Simply Special – Claire Jones – Waikato based celebrant

Although you really can’t beat the opportunity to craft a personalised ceremony, I am really enjoying doing the ‘Registry Style’ weddings. The script is standard from the court, the reasons for ‘keeping it simple’ varied but the sincerity is very present and each couple are committed to their future together. Small exchanges do give a small glimpse of their special & unique stories. http://

Hamilton Lake Rose Garden

"Wow thank you so much..can't explain how appreciative we are..was simple yet beautiful in every way."
Set the garage up at home with petals down the isle and all

Many years apart but now together with first grandchild arriving next year.
Home celebrations with tarp in garden

A day to remember
Italian Renaissance Garden - lovely setting

Added their own special touch after official ceremony
Outdoors abandoned but still special indoors

Tying the knot after 10yrs and 6 kids
The Victorian Flower Garden, Hamilton Gardens

Glad to have made a "bit of a fuss"
Garden wedding with special neighbours

More celebrations to follow with family arriving from India
Home celebration

Friends and family gathering in Auckland afterwards
Lounge alive with friends and family
Short and sweet but special

Followed by lunch at Hamilton Garden Restaurant
Italian Renaissance Garden, Hamilton Gardens

1st Registry Style Wedding
Summers Day - Beach Wedding

Simply Special