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My Tips and Experience on all Life Celebrations and Rituals: Weddings, Funerals, Baby Naming's and More!

Celebrate Your Love with a Unity Candle Ceremony

11/19/2024

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Unity candle for wedding ideas with jade Whaley NZ marriage celebrant. Bride and groom holding candles.
Your wedding day is a big moment—one that marks the beginning of your life together. Many couples look for ways to make their ceremony meaningful, and one tradition that’s seeing a comeback is the Unity Candle Ceremony

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Adding a Unique Touch to Your Wedding: The Wine Box Ceremony

9/9/2024

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Wedding couple putting vows in winebox ceremony at Mt Cook, NZ
Adding personal touches to your wedding can make it truly special. One unique idea is a Wine Box Ceremony. It's a fun and personal tradition that can make your special day even more memorable. 

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Handfasting: All You Need To Know. What Is It And How To Do It

7/25/2024

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Handfasting wedding ceremony, all you need to know. Jade Whaley Timaru marriage celebrant in NZ
Weddings are all about celebrating love and unity, and what better way to symbolise that than with a beautiful handfasting ceremony.  But what exactly is 'handfasting' and how do you do it? ​ I will explain all.

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Tree Planting Ceremony For Weddings, Namings + Milestones

1/4/2024

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Wedding couple with their children having a tree planting ceremony in NZ with Jade Whaley Timaru Marriage Celebrant
​The tree-planting ceremony is a ritual rooted in ancient wedding traditions across various cultures. The tree you plant becomes a symbolic representation of the growth within your marriage and living memento. 

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Matariki: Celebrating the Māori New Year

7/11/2023

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Black night sky with Matariki Star Cluster brightly shining. Celebrate Matariki
Discover the significance of Matariki, the Māori New Year, and its traditions. Unite with whānau and community to celebrate through feasts, storytelling, or remembering  loved ones. Ideas to create your own Matariki traditions.

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Guide to Sand Ceremonies: Personalising Your Wedding

4/16/2023

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Bride, groom and anothers hand pouring black, grey and white sand into a glass vase at a wedding. Text reads: Wedding Ideas: Sand Ceremony.
​A sand ceremony is a beautiful way to symbolise blending two lives into one or joining families together. Learn how this unique ritual can add a personal touch to your wedding and create a lasting keepsake to cherish for years.

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Kelly and Glenn's Vow Renewal: Celebrating 15 Years of Love

8/18/2019

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Couple having a vow renewal with Jade Whaely Timaru Marriage Celebrant, South Canterbury, NZ
Kelly and Glenn's vow renewal ceremony, honoured their 15 years of marriage and commitment. Look inside their very special vow renewal ceremony.  Real people - real stories. 

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A Scottish Wedding and Handfasting Ceremony at Kingsdown Manor Suites

3/9/2018

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Handfasting red and green tartan cords are twisted around the bride and groom's hand by the wedding celebrant at Kingstown Manor Suites in Timaru. Jade Whaley Timaru Celebrant. www.jadetimarucelebrant.co.nz
Real Wedding Story:  This beautiful couple wanted to honour their heritage by including a traditional Scottish handfasting after exchanging rings. Even Toby, their beloved fur baby, was part of the celebration. Read all about it.

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    My Celebrant journey began in 2017, and I now have had over 600 beautiful weddings, funerals, naming, MC and special occasion events.

    Through this experience, I have grown, changed, and immersed myself in a life filled with people and their unique stories, which I love.
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    My life purpose is to help people navigate change, love, life and death. 

    I bring professionalism, extensive experience, and qualifications to my role, holding a diploma in Celebrant Studies.

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  • Home
  • Wedding Celebrant
    • Celebrant + MC Combo Ultimate $999.
    • Personalised Weddings Designed for You $499
    • Micro Weddings (25 guests) from $299
    • Elopement Weddings (8 guests) from $255
    • Timaru Registry Wedding $90
    • Elopement Packages from $1249
  • Packages
    • Tekapo 'Lakeside Love' Elopement Celebrant + Photographer
    • Lake Tekapo 'Morelea Lakeside' Elopement Package: Venue + Celebrant + Photographer
    • Lake Pukaki + Tekapo Lupins Weddings + Elopement Packages and Celebrant
    • Geraldine Stonebridge Elopement | Venue + Celebrant + Photographer
    • Timaru Elopement Package: Celebrant + Photographer
    • Timaru 'Kingsdown Manor Chapel' Elopement Package: Celebrant + Photographer + Venue
    • Tekapo Venue + Celebrant + Planner at Morelea Lakeside Weddings
  • Celebrate
    • All Celebration Services
    • Naming | Baby Blessing
    • Vow Renewal in Timaru, South Canterbury + Beyond
  • Blog
  • Reviews
  • Contact
  • About
    • Jade the Celebrant
    • Current Prices
  • End of Life Services
    • Death Doula
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    • The Ceremony
    • Pre-Written Funeral Ceremony - Your Last Wishes