Marriage Celebrant Weddings, Funerals South Canterbury Lake Tekapo
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    • Timaru Registry Wedding $90
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    • Timaru 'Kingsdown Manor Chapel' Elopement Package: Celebrant + Photographer + Venue
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    • Tekapo Venue + Celebrant + Planner at Morelea Lakeside Weddings
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How amazing to find out again that I am South Canterbury's most booked wedding celebrant for the 4th year running! #feeling very honoured! Thank you! I love what "I do!"

Wedding Celebrant, MC  + Vow Renewal 

Do you want a fun, professional, experienced celebrant to make your wedding day epic? Look no further – you have found her! 

It's ME!

I can give you a quick registry wedding, to a large joyous wedding with everyone you know or something in-between.

I have you covered.

Based in Timaru, I have married loved-up couples all over the South Island, often staying as their MC to make the whole day unforgettable and effortless.
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Nicole + Hayden married in Temuka with a beautiful, personalised ceremony. | Photo: From couple

Wedding Ceremony
​Packages + Prices

I offer different wedding packages as I know each couple has different wants and needs.

You may want a unique ceremony weaving all the beautiful details and memories of your love story written to represent you both, a short, sweet small wedding package, a romantic elopement package or a simple no-frills registry wedding

Not sure what you want?
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Let's have an obligation-free chat via zoom or in person at local coffee shop, or my home office in Queen Street, Timaru.

* A travel charge may apply dependant on location 

Golden Love Package ~ $525* 


​Have a uniquely crafted personal ceremony that truly reflects your both
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Courtney + Scott | Lake Tekapo | Photo: Focus Photography
​Your day - your way 

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Yes, you can have a 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 to create a memorable and original ceremony that you have full control of.  

All the details HERE
* Travel charge may apply
Golden Love Package

Micro Weddings ~ $333


​Small wedding package for less than 28 people * conditions apply
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Jonathan + Jornet | Timaru | Photo: From couple
Small Wedding Package for less than 28 people

Perfect for those who want a small and simple wedding at  their chosen location without al the fuss. BBQ, home, beach or garden wedding?

I have written a sweet ceremony where you can add personalised vows.

Conditions apply with limited times and dates available.

​All the details HERE
* Travel charge may apply
Micro Weddings

Elopements ~ ​$255*


​How romantic to escape with your honey and get married!
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June + Michelle | Timaru | Photo: MD Photography
Who doesn't love an Elopement?

You can get married to your honey, easy peasy. Spend time focusing on each other and tie the knot anywhere you like!

All you need is yourselves, two witnesses and your marriage licence.
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I can meet you at your destination to get you two lovebirds hitched!


All the details HERE
* Travel charge may apply
Elopement Packages

Registry Weddings ~ $90 


​Quick and easy legals only.  Strict conditions apply, available weekdays only
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Kevin + Su | Timaru | Photo: From couple
Weekday legals only Registry Wedding 

Do you want a straight forward ceremony at home or a local spot in Timaru township with legal vows and script? Done!

As an authorised VCANZ Registry Celebrant, I can do this for you. 

Very strict conditions apply from Births, Deaths and Marriages

​All the details HERE
* Must be within Timaru township
Registry Weddings Timaru

Vow Renewal ~ $299 ~$525* 


Recommit your love to each other and your journey so far
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Glenn + Kelly | Vow Renewal | Photo: Jade the Celebrant
​Reaffirm your love 

​A Renewal of Vows Ceremony is the perfect way for you to reaffirm your love and commitment to each other.

You may wish to celebrate
  • Many years of marriage, life experiences or events together 
  • Did you have a small wedding during covid restrictions, get married overseas and want to celebrate with family and friends? 

All the details HERE
* Travel charge may apply
Vow Renewal

 Connect for an obligation free chat. Let's get you married!

Connect with Jade
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Mhairi + Ben had a fun kiwi/scottish themed wedding with a unique, personalised ceremony and hand fasting | Photo: Brad Reeve Photography
"​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.
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If you don't know what you want in a ceremony ​- ​not a problem, I am full of good ideas!"


Love, ​Jade x
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Jade Whaley @jadetimarucelebrant. 🇳🇿 
Wedding Celebrant | Marriage Officiant | MC | Wedding Planner | Elopement Packages
Based in Timaru covering South Canterbury + Lake Tekapo + Mackenzie District, New Zealand  | © 2017 - 2026
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 
Jade Whaley Timaru marriage celebrant seen in Bride and Groom, Canterbury Bride,  Stuff, The Courier, Nova, Pride Pledge and VCANZ celebrant.
  • Wedding Celebrant
    • Celebrant + MC Combo
    • Ceremony + Celebrant
    • Micro Weddings (28 guests MAX)
    • Simple Elopement (8 guests)
    • Timaru Registry Wedding $90
    • Elopement Packages
  • 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