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
Your Wedding Day is all about Right Timing
So you’ve decided where to get married, the dress you will wear, who your guests will be, but have you decided WHEN to have your wedding??
You may not want a long engagement but careful consideration needs to be given to the right timing of your special day.
Should your plans be for an outdoor wedding, then without question, your day needs to be during the finer months…..but even so, there’s still no guarantee the sun will shine on your special day and it’s always sheer luck picking a date to have good weather whatever the season!
And because you want everything to be absolutely right for your special day, it’s very important that the special people you want are with you! So before setting your date, make sure you check with those special to you to ensure they are available…..then work around their commitments and your own.
You may find you have a number of friends who are also planning their own wedding. So when an invitation arrives for the week scheduled after your wedding (while you’re on honeymoon!) you don’t want to be disappointed that you can’t be with them. This dilemma is often the case with a number of couples who are invited to several weddings in the space of a few months of their own!
So if you have friends planning their marriage, take this into consideration when choosing your date and a friendly chat about your dates may go a long way to avoid disappointment for everyone!
And don’t forget, the more notice you can give your venue of choice, the more likely it will be free for your chosen date.
Then it’s up to you both to make it the most wonderful day of your lives!
Hawkshead Lodge & Gardens, Lake Wanaka, Central Otago
“where every moment of your Wedding Day is truly memorable”