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A personal and sustainable wedding memento for each couple from my family.
As a marriage celebrant, I’m responsible for making sure the legal requirements of the ceremony are met. Part of this, is presenting the couple with their legal paperwork. My daughter has lovingly handmade harakeke twine (NZ Flax) for me to wrap each newly married...
The best weddings of May 2023
The end of May signifies the end of a stunning autumn. There are still a few colourful leaves clinging to the trees, however, most have fallen, the air is crisper, there is a sprinkling of snow on the mountains with more promised very soon. May 2023 was a month of...
Experience is everything!
One of the most reassuring words that you like to hear when planning your wedding is the word “experience”, it represents someone who has stood the test of time. I've been trusted by over 2000 couples to officiate at their wedding and I have more experience than other...
The best of April 2023!
Let's face it, everything about autumn in Queenstown rocks & April 2023 was no exception!! Autumn in Queenstown is an unforgettable experience and a magical time to marry. Here you can truly immerse yourself in the wonder of the season as the leaves turn to shades...
Queenstown Wedding
Queenstown is THE destination wedding location in NZ if you are seeking an extraordinary wedding experience amidst awe inspiring scenery including crystal clear lakes, dramatic mountain peaks as far as the eye can see and pure crisp alpine air. Whether you have an...
Wedding readings can help make your ceremony more personal.
Ensure your ceremony is unique with a reading chosen for you & about you. Your wedding ceremony is the most meaningful part of your wedding day as it is when you declare your love for each other and promise to support one another. Special touches, like...
A personal way to include your guests in your wedding ceremony.
A ring warming ceremony includes your guests in your ceremony. An extremely personal way to include your guests in your wedding ceremony is a ring warming ceremony as the wording conveys the meaning of your ceremony to your guests and extends your invitation for them...
How to include children in your wedding ceremony
There are lots of ways, big and small, to include children in your ceremony even if they are not part of the bridal party. Most children love having a special job and will be delighted to be included, just make sure the job is appropriate for their age. Give...
Your heart is in what you do & that was definitely recognised.
Ana and Ale met about 18 months ago in Ana’s hometown of Dunedin and Ale had also made his way there from Argentina via Queenstown to find work and a place to call home. Despite the rain on their wedding day, they had a heartfelt & intimate ceremony in the...
What do wedding rings and the circle of a ring symbolise??
Wedding rings have been worn since ancient Egyptian times, when they were woven from plants that grew alongside the river Nile. They were later incorporated into the Christian and Jewish wedding ceremonies, and it became common for the bride to be given a ring as a...
Everything you need to know about a Wedding Rehearsal
There are many reasons why having a wedding rehearsal is a good idea, if you have guests and/or a bridal party. Doing a run-through of it before it happens in front of a crowd will make it seem natural and help avoid some common pitfalls and hints of...
How to write personal and meaningful vows to the love of your life.
Thinking about writing your own wedding vows? How do you write personal and meaningful vows to the love of your life? It’s a tremendous undertaking, as you sit down and attempt to sum up all your love, dreams and promises to your partner in a few short minutes....
Good Lighting helps set the mood of your Winter Wedding.
Winter in Queenstown is a beautifully romantic time of year, especially July and August and sometimes September, which makes Queenstown a downright magical destination for a winter wedding. Here we look at how good lighting sets the mood of your winter wedding....
Love is Love
Faye and Joan met in Auckland although they are both from the Philippines. When they met at a mutual friends place all those years ago they had no idea how much their lives were about to change and now with Faye and Joan are standing together, anything is possible....
Rave Review from Adam and Michael
I’ve been very fortunate to have known Adam since he was an 8 year old boy and over the years I’ve watched him grow into the wonderful man that he is today. When he and Michael met 8 years before their wedding day they had no idea that their meeting would lead them to...
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