My fees - Weddings

Every wedding I perform includes advice on the legal requirements to ensure your commitment is properly registered under New Zealand law.
I have developed these service packages to help you plan your special day:
Bespoke wedding ceremony and
Master of Ceremonies (MC)
$1500 Includes:
Bespoke ceremony written just for you (no AI!)
2-5 pre wedding meetings to discuss your plans
Unlimited availability via email for any questions you may have
Unlimited assistance with writing your vows
Suggested readings for your ceremony
Suggested rituals to include in your ceremony
Ceremony and reception MC run sheet template
Travel within 30km of Christchurch CBD (includes Rangiora, West Melton, Lincoln, Tai Tapu)
Wedding rehearsal at your venue in the week prior to your wedding
Exclusive booking - you will have my undivided attention on your wedding date
I will be present at your venue from about 1 hour prior to the ceremony start until after the first dance
On the day liaison with your key vendors - venue, catering, photographer, entertainment
Organising guests for family and group photos
Making announcements and introducing speakers
Portable sound system (wireless handsfree microphone and battery powered speaker)
Reminder to order your marriage licence
Printed marriage registration documents
Printed presentation certificate (I also bring a nice pen for signing)
Keepsake ceremony booklet and vow cards
Bespoke Wedding Ceremony
$750 Includes:
Bespoke ceremony written just for you (no AI!)
2-3 pre wedding meetings to discuss your plans
Unlimited availability via email for any questions you may have
Unlimited assistance with writing your vows
Suggested readings for your ceremony
Suggested rituals to include in your ceremony
Travel within 30km of Christchurch CBD (includes Rangiora, West Melton, Lincoln, Tai Tapu)
Wedding rehearsal at your venue in the week prior to your wedding
Exclusive booking - you will have my undivided attention on your wedding date
I will be present at your venue from about 1 hour prior to the ceremony start until about 1 hour after the ceremony ends
Portable sound system (wireless handsfree microphone and battery powered speaker)
Reminder to order your marriage licence
Printed marriage registration documents
Printed presentation certificate (I also bring a nice pen for signing)
Keepsake ceremony booklet and vow cards
Standard Elopement / Wedding Ceremony
$450
A standardised script written by me (no AI!) with limited personalisation.
For weddings up to 50 guests.
Includes:
1-2 pre wedding meetings to discuss your plans
Unlimited availability via email for any questions you may have
Standard vows to get you started with writing your own
Unlimited assistance with writing your vows
Readings in your standard ceremony can be swapped for another choice
Limited personalisation, e.g. remembrance of family who have passed
Travel within 30km of Christchurch CBD (includes Rangiora, West Melton, Lincoln, Tai Tapu)
I will be present at your venue from about 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start until about 1 hour after the ceremony ends
Reminder to order your marriage licence
Printed marriage registration documents (I also bring a nice pen for signing)
Keepsake ceremony booklet and vow cards
Optional extras:
Portable wireless sound system $50
Wedding rehearsal at your venue in the week prior to your wedding $75
Printed presentation certificate $20
Mini elopement
$250
A short and sweet standard ceremony written by me (no AI!)
For those who want to tie the knot with just their closest family and friends in attendance (up to 15 guests)
Includes:
Assistance via email / phone to answer your questions
Standard vows to get you started with writing your own
Assistance with personalising your vows
Reading in your standard ceremony can be swapped for another choice
Travel within 15km of Christchurch CBD (includes Christchurch metro area)
Reminder to order your marriage licence
Printed marriage registration documents (I also bring a nice pen for signing)
Keepsake ceremony booklet and vow cards
Optional extra:
Printed presentation certificate $20
Master of Ceremonies
from $700
If you already have a celebrant or clergy booked for your ceremony, I'm available to MC your wedding reception. My service includes:
2-3 pre wedding meetings to discuss your plans
Unlimited availability via email for any questions you may have
Reception MC run sheet template
Travel within 30km of Christchurch CBD (includes Rangiora, West Melton, Lincoln, Tai Tapu)
I will be present at your venue from about 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start until after the first dance
On the day liaison with your key vendors - venue, catering, photographer, entertainment
Organising guests for family and group photos
Making announcements and introducing speakers
Portable sound system if your reception venue doesn't have one (wireless handsfree microphone and battery powered speaker)
Travel charges
All packages include travel to and from your venue as outlined above.
Additional travel charges per kilometre at IRD rates will apply for venues outside the area included in your package.
I am also available to travel outside Canterbury. Flights will be charged at cost (plus accommodation if required).