Kia Ora! I’m Mel, a professional marriage celebrant in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Kia whakanui te aroha – let’s celebrate love.
As a registered marriage celebrant of Aotearoa New Zealand, I’ve been telling people’s love stories for over 15 years. I love what I do, and it shows.
I am proud to craft personal wedding ceremonies for happy couples who place the moment of their marriage at the heart of their celebration.
My style as a celebrant and story-teller is contemporary, connected, friendly and genuine. I have a particular affinity to couples with children, or those who are “second time around”, couples for whom cultural values and traditions are important, LGBTQI+ partnerships, and couples visiting from overseas.
I welcome anyone who seeks a polished yet relaxed modern wedding ceremony delivered with warmth and a splash of humour. I hold a safe space for all my couples.
However you choose to be married, I am here for the joy of it! It’s your love story, perfectly told. So…
Are you planning a large celebration at a gorgeous wedding venue?
Check out my Love Story ceremonies.
Do you prefer an intimate elopement, or a small wedding at home?
I offer Love Note ceremonies to cater for these choices.
I am also approved by Internal Affairs (BDM) to conduct
Registry ceremonies. These are the simplest of all weddings, i.e. ‘legals only’. I conduct these little ceremonies within 10km of Mt Eden.
Love Story Ceremonies are personal and original, blooming with your favourite memories and anecdotes, and any cultural or spiritual elements that have significance to you or your family. Designed collaboratively over one or two in-person meetings, a Love Story ceremony is meaningful and uniquely yours. It suits celebrations of 40+ guests at a managed wedding venue. My fee for a Love Story Ceremony reflects the time and care taken to create it, and the depth of my professional knowledge and expertise.
From $800, Auckland-wide. Rehearsal and travel fees may apply for particular locations.
See “Love Stories“ for details.
Love Note Ceremonies are simple but warm, with a light personal touch. They are perfect for busy just-want-to-get-marrieds, shy romantics, or budget conscious couples. I create a simple ceremony for you following a relaxed Zoom chat. These ceremonies are brief and intimate and don’t require a rehearsal.
See “Love Note“ for details.
From $650, central-Auckland venues only, max 40 guests. Additional costs may apply in the “high season”, for or a wedding venue that is further afield.
Registry ceremonies are taken by approved marriage celebrants in the community – in my case, Mt Eden and neighbouring central Auckland suburbs. These ceremonies are 5 minutes long, and are held on weekdays only, (but not public holidays). I am required to use a standard Government script.
The celebrant’s fee for a Registry ceremony is fixed at $90. Click here for more information on Registry ceremonies and to apply for a Marriage Licence.
