Marriage Vows
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING YOUR MARRIAGE CELEBRANT.
When you choose your Marriage Celebrant you are choosing someone who will be directing and steering the very heart of your wedding ceremony.
It is important that you and your celebrant have the same beliefs and ideals and that you make a connection with him/her on a personal level.
Your celebrant can be instrumental in providing invaluable assistance to ensure your ceremony is everything you desire. Remember this is your very special day and your ceremony will set the benchmark for the rest of the celebrations.
The celebrant will ensure your ceremony flows smoothly, meets all legal requirements and reflects the very unique relationship of the bride and groom.
Book your Celebrant as soon as you have a confirmed wedding date.
Most celebrants take bookings up to 12 months to 2 years in advance.
A good celebrant will suggest a rehearsal to help you, your wedding party and your parents feel comfortable and relaxed. He/she will also provide you will sample material i.e. ceremonies, vows, poetry etc. If there is one way to make your ceremony truly yours, it’s the act of writing your personal wedding vows. Personalising your vows allow you to express yourselves as individuals and as partners.
The celebrant should be a good listener and be prepared to provide testimonials from previous ceremonies, assist you with the documentation and be available to answer all your questions. Ask if the celebrant can supply a signing table, microphones, floral displays and other ceremony enhancement packages.
I believe that every couple and every wedding is unique.
Whether your ceremony is a small informal affair or a large traditional celebration I provide all couples with the same level of commitment and professionalism to ensure the romance and wedding traditions are not compromised.
Flexibility and a sense of humour are two very important attributes to assist a couple to de-stress, relax and treasure the experience of their wedding day.
It is my job to make sure that happens…
The bottom line is – It is your day. Happy Planning.
By Jools MacKnight, Registered Marriage Celebrant.
www.wanaka-weddings.co.nz jools.marryme@paradise.net.nz
Cellar Door
NORTHBURN
Central Otago is fast becoming a mecca for connoisseurs of New Zealand’s best food and wine.
We have extraordinary people working in Central Otago and such exciting produce – from grapes, stone fruit, saffron and honey through to merino lamb, venison and rabbit, the region certainly has all the ingredients to appeal to both locals and international visitors alike!
Northburn Station has opened a new chapter in its colourful history with the launch of a contemporary cellar door and function centre focusing on the property’s personal wine label.
Northburn was originally settled in the 1850’s and developed by 3 previous owners before being purchased in 1993 by the Pinckney family. Tom and Jan Pinckney still farm 10,000 merino sheep and 120 cattle on the station however their diversification into grape growing just over a decade ago reflects a new direction for the property.
A variety of grapes are grown on the 23ha vineyard overlooking Lake Dunstan. The first wine released by the station was the 2001 Pinot Noir and more varieties have been added to the portfolio over the past 8 years. Northburn Station Pinot Gris, Reisling, Rose and Pinot Noir are all available for tasting at the cellar door and function centre.
The Shed – inspired by the Northburn Station homestead and original woolshed – is a hayloft and stable building featuring Central Otago stonework on the exterior and corrugated iron from the woolshed.
Northburn produces approximately 2000 bottles of wine a year and the cellar door provides the ideal backdrop for hosted wine tastings based on a wine and food match providing a tasty food morsel to help the palate appreciate the wine.
Northburn is the first cellar door operation in this region to provide a truly quality Central Otago experience for visitors from all over the world.
The Shed
Northburn Station
Cromwell Road, Tarras
03 4451743