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, I became a professionally certified celebrant in April 2026. I chose this pathway because it aligns closely with my belief that modern ceremonies should be personal, inclusive, and rooted in the values, stories, and identities of the people at their centre.

Through my training and practice, I came to realise that celebrancy sits at a unique intersection of storytelling, advocacy, and human connection. At its heart, it is about voice, ensuring people feel seen, respected, and celebrated exactly as they are.

That has been the thread running through my entire career.