After 30 years in the police service, I retired as a senior Detective Officer. It was a brilliantly worthwhile and demanding career that taught me a lot about human emotions and how to handle them. It gave me the ‘people skills’ to manage situations and the ability to support people when things get a little stressful.

 

Weddings are happy days of celebration that bring together family and friends. Couples are understandably excited, a little nervous and full of anticipation about the commitment they are about to make… and that’s the way it should be, but I will do my very best to keep things calm and prevent any unnecessary stress from spoiling the day.

 

It’s lovely that so many of the couples I’ve had the honour of marrying have commented on my relaxed, calm and friendly nature which has in turn put them, and their guests, at ease and allowed them to be present in the moment and enjoy their ceremony.

I’ve included some of their comments in the ‘testimonials’ gallery.

I have also explored my creative side and gained a BA in professional photography. I then developed a career specialising in documentaries and portraiture which also lead on to wedding photography… which I absolutely loved. 

 

While I no longer carry a camera, this has given me a unique insight into what your wedding photographers are trying to achieve on the day. Their photographs provide the most important reminder of your ceremony, and I’ll always work with them to help them capture the best images possible.

 

I love what I do and feel incredibly lucky and privileged to have the authority to pronounce couples married. It’s something that I will never take for granted.

 

So whether you want a relaxed or formal wedding… are getting married at home, in a barn, a hotel or a castle… are eloping or have 150 guests… I’ll work with you to create a bespoke ceremony that captures your hopes and expectations.