Happy Anniversary
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
Wedding guaranteed but weather unpredictable
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
Good Wine, Great Venue, Fabulous Couple – One Wonderful Day!
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
Creating One Memorable Occasion
Many of our wedding practices stem from an era when the majority of marriages were that of young people leaving home, getting married and setting up home together. Often these events were largely a gift to the couple from the
ANZAC DAY 2017 – We will remember them
I have never fought in a war or come anywhere close to experiencing the harshness of what, for many people around our globe, continues to be an everyday reality. I am very, very grateful to be living in New Zealand
Weddings are favourite occassions
What a delight to share with Tina & Mike as they became husband & wife on Saturday 15th April 2017. I have so enjoyed getting to know them just a little bit over the past few months as they have
Holy Week & Easter
Our personal beliefs and traditions that have been passed down through our families are important in helping us connect with special events. This update expresses something of my faith which is an important part of how I celebrate Easter. Easter
Celebrating Waitangi Day
177yrs ago the Treaty of Waitangi, which is the founding document of New Zealand was signed. It is an agreement entered into by representatives of the Crown and of Māori iwi (tribes) and hapū (sub-tribes). It is named after the place
It’s Christmas Time Again!
I have to admit, I love Christmas. However, I am well aware that can be a time of real difficulty for many and for a variety of reasons. Emotions are often heightened and for some there is a lot of
Celebrating Father’s Day
Father’s Day dates back to at least the Middle Ages although here in NZ it seems to have started in the early 19oo’s after Mother’s Day started in 1908. It is celebrated on different days around the world. Here, of
