Photo: Celia Faith Photography

Once upon a time …

I’m Jen and before I became a professional writer and copy editor, I was a registered nurse for 30 years. I’ve also been a cruise attendant and a medical secretary and once rode my Harley Davidson around the USA. I don’t ride anymore… Instead, I run, swim, SUP, bushwalk and volunteer with the NSW SES, splitting my time between Mullumbimby and Brisbane with my gorgeous husband Steve, and our rescue dog Postie.

At 50, encouraged by Steve, I finally plucked up enough courage to go get that journalism degree I’d always dreamed of. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have worked for eight years with ABC News. I now write features and obituaries for The Guardian, Australian Geographic, the Sydney Morning Herald and the New York times, do some freelance editing, and write a lot of letters.

When, in 2019, my goddaughter announced she was engaged and wanted me to marry her, I thought I’d add ‘celebrant’ to my repertoire. I’m always up for learning something new and challenging myself!

And, do you know what? I’ve found that …

… being a celebrant is the perfect way to blend all that I love into one brilliant career: meeting people, listening to their stories, and writing about love and life.

Best of all, I’ve been lucky enough to marry several of my friends’ children, many of whom I’ve known since they were embryos. So, there’s a real ‘circle of life’ vibe which is the cherry on the top!

If you think I could add something special to your ceremony, whatever that ceremony may be, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you!