Some Wedding Advice

Hot Air Balloon Wedding

We woke to a clear and calm morning which was perfect for Becky and Yangs hot air balloon wedding. Becky had planned this wonderful celebration from Canada and she didn’t even have a back up plan if the weather was bad. We climbed to 4500 feet abo…

a wonderful thank you and photos

Andy and Paula married on 9 September at Stoneridge Estate and although you have already seen my photos from their special day, I have just received these photos taken by Mark Evans and also this fabulous note was included: “Phillipa was suggested…

Lovely lakefront wedding

Spring was in the air for Gary and Lucy’s wedding ceremony on the lakefront in the Queenstown Bay on Friday. Sarah from The Flower Room did a fabulous job of ‘dressing’ the location with her beautiful flowers and Milly Bea’s music added even more …

My new facebook page

Friends, my new facebook page is completed. Here are 5 compelling reasons why you should join my new facebook page, other than it being the best you will ever see hehe 1. You will see the most up to date wedding outfits and locations as they happe…

a lovely thank you letter

I have received this wonderful thank you note from Laura and Chris – you might remember the photos with the groom and bestmen in their uniforms, well here is what they said. I particularly like their comment about coming back with their families s…

fabflowers

Last week I met with Bridget from fab flowers here in Queenstown and she showed me their fabulous workshop where her and Sally create beautiful arrangements with ‘unreal flowers’. I suggest you have a look at this site if you are looking to keep y…

Civil union at Walter Peak

As you can see from this photo, Sam and Paul grinned ear to ear during their civil union at Walter Peak, all the guests had travelled from overseas to be a part of this very special occasion and despite the cool temperatures enjoyed the ambience o…

A vintage wedding

Rebekah and Mat chose a vintage theme for their ceremony today which was perfect as all the guests cruised on the 99 year old lady of the lake, the TSS Earnslaw, on their way to the magnificent Walter Peak for their ceremony. The weather today was…

Andy and Paula 9 September

Paula looked absolutely gorgeous as she walked up the aisle on her very proud fathers arm. Andy and his 4 groomsmen, including his twin brother, looked very smart – I am sure their talented photographer, Mark Evans, will have some great shots whic…

Testimonials

A celebration of a special life

Recently we were lucky to have Phillipa officiate at the funeral service of our much loved daughter.  During a time where emotions were high, Phillipa was a breath of fresh air.  She worked with us in a much needed, kind, calming and professional...

Bianca and Miles from Australia say Phillipa’s the most outstanding & passionate celebrant!

Phillipa is the most outstanding & passionate celebrant. The ceremony was so personal, intimate and simply beautiful. She has such a warm personality and her passion for weddings is evident in everything she does. We appreciated the great communication before the...
Rave review

Winter Heli Wedding on Cecil Peak Review

Paula and Kosta first met in a local bar and restaurant in Christchurch, I’m not going to repeat Kosta’s pick up line but he won points for originality and clearly it worked because Paula agreed to a date at a Thai restaurant  a few days later. From there they...
Looking to their future

Ruth highly recommends Phillipa as a celebrant

We were truly blessed having Phillipa officiate at our wedding. Her relaxed, friendly, professional style was perfect. We appreciated the great communication throughout the planning process. She listened to our requirements, offered ideas and solutions and together we...
David and Joy just moments after exchanging their vows on the Queenstown lakefront

A beautiful testimonial from 2 very special people.

We met Phillipa two weeks before our wedding date - yes, just two weeks. At first, we were hesitant as we were quite on a tight timing but Phillipa told us that our wedding should be about my partner David and I. That the ceremony should reflect what we envisioned it...