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Timaru Registry Weddings Monday ~ Friday *

Timaru Registry Weddings - Get Married Quickly and Easily Without All The Fuss With Jade

Timaru Registry Wedding ~ $90*

Weekday Legals Only Ceremony 
Registry wedding at Timaru Gardens with Jade Whaley marriage celebrant.
Ken + Mae | Registry Wedding | Timaru Botanic Gardens Lookout
Registry Weddings in Timaru ~ Simple, Legal and Quick​

Looking for a no-fuss, straightforward way to get married in Timaru?

A Registry Wedding is the perfect option for couples who want to keep it simple and legal - no frills, just the "I do's."

Now that courthouses in New Zealand no longer offer registry weddings, authorised VCANZ celebrants (like me) are here to help.
Registry wedding at Timaru Gardens with Jade Marriage celebrant and young couple.
Rubie + Zayne | Secret registry wedding day before announcing to extended family and friends | Timaru Botanic Gardens
How Does a Registry Wedding Work?
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If you just want the legal essentials, this is for you!

A Registry Ceremony is a fixed-script, set-vows wedding. No personalisation, no fancy extras~just the important part: getting you legally married.

Here's how easy it is:
  • Cost: Just $90 for the ceremony (+ your marriage licence, $150 + $33 for a marriage certificate arranged by you).
  • Guests: Maximum of 10  (includes children) 
  • Script: Set vows and set words - No personalisation or add-ons.
  • Ceremony Length: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Contact: No need to meet in person. We will lock in the details by email or phone.
  • Location: Must be within Timaru township of a 10 km radius of my home in Queen Street ~ private home, a public park, or a beach​

Availability: Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. (Excludes weekends, public holidays, and the Christmas/New Year break.)
Indian registry wedding with Jade Marriage celebrant at Timaru Botanic gardens.
R + G | Registry Wedding | Pergola at Timaru Gardens
Where Can You Hold Your Registry Ceremony?
The location must be in Timaru
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  • Your home or grounds (if within Timaru Urban).
  • A public space like the beach or a council park.
  • Inside my office (if it's just the couple and two witnesses) -no extra charge.

Important:
Registry weddings can't be held in wedding venues, hotels, restaurants, or function centres. If a council requires a permit or fee for your chosen spot, that's the couple's responsibility.
Summer registry wedding with Jade Whaley marriage celebrant and happy couple
L + S | Summer Registry Wedding | Timaru Botanic Gardens
What's Included (and What's Not)

✅   Simple legal ceremony ~ set vows and script.
✅   Up to 10 guests.
✅   No travel fee (within Timaru township).
✅   Ceremony and signing lasts around 10/15 minutes.
🚫   No professional photographers or videographers.
🚫   No bridal party, MCs, or wedding planners.
🚫   No music or personal vows.

Guests are welcome to snap photos on their phones!
Timaru registry wedding, children as witnesses at Botanic Gardens
Jess + Clint with their children ( and fur baby!) | Registry wedding
Need Some Location Ideas?
​If you are not sure where to hold your ceremony, here are some simple, scenic spots in Timaru:
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  • Timaru Botanic Gardens* - sheltered pergola available.
  • Caroline Bay* - beachside or Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
  • Scenic Reserve or Local Park* -  under a tree, on a grassy field
  • Your home or friends home  (if within Timaru Urban).
 *It is up to couple to seed permission from Timaru city council and pay any changes ( if any) 

Let's Get You Married!If you want to keep it simple and stress-free, a Registry Wedding in Timaru is the way to go. All you need is your marriage licence and two witnesses. 

👉  Contact me to book your Registry Wedding today.

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Bride and groom smiling at a registry wedding in Timaru with Marriage celebrant Jade Whaley
Su + Kevin | Registry Wedding | Timaru Botanic Gardens
Jade was lovely, we had a registry ceremony - just us and two witnesses.

She made the whole process simple and even saved the day when one of the witnesses was unable to make it with two hours to go!

She even took some great photos for us! Jade went above and beyond to help make our day special and easy. Thank you for everything. A+++


Su + Kevin  |  Registry Wedding
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Quick FAQ's

Can I have a photographer or videographer?
No professionals, but guests can take casual photos on their phones.

Can I have music or a bridal party?
This is not at a Registry Wedding. It would be included in one of my elopements or personalised ceremonies. Get in touch.

Can I book a wedding venue?
Registry weddings must be held at a private home, council park, or beach ~ not at hotels, restaurants, or wedding venues.

When can I have my ceremony?
Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 5:00 pm 
(excluding public holidays and the Christmas/New Year break).

Do I have to dress up?
No, you don't, you can wear what you want. 
I have married couples who have worn shorts, T-shirts, and jandals, their work uniforms, and others who have worn wedding dresses, suits, and veils. 
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Timaru Registry Wedding Celebrant Jade Whaley with couple at Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
Boris + Aline | Rose Garden Caroline Bay
Registry Wedding in Timaru at private home
Wiki + Brenton | Private Home
Same sex wedding couple with registry wedding in Timaru with Jade Whaley marriage celebrant
Kate + Cecilia | Rose Garden Caroline Bay
Timaru registry wedding celebrant with couple from overseas
Hung + Xuyen | Private Home

 Want a registry wedding?
​Get in touch

Jade Whaley Timaru Marriage celebrant offers registry weddings
I can marry you weekdays in a registry wedding. Conditions apply
Get married by me within Timaru Urban area. (Redruth to Washdyke to the corner of Gleniti and Pages Road).
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Want to marry out of Timaru?
Check out my elopements 

Want to have a wedding photographer and wedding party and under 25 guests?
​Check out small weddings


​Drop me an email or give me a text or phone call and I can guide you through the process.

Love, ​Jade x
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
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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
    • Funerals
    • Memorials
    • The Ceremony
    • Pre-Written Funeral Ceremony - Your Last Wishes