I'm Sammy, a celebrant accredited by Humanists UK - I'm so glad you found me and if you are here, I'm assuming congratulations are in order! I specialise in handcrafted, joyful ceremonies that put your story at the centre of your day.
A little about me
My name is Sammy and I was raised between Essex and Suffolk and have spent time living all over the UK before settling in Colchester in 2022. I spent my 20s and early 30s with very itchy feet living in Brighton, Edinburgh, London and having various bouts of travelling around South America, Southeast Asia and the states. I've spent my entire working life supporting people, particularly young people with neurodiversity, and whatever you or your family's needs on your wedding day, it's likely to be something I can help you with.
I absolutely love storytelling, especially love stories, and want to hear everything about you both! When I’m not busy running about after my toddler, celebrant work and walking my big daft Labrador I love to read, spend time with those I love and playing music – if you want your celebrant to whip out a saxophone mid-ceremony – it can be done!
Sammy's Ceremonies
The dress, the decorations, the food, they all feel important, and they are. But for me the build-up to your wedding day should be a time to think about why you love each other, why you're making this commitment, even what irritates the hell out of you (but you love them so much you put up with it). What are your hopes for the future?
Because ultimately, once your big day is done, you have a marriage. I want your ceremony to feel like the highlight of the day, not a tick-box exercise to get to the party (although the party is important, of course!), and a real foundation for what comes next.
But it doesn't need to be super serious - my goal of every ceremony is to get you, and your guests, relaxed and laughing! Don't want gushy vows or the 'solemn moment' as you'd hear the Registrars say? Great. Want some lightness in the storytelling but the vows to be hopelessly romantic? Also great! It's about making your ceremony as you want it, and I won't stop until you have a script you are delighted with!
Whether it's a humanist wedding, a vow renewal, a civil partnership celebration, or you're getting married abroad (I got married abroad so fully understand the logistics, especially for a bilingual ceremony), I'd love to hear about your plans!
