The Celebrant is a reflection of your ceremony! Therefore choose the person you can relate to and feel most comfortable with, because without each other, the service cannot begin!

I love Celebrant work and together, we will prepare, create and deliver your unique and special occasion -

*The way you want it ... *with sensitivity *with empathy *with warmth *with understanding ... *without stress!

Spiritual Services a Specialty.

A professional ceremony for a reasonable fee guaranteed.

"Light is knowledge gained through living. The right use of knowledge is wisdom."

A Celebrant Interview begins with a FREE consultation. When you have booked your ceremony with me, we complete an indepth interview [please bring your ID]. A payment plan is available. I present you with an information pack.

When we meet again, we format your service and draft your ceremony. At all times, I provide on-going telephone or email support with a minimum of two [2] meetings and a rehearsal [recommended but optional]. I then present and guide you through your beautiful ceremony.

EXTRAS INCLUDE:

*REHEARSAL* MICROPHONE & AMPLIFIER *REGISTER TABLE & 2 CHAIRS

FAQs

What is a Marriage? A marriage is legalising a relationship between a man and a woman.

Can same-sex couples marry in New Zealand? No. They can however make a Civil Union.

How do I know my Celebrant is authorised? A Marriage Celebrant must be approved and reappointed each year in accordance with the Marriage Act 1955 and have their names published as a Marriage Celebrant in the current year's Gazette.

How long is a marriage licence valid? Three [3] months.

What is the difference between a ceremony performed by a Court Registrar and one by a Celebrant? A Registrar is available only during business hours Monday - Friday. There is little choice with your service. It is a short ceremony. A Marriage Celebrant is encouraged to work with each couple to provide a ceremony that meets their needs, and to assist couples who wish to design and write their own and also ensures that all legal requirements are met.
What are the legal aspects of a Ceremony?

1. The Marriage Celebrant must be satisfied that the persons to be joined are in fact those named on the licence, and must have seen formal government issued identification e.g. driver's licence.

2. The marriage must be solemnised at a place described on the licence and in the presence of a Marriage Celebrant [or Registrar] and at least two other witnesses.

3. Each party must declare"I AB, take you CD, to be my legal wife/husband."

4. The full names of the bride and bridegroom as they appear on the Marriage Licence must be used at some point in the ceremony to clearly identify the bride and bridegroom. Abbreviations and nicknames may then be used in other parts of the service.

5. The registration papers must be signed and witnessed in accordance with the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act 1995, on the day of marriage, and must be returned to the same Registrar that fees were paid to, [envelope provided], within 10 days [usually by the Marriage Celebrant].

6. The general public may attend your service, as it is a public event, and if the ceremony is inside, the doors must remain open throughout.

What happens if my celebrant cannot make the ceremony? The substitute celebrant must be an Authorised Marriage Celebrant listed in the Gazette for that current year.

What happens if one of my witnesses is drunk? Another witness must be called upon.

What happens if my fiancè is drunk? The Celebrant may and can refuse to start or continue the ceremony.

What if I need or want an interpreter? The parties and witnesses to the marriage must be able to understand the language the Marriage Celebrant used just, as the Marriage Celebrant must be able to understand the language of the parties and witnesses; otherwise, an interpreter will be required. The interpreter must sign a statutory declaration [in front of a JP] stating that they will give a true translation of the marriage ceremony.

At what age may I marry? 16 to 18 years, with written consent from either your parent


4 Coppins Road
Mt Wellington Central Auckland 1060
Auckland


Annette Mary Moody JP, Dip.AET
09 2703608

Mobile: 0275643225









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