Packages & Prices 

Celebrating Love and Life with Jade
Celebrations bring meaning to our lives. Whether you're about to marry the love of your life, welcoming a baby into the family or saying goodbye to a special person, contact me for a free, no obligation chat.
​Jade is an accomplished Public Speaker. She offers not just officiating with her Celebrant Services but can assist you as your MC, Speech of Eulogy, Ceremony Writing you can deliver yourself and more . 

Wedding Ceremony Packages & Prices

Golden Love Package $450 

Have a uniquely crafted, bespoke ceremony that truly reflects you both

A fully choreographed, personal and uniquely crafted ceremony that captures your love story, values and beliefs. We can blend any enactments, readings or blessings; include any family and friends you wish. I will work alongside you both to create a memorable and original ceremony that will reflect you both. 
I will guide you on the legal side and manage all the ceremony aspects (choreography, flow, timings, positions etc.). You can relax and leave all of the finer details for your ceremony up  to me.  
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​For your ceremony I will offer you:
  • A Professional, experienced, trained celebrant who LOVES weddings – Me!
  • Wedding Ceremony especially crafted for you, with your input and ideas 
  • Can include any enactments you may want. Hand fasting, Sand Ceremony, Candle lighting, Tree Planting, Unity Candle, Ring Warming
  • Unlimited Phone and Email Contact
  • Minimum of Two meetings 
  • Rehearsal 
  • Ceremony on your wedding day 
  • Use of my simple PA for your ceremony ( You will need your own device for your music)
Golden Package is $450.00 (GST included)   * NO TRAVEL CHARGE for your rehearsal and ceremony within Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine / Pleasant Point  For travel beyond please ask      

Small Wedding Sweet Silver Package $200 

For small weddings with less than 25 guests.
​Not always available weekend afternoon’s during peak wedding season September- March

If you are looking a simple, short wedding at your choice of location - this may suit you! 
A short, simple and sweet wedding ceremony crafted by me. You can personalize with your vows and the opportunity to exchange rings. Perfect for those requiring a lovely, short ceremony with no frills!  
Please note: This option does not have personalisation for your wedding ceremony or a rehearsal
Is only available for weddings with less than 25 guests with limited times available peak wedding season 
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​For your ceremony I will offer you:
  • A Professional, experienced, trained celebrant who LOVES weddings – Me!
  • A short, simple and sweet wedding ceremony that is professionally delivered
  • Ceremony and ring exchange provided by Jade
  • You can write your own vows or I can write them for you
  • Phone and Email Contact
  • Ceremony on your wedding day
  • All Legals all taken care of
Sweet Silver Package is $200.00 (GST incl)  *NO TRAVEL CHARGE for your ceremony within Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine / Pleasant Point / 
​For travel beyond please ask

Registry Amethyst Package $90

Available weekdays 9 to 5 . Strict conditions apply in accordance with Dept of Births Deaths and Marriages

Courthouses throughout the country will no longer process licenses or perform registry style weddings from 1st July 2019. Instead registry style weddings will be officiated by independent celebrants who have achieved VCANZ accrediatation. I have successfully passed the required testing, training, ethics and professionalism competencies.
I have been appointment to perform Registry Style weddings during weekdays 9:00 to 5:00 pm that I am available. (excludes public holidays) 

Conditions include:
  • Excludes public holidays and weekends. Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm)
  • There is a set fee of $90 by the couple with no additional fees.
  • Less than 20 guests
  • You will be delivered the offical registry style vows as supplied by the Department of BDM. Read here . This cannot be altered or personalized with vows or a rehearsal. 
  • Location – you can have it at your home/venue only if it is within Timaru Urban (Redruth to Washdyke to corner of Gleniti and Pages Road).  If you wish can be married at any of the public parks or beaches within Timaru.I also offer inside my home or garden if you have under 5 guests. 
 
For your ceremony I will offer you:
  • A Professional, experienced, trained celebrant who LOVES weddings – Me!
  • A short, simple and sweet wedding ceremony that is professionally delivered
  • Ceremony, vows and ring exchange provided by Jade
  • Phone and Email Contact
  • Ceremony on your wedding day
Simple Amethyst Registry Package is $90.00 (GST included)  *NO TRAVEL CHARGE within Timaru Urban (Redruth to Washdyke to corner of Gleniti and Pages Road). I cannot travel further for a registry service unfortunately.

Range of Jade's Services & Prices

Wedding MC $400 

Let all of your guests enjoy themselves! After marrying you I can be your Mistress of Ceremonies

Want to have the worry and hassle out of having your guests as a MC - why not have me as your MC after I have married you.  An MC takes care of all the little details and makes sure everyone is where you they are suppose to be.

As a newly married couple you don't want to be worrying about who is in the photos and who is not. I can assist your photographer with your list and get everyone organised.  I can make sure your favourite Great Uncle Scott, who is content to sit in the corner with his beer in hand,  is in your group photo.
When you are off having your photos who is looking after your guests? What if there is a hold up with the photos and you are tuning late - who do you call ME!
​I can aid the speeches run smooth, follow your schedule and make sure everything is running smooth up until after the reception. Then I will sneak away and allow you to celebrate until the wee hours.  
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  • A Professional, experienced, trained public speaker – Me!
  • Co-ordination from end of your wedding ceremony until after reception dinner/speeches/cake cutting
  • Use of my simple PA for your speeches ( You will need your own device for your music)
  • NO TRAVEL CHARGE for within Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine / Pleasant Point /  For travel beyond please see my charges below

Naming Ceremony $300 

Let's welcome your little one into the world

A name giving ceremony is to officially welcome  a new baby, blending of families or an adult changing their name.  More information on Naming ceremonies here Naming Ceremonies have become popular over the years and some opt for naming ceremonies, over traditional christenings, for newborns. A name giving ceremony will be crafted to reflect what the family want. You many or may not have religion in your ceremony, it may include readings, blessings and/or presenting a naming certificate.  Let's have an obligation free chat to discuss your needs

The ceremony is usually approximately 20 to 40 minutes depending on what elements you like included. 
  • A Professional, experienced, trained celebrant who LOVES Naming's and Blessings – Me!
  • Naming Ceremony especially crafted for you, with your input and ideas 
  • Can include any enactments you may want.  Candle lighting, Tree Planting, Unity Candle, Ring Warming
  • Unlimited Phone and Email Contact
  • Minimum of Two meetings 
  • Ceremony on the naming day 
  • Certificate if requested
  • Use of my simple PA for the ceremony ( You will need your own device for your music)
  • NO TRAVEL CHARGE for your rehearsal and ceremony within Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine / Pleasant Point / Waimate For travel beyond please see my charges below

End of life celebration /funeral $350 -$500

Have a life celebration that captures the essence of your loved one. 

I can come to you and hear your loved ones' life story and craft a personalised service that represents who they are. A will ceremony that captures their essence and has special meaning for family and friends. A ceremony that is about them.  I believe funerals play an important role to help us cope with our grief and creates a meaningful and relevant way to say goodbye.

If you are using a funeral home , the funeral home include the celebrants charge in their costings. If you would like me for your private funeral please contact me for a price

Eulogy or Speech Writing from $50 

Need to write an amazing speech for something important?  - I can help. 

You may have been asked to do a speech at your best friends wedding, or you are doing the eulogy for your great Aunt, or you are MC at a wedding. Not sure where to start? Don't panic I can help. Contact me and have an obligation free chat and I can give you a quote !
Prices are itemised for many places. If your location isn't there - please contact me 

Travel Charges 

Follow the link for my travel charges

All Prices are current until 31st August 2021 and then are subject to change. 

Can't find what you are looking for? Contact me for a quote

All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST. A 50% non refundable deposit is required to secure your date with me as your celebrant. Balance due ONE calendar month before you wedding or naming. Speech writing payment required in full to commence.

Travel 
You may have been asked to do speech at your best friends wedding, or you are doing the eulogy for your great Aunt of you are MC at a wedding. Not sure where to start? Dont' panic I can help. Contact me and have an obligation free chat and I can give you a quote 
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NO TRAVEL CHARGE within Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine / Pleasant Point - All my travel for your ceremony and rehearsal is included. *Not available with the Amethyst Package

If you getting married at: 
Raincliff/Waimate/Cave I charge  $20 ceremony only, $40 for rehearsal & ceremony
Woodbury/Rangitata/Morven/ Glenavy/Albury I charge $40 ceremony only, $80 for rehearsal & ceremony
Oamaru/Ashburton/Fairlie/Peel Forest/Orari Gorge/Mayfield-  I charge $60 ceremony only, $120 for rehearsal & ceremony
Stavely/ Burkes Pass/  Chertsey/ Mount Somers/Methven  charge $80 ceremony only, $160 for rehearsal & ceremony
Kurow/Lake Tekapo/ Stavely/Otemeatata/Raikia/ Dunsandel $100 for ceremony only, $200 for rehearsal & ceremony 
Omarama /Twizel /Pukaki/Christchurch /Akaroa/- I charge $200 for travel and time.  
If you require a rehearsal day before one nights accommodation will need to be paid for by couple for night of rehearsal. *Rehearsal not available with the Sweet Silver Package

Further afield or anywhere in between just ask and I will give you a quote. ​

Let's connect and see if I am the right celebrant for you!

We can meet at my home in Queen street, a local cafe or bar or we can Skype if that suits your better. Let's  have a chat for  20 minutes and discuss what you want and need.
If you don't know what type of ceremony you want  - 
​not a problem, I am full of good ideas!