Congratulations on your decision to marry A wedding is a wonderful celebration of commitment and of your union.  It represents the public declaration of your love for each other and the uniting of the families from which you have come. What I will do for you As an experienced marriage celebrant I will work with you and help you design a ceremony that is personal to you; one that reflects your relationship, your values, and your hopes for the future. Whether yours is a ceremony for ten people or a hundred or more, we can work together to ensure it is sincere, fitting and authentically you. To plan your marriage ceremony, I would work with you in the following way: Start by meeting you and getting to know you. (If you live overseas, then we ‘meet’ via email and telephone) Listening to how you want your wedding ceremony to unfold; the things you would like; the things you do not want, the music you want to include. Providing you with some examples of vows, words for the exchanging of rings, poems, etc. as a ‘starter kit’ for your ceremony. A second meeting where the elements you have chosen for your ceremony are gathered together.  From these I begin to draft your ceremony, emailing it back to you for editing by you both. A few days before your wedding we have a dress rehearsal. I arrive at the venue for your wedding ceremony 30 minutes beforehand, and am fully prepared and relaxed and ready to officiate at your ceremony, allowing you to enjoy and enter into your special day, knowing I will guide you through this time.   What you should do In preparation for your marriage ceremony I advise, and especially if you are coming from overseas to marry in New Zealand, that you to read about the legal requirements as set out in the Department of Internal Affairs website – www.dia.govt.nz. I am also happy to answer any questions you may have surrounding this area. Read what other couples have to say See Couples Comments to read what couples who have used my services have written.