At the heart of everything I do is a deep sense of manaakitanga, serving, supporting, and building meaningful connections with others through whakawhanaungatanga. I give thanks to Mana Atua, our Creator, for the many blessings in my life, and I truly believe we’re here to uplift, love, and inspire each other.
As a Celebrant, my kaupapa is about bringing warmth, authenticity, and aroha into every ceremony. The most common theme of feedback from my couples is how much they appreciate the way I bring people together, honour culture, and make everyone feel seen, valued, and at ease.
This kaupapa further extends to:
Affordable and accessible for all whānau
My prices are a bit lower than most because I never want cost to be the reason someone misses out on a personalised ceremony. Life in Aotearoa isn’t cheap and we all know the price of butter and gas! I’ve held beautiful weddings on decks, in garages, and even sleepouts; and honestly, those relaxed, at-home ceremonies are some of my favourites and most memorable. I’ve worked in the public sector for over 16 years serving our Māori and Pacific communities and I see this mahi as an extension of that.
Social Media
I keep my social media presence intentionally limited. For me, being a Celebrant has never been about promotion. From the beginning, I wanted every couple to feel that their day was purely about them not about marketing or content. The memories we create belong to the couple and their whānau and that’s where the mana truly sits. So, I only share moments with permission and aroha.
Cultural connection
I’m confident weaving Te Reo Māori and te ao Māori values into your ceremony; honouring culture and connection in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you.
Calm and detail
From run-sheets to questionnaires, I keep everything organised so you can just relax and enjoy your big day.
Faith and flexibility
As a Christian, I’m always happy to include prayer or spiritual touches, but no worries at all if that’s not your vibe.
Aroha
We might start off as strangers, but by the end, we’ll become like whānau!
