Welcome to my Humanists UK profile. My name is Alex and I trained as a funeral celebrant in 2019, as a wedding celebrant in 2020, and in 2022 as a naming celebrant. I guess I've always been a humanist, but only really started to put a name to what I believe after attending my sister's wedding. It was just so them, and the loveliest, most relaxed wedding I'd ever been to! It was several years before I took the plunge and trained as a celebrant, but that summer afternoon definitely planted the idea in my subconscious... fast forward (ahem) 20 years, and I just knew I'd found my new path... and, since then, I've never looked back!
A friend asked me recently what made me want to become a celebrant. It’s very simple really – I love to tell stories. Being able to sit with a couple and hear about how they met and fell in love, or about their hopes for the future of their family – it is such a joy. I learn something from every story I tell, and each ceremony is different.
Helping you celebrate your relationship and tell your story in the way that works for you is one of the best things we get to do as celebrants. I love hearing your ideas for making your wedding sound and feel authentically you, and if I can help make it happen then I will! It's your day, and I want to help make it as special as it can possibly be. Whether that's a remote controlled car as a ring bearer or drinking gin and tonic from a quaich, I want to hear your ideas, so do get in touch and let's put together something as amazing and unique as you are. The possibilities really are endless!
One couple I married recently described my style as 'perfectly imperfect' and I think they got that absolutely spot on. I create down to earth, authentic ceremonies that suit your style.
Previously, my background was in community work, especially the area of food poverty and food justice where I've been a long time campaigner and set up and run a number of projects, from community meals, emergency COVID food provision and food hubs. I'm also always looking for ways to make my business more sustainable. While I am Cambridge-based, I'm happy to travel anywhere for a wedding! I am also a member of the queer community and part of LGBT Humanists. You can feel completely comfortable that I'll create the wedding you need, so let's get planning.
