Ian Lamond

What is my unique journey to becoming a celebrant?
That is an interesting question.
Well, I've certainly done a lot in my time – from working for the Post office, when I left school, doing lots of youth theatre and "AmDram", to university researcher, invited to give guest lectures around the world - publishing books and journal articles on topics from creativity and dissent, and death studies. There were also some fascinating stops on that path - including working for the then Equal Opportunities Commission, some time spent working for a newspaper, even a brief stint as a tax inspector (that last one was definitely not me!), support work with adults with learning disabilities (which encompassed learning to become a MAKATON tutor), secondary school teaching, writing, directing, and performing street theatre, and co-founding a theatre-in-education company.
There is, however, a thread that's run through my entire working life. Everything I have done has, at its core, a genuine love of communicating with others, performing, listening and supporting people in sharing their stories.
What makes the ceremonies I develop different? In essence I want to support you in sharing your story. Now my own tastes draw me towards gothic literature, poetry, and music with a darker vibe. I also love high gothic clothing (if you're looking for gothic wedding inspiration check out my Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/ianlamondcelebrancy/imagining-the-rapport-celebrancy-brand/). Also, because of who I am, I am also more drawn to stories shared through the LGBTQIA+ community. But - ultimately - it is your story, told your way, that I want to share.
So whether it is a Wedding, Vow renewal, Elopement, Promising, Family blending, Gender-affirming renaming ceremony, give me a shout.
I'm also up for some more unusual ceremonies, such as: Welcoming a pet into their forever home, Pet funerals, Character name affirmation ceremonies (For the LARPing and gamer communities), Adventure band blessings (mainly for gamers); in fact, if you have an idea for a ceremony then I'd love to have a chat. ;-)