Unfurling Ceremonies

31/08/2018

It was a delight and honour to be the celebrant at Matt and Bridget's wedding on 25th August 2018. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Goodall. Thank you for the gift of these beautiful photos x

25/08/2018

Very blessed to have been the celebrant yesterday (25th August 2018) for a beautiful couple at a lovely family venue on North Shore.

16/03/2018

What a wonderful privilege it was to be Amina and Mark's wedding celebrant. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your wonderful journey.

10/03/2018

Beautuful afternoon for a wedding.......wonderful venue and stunning couple...lots of Aroha and colours displayed today. Thank you for honouring me with the role of your celebrant.

05/03/2018

Today i was honored with the role of celebrant to officiate a 'celebration of life'....what a beautiful day to celebrate an amazing life taken so soon. My sincere thoughts and hugs go to the family and friends. Thank you for inviting me to help you all today.

29/01/2018

It was so lovely being the Celebrant for Julie and Richard Evans wedding ceremony. There was laughter, tears, special memories created and lots of Aroha around.

27/01/2018

What a beautiful wedding and awesome couple. Thank you for letting me take on the role of your wedding celebrant.

26/01/2018

My journey as an official registered celebrant starts today.....i officiate my first kiwi wedding this afternoon. Beautiful venue outside. Wonderful day for it....Thinking of the lovely couple in question this morning as they get ready to embark on their next adventures together.

23/10/2017

As a newly appointed NZ registered celebrant I'm thrilled and honored to be creating three weddings already for 2018. Don't wait til it's too late, book me now!!!

14/09/2017

Business cards created :-)

14/09/2017

Today I became a registered celebrant and can now legally begin to take YOUR bookings to solemnise your wedding or civil union. I look forward to meet you.

"Kia ora Debbie
I am pleased to confirm that you have been appointed as an independent marriage and civil union celebrant pursuant to section 11 of the Marriage Act 1955 and section 26 of the Civil Union Act 2004. You can view this Act online at www.legislation.govt.nz.
Your name will be published in the New Zealand Gazette List of Celebrants on 21/09/2017. Your appointment starts immediately and expires when the 2018 New Zealand Gazette is published, unless you apply for renewal.
You can now begin to take bookings to solemnise marriages and civil unions."

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03/09/2017

I now I wait......Following my interview on Friday at the court house with the registrar, I now wait to hear if I have been successful in my application to become a registered Wedding and Civil Union Celebrant. Watch this space.

03/09/2017

Do you need a Celebrant? Do you know what a Celebrant does? Debbie launches her new business:
Unfurling Ceremonies - New Life, Beginnings, Memories.
A member of the Celebrant Association of New Zealand.

My name is Debbie, I'm 43 years old living in Ngatea with my three beautiful children.
When I'm not conducting ceremonies I'm a Family Therapist, Play Therapist and mum.
I'm a 'social butterfly' a real people person. A person with the desire and passion to provide people with what they want for their 'special moment'. I'm a great communicator, reflective listener, creative writer and fun.
This day is about you, your dreams, thoughts, inspirations and wishes for your ceremony, what ever that may be.
Using your words, readings, poems and special memorabilia, a hint of warmth, Aroha and creativity my goal is to make sure the right service is written for you.

My Celebrant business 'Unfurling Ceremonies' truly aims to 'unfurl' the treasures and emotions of your day, creating the new life, new beginnings (what ever that may look like) and creating new memories.