Registry weddings are becoming increasingly popular with couples who simply want to get married. A registry wedding is a legal ceremony, where a couple can legally register their marriage, without the need for a large celebration or a lengthy wedding planning process.

There are lots of different reasons why couples may choose to do this – perhaps they are having larger cultural ceremony, or celebrating at a later date. Whatever your reason, having a simple legal registry wedding is a good, cost-effective way to get married.

You can come to my home in Takanini (or I will come to you, if you are close by), and we can complete the legal paperwork and I will register your marriage. You can apply for your marriage licence here. Give me a call to discuss on 021 140 6632.

In New Zealand, the things you need to do to legally marry are pretty simple…
1. You need a Marriage licence. You do this through Births, Deaths and Marriages. Click here to begin your Marriage License application.
And it costs $150
2. You need to be married by a Registered Marriage Celebrant – thats me folks!
3. During the ceremony, at some point you need to say “I AB take you CD” to be my husband/wife – or words to that effect.
4. You need two witnesses (and they can be anyone!)
5. The two of you, your two witnesses and I must all sign the marriage licence
And that’s it!
The rest of the wedding is completely about you. That’s the bit I can help with, and together we can create a personal, vibrant and meaningful ceremony that you will remember forever.

You can apply for your Marriage License online.

Click here to begin your application

Getting married outdoors with beautiful open vistas makes for a great day – unless it’s WINDY! Be prepared for this. If you have a veil, a couple of strategically hair clips can be the difference between no hassles verses a great big swirling mess. As can an extra dose of hairspray. Be prepared!