"However big, however small
Let me be part of it all Share your dreams with me." - The Greatest Showman |
Whether you are choosing a quiet, intimate occasion with your closest family and friends or have decided on a big venue and big numbers, I believe the perfect ceremony is based on the same principles:
Get in touch with me and see if I am the right fit for you and your special day. If you do choose me as your Celebrant I will work with you to make sure you get the perfect ceremony for you - the unique couple that you are. |
Available for Registry Weddings
The days of the Registry Office or Courthouse Wedding are now confined to history in New Zealand.
March 2020 saw the last Registry Office Marriages in Christchurch, as the region became one of the last in NZ to hand the responsibility over to Independent Marriage Celebrants. To be eligible to apply for the role celebrants must be Verified members of the Celebrant's Association of New Zealand.
You now have the option of choosing a registry wedding somewhere that suits your needs. You just need to make sure there is a Celebrant within travelling distance (approx 10kms) of the place you want to get married.
I am available Monday - Friday to take your wedding anywhere within the Lincoln/Rolleston/outer Halswell area, or at my place of work (Orana Wildlife Park).
What's changed?
Apart from the service now being officiated by approved celebrants, the other huge benefit is that you get to choose where it takes place. There are plenty of options available, to suit all budgets, and I'm happy to suggest some for you. Alternatively you may wish to choose your garden or front room, the home of a friend or relative or even the local park.
What's stayed the same?
Services are still designed to be short and sweet.
There is a set script, including vows, provided by the government.
Services must take place Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays).
You must provide two witnesses.
Guest numbers are expected to be less than 10.
The fee remains set at $90.
There is a set script, including vows, provided by the government.
Services must take place Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays).
You must provide two witnesses.
Guest numbers are expected to be less than 10.
The fee remains set at $90.
How do I book?
It's all online and very user friendly.
- Head to https://marriages.services.govt.nz
- Under 'Begin New Application' click Next.
- Choose 'Registry ceremony'
- Click 'Next'
- Enter the date you want to get married.
- Under 'Find a celebrant in the location you want to get married' start typing Christchurch and select it from the drop-down list.
- You will see my name. Please select me and carry on the form from there.