As an Independent Celebrant I specialise in personalised wedding and civil union ceremonies. With attention to detail and a warm, down to earth approach, I will work closely with you to create relaxed, meaningful ceremonies that reflect your story. Based in the Manawatū region and available across New Zealand.
Registry Ceremony
A legal, non-religious, civil ceremony.
This service costs $90*.
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Set script and standardised vows, click here.
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10:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday only.
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Not available on any public holidays or the Christmas /
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Location:
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at my home in Feilding (maximum 8 people) or
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a location of your choice within 10 km of Feilding (maximum 10 guests, including your 2 witnesses).
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No meetings or rehearsals.
Please contact me to confirm my availability and discuss a suitable location prior to applying for your marriage licence.
Please note:
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You cannot involve any additional parties in a registry ceremony. This includes wedding planners, MC's, professional photographers or videographers.
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A registry ceremony does not include bridesmaids or groomsmen.
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You will need to apply for your marriage licence at least 3 working days before the ceremony. It costs an additional $150.
*Please note: this fee will increase to $175 effective 18 June 2026.
Elopement Style Ceremony
A simple, intimate, pre-scripted ceremony.
This service starts at $350*
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Choose from a selection of pre-prepared poems or readings.
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A selection of pre-scripted vows will be provided.
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Maximum 15 people, including your 2 witnesses.
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Email + phone support including advice with legal aspects of your day.
Photo Credit: Bernadette Peters Photography
Keep it Simple
A simple ceremony that focuses on your love story.
This service starts at $650*
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Includes a meaningful poem or reading.
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Customised vows, with guidance and support.
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Planning meeting + email, phone support.
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Advice and support with legal aspects of your day.
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Wedding rehearsal available, at additional cost.
Photo Credit: Bernadette Peters Photography
Tried and True
A meaningful, personalised ceremony tailored for you.
This service starts at $950*
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Customise who you want involved and how they contribute to making your day perfect.
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Customed vows, with guidance and support.
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Planning meeting + email, phone support.
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Advice and support with legal aspects of your day.
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Wedding rehearsal included, in person or online.
Get in touch to discuss your dream wedding.
Photo Credit: Bernadette Peters Photography
* Pricing is for local ceremonies within 30km of Feilding. Ceremonies further afield may incur a travel charge.
J & R
Mike was an amazing celebrant. Through the whole process he made us feel relaxed and at easy, everything just flowed easily. He also had great communication throughout the process and helped to ensure all the right forms went to where they needed to go.
The way Mike used our engagement story to inspiration his river analogy for the ceremony was beautiful.
Mike listened to what we were looking for a produced a wonderful script. Thank you Mike for helping to make our day so very special.
D & S
Thank you so much for being an incredible celebrant.
We would recommend you to anyone who asks, you made us feel comfortable and created a ceremony that was perfect to us.