Rituals

This year (2026), the theme is "Matariki for everyone”, so in the spirit of sharing some ideas to help us all celebrate the new year together, here are three whakatauki (proverbs) that help explain aspects of Matariki traditions

Much like any professional service, what you see on the day of a wedding is only a small part of the job. Training, professional practice and experience is what your celebrant's fee really covers. So as a celebrant with over 16 years experience, here's a few things that I'd love to share with you.

In a traditional wedding service the question asked is, “Who gives this woman to be married to this man?” and her father would answer “I do” or “Her mother and I do.” These days many couples feel this wording is archaic, reflecting a time when women became their husband's property on marriage.