Weddings, Funerals & Other Life Events
Introduction Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, many get swept up in the excitement of Halloween and the fiery celebrations of Guy Fawkes Night. Yet, nestled between the costumes, sweets and treats, bonfires, and fireworks lies an ancient trio of Christian
It’s ten (10) years since my first official ceremony! I so love seeing folk get married and it is a real privilege to learn a little of their story. Of course it is not just weddings. 2024 saw less weddings,
Today, Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week), ends. My knowledge of Te Reo is very limited. Devotions are something I share in groups I belong to. This week, in an effort to acknowledge this important week, and
I’m a Mum. I remember my Mum. I loved and learned from my grand Mums. I also was, and am, influenced by man Mum figures in my life. My sisters are Mums. My girl’s have become Mums. Some of
Weddings begin to get a bit easier at Level 2. Here’s an overview … For Personalised Ceremonies – Maximum of 50 people indoors, or 100 outdoors – this includes the couple, two witnesses & celebrant but does not include venue
Weddings ‘can’ happen at level 3 – but there are strict guidelines which may mean you choose to hold off. So,what will a L3 ceremony look like? … Maximum of 10 people present including couple, two witnesses & celebrant. People
My heartfelt love to couples who have needed to postpone their planned wedding due to being level 4. These circumstance are out of your control but it is hard, especially for those who are not already living together and it
January is perhaps my favourite month of the year – for lots of reasons. Part of this year was 3 simply special wedding celebrations. Congratulations to all three couples and may 2021 be a wonderful beginning to neat marriages. Special
Every ceremony is ‘Simply Special’ Huge Congratulations to all my eighteen couples from January through April 2021. Even with a basic script, personalities, little touches and celebrations before or after the ceremony, add so much. As you continue together, may you
A common word used to describe 2020 has been ‘unprecedented’ – I’m not sure if that is entirely true but it certainly was one ‘out of the box’. For me personally, lots of positives in a year where I found
Claire Jones
Waikato based celebrant
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