Picking a celebrant is a tricky task on your wedding planning to do list; you’ve never done it before. You want to find someone who you’ll gel with, but most importantly, you need someone you can trust on the big day. Unfortunately if your celebrant turns up in a terrible outfit or gets your names… Read More
For the uninitiated, being a wedding celebrant sounds like a great deal. On the face of it, they turn up, do some paperwork, talk for 10 minutes and leave. If that’s all there is to it, why on earth are they so expensive? Having met some amazing celebrants, I know that they spend a TON… Read More
Traditionally, the Maid of Honour and the Best Man are also the witnesses for your wedding. But just because it’s tradition, doesn’t mean you have to do it that way. Today we are covering off who can sign your marriage certificate. The legal requirements for wedding witnesses Every wedding needs to have two witnesses to… Read More
When I was a bridesmaid earlier last year, I found myself trying to coordinate when a guest with children needed to pass over the traditional horseshoe. I managed to sneak a quick conversation with the celebrant, and could text the friend with the appropriate cue, but it led me to wonder – do you still… Read More
By Krissy Christensen, Christchurch Wedding Celebrant A wedding is what you say. I love a good wedding with great vows. No offence to the fabulous make up artists and hair stylists, dress makers, cake creators, florists and and venue operators, but you can’t get married without having a celebrant hear your vows. Being a celebrant… Read More
An essential part of your tool kit to get married in New Zealand is a marriage licence. Gone are the days of having to visit your local Registrar of Marriages office to complete a paper application form though. Well, not quite, as you can still do this. However, for time-pressed brides, applying online for a… Read More
Today we are talking with Heather Sorensen, marriage celebrant, about what a marriage celebrant does on your wedding day, selecting the right celebrant for you, and unique unity ceremony ideas. Wedding planning is such a busy time and full of many lists. There is just so much to consider when planning your special day. Invites, dresses,… Read More
Have you wondered what the best time of day to get married is? Should it be early, making your vows as the sun rises? Or after lunch, letting everyone raise a glass to you over afternoon tea? To make this decision, you need to consider all of the factors and play. Today we’ll walk you… Read More
As well as your other half, 2 witnesses and a marriage licence, your wedding must have one other thing… a wedding officiant! If you get married in a church, your officiant will be the priest, but if you’re having a civil ceremony, then you’ll need a wedding celebrant. I’ve asked marriage celebrant Miranda Zander to… Read More
If you’re like most brides to be, coming up with wedding vow ideas will be high on your priority list. How long and how many will be questions to discuss with your wedding celebrant. Your wedding celebrant typically talks couples through how to write meaningful and unique vows. They’ll also answer questions about vow and… Read More