about me

Me smiling and pointing at a tree that also looks like it's smiling

👋I’m Rob

In my non-celebrant life, I’m a writer who works on making government stuff on the internet about the environment, food and the countryside easier and more interesting to read.

Outside of that my biggest passions include spending time with people I love, music, philosophy, being outdoors, walking, my dog, delicious food, and poetry. I love to write, discuss and when I get the chance, perform.

I also run Leeds Humanists, a group representing the non-religious in Leeds that is about working towards a more tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail.

Why am I a celebrant?

I got into being a celebrant through my two loves of writing and connecting with people. Being part of a couple’s celebration is an amazing experience - few things are more rewarding then helping to make people laugh, smile and be happy.

Some lovely things couples have said about me

Jack & Sarah

“The ceremony was lovely, it involved such special, personal and even humorous moments… everyone there absolutely loved him and the ceremony, even commenting that they didn't realise humanist weddings were so personal and fun.

A brilliant guy who then spoke with our guests after who were all full of praise of him.

I really couldn't recommend him more, he made our day even more special, and I wouldn't have wanted anyone else doing the ceremony instead.”

Andy & Claire

“We can 100% recommend Rob for your ceremony. He is a genuinely lovely and friendly guy who takes great care to deliver exactly what you are wanting.

…a script that was both touching and funny while being a brilliant retrospective on our relationship...

He was widely complimented on the day by our guests who said how personal and special the ceremony he performed was. He also helped us write our own vows and gave us everything printed out afterwards as a keepsake.

I can honestly say that he made the ceremony the special moment we wanted it to be and it set the tone for the rest of the day full of smiles and laughter. A huge thank you to Rob!”

Sarah & Henry

“Thanks to Rob we had the most lovely ceremony we could have even imagined. It was heartwarming, but also funny and as I am from Germany and we had many German guests there too, he even included some German sentences as a surprise for us! Absolutely incredible.

…he asked us so many questions about us and our relationship and really got to know me and my husband and what is important to us. Through that he was able to make the ceremony really personal!

Rob also helped us figure out how exactly we'd like the ceremony to be and brought in many ideas and support.

Everything was great and we'll always remember this day as the most special day of our lives”

Ash & Sophie

“We are so glad we picked Rob as our celebrant. Rob spent time getting to know us as a couple, this was reflected in the beautiful script he wrote that captured us perfectly. We both look back on our wedding with the ceremony being the highlight. I can’t recommend him highly enough, thanks Rob!”

Liz & Matt

“Rob has been absolutely amazing, we can’t recommend him enough. Rob… listened to our own story… and turned it into the most personal, funny and glorious script that our guests have not stopped commenting on.

Rob added in so many personal quotes from our favourite films and music and parts of our speech just made us laugh out loud - and cry! We now have a script for us to keep which we will treasure. Rob ran us through what to expect on the day and it felt so seamless. It is with such a huge thank you, Liz and Matt x”

Conor & Sasha

“You were absolutley amazing and none of my family were expecting it! Everyone was so impressed with the ceremony and we thank you so much for capturing us as a couple! It really set the tone and despite us not being romantics, I think it was so special and just right for us.”

Sarah & Nahuel

We were so happy to have Rob do our wedding ceremony. He was so friendly and helpful in the run up and we were able to make the script really personal to us. The ceremony itself was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for more.