From I will to I do

There are so many “moments” in our lives that we need to celebrate, acknowledge, reflect on or pay respect to and I hope to be able to help you do this, in the best way for you, making whatever the “moment” special and memorable for you.

If you are wanting to celebrate a marriage or union, I would love to work with you to create the ‘ceremony’ of your dreams, creative, stress free and savouring every single moment ….From a ‘Marriage in a moment, to seizing Your Moment’.  So, let’s create a day that suits you both and that reflects who you both are.

I love a good love story which is why I want to be involved in helping create yours!

My own love story started 29 years ago. I was working at a local rest home and noticed the good-looking young apprentice Plumber. On a hot Taranaki Summer day, I offered him an ice block… the rest is not history, it is still very much in the now and our love story is still going strong. Kelvin proposed to me at the Mountain House Taranaki and I was fortunate to have my own father officiate our wedding. Yes, Kelvin did make it through his apprenticeship all those years ago and now is Co-Owner of Evergreen Plumbing, here locally in Hawera.

If you ask anyone that knows me they will tell you “I am BIG on WHĀNAU” (Family). Kelvin and I have two Adult children, Matthias and Carly, who are both married and have blessed us with six Mokopunas (Grand Children), Eli, Larney, Eleanor, Ava-Lee, Jethro & Stevee. They all bring us so much joy and we feel so blessed to be called Nanny and Koko.

My passion is to host people in our home, from welcoming friends for dinner or drinks to enjoying our regular Sunday night roasts with the Whānau.  I even opened our home further, listing it with Airbnb to ‘host within our home’. Have a peek at our listing, and then you can see what people say about us too!! My past experience as a Travel Agent planted a desire to continue connecting people to have experiences of their own. I am so excited about meeting and working with you to create something magical that you will never forget!

I love a good love story which is why I want to be involved in helping create yours!

My own love story started 29 years ago. I was working at a local rest home and noticed the good-looking young apprentice Plumber. On a hot Taranaki Summer day, I offered him an ice block… the rest is not history, it is still very much in the now and our love story is still going strong. Kelvin proposed to me at the Mountain House Taranaki and I was fortunate to have my own father officiate our wedding. Yes, Kelvin did make it through his apprenticeship all those years ago and now is Co-Owner of Evergreen Plumbing, here locally in Hawera.

If you ask anyone that knows me they will tell you “I am BIG on WHĀNAU” (Family). Kelvin and I have two Adult children, Matthias and Carly, who are both married and have blessed us with six Mokopunas (Grand Children), Eli, Larney, Eleanor, Ava-Lee, Jethro & Stevee. They all bring us so much joy and we feel so blessed to be called Nanny and Koko.

My passion is to host people in our home, from welcoming friends for dinner or drinks to enjoying our regular Sunday night roasts with the Whānau.  I even opened our home further, listing it with Airbnb to ‘host within our home’. Have a peek at our listing, and then you can see what people say about us too!! My past experience as a Travel Agent planted a desire to continue connecting people to have experiences of their own. I am so excited about meeting and working with you to create something magical that you will never forget!

The Process

1. Catch Up

Let’s meet up and have a chat to go through the “hows, whats and whens” Available via Skype or face to face.

2. Plan

I will help you plan and create the perfect ceremony to suit you both, and help you to complete the legal paperwork.

3. Rehearsal

Practice run and a bit of fun, making sure everyone knows their place for the following day.

4. Wedding Day

Let’s do this!

Colourful Moments

Love doesn’t discriminate, love is love and I am glad to say I am also a Registered Civil Union Celebrant.

“Love has no gender – compassion has no religion – character has no race.”
― Abhijit Naskar

Reflecting Moments

It is my absolute honour to be called upon to assist families with celebrating the life of their loved ones, giving them a unique farewell.  Like many, I know grief all too well, with losing my brother suddenly in a car accident, and our beautiful Grandson just after he was born.  As a family member it was important to us to celebrate their lives.  If this is a service, I can assist you with please don’t hesitate to call me.

Your big day is worth celebrating, no matter the size. To secure your date, a 50% deposit is required, and the remaining amount is to be paid 3 days prior to your Ceremony date. The deposit is strictly NON refundable, however if circumstances change to beyond your control,  I do have plenty of compassion and we can work something out. Please don’t let the price deter you from getting married, please discuss with me for payment options.

Marriage in a Moment

You want to make this happen, you’ve decided “let’s just do it” ….so you get a couple of friends as your witnesses, and a small group of friends/family (10). A Registry, Elopement type.

Package includes:

  • Quick Meet up
  • Assisting in Application for your marriage licence
  • Standard Vows
  • No Practice
  • Ceremony
  • Submitting Licence to Internal Affairs
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs $300.00
Friday, Saturday $400.00

Seize your moment

Let me help you not only seize your day, but to seize the many moments throughout your most magical day that we can create together.

Package includes:

  • Meet & Greet, over good coffee (my treat)
  • Creating your unique Ceremony, designed specifically for you both
  • Unlimited emails & calls Prior
  • Assisting in your application for your marriage licence
  • To supply and set up QTX Portable Sound System/PA/Speaker,(with stand) with UHF,USB, SD, FM & Bluetooth, no power needed, with 2 microphones and availability of music pre and post Ceremony. (It comes with me and leaves with me)
  • 2nd Meet up if necessary.
  • Rehearsal
  • Early Set up at Venue on the Day
  • Ceremony
  • Submitting Licence to Internal Affairs

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $400.00
Friday, Saturday $500.00

 

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