A warm hello from Winchester

Hello, I’m Suzie.
A family celebrant writing
ceremonies that feel like you.

Whether we’re marking a wedding, a naming, a vow renewal or saying goodbye to someone loved, every ceremony I create is built around the people at the centre of it. Nothing off the shelf. Nothing generic. Just your story, told properly.

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A little more about me

Warm, fun, laid back,
and full of the people
and stories that matter most.

Twenty years working in hospices, children’s charities and medical research taught me how to hold a room steady when emotions are high. Before that, running weddings and events in luxury country house hotels taught me how to keep the day flowing, no matter what’s going on behind the scenes.

You get both.

I’m authentically me, and I work with couples and families who want to be seen and heard properly. Imperfect, funny, complex, lovable stories.

The moments I help you mark

From the biggest celebrations
to the quietest farewells.

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01 · Love StoriesWedding ceremonies & vow renewals.

For couples who want something real. Relaxed, personal, and full of warmth. Usually in a barn, an outdoor space, or a venue that already feels like you.

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02 · Life StoriesCelebrations of life & funeral ceremonies.

Held with honesty, care and a gentle touch of lightness. Time and space to tell the whole story of the person you love.

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03 · New BeginningsNaming ceremonies & adoption celebrations.

For babies, children and the grown-ups who love them. A proper welcome, with room for everyone who’ll help shape their life.

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Why couples & families choose me

Calm when you need calm.
Fun when you need fun.
A bit of both when you need
everything at once.

Meaning and humour can sit side by side without anyone having to pick.

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Kind words
from the people I’ve had the
privilege to work with.

Where you'll find me

Based in Winchester.
Have passport,
will travel.

Working across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Wiltshire, Sussex, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight.

Happy to travel further afield too. Always.

Regular haunts

  • The Gathering Barn
  • The Clock Barn
  • The Post Barn
  • Avington Barn
  • Bury Court Barn
  • Harewood Forest
  • New Forest Outdoor Centre
  • Anywhere a seaside ceremony fits
Let's start your story

I’d love to hear
about the ceremony
you’re planning.

Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re still piecing it together, a first chat is free, relaxed, and no obligation at all.