Well, this is super exciting news which we are so delighted to share with you - we have a new associate celebrant joining the team at Celebrant in Cornwall! Proud to introduce to the world of ceremonies - the incomparable Mary Gray!
Mary is one of those people who we thought would be instantly suited to celebrancy - a friendly and thoughtful soul, she radiates positive energy, kindness and authenticity, and she displays the calm and quiet confidence that really appeals to us, and to our clients. And just like team members Caroline and Sam before her, Mary really believes in independent celebrancy - she and her husband-to-be have opted for a professional celebrant to create the words for their most special day next May!
With an Events Management degree, hands-on experience in the wedding industry, and roles which have really developed her skills as a proficient speaker, Mary has sailed through her event planning and performance training with us, and is really proving to be the total package. Here's a little background to our latest recruit:
“Often found on the beach with my fiancé, Matt, and golden retriever, Monty. I am a true Cornish girl and will never say no to a cup of a tea and a slice of cake! I am from a large family and love nothing more than spending quality time with everyone - even if it can get a little loud and crazy at times!
I always dreamed of being a wedding planner and followed this path to study Events Management at university, and working as a Wedding Coordinator for two beautiful Cornish wedding venues. I loved meeting couples, helping to plan their special day and make their wedding dreams become reality.
My career moved next into the charity sector, first working with Children’s Hospice South West and more recently for a children’s mental health charity, The Wave Project. My current role as Community Fundraiser involves plenty of public speaking and I love sharing my passion for causes I feel strongly and care so much about.
I have always thought celebrant ceremonies were so special; truly capturing the love each couple has for each other and making the ceremony so personal. While I love the fundraising world, I really miss working closely with couples and talking about their big day. This is something which has become more obvious to me since getting engaged last year.
I feel very honoured to now become part of Celebrant in Cornwall with Lisa and her amazing team. I am most excited about being able to meet couples and share the anticipation of their wedding plans and hear their stories. I can’t wait to play such a key part in sharing these stories to the people that matter most to each couple, and I hope to do this with thoughtfulness, care and passion.”
Ahhhh, we are so very excited to have Mary on our team and cannot wait to see her officiate her first wedding or renewal of vows, she is going to be an absolute star, of this we are quite sure!
And - we have decided to offer 15% off to the first FIVE couples who book Mary for a ceremony in 2025! So whether you are getting married or planning to renew your vows, this is a fantastic offer to experience the expertise of a trained and professional celebrant looking after the heart of your day. Mary's availability opens in mid June - so if you are planning a celebration, please do contact us to chat further.
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