Officially an Anglo-Australian, I have London to thank for knocking me into shape, and Sydney for rounding off the edges, and I like to think that both cultures inspire my approach to being a celebrant; a certain English gravitas delivered with a warm Aussie smile!

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I have been known to wear many different hats throughout my life; from corporate music industry manager to English teacher; from landscape gardener to copywriter; and more latterly farm manager and alpaca breeder! Not to mention, at various times, a full-time dad to each of my three daughters.

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The common thread that runs throughout has been my passion to connect and communicate with people from all walks of life.

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For weddings, my aim is to capture the true essence of a couple’s relationship, and to understand their hopes and aspirations for their big day. For memorial services, to paint a balanced portrait of a life in light and shade that makes allowances for grief, but also encourages celebration.

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As a writer, I enjoy the challenge of giving life to a ceremony with carefully chosen words, carrying the weight of emotion appropriate to each situation, in a style that allows all parties to focus on the most important and personal aspects of the occasion.

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