Profile
I trained as a Celebrant after attending a Humanist Ceremony, because I was touched and impressed by the warmth and personal nature of the occasion. I hadn’t heard of Humanism before then, and when I made enquiries I discovered I’d had Humanist beliefs all along without realising.
In my past career I was as an English teacher; more recently I spent a few years in government service; nowadays I concentrate on being a Celebrant. In character, I’m down-to-earth, and I’m friendly, patient, compassionate, understanding and reliable. As a Celebrant, my main concern is that the Ceremony suits the people it’s been created for – after all, it’s their Ceremony, not mine – and I like working to ensure that everything goes well.
It’s a privilege as well as a pleasure to help people mark the significant occasions in their lives with meaningful ritual and celebration. I like so many aspects of being a Wedding Celebrant, but the two most enjoyable things are helping couples get the format and content of their Ceremony just right, and being a calm and reassuring presence on their Big Day.
Every Ceremony is unique and special, and communicates the thoughts and feelings of the individuals concerned. Humanist Ceremonies are filled with love and respect for others, and for the world in which we live, and I’m glad I became a Celebrant, because I love my job!
If you’re interested in finding out more, you can submit an enquiry. If you’d like to make a booking, I’ll explain what happens next.
Humanist Weddings are becoming very popular, so try to book ahead, particularly if you want to get married on a Saturday. However, if I’m not free on your preferred date, I can put you in touch with one of my Celebrant colleagues, or you can search on the Humanist Society of Scotland’s website.