About Me

Meet Lisa

My journey, and why I do what I do.

My Story

I’m Lisa — a celebrant and creative rooted in emotion, symbolism, and storytelling. I craft ceremonies that honour life’s milestones with quiet beauty and personal meaning. Whether celebrating love, welcoming a child, or saying goodbye, I hold space for people to feel, reflect, and remember. As a newly qualified civil celebrant and a professional business owner, I am also dedicated to providing a seamless and professional experience.

This path found me through both creativity and grief. In honouring my mum’s memory, I bring her favourite flowers and colours into my designs — a gentle thread that connects my own story to the ones I help others tell. I believe that even the smallest details can carry deep feeling.

My work blends heartfelt ritual with visual sensitivity, creating ceremonies that feel grounded and poetic. I write, I design, I listen. Occasionally, I shape poems to mark special birthdays or family moments — capturing what’s felt but hard to say.

Every ceremony I create is as unique as the person or moment it honours. I’m here to make sure it’s seen, heard, and remembered with grace.

The Heart Behind Tip Your Hat

At the heart of Tip Your Hat is a deep belief in the power of ceremony — to honour, to comfort, to celebrate, and to remember.

My mission is to create elegant, meaningful ceremonies that honour life's most special moments with warmth and grace.

My vision is to be a trusted name in heartfelt, respectful ceremonies for all of life's milestones.

The Etched In Ink Reading

My Signature Premium Add-On

Your ceremony should be as unique as your fingerprints. While all of my ceremonies are bespoke, for clients seeking an unparalleled level of personalization, I offer The Etched Ink Reading—a signature service that weaves together my expertise as both an Independent Celebrant and a published Poet.

What is The Etched Ink Reading?

This is more than just a reading; it's a new piece of poetry, written by me, exclusively for you.

Based on the deep conversations we have during the planning process, I will distil the essence of your love story, your family's journey, or the qualities of a life being celebrated into a single, beautiful, resonant poem.

This bespoke piece will be read at the most pivotal point of your ceremony, providing a truly unforgettable, meaningful moment—and a treasure you will have forever. As an added keepsake, you will receive a professionally printed copy of your poem, signed by me, to frame and cherish.

TESTIMONIALS

Endorsement from The Academy of Professional Celebrants

"Lisa possesses all the qualities needed to be an outstanding celebrant. She is an incredibly passionate and engaging professional, with a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. We are proud to have trained Lisa and fully recommend her to any family or couple."

Tessa Sheehy, Training Manager, The Academy of Professional Celebrants