On 11 November, I was blessed to officiate at a truly unique wedding ceremony. James and Jen Knoeson wanted to tie the knot like Arwen and Aragorn in true Lord of the Rings style. In the picturesque gardens of the Bridgewater Country Estate, the couple said their vows dressed in elven finery, and I performed [...]

There are a number of different things to think about when picking out invitations for your wedding. From envelope options to paper weight to colors and font size, the amount of wedding invitation ideas available will boggle the mind. Being aware of the etiquette as it relates to the invitations for your wedding can assist you [...]

I’m about to take a bold step into uncharted territory. In the next month I’ll be purchasing my next Ipad. That’s right, from 2013, this NZ wedding celebrant is going digital. The iPad presents a unique solution to a problem I’ve been having conducting wedding ceremonies for some time. As I am vision-impaired (I’m considered [...]

Wedding rings – a vital part of many wedding ceremonies, and that eternal reminder of the vows you make on your wedding day. The wedding ring is also the international symbol of “hand’s off” – letting others on the prowl know that you’re spoken for. When choosing wedding rings, the important thing is to find [...]

Every wedding is special, but for the wedding celebrant, the first wedding they officiate definitely remains in their mind. And if their first wedding happens to be a heavy metal show for two close friendly and incredible awesome people, well … it’s definitely a occasion to remember for the rest of your life! Lee and [...]

If you’re shy, nothing sounds worse than standing up in front of a crowd of people and saying your wedding vows or giving a speech. For many shy brides and grooms, their loathing of talking in front of others can mar what should be a happy day. If you suffer from shyness, here are a [...]