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How it all started
I was sitting at home one day, feeling very sorry for myself. With good reason, mind - I'd just completed another round of chemotherapy at Birmingham's QE Hospital.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is the polar opposite of fun. It's a terrifying journey of tests, waiting, consultations, surgery, more waiting, chemical infusions, hospitalisation, radiation, more waiting...
I was too ill to pick up a camera, yet -to be frank - not enjoying sitting around on my arse. I've never been good at that. But sometimes you just have to lay back and let life take its course.
That day, the latest edition of my magazine subscription, Positive News, dropped through my box. On the cover was a beaming woman radiating joy. It turned out she was a celebrant.
Something Clicked.
As I read her story, something clicked. This, I thought, is right up my street - a job that combines storytelling, connecting with people, AND a reason to get out of my pyjamas and into a posh frock!!
I called my friend to tell her my new (no)hair-brained scheme. "Why," she exclaimed, "have we not thought of this for you before?? It's perfect!!"
With her shrieks of affirmation ringing in my ears, I signed up for celebrant training that very day.
I completed my training with Civil Ceremonies in November 2025, and in the same month received the news that my mammogram was all clear. So now, my new chapter as a wedding, couples and family celebrant begins!
New Chapters.
Based in Birmingham, I work across the whole of the Midlands, including Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire. I also have bases in Mid Wales, North and West Yorkshire, Cambridge, London and Brighton, so I can celebrant in those places too, without overnight fees. In fact, wherever your ceremony, I will go.
I'm still making films (see storystuudio.co.uk) and now I have the privilege of being part of people's memorable moments as well as just capturing them. I feel incredibly lucky!
I'm particularly excited to work with couples and families who share my love of (amongst other things): nature, campfires, spontaneous singalongs, silliness with loved ones, being your authentic self, coffee and cake, laughing until your sides hurt, celebrating difference, not watching the news, sunsets, kindness and an unwavering belief that despite what life throws at us, everything will be okay.
I can't wait to celebrate your story!
