Kaikoura Marriage Celebrant

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Warm, Meaningful Ceremonies Crafted Just for You

Congratulations on your decision to tie the knot in Kaikōura! Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a heartfelt celebration with your nearest and dearest, our Marriage Celebrant, Fiona, specialises in creating warm, personalised ceremonies that reflect your unique love story. With her guidance, you can fully immerse yourselves in the magic of your special day, knowing every detail has been thoughtfully tailored to you.

Leave the legalities and details to us while we guide you through the process seamlessly, ensuring everything is taken care of so you can relax and focus on creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Exclusive Elopement Packages Tailored to Your Love Story

At Kaikōura Elopement Co., we specialise in crafting bespoke elopement packages that take care of every detail of your elopement experience. Our celebrant services are primarily offered as part of these comprehensive packages, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey from planning through to your ceremony. This approach allows us to provide you with an exclusive, tailored experience that reflects your unique love story amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Kaikōura. Find out more about our Kaikōura Elopement Packages here.

Celebrant Only Service

We understand that some couples may only require celebrant services. While our primary focus is on delivering complete elopement experiences, we occasionally offer celebrant-only bookings based on availability. If you're interested in this option, feel free to enquire, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

As a registered Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant, Fiona will guide you every step of the way leading up to your wedding day. She specialises in crafting thoughtful, personalised ceremonies that are uniquely tailored to your love story and preferences, ensuring your special day is warm-hearted, professional, and fun.

With Fiona’s expertise and meticulous attention to detail, you can rest assured that every aspect of your marriage legalities is taken care of. Your ceremony will be a beautiful, unforgettable experience designed to celebrate your love in the most meaningful way.

What’s Included

  • Initial Discovery Call - either online or in person to find out if we are a good match!

  • Marriage Licence application + vow writing support.

  • Personalised Marriage Ceremony - tailored to your love story.

  • Performance of the Marriage Ceremony on the day (with earlier rehearsal if required).

  • All the official paperwork taken care of so it’s all legal!

  • Don’t have any witnesses? No problem, we know good people who can step in! (additional cost may apply).

How it all Works

Reach Out
Once you’ve chosen your date and location, get in touch to check availability and arrange a relaxed, no-obligation discovery call, either in person or online. This is our chance to connect, ensure we’re the perfect fit, and discuss how I can craft a personalised marriage ceremony that reflects your unique love story.

Secure Your Date
After discussing your vision, I’ll send you a tailored quote, where you can secure your date with a 50% deposit.

Let’s collaborate
I will guide you through the process of crafting a personalised marriage ceremony. From providing support with your marriage licence application and writing your vows, to planning the ceremony details, every step is made stress-free.

Rehearsal
If you’re having a larger wedding with a bridal party, we can arrange a rehearsal to ensure everything flows seamlessly and everyone feels relaxed on the day.

The Big Day!
I’ll be your right-hand wing woman, guiding you every step of the way through your ceremony! This is your moment to shine, relax and savour every magical second while I handle all your ceremony details, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your partner.

The Legals
After your ceremony, I’ll take care of all the legal paperwork, so you can rest easy knowing everything is completed and official.

What our clients say

  • "Fiona at Kaikoura Elopement Co was amazing, she absolutely catered to our style of wedding day, she took our wishes and made our ceremony exactly what suited us as a couple. Fiona also took time to make sure our traditions where incorporated, adding a special note to our day. Thanks so much, a day we will always cherish, made so much more memorable by the awesome Fiona!"

    Hannah + Hamish

  • "Easiest 5 star review! Fiona was an awesome celebrant for our wedding. She made us feel comfortable and confident through the whole process. Fiona went above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was a special memory shared amongst friends and family. Would 110% recommend Fiona and Kaikoura Elopement Co."

    Bryn + Julia

  • "We had the most amazing experience with Fiona as our celebrant. Not only was she comforting and organised on the day, but she also took the time to really get to know us so everything felt personalised to suit us. We could not recommend Fiona enough. She made our day even more special than we could have imagined."

    Katie + Gareth

  • "We cannot thank Fiona enough for her services as our celebrant. So professional yet fun and down to earth, Fiona listened and delivered our requests and wishes. She was the perfect addition to our "at home" garden wedding!! Highly highly recommend ❤️ Friends for life!!!"

    Genna + Matt

  • "We love Fiona, she made our day just so special. Kind relaxed compassionate, we were just so very lucky to have this beautiful lady seal our love by marrying us. We also have just made a life friend. Your so special to us xxx"

    Sheryl + Duane

  • "Fiona was amazing- extremely responsive and knowledgeable throughout the whole process and made everything very easy. Her tone and nature was casual and relaxed which matched our wedding and vibe, perfectly. We loved having Fiona part of our special and would highly recommend her to anyone!!"

    Amy + Finn

  • "We feel so lucky to have had Fiona as our celebrant. She is a wonderful bubbly and genuine person. Her super organisation skills kept us on track and feeling confident. She took the time to get to know us and create a ceremony that was uniquely ours . Thanks to her enthusiasm and guidance we had an amazing enjoyable and memorable wedding. We recommend her 100 percent +"

    Margaret + Simon

  • "Fiona is so laid back and friendly but still ensures your wedding day is exactly how you want it and delivers with professionalism . We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our ceremony reflected us perfectly, we laughed, shed the odd tear and laughed some more. The attention to detail was on point - which is saying something coming from someone with OCD like me 😀😀 Thank you Fiona for making our day amazing. I wish we could do it all over again 💚"

    Robbie + Garry

  • "Would highly recommend Fiona, we only gave her 2 weeks to plan our ceremony. She went above and beyond finding us a special spot to have the ceremony, providing our witnesses as we eloped and added extra special touches which related to our heritage. She is a very caring, lovely celebrant."

    Tina + Phillip

  • "Fiona is friendly, professional but is laid back and makes you feel at ease in her company, she was wonderful. Made herself available prior to our wedding to answer any questions, concerns we may of had. Our guests commented on how wonderful she was. Our only regret is not having enough time to spend with her at our wedding. We both would highly recommend to anyone looking for a celebrant in and around Kaikoura; Don't go past Fiona, you won't regret it! Thanks Fi - Hillz & Nige."

    Hilary + Nigel

  • "We had a perfect day in Kaikoura, Fiona made us feel at ease through the whole process as we were both really nervous especially on the day. Fiona shared our day with us and it was an absolute pleasure...after meeting her the first time we felt we'd made a friend for life x Highly recommended if you are looking to tie the knot in Kaikoura."

    Dee + Shannon

  • "Fiona tailored our ceremony perfectly and delivered it in a style that was reflective of our love story. She even helped to calm my husbands nerves before the ceremony! "

    Andrea + Jordan

Nationwide Service

We are not just limited to Kaikōura – Fiona, our adventurous elopement planner and marriage celebrant, is happy to travel!

With extensive knowledge of New Zealand’s South Island, Fiona can help you discover and plan the perfect spot for your ceremony, whether it’s atop the majestic Southern Alps, by a stunning turquoise lake, or in a breathtaking glacial valley. Wherever your love story leads, Fiona will bring warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to make your day truly unforgettable.

Get in touch with Fiona to learn more!

Trusted Expertise

Kaikoura Elopement Co. are members of Celebrants Aotearoa and The Celebrant Guide New Zealand.

These memberships help us stay on top of industry best practices, so we can offer couples fun, personalised, and legally compliant ceremonies, all delivered with local know-how and a touch of professional magic!

  • CANZ - Celebrants Aotearoa - Celebrants Association of NZ

  • The Celebrant Guide - Empowering, Educating & Supporting Celebrants in NZ