A wedding
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Written just for you. We meet, I write, you tweak, we rehearse, you get married.
Marriage celebrant · Christchurch and Canterbury
Hi, I'm Danielle.I marry people.
Barefoot on the sand, or anywhere you like.
I've been marrying couples since 2014, and I'd love to help you plan a ceremony that's relaxed, personal and completely yours.
I answer every message myself.
me, doing what I love
What it costs
Straight up, because you shouldn't have to ask.
A small one
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Elopements and little gatherings. Short, sweet and still personal.
Just the basics
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The legal words, the signing and two witnesses. Simple, and still done properly.
A vow renewal
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Say it again, with everything you've learned since. No licence needed.
Every ceremony includes
- Travel anywhere in Christchurch
- Help with the licence form
- Microphone and speaker
- Paperwork lodged on the day
- A copy of your ceremony
- Me, early, calm and smiling
A few favourites
[PHOTO: Sumner beach ceremony]
[PHOTO: a happy couple, just married]
[PHOTO: a fun, cheeky one. A ring bearer stealing the show, or a veil in the wind.]
[PHOTO: Danielle, relaxed and smiling, outdoors]
A bit about me
I'm an independent marriage and civil union celebrant, and I live in Beckenham near my family, with my dogs.
I married my first couple at Trents in 2014. We were all as nervous as each other, and it was the start of something amazing. Twelve years on, I've had the best time meeting and marrying so many great people, and some of my couples have become close friends. It's an honour to be part of someone's big day. Honestly, it's the best job ever.
Once you've booked, we sit down for a proper chat. I ask lots of questions and you get to reminisce. Couples often tell me it felt like catching up with an old friend, and that it reminded them how they felt at the very beginning.
You can have as much or as little say in your ceremony as you like. If you know exactly what you want, great. If you have no idea, also great.
My favourite compliment comes from guests afterwards: "You know them so well!" I just say thank you. By then we've usually only met twice.
12
years as a celebrant189
couples married[PHOTO: Charlie Brown and Suzie]
Meet the staff
Charlie Brown and Suzie run the office. They supervise every ceremony I write, mostly from the couch.
The legal bit, made easy
It's simpler than people think. Three things and you're legally married.
- one
Get your licence
Apply online with Births, Deaths and Marriages at least three working days ahead. It lasts three months. I'll help you with the form.
- two
Bring two witnesses
Friends, family, anyone who understands what they're watching.
- three
Say the words and sign
I take it from there and send the paperwork in for you.
Kind notes from couples
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