Simple ceremony

Picture this: you, your partner, your witnesses, and a few of your absolute favourite humans in one spot. Sound like a bit of you? My simple ceremony option is built to get you hitched without the fluff or the stress.

Whether you're eloping, planning a micro wedding, or keeping an eye on the budget, this option is designed for you. I’ve married couples in front of groups from 5 to 30 people, and honestly, the smaller ones carry just as much heart (and usually a lot less admin).

Here’s how the simple process works:

  • The initial chat

    After you submit an enquiry on my website, I’ll reach out to via email to set up a quick, no-obligation video call. Here’s where you can share your wedding ideas, see how we gel, and decide if I am the right marriage celebrant for your day.

  • Before the wedding

    We start with a short questionnaire to capture how you two tick. Next, you share your vows, venue, must-haves, and witness details. Then, I write a ceremony script that sounds genuinely like both of you, not a generic template.

  • 4–6 weeks before

    First draft review: I send over the initial draft of your wedding ceremony script.

    Fine-tuning: We tweak the wording together until the script feels spot-on.

  • 2–3 weeks before

    Final check-in: We jump on a video call and run through timings, names, vows, and double-check every detail so there are zero surprises.

  • Wedding day

    I show up early, meet you both and guide you through the moment. The official bit: You say your vows, sign the legal marriage papers, and walk away officially married.oes here

  • A couple of days later

    Marriage registration: I lodge your signed legal documentation with Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM NZ) so your marriage is formally registered.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A simple ceremony script focuses purely on the core moments: a warm welcome, your vows, the ring exchange, and the official legal declarations. While a full-length ceremony often includes detailed love stories, readings, or symbolic rituals, a simple script keeps things light, intimate, and focused on the main event.

  • Yes. You can write custom vows with the legal declarations or simply use standard legal declarations.

  • I am based in Auckland and officiate plenty of local ceremonies, but I am more than happy to travel anywhere in New Zealand.

If everything here feels like the right fit, let’s connect and start planning your ceremony together.

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