A BIT MORE ABOUT ME

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to write for a living. Coupled with my innate curiosity about people, their lives and what makes them tick (ok, I’m nosy!) it made the world of women’s magazines a natural fit.  I’ve loved every moment, but my happiest years were at HELLO!, especially when I was covering weddings and introducing precious new family members.

 

Always a sucker for a love story, I was in my element interviewing celebrity brides and grooms like Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh, JLS star and recent Strictly Come Dancing finalist JB Gill and – a real “pinch me” moment – the late, great Tina Turner, to name just a few. Among the proud mums who trusted me with their new baby stories were Emma Bunton and Katie Piper.  To be told I’d captured these precious personal moments in their lives perfectly meant so much.

 

But one thing I’ve discovered as I hurtle through my fifties is that embracing fresh opportunities is invigorating. It keeps you vital.  I was craving more; a new challenge - and thought long and hard about what I might be good at and what would make me happy. And that, dear reader, is how I found my calling to celebrancy!

 

I trained with the highly respected Civil Ceremonies Ltd (the only OFSTED Outstanding Provider in the field) for my Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples Celebrancy. Another passion was born!

Love is life's greatest treasure. Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies, whatever the celebration, at its heart, it’s a story of love. And to be entrusted by gorgeous people like you to bring that story to life in words ... well, that's a privilege.

 

Outside of work, home is a pretty, arty little town in north Essex, where I enjoy country strolls with my tiny but mighty rescue dog (especially if there’s a cosy pub lunch with friends at the end of it).

I’m Mum to an amazing grown-up daughter, who has been my greatest cheerleader since I made my career “pivot”.

 

Those I’ve worked with have been kind enough to describe me as warm, fun, professional and totally trustworthy. I’ll take that!

So if I sound like I might be what you're looking for and you’d like to find out more, give me a call. I’d love to hear from you.

Bel x