When you first make contact I’ll reply with a Yay, congratulations! If you’re local, we’ll meet for coffee so we can all get a sense of whether I’m the right celebrant for you. If you’re overseas until closer to your wedding, we’ll meet over Zoom or similar.

I send you a summary of my services and a letter of engagement which, if it’s a Yes, you complete and return to me.

We'll get together for a more focused session on your story, how you met, what drew you to each other, what getting married means to you and the atmosphere you want to create. There will be unlimited phone calls and emails and another in-person meeting to nut out the details. From what you share with me, I craft a ceremony which we then refine together.

I can support you with vow resources, weaving traditions or meaning into the proceedings, and making sure what you want out of the day is realised. Nearer the time we can have a rehearsal at the venue to walk everything through or discuss the 'who does what, when and where' over the phone or online.

On the day, I will arrive at the agreed time, and deliver a ceremony that celebrates your marriage!

Usually the minute I get home, I email your signed Particulars of Marriage (BDM45) to BDM to register your wedding. 

Then I have a strong cup of tea – or similar!

Resources, creative juices, time preparing and delivering your ceremony involves up to 15 hours of work. I charge $700 which includes travel to the rehearsal and ceremony within a 30km radius of my home.

A non-refundable $300 deposit secures the date and gets us locked in to the planning stage.

I use HNRY for my business so if you decide to go ahead, you'll receive a separate email with an invoice for the deposit. Later, I invoice you for the balance which is due a week before your wedding.

Organising your marriage licence is your responsibility, but I’ll send you a wee prompt when it’s time to apply for it. They’re valid for three months and usually issued after three days.

The paperwork can be emailed directly to me and I print it ready for signing on the day.

I recommend ordering a Marriage Certificate at the same time. This is sent to you once your marriage has been registered and can be a useful proof of ID for things like passport applications and bank account name changes.

Here’s the link to BDM.

As soon as you know your wedding date, it’s worth getting in touch.

Popular dates in the summer months can book up well ahead, but I’m always happy to have a chat even if your wedding is just around the corner.

I’m based in Tauranga and regularly work throughout the Bay of Plenty, as well as further afield. So whether you're planning a wedding in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa or somewhere a little more adventurous, get in touch and let's see what we can do.

Absolutely! I’m based in Tauranga and regularly travel throughout the Bay of Plenty and beyond.

My $700 fee includes travel to your rehearsal and ceremony within 30km of my home in Tauranga.

If your ceremony is further afield, I’m very happy to travel - we’ll just add the additional travel costs to my fee.

So if you’ve found the perfect spot, and it’s a bit off the beaten track, the adventure lover in me says Yes, let’s make it happen!

I have a wireless microphone and Bluetooth speaker that I can bring along for groups of up to 80 people.

Your ceremony music can be played through it too.

Most importantly, it means your guests will be able to hear your vows, your stories and all those important little moments.

If what you need to know hasn’t been covered here, or you’re keen to have that coffee, please get in touch and I’ll get back to you asap.