Hi, I’m Mel — a celebrant who cares deeply about creating ceremonies that feel like you.

Not performative, not full of tradition for tradition’s sake… but something honest, personal, and meaningful in a way that actually lands.

I’m naturally quite a calm presence (the kind people often say helps steady the nerves), and I bring that into every part of the process — from our first conversation to the moment you’re standing together on the day. I’m often told I’m a brilliant listener — someone who picks up on the emotional undercurrents as much as the words — and that’s what helps me shape ceremonies that feel quietly, deeply right.

I’ll spend time getting to know you properly — not just the big headline moments, but the quieter details, the dynamics, the in-between bits that really tell your story. That’s where the magic tends to live.

At home, life is beautifully simple — I share it with my two favourite companions: Andy, and Percy, who is much hairier but equally adorable.

I also have a bit of a contradiction in me — for someone whose job involves standing up in front of a crowd, I don’t actually love being the centre of attention. I’m much more at home facilitating and holding the space so you can shine… although, if you asked my friends (and Andy, my two-legged other half), they might say I still carry a bit of ‘main character energy’.

And at weddings, it’s the subtle moments I’m always drawn to — the pause just before someone takes a breath, the look on a partner’s face when they see each other for the first time, the ripple of emotion through the people who love you, or those perfectly unplanned moments (like an “I absolutely blooming do” landing mid-vows).

Couples often tell me it feels less like “working with a supplier” and more like having someone in their corner — gently guiding, listening, shaping things with care, and making sure the ceremony feels grounded, inclusive, and completely your own.

If that resonates, we’ll probably get along really well.