by Phillipa | Jan 19, 2014 | Featured, Same Sex Ceremonies
When I was contacted in May last year by Jacinta and Caz regarding their civil union in December, I was very excited. They are a lovely couple who live in Australia who wanted to take their relationship to the next level. Then, on 19 August 2013 same sex marriage...
by Phillipa | May 22, 2013 | Featured, Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies, Testimonials
Marie-Louise and Uan chose the gorgeous Trelawn Place for their wedding ceremony, not only because of it’s spectacular views but also because it overlooks the Shotover River – the same river their home overlooks! I was delighted to be asked to share their...
by Phillipa | May 20, 2013 | Featured, Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
The following is an excerpt from a fabulous blog written by Heather Ellis a Christchurch photographer whom I had the good fortune to work with last week: Australian born Nicole went travelling with her friends to Europe one year. She expected to visit a few countries,...
by Phillipa | May 14, 2013 | Featured, Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies, Testimonials
The Chapel by the Lake is a favourite of mine and so I was delighted when Sara and Simon asked me to officiate at their ceremony in the chapel. The chapel seats about 60 guests, has wonderful acoustics and is beautiful as you can see in these stunning photos...
by Phillipa | Mar 21, 2013 | Featured, Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
Mount Soho is a wonderful location for couples who have a large guest list -and so it was perfect for Matt and Tess’s wedding day in late January this year. With 5 pageboys/girls plus bridesmaids and groomsmen, the giving away by Tess’s father, the best...
by Phillipa | Mar 17, 2013 | Featured, Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies, Same Sex Ceremonies
This is a ceremony I will never forget – 2 beautiful women so in love, so happy and so together! And they thanked me! We chose Phillipa as our celebrant for our Queenstown civil ceremony in January. Right from the outset we were happy with our decision. We had...
