Auckland Celebrant Blog

2011 has been a great year for myself finally being granted the status of a Civil Union Celebrant. This is not automatic if you become a Marriage Celebrant – and has taken me 2 years, but I am thrilled to be able to offer the same service to all couples whether marrying or having a Civil Union Read More >>>

During my last blog I felt like I was leading into the question…  To see or not to see each other before the wedding ceremony – yes that is the question. If I think back to the weddings I have been the celebrant at – I would say its about 80% of couples that its still a Read More >>>

Its been a cold winter but this is the time when those folders and notepads should be out.  Surf that net.. and start your wedding planning. First always is set your wedding budget – do you have $10k? $20k, $30K+.  Right thats done.  Even though it may sound like this next thing is in Read More >>>

Hi everyone If you’re looking for a band for your function – you certainly cant go past Tall Poppies here in Auckland.  Check them out on www.tallpoppiesband.co.nz. The music is superb – your guests will be up and dancing for the whole evening – and all of a sudden you Read More >>>

Its Sunday evening, the fire is dying down, and I thought whats happened this week in the wedding world…  What lovely Auckland venue havent I blogged about? Its got to be  www.cornwallpark.co.nz and www.cornwallparkrestaurant.co.nz.  Choose 1 or other or both.  Cornwall Park itself has Read More >>>

Hey – its getting colder and the fire is going but today I was the celebrant at a wonderful surprise wedding.  Yes the couple knew about it – but the guests didnt.  (Except for a couple they made sure would come from overseas). Surprise weddings can work in many ways…  You Read More >>>

Hey there – wow it’s the 1st of June and the year is just flying by.  I had a wonderful last couple of weeks with my kids and lovely Rob – not that all weeks arent wonderful but they seemed to excel in everything they did – and what a proud Mum I was… Certificates Read More >>>

In our business, we meet many different vendors of other wedding services.  I recommend different wedding venues as you may have seen but heres 1 of my small group of photographers I recommend. www.jeremyhill.co.nz is a friend of mine and superb wedding photographer (check out his new Read More >>>

Hey everyone How do you get a marriage license?  Click here Whether you’re in NZ or overseas and planning to marry here – check out the link above for how to apply for a license.  If you work with me as your celebrant, I guide you through making sure we get your license on time and Read More >>>

Hey everyone Check me out on www.facebook.com/mycelebrant I have lots of other related businesses pages there as well but check out some of my photos and see what else is going on in the wedding world. This is all about your day.  Part of this is also finding the right celebrant. Sunday 17th of Read More >>>