The Celebrants Association of New Zealand Inc.
Te Kāhui Ārahi Ritenga o Aotearoa
The Celebrants Association of New Zealand Inc.
Te Kāhui Ārahi Ritenga o Aotearoa
Blog
Kesh Gilmour, National Executive Team Member
I’ve been a celebrant for four years and I absolutely love it. I feel privileged to be a celebrant and am trusted to go on the couple’s journey with them leading up to the big day.
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A Living Memorial
Finding ways to memorialise your loved one can provide some measure of peace and comfort in a time of sadness.
How to Livestream Your Ceremony
Sometimes distance or illness gets in the way of you sharing important ceremonies with family and friends. But just because they can’t be there with you in person, doesn’t mean they need to miss out.
Personalising Your Vow Renewal Ceremony
To celebrate a milestone anniversary, or to simply remind each other of the love you share, why not plan a vow renewal ceremony and create a special day, just the way you want it? Here are some ways you can personalise a vow renewal ceremony.
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Creating Your Advanced Care Plan (ACP)
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you suffered a sudden unexpected illness and were unable to convey your wishes about the treatment you receive?
An Advanced Care Plan (ACP) could help you identify what matters most to you, and be your voice when you're unable to speak.
Celebrating Christmas After Losing a Loved One
While the festive season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, for those who’ve recently bereaved – and even those mourning years of loss - holidays can simply compound the grief felt over losing a loved one.
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Carol Pilcher, National Executive
What a great privilege and experience it is to be part of couple’s lives on their special day.
I would like to support and encourage all celebrants to belong to this organisation so that support is available for them to a deliver high quality service and ceremony.
Shayne Elliott, National Executive
I’ve been a wedding celebrant for 5 years and enjoy the planning with every couple and bringing the wedding together on the day. It’s so rewarding when there are happy tears and smiles/laughs all round.
Top 10 Wedding Reading Ideas
Wedding ceremony readings are a special way to personalise your wedding ceremony. Here is an array of beautiful wedding readings we love to include in wedding ceremonies.
A Guide to Naming Ceremonies
Celebrate the newest member of your family by gathering together with family and friends in a naming ceremony. This is your chance to formally introduce your new family member – whether a new baby, an adopted family member, or an older step-child.