About Marilyn
After a fifteen-year period from 1990 to 2005, working in the Banking Industry, the time came to establish my Celebrant Business to a full time capacity. My first wedding ceremony took place at Tirau in the year 2001. This was the beginning of a new and exciting career change. Over the years I have been asked to officiate at wedding ceremonies as far afield as Napier, Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga, Waiuku, Auckland, Coromandel and the Greater Waikato.
As I became busier with weddings, I was approached in 2004 to perform a funeral service. Although a little reluctant to do so initially, that first service touched me in a way that no words can describe. I discovered that to perform a funeral service is an enormous privilege and an extremely rewarding experience. Getting to know bereaved families at such a sad time in their lives, and helping them through the process of arranging a funeral service, which truly reflects the life of their loved one is the best gift I can give to them. In fact the funeral service is the last gift we can give to the person who has passed away. It is so important to get it right!
Funeral services are generally in the Waikato area, performed in Chapels, Churches or a special place appropriate for the family.
Performing over 50 Wedding Ceremonies (including Civil Unions), 90 or more Funeral Services in a year, Naming Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows, I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful fulfilling career.
You may like to know...
What is a Civil Marriage / Civil Union Celebrant?
Appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs, marriage celebrants and civil union celebrants may conduct weddings anywhere in New Zealand. The celebrants go through a strict selection process and meet certain criteria before they are appointed.
What can you expect on your wedding day?
Your celebrant should be able to help you relax on the day, and act as a Master of Ceremonies for your service. Marriage celebrants are attracted to the work because they enjoy the important and honored role they play on your special day; they will be focused on you having the wonderful experience that you desire.
After a fifteen-year period from 1990 to 2005, working in the Banking Industry, the time came to establish my Celebrant Business to a full time capacity. My first wedding ceremony took place at Tirau in the year 2001. This was the beginning of a new and exciting career change. Over the years I have been asked to officiate at wedding ceremonies as far afield as Napier, Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga, Waiuku, Auckland, Coromandel and the Greater Waikato.
As I became busier with weddings, I was approached in 2004 to perform a funeral service. Although a little reluctant to do so initially, that first service touched me in a way that no words can describe. I discovered that to perform a funeral service is an enormous privilege and an extremely rewarding experience. Getting to know bereaved families at such a sad time in their lives, and helping them through the process of arranging a funeral service, which truly reflects the life of their loved one is the best gift I can give to them. In fact the funeral service is the last gift we can give to the person who has passed away. It is so important to get it right!
Funeral services are generally in the Waikato area, performed in Chapels, Churches or a special place appropriate for the family.
Performing over 50 Wedding Ceremonies (including Civil Unions), 90 or more Funeral Services in a year, Naming Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows, I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful fulfilling career.
You may like to know...
What is a Civil Marriage / Civil Union Celebrant?
Appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs, marriage celebrants and civil union celebrants may conduct weddings anywhere in New Zealand. The celebrants go through a strict selection process and meet certain criteria before they are appointed.
What can you expect on your wedding day?
Your celebrant should be able to help you relax on the day, and act as a Master of Ceremonies for your service. Marriage celebrants are attracted to the work because they enjoy the important and honored role they play on your special day; they will be focused on you having the wonderful experience that you desire.
