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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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Real Weddings: Emma and Tom Tied The Knot At Trotts! ~ Ashburton

9/13/2023

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Wedding at Trotts Garden in Ashburton. Gorgeous wedding couple with their marriage celebrant and their guests. The picturesque setting featured a stunning wooden geometric arch by a serene pond, making for a gorgeous ceremony backdrop. The label says,
Real Wedding Story. Let's embark on a journey through Emma and Tom's fun and fabulous love story, a real-life rom-com that deserves to be shared.  They tied the knot at Trotts (Trotts Garden at Ashburton)

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The Bouquet Toss: A Fascinating Tradition

8/21/2023

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Wedding guests lifing a man to catch a bridal bouquet. after the bride has tossed it. They are in a hall with fairy lights all around.
Let's delve into the bouquet toss, shall we? What does it mean, and why have it? How can everyone be included? How do you  get an epic photo shot? I will answer all these questions and more. Photo Tegan Clark Photography 

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How to Choose The Perfect Wedding Photographer for Your Big Day

5/1/2023

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Male photographer dressed in black with his back to  us with tow cameras hanging by straps on his shoulders. A bridal couple are in the distance. Text says: Wedding Tips, choosing a photographer.
Discover the essential questions to ask your wedding photographer for breathtaking photos on your special day—valuable insights tailored for New Zealand wedding couples. Expert tips and from budget to lighting.

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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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Furry Friends at Wedding: To Include or Not to Include?

7/16/2020

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Gorgeous cream pug dog with a wedding bow tie on, being held on its leash by a bride. Timaru Wedding Celebrant Jade Whaley, NZ.
Pets at weddings... Do you, don't you? If you can't imagine your big day without your beloved pet, consider these essential factors before deciding.

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Themed Weddings: Ideas and Guidelines To Have A Day That Reflects You!

12/6/2019

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A wedding couple dressed in medieval costumes, standing on a gravel road with a large fence with horses heads behind them. The bride is wearing blue, an elegant regal dress, and the groom has on a jacket and pants with a sword. The words say,
Do you want something more YOU for your wedding? Do you love hunting, the 50's era, or is tennis your passion? Check out these ideas.
​Photo: I married Lisa and Kane in a medieval-style wedding at a real castle! ​

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DIY Weddings: Make Your Own Confetti with Dried Petals! Full Instructions

10/23/2019

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Dried petals in white cones ready for DIY confetti at a wedding. Words say
​My DIY guide with photos offers step-by-step instructions for creating confetti that is kind to the environment and wallet. Ready to make some natural confetti?  I will show you how! 

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    About Jade

    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.

    I love I get to marry loved -up couples  all over South Canterbury and beyond. I am honoured.

    ​I walk with families through grief as they farewell their loved ones.

    I celebrate life and love


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Based in Timaru covering South Canterbury + Lake Tekapo + Mackenzie District, New Zealand  | © 2017 - 2025
Photo credits throughout this website to: Agnes Grace Photo + Film, Laura Johns Photography, Kate Baron Photography, Beth Lambourne Photography, Focus Photography, Claudia Pyke Photography, Joseph O"Sullivan Photography, Amerikiwi Photo + Film, Jessica Leigh Photos, Joseph Pooley Photography, Hoot Photography, Lavender Turner Photography, Chaznel Steenkamp Photography
Jade is a Registered Independent Marriage + Funeral Celebrant in New Zealand. Validated Member of CANZ - Celebrants Aotearoa of New Zealand. Diploma in Celebrant Studies 2017 (NZ) from the Celebrant School Appointed by the DIA to conduct Registry Weddings 
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  • Wedding Celebrant
    • Celebrant + MC Combo
    • Ceremony + Celebrant
    • Micro Weddings (28 guests MAX)
    • Simple Elopement (8 guests)
    • Timaru Registry Wedding $90
    • Elopement Packages from $1249
  • Packages
    • Lake Tekapo Elopement Celebrant + Photographer (Lupins + Lake)
    • Lake Pukaki MacKenzie District Weddings + Elopement Packages + Celebrant
    • Lake Tekapo 'Morelea Lakeside' Elopement Package: Venue + Celebrant + Photographer
    • Geraldine Stonebridge Elopement | Venue + Celebrant + Photographer
    • Timaru 'Kingsdown Manor Chapel' Elopement Package: Celebrant + Photographer + Venue
    • Timaru Elopement Package: Celebrant + Photographer
    • 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
    • Funerals
    • Memorials
    • The Ceremony
    • Pre-Written Funeral Ceremony - Your Last Wishes
    • Death Cafe South Canterbury