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
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 wrong then you can’t… Read More
Have you ever wondered what a marriage celebrant does? Are they able to help you with advice on ceremony locations, choosing your bridal party or even caterers? Angela Port, a marriage celebrant from Dunedin, is often asked by her clients for recommendations on wedding suppliers as well as for help in planning their wedding ceremony.… Read More
One of the most common questions Marlborough wedding celebrant Heather Sorensen is asked is about the wedding ceremony length. Her couples understandably want every part of their day perfect and that includes their wedding ceremony length! Too long and everyone will get bored, too short and you may not fit everything in. We asked Heather… 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 give… Read More
You’re planning your wedding and looking forward to the most wonderful day in your life. Actually, no you’re not. Wedding planning for shy brides and grooms has got to be one of the most stressful jobs ever. You want your wedding to be perfect, but you are not relishing the fact you will be centre… Read More
Getting married is a huge thing. But if that wasn’t enough, your celebrant or fiancé has asked you about writing wedding vows! Help, what do you do now? First up, relax because writing wedding vows isn’t that scary. It’s time consuming and requires a lot of thought, but it’s not impossible. I’ve heard many wonderful… 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. Heather Sorensen, Southern Bride Verified Celebrant, is sharing who can sign your marriage certificate today: Every wedding needs to have two witnesses to sign the… Read More
Have you been worrying about guests being glued to their cellphones during your ceremony? Are you a bit tense about photos being shared on Facebook or Instagram before you’re ready to spread the good news? There’s always been amateur photographers at weddings, and it’s not just the “photographer uncle” stereotype that’s upsetting couples with unflattering photos.… 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