What would you celebrate?

... if you could celebrate anything?

As a Humanist celebrant who believes in the power of storytelling, I think that life is full of moments worth doing a little dance about, big and small.

Working in theatre, I am always struck by the director's ability to take ordinary moments and make them extraordinary through story, movement, and a shared experience. Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, theatre invites us to witness and celebrate human experience. We are reminded that every milestone, no matter how small, deserves its spotlight.

Why Celebrate?

Celebration isn’t just about birthdays or weddings. It’s about marking milestones, transitions, and even the quiet personal victories. My good friend celebrates her Canciversary every year - for her, it marks another year alive, living with blood cancer. As someone who has worked with people from all walks of life—telling or hearing their stories—whether in a rehearsal room, a classroom, on the beach, or in a back garden—I know how meaningful it is to pause and acknowledge your journey. As a Humanist Celebrant, I am reclaiming celebrations and ceremonies in all their forms!

Tell me what you celebrate?

• Personal Achievements: Finished a course? Overcome a challenge? Started a new chapter? These are all worth celebrating.

• Relationships: You might celebrate your love and the joy of being together, anniversaries, friendships, reunions or the life of a loved one.

• New Beginnings: Moving home, buying your first home, starting a new job or leaving one, or embarking on a creative project.

• Recovery and Resilience: Marking a period of healing, growth, or bouncing back from adversity.

• The small things: The first swim of summer, a family surf, or a shared meal in the garden. For me, it's the first sunflower of summer and the first candle I light in winter.

Every ceremony, workshop, or coaching session I lead is tailored to you. I believe in creating authentic, inclusive, and playful experiences—whether you want to all-out, shout and dance about it or have a quiet, reflective moment.

Humanist ceremonies are uniquely personal and inclusive, focusing on the values, stories, and connections that matter most to you, without any prescribed religious content. They emphasise personal values and meaningful life transitions.

What moments, big or small, would you like to celebrate? Share your thoughts or jump on my Instagram and add a comment.

If you’re ready to mark your moment—whether with a ceremony, a workshop, or a coaching session—get in touch.