The Wild and Woo Woo Road That Led Me Here

I have the best job in the world.

I get to marry amazing people like you from all over the world.

I get to share all that love, joy and connection on your big day.

I get to tell deeply personal and meaningful stories that make you and your loved ones laugh and cry.

And then I get to do it all over again.

Here's the ironic thing though...

My wife, Fran, and I never planned on getting married.

But in 2021, after 10 years of being together, it kind of just “happened.” (And no, it wasn’t Las Vegas!)

We chose a quiet little registry office in Bamberg, Germany — where we were living at the time.

Of course it was during COVID, so we were literally wearing masks as we stood facing our registrar through a perspex screen.

To top it off, it was -5°C, so we had red noses and our dress code was apparently hoodies and jeans.

And because of the restrictions, it was just the two of us — well, sort of.

Luckily we were allowed to bring our two little furry witnesses – Chopstick and Maui!

So, yeah… it wasn’t exactly the most romantic wedding.

But it didn’t matter.

Because it wasn’t about the wedding.
It was about our dream to go live by the sea in sunny Mallorca. (“Wait, what?”)

Well, as a post-Brexit British guy, getting married to Fran — my very beautiful (and very German) life partner — meant we could both get Spanish visas and live the dream!

Little did I know that dream would include becoming a wedding celebrant.

At the time, I was working as an Agile Coach for a startup in Berlin, which — thanks to COVID — went fully remote and just so happened to open up a Spanish branch.

It felt like all the pieces were falling into place.

Thanks, Life!

Until about 9 months later, when I got a big shock...

My precious, dream-fuelling startup company made me redundant.

In the thick of some serious economic struggles, they were forced to let people go.

I was seriously angry and gutted for like 2 days.

Hunting for a new job felt like the last thing I wanted to do.

So I took it as a sign from the Universe that it was time to do something new… again.

I just didn’t know what!

I took several months off to recharge, explore and stay open-minded.

Before I lost my job, I’d already started daily vocal training and — if I’m honest — fancied becoming a singer!

I wasn’t exactly gonna win Spain’s Got Talent, but there was

... something about using my voice to express myself and
move people that really excited me.

Being in Mallorca, I figured the most obvious thing would be singing at hotels or even weddings — but something still felt off.

I knew I wasn’t gonna figure it out by myself.

So it was time to get out there and meet new people.

One of those people was a wedding planner.

Over a beachside coffee one morning, we swapped life stories.

I mentioned how I’d given a joint “brothers” speech at my sister’s wedding back in 2009, which then snowballed into 3 best man speeches and MC’ing a friend’s wedding reception.

She saw how much I lit up when I talked about it and asked me,
“Have you ever thought about being a celebrant?”

I hadn’t.

My first thought was, “But I’m not a priest.” (It turns out… you don’t have to be.)

You just have to love people. Be a good listener. An even better storyteller.

And feel called to create personal, meaningful moments that people will never forget.

Tick. Tick. And tick.

Before I knew it, I was up in the Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca, leading an intimate elopement for an Aussie couple — and I was hooked.

I was finally using my voice to express myself and to move people.

The Universe gave me what I asked for – but in a form I never would’ve guessed!

And that's not even the best bit...

When I lost my job and was in Positive Prit mode, I literally told my colleagues, “Six months from now, my future self is smiling and telling me: ‘Don’t worry. It’s all gonna work out great. You’ll see.'”

Exactly six months later — TO THE DAY — I got my very first wedding request, for that Tramuntana mountain wedding.

From the same wedding planner I’d had coffee with.

AND… her WhatsApp message arrived at 11:11!!!

That literally blew my little woo woo mind. (Oh yeah, in case you hadn’t guessed — I’m all about the angel numbers, signs, synchronicities, Law of Attraction,…[insert woo woo thing]).

That’s how I know this is my path.

And things are already evolving — the Wedding MC service being one example.

Now, not only do I get to deliver incredibly personal and moving ceremonies, but I get to stick around and keep all that love and laughter going, into the night.

Who knew all those wedding speeches, a COVID-induced move to Mallorca, and a startup layoff would lead to all of this?

Sheesh! That’s my story... so far.
And I can’t wait to hear yours!

But first let's see if I'm available on your date.

Still not had enough?

hover over the photos to reveal some

fun facts about me 😃

I’m all about the power nap. I always shoot for 20 minutes. But don’t always make it 😇.

Chopstick was born on my 30th birthday. No coincidences.

My wife says I'm a capybara because I wanna be friends with everyone...

I love spotting magical little creatures.

The Phoenix is one of my favourite symbols & 444 is my angel number.

Fran and I turned vegan on 4.4.22. Our veganniversary.

I never get bored of watching the sunrise. Or taking photos of it!

I’m a mountain person. I feel in awe when I see them.

Red Kites are my favourite birds. I could watch them all day.