Real People - Real Ceremonies with Jade
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It has been a real honour to be part so many ceremonies since beginning my journey as a life celebrant.
Here are a sprinkling of some of my gorgeous couples I have had the privilege of marrying in South Canterbury.
Grab a coffee or wine, kick back, relax and read a little about their love story and big day

James & Carmen's
Summer ​Castle Wedding

Claremont Castle was the perfect setting for James and Carmen's Summer Garden Wedding.
Walking down the aisle with a live singer is something the guests 
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Ben & Georgia's
​Summer Garden Wedding

Ben and Georgia created a wonderful ceremonial space at their Ashburton home. The rain clouds parted to reveal the perfect conditions.  Friends and family 
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Gaz & Zoe's
​Spring Art Gallery Wedding

Aiganthe Art Gallery was perfect for this outdoor spring wedding. A magnificent blossom tree was a gorgeous backdrop to the archway that had been made by Zoe's 
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Nick & Mel's
​Spring Vineyard Wedding

Opihi Vineyard was the perfect setting for their tree planting ceremony during their personalised wedding ceremony.  Their fur babies were not forgotten with Mel having
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Tim & Anneke
​Racetrack Wedding

International Motor racing track was the scene for Tim and Anneke. On the finish line hay bales lined up to create a unique and beautiful atmosphere for the guests that 
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Shanice & Craig's
​Castle Wedding

Castle Claremont was the prefect place for Shanice and Craig to cement their love.  Their ceremony was to take place in front of a roaring fire. Family and friends 
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Anna & Hamish
​Rustic Wedding

This setting was breathtaking in rural South Canterbury for Anna and Hamish.  Anna looked gorgeous as she arrived on a majestic horse. Their dog Macey (also the ring 
Read their Wedding Story Here 

Donna & Sean's
​Summer Garden Wedding

Donna and Sean created a gorgeous purple themed wedding at the Seven Oaks. There were two babies who were pulled in a in a carriage by a parade of little ones. This set the 
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Nadine & Jonathon's
Morning  Wedding

This lovely couple created a beautiful, intimate ceremonial space in a relatively short amount of time.  Jonathon and Nadine decided the time was right to marry and thought 
Read their Wedding Story Here

Ben & Mhairis'
​Scottish Wedding

Beautiful  Kingsdown Manor was the venue for this gorgeous Scottish themed Wedding.  Ben and Mhairi decided on a hand fasting ceremony which is an old Scottish tradition 
Read their Wedding Story Here

Kohen & Jacinda's
​Winter Wedding

A crisp winter day with the amazing sky, meant that Jacinda and Kohen would have some beautiful photos at Kingsdown Manor. The chapel was warm and cosy as the guests 
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Merv & Marilyn's
​Garden Wedding

The sun shone as Merv and Marilyn made promises to each other in their garden at home. Close friends and family watched as after  may years together, they came together as 
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Kelly & Glenn's
​Boho Vow Renewal

After 15 years of marriage it was time to renew this lovely couples vows. Glenn and Kelly transformed their backyard into a beautiful boho sanctuary. Their teenage boys  
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Kyle & Tiffanies'
​Beach Wedding

This intimate beach wedding took place beside the penguin colony at beautiful Caroline Bay. Their 6:00pm wedding had the couple standing enclosed in a heart with the water  
​Read their Wedding Story Here

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

We can arrange for you to come to my home in Timaru, meet for a coffee or wee wine (or we can use skype if that suits better) We will have a chat, discuss what you want, let me hear your love story and start crafting some ideas for your wedding day.
If you don't know what type of wedding ceremony you want  - not a problem, I am full of good ideas!