I’m Clover Jean (yes, that’s my real name), a Black British native English-speaking wedding officiant / singing celebrant based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. A bilingual officiant with decades of performance experience, excited to share your story and bring your people together. I’ve delivered more than 500 secular ceremonies and supported Dutch, expats, international, interracial, and interfaith couples who want a meaningful wedding.
I’m an expat from the UK, a Black British citizen of Afro-Caribbean heritage. Born in Shepherd’s Bush, London (1968). I live in Amsterdam and moved there in the late 80’s. My parents are West Indian; a Jamaican mum (Religious) and St. Lucian dad (Atheist). I’m a proud (Interfaith) auntie with beautiful nieces and a handsome nephew.
As a celebrant, my working background is hospitality management, travel and tour guiding, caregiving, performing and singing. No two couples’ love stories are the same; each is one-of-a-kind!
People say; I’m a bold celebrant with an awesome sense of humour, warm and understanding who brings joy to each wedding or event. And I’m optimistic with a holistic approach to life! My hobbies are gardening, swimming, travelling, BBC 4, apple pie with whipped cream, and chilling on my sofa.
I became a celebrant out of sheer luck, my journey began in 2008. A non-religious couple from Texel, NL said ‘Will you marry us? ‘Of course!’ (but, I’d never done the job before.) So, I put on a toga, wig and the Black Wedding Celebrant Abroad service was born. I love the excitement of the ceremony and bringing everyone together. It creates lasting memories. Need I say more about me? I’m curious about you!
