Kia Ora and welcome!

I'm Jade Whaley, your celebrant, storyteller, and support through life's most important moments.

let's celebrate your past, present or future

Jade Whaley Timaru marriage, funeral and life celebrant. Elopement wedding planning in Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and South Canterbury.
Hi, I'm Jade, nice to connect with you!
I'm a celebrant with a fun and experienced touch, specialising in weddings, funerals, all life celebrations, rituals and ceremonies.

​I take pride in my energy, genuine passion for people, openness and approach to ceremonies.

I aim to make your experience with me as a celebrant easy, engaging and enjoyable.  

Whether it's crafting the perfect ceremony for your:
  • epic wedding
  • planning + elopement packages
  • beautiful life celebration
  • fabulous naming
  • any milestone celebration 
you're in good hands!
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Let's celebrate love and life together!

About: Jade the Celebrant


​LOVE IS LOVE

Your sexuality, age, gender identity, age gap, culture, and beliefs are all beautiful parts of you as a couple.
I'm upfront about my stance on inclusivity because no one should ever have to wonder, "Is it okay that we're gay?" I want every couple  to feel comfortable and accepted when they connect with me. 
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♡♡♡  LGBTTQIA+ (rainbow)   ♡♡♡   Jade Whaley (she/her)   ♡♡♡   Everybody welcome   ♡♡♡ 

♡ Elopement Packages from $1249* 


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Bride and groom walking down the aisle smiling after Jade Whaley celebrant married them.
Ashleigh + Paul | St Andrews | Photographer: Holleman Photography
Jade is truly one above the rest - she created the most incredible, perfect ceremony for us that ran without a hitch. In the weeks/days prior, Jade kept in touch with us, helped us with anything we needed and made the process so unbelievably easy.

When the day arrived, she had everything and everyone organised, calm and content. Jade told our story perfectly, and we couldn't have asked for anything or anyone better to marry us.
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​Jade, your personality and nature are so easygoing, and it is obvious that you love what you do. Thank you so much; Paul and I will always be the first to recommend you to anyone wanting to tie the knot.
Ashleigh + Paul |  St Andrews

have a ceremony as unique as you are

"Your ceremony is an essential element of your celebration. Whether it is a celebration of new beginnings or endings, you want it to ​represent the person or couple I have crafted it for.

No two love, life stories or celebrations are the same.​​
I welcome people from the LGBTTQIA+ community, all walks of life, religions, ethnicities, and beliefs, and I will make your celebration memorable!"
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​Love, Jade x

♡ Elopement Packages from $1249* 

Bride and groom sitting on log smiling at each other at Patiti Point in Timaru.
My Wedding Day | 25th April 2021 | Photo: MD Photography
I finally married my husband, Rob, on 25th April 2021.  Like many other couples across the world, we had to postpone our original wedding date because of COVID-19.

I know first-hand what it is like to plan and have a wedding in today's market, so I fully understand what is involved! 

Let's connect for an obligation free chat to discuss your wedding. 

Wedding Photo by Michelle at MD Photography