A first thought to reflect upon....
How important is your ceremony and celebrant? This is the person who you trust will make the highlight of your day – a personalised ceremony – into the memorable, elegant and yet fun moment that you and your guests will want to cherish in their memories. You can decide whether your big moment IS the highlight of your day and deserves a ranking of importance in your budget.... (see booking options below)
A word about your wedding celebrant:
Celebrants have moved on from being the person in the community “who can do it” and has some style of doing it, to becoming a profession of its own – complete with training, ongoing professional development, administration, advertising and competitive pricing. However, so far, the way each celebrant operates is left to their choice, skills and preferences. Needless to say that the differences can be huge. The bad news is: it’s a jungle out there and you got to find your way through it if your ceremony is of importance to you! The good news is: there ARE choices and finding the perfect match for your personality, style and wishes will be hugely rewarding! Have fun talking to a bunch of these interesting people who often bring such a wide variety of life experiences and character to their work which many of them do less for a living (not many who can live of it!) than for the sheer joy of being there for and with their clients throughout the planning process and on their big day! Anyway, that’s where Anke is coming from….
Couples who are normally resident in NZ and do not require much (local services or/ and travel etc) consultation beyond the ceremony itself have these 4 OPTIONS with Anke as their registered INDEPENDANT as well as REGISTRY celebrant:
OPTION I – The fully PERSONALISED "DELUXE" option $ 700
Your FIRST contact with Anke will invite you to an obligation-free consultation and get-to-know discussion (by phone / skype call if location poses problems for a personal meeting). If subsequently booked (by BOOKING FORM & DEPOSIT of 50 % of invoiced amount), her service fee then covers all follow-up telephone / personal discussions and e-mails to provide ceremonial choices based on YOUR ideas and wishes, up to 3 draft reviews, one 30 min rehearsal at her home in Pauanui (1-2 days before the wedding) or on site if requested (additional cost) and of course, the wedding day ceremony itself at venue with no more than 30 minutes of travel or footwalks *), and legally required handling of documents. *) Additional travel/time charges of $ 1.-/km or $ 70.- / 30 min footwalk / boat rides etc to remote beaches/ venues (to be negotiated) may apply. If the total (to/from) travel time exceeds 90 minutes, there may be a different surcharge negotiated on a case by case basis.
OPTION II - “KISS & GO” $ 500 (+ travel)
Not much planning & no “homework”
Just choose your vows, a reading/ poem and provide some basic keywords about yourselves, your hi/story and an overall description of the style you aspire to achieve for the ceremony and leave the rest to Anke for a shorter, "no frills", but stylish ceremony. No draft review, but a brief verbal discussion before finalising your ceremony is offered.
OPTION III - "NO FUSS" (officiation) – mainly the paperwork $ 300
Sometimes circumstances or personal preferences ask for a quick plan and a “ceremonial officiation” with a touch of class and style, but no personalisation except for personal vows (if you wish) at a place of your choosing in PAUANUI (only)
OPTION IV - REGISTRY Ceremony $. 90 Other than the above 3 options which are directly booked with Anke, this Registry ceremony is booked through the online marriage licence application when you click REGISTRY Ceremony and then Pauanui as the location. However, Anke is happy to talk to you beforehand to answer any questions you may have. This is offered for a wedding in or close to Pauanui, on the beach or at a Pauanui address. For a small wedding party of up to 8 or 10 people total Anke is happy to offer her home as a "bad weather alternative" to the beach. There are no optional choices for this style of ceremony. It is given to Anke as a pre-written text in a certain format from BDM. Anke does not offer travel to other locations for this option. and the fee of $ 90 is paid to Anke on the day (or preferably before so you don't have to walk down the aisle with money in your hand... :)
NOTE: none of the above options include your licence or certificate fees!
GERMAN speaking couples who normally live outside of NZ - please go to the page HEIRATEN IN NEUSEELAND under the German language button!
AVAILABILITY for 2020 / 21 season:
General advice: Book Anke as your preferred Celebrant for a personalised OR Registry OR Civil Union Ceremony EARLY for your PREFERRED date!
Anke is NOT available during these times:
23rd December 2020 - 1st January 2021
10th January - 5th February 2021