The Department of Internal Affairs NZ has confirmed that I am “one of the top 5 celebrants based on ceremonies performed in New Zealand for the period 2015 to 2019 (YTD)”. 20/09/2019
After more than 2000 official ceremonies plus wedding blessings, renewal of vows, namings, funerals and memorial services, I am truly delighted and honoured to have my work officially acknowledged as one of the top 5 celebrants in NZ. When the first List of Civil Union Celebrants was published in 2005, I was one of two celebrants in Queenstown however, now there are 2,800 registered celebrants in NZ with 88 in the Queenstown area. (https://celebrants.dia.govt.nz/).
To be in this industry long term, you have to love all things “wedding”. I believe a wedding isn’t just the dress, the photos, or even the rings … it’s the wedding ceremony which sets the tone for everything else that follows on the day. The romance, the spark between two people and most importantly, the love, is what it’s all about. It’s bringing families together from all over the world, it’s seeing the love between two people and it’s the absolute privilege of being a part of someone’s very special day.
Big thanks
Our daughter was only a few months old when I started in this profession and because weddings were predominantly held at weekends, quality family time was considerably shortened. Without the support, encouragement and love from my husband and daughter, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
I’d also like to acknowledge and thank my colleagues and friends who make up the fabulous Queenstown wedding industry. Support from you has always been outstanding and is what makes this industry so very special. I am privileged to work with so many talented and special people and my respect for you has, and always will be, immense.
And last but most certainly not least, to all my couples, my heartfelt thanks and love. Without you, this wouldn’t have been possible.
Aroha nui
