I’m Marianne, a fully qualified celebrant with the UK Society of Celebrants, creating unique ceremonies that honour life’s milestones with warmth, authenticity, and meaning.

 

It all started when I was just a kid.

I remember sitting at my Grandad’s funeral, listening to words that felt distant and impersonal. The ceremony didn’t reflect the warmth, humour, and love that made him who he was. Even then, I knew that people deserved something better—something that truly honoured their story.

That moment planted a seed. Over the years, I realised I had the skills to craft ceremonies that are personal, meaningful, and deeply human. Today, as a Life Celebrant, I create bespoke ceremonies that weave together tradition, spirituality, and individuality—ensuring that every milestone is celebrated with authenticity and heart.

My role is to listen deeply, understand what matters most to you, and weave those threads into a ceremony that feels personal, memorable, and true to your spirit.

 

At the age of 26

I was diagnosed with a life threatening illness. During this time, as I recovered, I explored different world religions and philosophies in order to help bring some kind of meaning to my predicament. I found that as I implemented some of the ancient rites that I learned about, the intrinsic value of life increased. I was able to truly appreciate every moment, even the difficult ones..

Happily I survived and I am here today to bring non religious ceremony to your life, bringing my curious nature, experience as a writer and public speaker (I am also trained as a teacher, translator and storyteller) to discover your story and help you celebrate the most important events in your life.