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Tag Archives: Wedding Celebrant

Dec12020Dec 3 2020
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Choosing the Right Wedding PA System

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

You’re saying some of the most important words in your life and using a wedding PA system ensures all present can hear them. Yet many couples don’t even put choosing a wedding PA system on their to-do list. Wedding Celebrant Angela Port feels so strongly about the use of PA systems that she includes them… Read More

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Aug182020Feb 18 2021
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How to Be an Amazing Wedding MC: Beginners Guide to MC Duties

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

You’ve been given the honour of being a Master of Ceremonies or wedding MC. Happy dance! Sure, you’ve probably got different emotions about this. You may be thrilled that you can help make the happy couple’s wedding flow smoothly… while terrified that you’ll mess everything up. One thing for certain is – if you do… Read More

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Aug42020Dec 3 2020
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Questions to ask when choosing your celebrant

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony
questions to ask a wedding celebrant

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

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Jul72020Apr 14 2020
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Why are wedding celebrants expensive?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Jun232020Jan 13 2021
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Who can be our witnesses at the wedding?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Jun92020Apr 14 2020
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Giving horseshoes to the bride

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Apr212020Jan 13 2021
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Are wedding vows really important?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Aug132019Apr 7 2020
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How to Get a Marriage Licence in NZ

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Jul302019Jul 8 2020
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What role does the celebrant play in your wedding day?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Apr302019Apr 8 2020
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Choosing the Best Time of Day to Get Married

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning
Best time of day to get married

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

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