Raise A Glass Celebrant

14/08/2026

Wow!! What a magical little moment I got to witness in Iceland. ✨🇮🇸

At a tiny, remote church in the middle of this breathtaking landscape, a bride and groom were tying the knot. 💍🤍

Our tour then happened to follow almost the same route as the newlyweds, and along the way we spotted them stopping for the most incredible wedding photos — it felt like we were watching their fairytale unfold against the backdrop of Iceland. 📸✨

And then, as if the universe had planned one final little surprise… at the airport, waiting to leave Iceland, my partner and I found ourselves standing right behind them! We got to congratulate them and hear a little of their beautiful love story. 🥰

… isn’t she a gorgeous bride? 👰‍♀️✨

23/07/2026

So my task master of a website builder has requested I spend some of my holiday writing some fresh new blogs for my Website! Could I ask for a nicer location to do this activity?!

Ive got some colouring to do incase I get a mind block and some delicious chilled refreshment!

Good job I really like my website pro! Wave Digital Design 🤣😆😉

20/07/2026

This is me sitting under a 100 year apple tree in the garden where Lucy Maud Montgomery grew up on Prince Edward Island in Canada. This is where she would sit and write her stories, such as Anne of Green Gables.

I love writing and its one of the reasons I became a celebrant, so I got a little inspirational boost from just sitting here.

Let me help tell your love story through my passion for creative writing.

09/07/2026

In Montreal this week l found these cute rubber duckies!

04/07/2026

I am currently having some time exploring Canada and yesterday we went to Niagara Falls. This is the smallest of the three Falls and it's called Bridal Veil Falls.

I wonder if anyone gets married with it in the background?

11/06/2026

Found this rose today whilst wandering the Dunedin Botanic Gardens....Brides Kiss...what a great plant to get to remember your special day.

24/05/2026

Book Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A great feel good read which keeps you hanging onto the last pages to discover how all the threads come together! A real Rollercoaster.....and not all the dream endings!!

19/05/2026

The wedding of Venezuela Fury and Noah Price has got me hooked! The wedding dress train, the bridesmaids, the cake, the dancing.....

10/05/2026

Warm greetings to all mothers in New Zealand on Mother's Day.

04/05/2026

"around 60% of couples remain married for the rest of their lives" - lets celebrate that statistic. Read the article for some interesting stats!!

The numbers, released today, revealed there were 17,481 marriages and civil unions celebrated by couples living in Aotearoa in 2025 – 3% lower than in 2024.