Weddings, Funerals & Other Life Events
What a week! Flagged by two amazing Sundays. Last week, Palm Sunday – a triumphant entry into Jerusalem where Jesus is welcomed and embraced; this week, Resurrection Sunday, Jesus is alive and we discover the generous, amazing love of our
From what I have read… St Valentine was a priest in Rome in the AD two hundreds during the time of Claudius II. Stories vary a little, but apparently Christian marriage was not recognised at this time but St Valentine
Every ceremony has it’s own specialness. From the very simplest of ceremonies, with little more than vows and paperwork, right through to those with several elements included, they are each unique. Such a special event to be a part of
A dull day welcomes in 2018 here in Hamilton. It invites an opportunity to reflect back on the year that has gone and look ahead to what the next twelve months might bring. Many opportunities, lots of adventures, new experiences
I am one of those folk that absolutely LOVES Christmas. It is a season that extra effort is made to catch up with folk. In my work with Vitae, I am very lucky as I effectively have ‘many workplaces’ so
What a wonderful month November turned out to be. First off, I had a weeks notice of the wedding on 11th November. Originally hoping to have a personal friend as their celebrant, paperwork did not happen in time so I
A year down the track and I reflect back on another of the fabulous occasions when I have had the privelege to officate at a wedding. This wedding held a special ‘keeness’ as the young bride had been a frequent
Friday night rehersal and fingers were still crossed (very tightly) that we ‘might’ still be able to have an outdoors wedding. Alas, that wasn’t to be. Saturday morning left no doubts that indoors was where we needed to be. The venue, Hamilton Airport
Summer is generally the high season for weddings but every time of year carries it’s own specialty. Spring and Autumn avoid the heat of summer and winter can be quite magical as well. I have just done a September
Every wedding holds it’s own speciality and every couple I have had the privilege of marrying, etches a treasured memory as I gain a small glimpse of their journey together. JoJo & Nico are no exception. These two beamed every time
Claire Jones
Waikato based celebrant
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