Timaru Marriage Celebrant: Weddings, Funerals South Canterbury, Jade Whaley
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Wedding Tips with Jade - You are engaged - now what?

OMG! You are getting married!  It has been an emotional and amazing time. You are so much in love and excited for your future with your one and only. Then your brain kicks into to gear....
​​so..... What next?  Take a few minutes to read some of the top tips I share with my couples. 
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ENJOY THE MOMENT 
Whaoooo! Your heart is racing and you feel closer than ever to your partner, no I mean, your FIANCEE! 

Perhaps it was a surprise proposal or maybe you planned it. What ever way it happened you are going to marry the love of your life! 

You have your "one" and are going to show the world by coming legally married. 
You may want to tell everyone immediately

OR you may want to sit on it for a few hours, days or even weeks.
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There is no right or wrong. 
​Talk about and agree upon how you will tell the world and when. Do remember that your family and closest friends may not want to hear it on social media first- a quick phone call to share the news may work better for you. 

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​DO YOU NEED AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
No, you don't have to have a ring. 
You don't have to spend a small fortune on a ring if you don't want to. A ring doesn't prove your commitment to get married.

Of course some couples want to spend a small fortune on a ring and that is what is best for them

​Discuss this as a couple and do what works for you both financially, morally and ethically. If you opt not to have a ring be prepared for people to ask where the ring is!

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SETTING A DATE AND  YOUR BUDGET
When are you actually going to get married? You may be wanting to get married immediately or may be looking at 5 years away.

Decide as a couple what you will both say. People will ask and be prepared as sometimes they will give an opinion as to when or how you should marry. 

Are you going to have a quick registry style wedding for $90 with two witnesses or spend $50,000 on a huge party with all your friends and family? Be realistic for what you can or want to afford.  Discuss this early on so you are both on the same page

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STAY CONNECTED
Don't feel overwhelmed or stressed about what your upcoming wedding day. Decide as a couple if you are both going to organise the wedding or if it's better that one of you does it. Look realistically at work commitments and who has better organising skills. I have already written a blog on top tips to planning a wedding which you look at here. 

Take time to spend with each other and enjoy your relationship. It doesn't have to be talking about the wedding, work or kids. Spend time with each other. This is the person who you are planning on  spending the rest of your life with - they deserve your time and attention. ​

Relax and enjoy this wonderful time. If you want to share your proposal or details of your engagement  please feel free to contact me.

​I would love to hear from you. 

Happy Planning ♡
Jade Kyles - Timaru Celebrant

Let's connect and see if I am the right wedding 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 wedding ceremony you want  - ​not a problem, I am full of good ideas!
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eremonies $450

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Jade is a Registered Independent Marriage + Funeral Celebrant in New Zealand
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    • $500 Personalised Beautiful Weddings
    • $250 Small Weddings Timaru South Canterbury
    • $250 Elopements Timaru, South Canterbury + Beyond
    • $90 Timaru Registry Wedding
    • Travel Charges for Jade Celebrant
    • Symbolic enactments for your wedding ceremony
    • Videos of Weddings - Videographer Links
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  • Celebrate
    • Naming
    • MC Events + Weddings
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  • For You
    • Wedding Vows and Readings
    • Real People >
      • Videos of Couples' Weddings
      • Anna and Hamish's Rustic Wedding
      • Glenn & Kellys Vow Renewal
      • Ben and Mhairi's Scottish & Handfasting Wedding
      • Sean and Donna's Family Garden Wedding
      • Jonathon & Nadine's Intimate Garden Wedding
      • Kyle and Tiffanie's Beach Wedding
      • Kerry and Lis Spring Wedding
    • Vendors >
      • Photographers
    • Pets at your wedding -all you need to know
    • VIDEO - Writing Vows 5 mins with Jade
    • You are engaged - now what?
    • Writing your own wedding vows
    • Wedding Planning Made Easy
    • Wedding Fun Facts
    • How to Choose the Right Celebrant
    • Themed Weddings -Ideas and inspiration
    • Top Tips with Jade
    • Covid-19 and your wedding -latest update NZ
    • Tips for Coping with Grief
    • Seven Stages of Grief
    • Death Cafe Timaru
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