My passion for celebrancy was ignited over 10 years ago when my mother passed away. Like many people, I had seen celebrants who didn’t show strong empathy for the client, failed to connect with their audience or truly honour the occasion. Mum’s funeral presented an opportunity to make a real difference and even though I had no formal training I decided to jump in at the deep end and be the celebrant that day.

I was pleased to have made it through the event, in spite of the huge amount of loss and grief I was feeling. To my surprise at the close of the ceremony, the Funeral Director approached me to ask if I wanted a job as their celebrant. After this, I undertook a funeral celebrant qualification and then began officiating at a number of funerals and other ceremonies including baby namings. When close friends asked if I could marry them I trained as a marriage celebrant and obtained my formal registration with the Attorney Generals Department. Since starting out, I have continued to love officiating across a wide array of life occasions.

My background as a journalist, public relations specialist, executive coach and facilitator helps me to create ceremonies that are professionally scripted and designed to have impact. Aside from my professional experiences, I’ve also led a rich life and have cycled through many new beginnings, endings and transitions enabling me to develop empathy, understanding and maturity. (I’ve been married twice, divorced once and have three children spanning two generations)!

Because your needs are front and centre, I take care of all the details, enabling you to totally embrace your special day.  It is my mission to help you find richer meaning in your life events and offer you a ceremony experience that is memorable and exceptional.