BILINGUAL LGBTQIA+ FRIENDLY AUCKLAND-BASED MARRIAGE
CELEBRANT
Bringing out the magic in your big day✨
Along with over 5 years experience as a Wedding emcee and live singer for weddings, Amanda has now become a registered independent marriage celebrant in New Zealand for all including LGBTQIA+ couples.
She will guide you through the legal process of formalising your marriage in New Zealand, including the application for your marriage license.
Looking for someone to bring out the magic in your big day? Get in touch now for a free no-obligation consultation session, where you both get to sit down, chat & ask any questions to see how Amanda can help make your day even more special ✨
BESPOKE CEREMONIES FOR EVERY BUDGET
Whether it is a small, intimate wedding ceremony to a big affair with many moving parts, Amanda will work together with you to create a bespoke ceremony that fits you.
No matter the size of your budget, Amanda offers a first free no-obligation consultation to get a feel for your ceremony & budgetary needs and to see if both parties are a good fit before discussing quotes.
Her signature warmth adds depth to every ceremony, leaving both the couple and their guests alike feeling like they just witnessed something extra-special
BILINGUAL CEREMONIES & CULTURAL FLAIR
Amanda specialises in ceremonies that are intercultural with international guests from different backgrounds coming together to celebrate a couple getting married here in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand.
Her unique NZ-Singaporean background allows her to navigate bridging different cultural rituals with legal requirements within NZ marriage ceremonies, ensuring that each element is represented beautifully. She also enjoys helping couples, especially those from thge LGBTQIA+ community navigate sensitive cultural dynamics within the context of marriage.
Amanda is also a Mandarin speaker and is able to incorporate Mandarin into her ceremonies for Mandarin-speaking couples and families.
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SEAMLESS HOSTING
We all know that even the smallest weddings can require lots of planning and be expensive.
Amanda offers several packages combining officiating your marriage, emceeing the rest of the evening & providing live entertainment.
This takes the hassle out of needing to meet, hire and co-ordinate so many different people and often tends to be much more cost-effective.
Having Amanda as both your marriage celebrant and emcee allows for a seamless, consistent hosting style across the whole event for your guests and you. As someone who has had over 10 years of hosting experience, Amanda comes packed with tips, tricks and ideas for making sure your big day is just as special and reflective of the love you both share.
PACKAGES
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Basic Ceremony Package
A simple, no-frills ceremony that is similar to a Registry-styled ceremony.
Ideal for elopements or couples needing to fulfil the legal paperwork aspect before a bigger celebration overseas.
-One 1-Hr Initial Zoom Consultation included
-10-20 min ceremony from a fixed template
-Ceremony can be done at my place in Newmarket in the garden
-Couple- supplied vows and/or text/poem can be added
This option also suits those wanting a simple “Registry-style” ceremony with a bit more flexibility.
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The Simply Intimate Package
Best suited for Easy & Intimate Wedding Ceremonies with light customisation with a more personal touch
-Initial Consultation + 1 Meeting
-Simple customisation for a 20-30 min ceremony from a template with customisable elements
Customizable elements: Opening remarks about marriage, a short paragraph summarising your love story, a chosen text or poem
-1-Hr Rehearsal the day/week beforehand
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The Full Love Story Package
Suited for couples wanting a ceremony that completely reflects their story. Full customisation & special rituals can be included to reflect the style and feel of the whole day.
-Initial Consultation+ Up to 3 Meetings
-A Fully Personalised Ceremony that captures your love story incl. any special rituals you would like
-Vow Coaching for personal vows
-1-Hr Rehearsal the day/week beforehand
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Wedding Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Let me take care of hosting and creating a gorgeous environment for your guests so you can fully enjoy your special day!
- Initial Consultation + Up to 3 Meetings (1 Hr each)
- Advice & assistance on planning the wedding day timeline
- Liaison with venue & nominated wedding planner if needed
- Preparation & Drafting of
- Up to 2-Hrs Rehearsal time to run through the order of the day at the venue itself
- Up to 6 hours of Emceeing on the day from start to finish