Celebrants
Wedding celebrants
If you're planning your wedding or civil union, check with our Celebrants here for your special day.
Suzie Brosnahan
Marriage Celebrant
Servicing the Nelson / Tasman region
Bringing together Moments to Treasure
As part of the gay community, I celebrate the freedom that we have in New Zealand to marry the partner of our choice.
With your help, I can craft and deliver a ceremony, which reflects your own personalities, your relationship and your dreams for this special day.
You can be assured that I am reliable, creative, sincere, warm, funny and totally there for you! Together we can figure out how you want your wedding to look and feel so that, on the day, you can have the time of your life.
Contact me when you are ready to discuss your requirements for your 'Moment to Treasure'.
suziebros@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/suziebrosnahancelebrant
Terry Fergusson
Marriage Celebrant
Servicing the Bay of Plenty & Rotorua
Same-sex and LGBTQ couples are loving the choices they have when planning a rainbow wedding in New Zealand. Since 2014, same-sex couples have been able to marry, and we’re loving hearing about the many rainbow friendly weddings taking place! Just like any other wedding, there’s plenty to plan for, but a few key differences.....
Same-sex marriage ceremonies are mostly performed by marriage celebrants, rather than religious celebrants. That’s because many churches and other places of worship have decreed that they’ll only marry heterosexual couples. If you can find clergy who will marry you and it's your thing....., awesome. Otherwise, you’ll need to select an independent marriage celebrant such as myself, and there are some excellent celebrants out there. Some notable religious exceptions are St Ninian’s in Christchurch, St Andrew’s on the Terrace in Wellington and the Unitarian Church in Auckland, who joyfully welcome rainbow marriages.
Of course, if an elopement is more your style, why not consider ‘running away and taking me (as the celebrant) with you! Perfect for the busy couple who would rather concentrate on their big day, than all of the small details. Either way, you'll need three things for your marriage to be legally recognised in New Zealand; a marriage licence, a marriage celebrant and two witnesses.
Call me to discuss 021 909 827
Scott Riches-McPherson
Marriage Celebrant
Located in the Taumarunui region
Omaka Lodge
Your hosts Chris & Scott can guide you through many of the details – Chris has had many years’ experience in wedding planning, and Scott is a wedding celebrant. Being a same-sex couple, Scott & Chris are also delighted to welcome same-sex couples who wish to marry at Omaka Lodge.
As we are a boutique venue, we prefer you to visit us to discuss your individual requirements for your special day.
Whatever your ideas for your dream day may be, we’d love to welcome you to discuss your wedding ideas further at Omaka Lodge.
contact@omakalodge.nz
AnneMarie Tangney
Marriage Celebrant
Serving the greater Auckland area, including Waiheke Island
Kia ora, I'm AnneMarie, an Auckland-based marriage celebrant who proudly supports and celebrates the Rainbow community. I believe every love story deserves to be celebrated with authenticity, joy, and pride.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ couples and creating ceremonies that reflect who you are and the journey you've taken together
I also believe that celebrating your love shouldn’t come with an overwhelming price tag, so I do my best to keep my celebrant services affordable and accessible, making it easier for couples in the Rainbow community to have the ceremony they deserve.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a big celebration with family & friends, I’d be honoured to help bring your ceremony to life.
Whatsapp: +64 210696953