Becoming a marriage celebrant was actually the outcome of a teenage joke for Poppy.

One of her best friends met her now-husband, and Poppy was adamant they would end up together. “And I’m going to be the one to lock it in and marry you,” Poppy would say.

When her friend called to say they were set to wed at the beginning of 2015, Poppy set out to see if it was feasible that she could fulfil that teenage promise.

She did – and also found her “thing”.

With a degree in Communications, Poppy worked as a journalist before deciding to take her life in a different direction. She moved to India in 2017 to complete her yoga training, which she teaches alongside her celebrant work. In 2020 she published her first book, The Tale of Poppy and Ed, and her first kids' book in 2023, Otto. She currently lives in Cambridge with her husband ("Poppy Gough" outside work), their daughter Evie, and their much-loved German Shepherd, Sherpa.

Poppy no longer has any social media (aside from a business Facebook page that she posts on extremely sporadically), so you won't find her on the 'gram; bit of a dither over that decision as she knows some people like to go check out what she's about before contacting her, but the benefits of deleting it won out. Just to give a little snapshot of stuff she's into: competitive water skiing, hiking and anything hills or mountains, travelling everywhere she can, mum stuff and always rearranging the house.

Poppy’s focus is on creating bespoke scripts to reflect each and every couple she officiates for. She loves being a part of bringing two futures together, and working with you in preparing, rehearsing and officiating in accordance with your wishes.

Potentially want Poppy to lock it in? Please feel free to contact her to have a chat, talk pricing and see if you feel she is the right fit.