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Celebrating beautiful futures, wonderful lives, special moments, family, friends & occasions

I am a registered independent Taupo-based celebrant and a member of the Celebrants Aotearoa (CANZ) and have previously served on their national executive and am the immediate past president. With a lifetime in the communication and public relations sphere, it's my love of people and the intersections at important times of life that's drawn me to be professional celebrant. It's such a privilege to

help facilitate and celebrate beautiful futures, wonderful lives, special moments, family, friends and occasions.

11/06/2026

Writing and delivering a eulogy, or what I call a life sketch, is such a privilege.

It’s more than dates and milestones and doesn’t have to be a chronology of someone’s life. Be creative with how a life story is presented.

Often it’s by sharing small details, the quirks, the stories, the values and the threads of life that create the rich tapestry of someone’s life.

People are not perfect - you don’t need to make them sound that way! I think it’s important that everyone recognises the person being honoured.

A eulogy doesn’t need big words. Often it’s the simple truths that resonate most deeply: how someone made people feel, what mattered to them, the ordinary moments that became extraordinary because they were shared.

In telling those stories aloud, we remind ourselves that a life leaves ripples far beyond its ending.

09/06/2026

Your wedding day really does go by so quickly. Don't forget to take a moment for just the two of you to take a breath together, and let it all sink in!

I always say: don’t rely on your photographer who will record the beautiful moments - use your eyes as camera lenses and stop, breathe, take it all in.

04/06/2026

I love a winter wedding. They’re often smaller, more intimate and wonderfully cosy; we’re sometimes gathered in front of a roaring fire. And while there may be less sunshine, there are countless ways to create atmosphere; I’m a great fan of candles.

There’s often a relaxed feel to winter weddings too. Because it’s outside the traditional wedding season, couples can often find a wider range of venue and vendor options, and there’s something rather special about gathering together on a crisp winter’s day to celebrate love, warmth and connection.

31/05/2026

My promise 👇🏽

When you choose me as your celebrant, I’ll take the time to really listen and understand what matters to you.

We’ll work together to create a ceremony that feels right, in your place, your way. I’m here to guide you, offer ideas if you need them, and help with things like vows or wording.

I’ll take care of the planning and the details, so you can focus on being present on the day.

And when the time comes, I’ll be there early, calm and prepared, ready to hold the space for your moment.

29/05/2026

As a pet owner myself, I know how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to a beloved furry friend who has been such an important part of your family.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to honour their life, I can help create a gentle, personal ceremony that reflects the love and joy they brought.

26/05/2026

I’m a big fan of candles - even the ones with LEDs. Candles can change the atmosphere of a ceremony. They invite us to slow down, reflect, and be present.

A flame can symbolise love, memory, hope, or connection and the simple act of lighting a candle often says what words cannot.

In a Livestream ceremony candles are a way of virtual connection across continents and timezones and I always light a candle to remember.

22/05/2026

I’m based in Taupō, but I’m more than happy to hit the road and celebrate with you wherever and however you’d like.

Just let me know where your special day will be, and reach out at www.taupocelebrant.co.nz

21/05/2026

I recently qualified as a certified Grief Educator, under the guidance and training of David Kessler who’s a world-renowned grief expert. It was a deeply satisfying course and I plan to continue this pathway of professional development.

A Grief Educator helps guide people through loss, navigate grief, no matter the reason and to move forward in a meaningful way.

17/05/2026

Wedding ceremony rules - what rules?

1. It’s your day, do it your way
2. Barefoot on the beach is absolutely okay - so are Doc Martins in the park and stilettos on the dance floor
3. You don’t need to provide gifts for guests - being at your ceremony is already a gift

📸 Wildfolk Photography

15/05/2026

To honour a life is to recognise that someone was here, that they mattered, and that their absence leaves a space that deserves to be acknowledged.

More people are choosing direct cremation and no formal farewell, and for some families that feels exactly right. There’s no single “correct” way to respond to death.
But I do wonder whether, in moving away from funerals, that we underestimate the importance of gathering.

Funerals and memorials are held because of the person who’s died, not for them. It’s an opportunity to share memories, stories, to cry, laugh, reflect and support one another. To honour a life and mark a transition.

A tribute doesn’t have to be grand, religious, expensive or traditional. Sometimes the most meaningful farewells are simple, honest and deeply human.

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Taupo
3330

Telephone

274515456

Website

http://www.taupocelebrant.co.nz/

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