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Travel Charges

Bringing the Celebration to You: My Travel Fees For All Celebrant Services

Getting Married Can Be Expensive!

Nobody wants unexpected charges to break their wedding budget.

For weddings, funerals and other ceremonies within 10 kilometres from my home in Queen Street, Timaru.
I've already included all the travel charges in the package to help you calculate the costs for your ceremony (remember to add travel charge for the rehearsal, too).


I would love not to charge for travel, but petrol prices are eye-watering compared to what they were in 2017 when I began my celebrant journey.

If you are out of town, you are welcome to pick me up in a helicopter or private jet. Please note that my prices are indicative and may vary depending on the ceremony location.

​travel chargescurrent for up to 31 March 2024

Same-sex couple of two brides just married riding bikes. Jade Whaley Wedding Celebrant, NZ
No travel charge for: 
  • Timaru
  • Temuka Township 
  • Pleasant Point Township 
  • St Andrews 
  • Pareora 
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If you have a Personalised Wedding Ceremony,  it also includes these areas:
  • Stonebridge* | Geraldine Township*| Raincliff*
  • Waimate*
  • ​Gunns Bush*
* There is a rehearsal charge for these areas.
* FYI: I charge less than the current IRD travel rate of $0.95 per km, and I don't charge for 20kms per trip (no charge within 10km of my home)
** Travel prices are indicative only - I will give an exact quote for your location  

Travel Charges*

*  Dependant on exact address
Stonebridge | Geraldine Township | Raincliff | Cave           
​Golden Love Ceremony no travel charge to this area for ceremony + If Rehearsal required $25.00*    
Other Packages Ceremony Only  $25.00      
Waimate | Gunns Bush | Rural Geraldine | Albury | Rangitata
​Golden Love Ceremony no travel charge to this area for ceremony. If Rehearsal required $30.00*   
​​​Other packages Ceremony Only  $30.00*            
Fairlie | Morven | Woodbury | Glenavy
Golden Love Ceremony Ceremony Only  $70.00*               Rehearsal not available in this area *
Mayfield | Peel Forest | Ashburton | Tinwald | Oamaru
Golden Love Ceremony Ceremony Only  $75.00*               Rehearsal not available in this area *         
Lake Tekapo | Grampian Station | Methvan | Teshmakers          
Golden Love Ceremony Ceremony Only  $150.00 - $200*               Rehearsal not available in this area *            
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat| Braemer Station| Blue Mountain Station | Twizel | Terrace Downs | Christchurch |
Golden Love Ceremony - Ceremony Only  $200.00 - $250 *               Rehearsal not available in this area *             
Mt Cook  | Dunedin
Golden Love Ceremony - Ceremony Only  $300.00*             Ceremony + Rehearsal  PLUS one nights accomodation          
Cromwell | Wanaka | Queenstown | Akaroa
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​Ceremony + Rehearsal   $400.00*    PLUS one nights accomodation          

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A same-sex couple of two brides just married by Jade Whaley, the Wedding Celebrant at Timaru, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District and South Canterbury, who is LTGB and LGBTTQIA friendly.
Mel + Danielle married in Timaru with a beautiful bespoke ceremony and handfasting. | Photo: Jade the celebrant
"​We can meet at my home in Queen Street, at a local cafe or bar, or we can zoom

Let's chat 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!"


Love, ​Jade x
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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
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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
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  • About
    • Jade the Celebrant
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  • End of Life Services
    • Death Doula
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    • The Ceremony
    • Pre-Written Funeral Ceremony - Your Last Wishes