Marriage, Naming & Funeral Celebrant - Dr Kim Jewel Elliott AC JP

Marriage, Naming & Funeral Celebrant - Dr Kim Jewel Elliott AC JP As a warm and experienced Celebrant, I'll look after you and give you the ceremony you want. Kim (she/her) Seasoned, thoughtful and authentic. Be in touch!

Book me short notice or two years ahead, you can rely on me for kind and happy efficiency. When I'm not officiating beautiful ceremonies you'll find me walking in the forest, napping by the sea, trying new restaurants, soaking up an art gallery or talking about shoes. As a warm, calm, creative and organised Celebrant, I enjoy crafting and delivering ceremonies that will give you cherished memories. I love to write and specialise in weddings, elopements, civil unions, funerals and memorials. I have performed weddings on land, sea and air within NZ territory. If your preference is to marry in Australia, I can connect you with trustworthy Celebrants in Tasmania and NSW. Whoever you love, whoever you honour, whatever way you want to wed, I'd be delighted to celebrate your unique and vaulable relationship. In a happy cross-cultural marriage myself, I support inclusion. Based on the serene waters of Orakei Basin, Central Auckland, I also offer elopements and registry-style weddings from home. Look forward to hearing from you, Kim

ps, While I'll happily travel anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand for you, most often I'm in Auckland, Waiheke Island, Northland, Coromandel, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. [email protected]
027 227 5091

- A four-step guide to getting married in New Zealand.Legal Requirements - • Age: You both must be 18years or older.• ...
06/10/2026

- A four-step guide to getting married in New Zealand.

Legal Requirements -
• Age: You both must be 18years or older.
• Relationship Status: You cannot be closely related to your partner. You both must be legally single and not already married or in a civil union.
• Residency: Anyone can marry in NZ. You do not need to be a New Zealand citizen or resident to marry or to be a witness.
Step 1: Choose Your Ceremony Type with me -
• Personalised Ceremony: You design your own ceremony with me, have unlimited meetings and contact with me and can marry at any location in NZ, at any time of day or evening. Happy to be flexible with time. Standard fee.
• Registry-style Ceremony: There is a standard unchangeable ceremony, although you can write your own vows. All arrangements to be made online, and the ceremony must take place between 11am and 6pm. This is a time-limited booking of 30 minutes and these short and sweet ceremonies are available only in seven suburbs near my Meadowbank home. Small fee.

Step 2: Book a Celebrant -
• You must book a registered New Zealand Celebrant (like me!) before you apply for your marriage licence
• Contact the Celebrant, enquire about their availability for your date and location of marriage and pay their fee to book them.

Step 3: Apply for a Marriage Licence -
• Cost: The NZ government issue marriage licences and charge $158.
• Timing: Apply at least 3 full working days before your wedding date, preferably earlier. The licence is valid for 3 months.
• You can apply online via the New Zealand Government Marriage Services. I'll send you the information.

Step 4: Have the Ceremony in person
• You need two witnesses present at the ceremony to sign the marriage documents alongside you, your partner, and the celebrant.
• The celebrant will officially register your marriage with Births, Deaths, and Marriages after the event and if you choose me I'll let you know when this is done.

💎 Congratulations, you're then married! 🎊💐♥️

02/10/2026

How to marry in New Zealand -

Basic Requirements
• Age: You must be 18 years or over
• Relationship: You cannot be closely related or currently married/in a civil union with someone else
• Residency: Anyone can marry in New Zealand. You do not need to be a NZ citizen or resident to marry here, or to be a witness
* Language: If you or your witnesses do not speak English or Māori, simply provide a translator for the ceremony.

Step-by-Step Process
1. Choose a date and location
2. Book a Celebrant: Pay the Celebrants fee to book them for your wedding date.
3. Apply for a Licence: Complete the online application via the New Zealand Government. I can help you with this!
4. Witnesses: Ensure you have two witnesses present at the ceremony to sign the marriage documents. I can also help you with this if need be.

💎 Then just give your Celebrant (like me!) some basic details about yourselves and what you would like for your ceremony. I have lots of ideas, if you don't. Happy Wedding Day! 🌸♥️💐

- Kohimarama was the beach of choice for Eloise and Michael, on Auckland's east coast where the morning sun rises. The...
29/09/2026

- Kohimarama was the beach of choice for Eloise and Michael, on Auckland's east coast where the morning sun rises. They held their civil union ceremony there earlier this month with a small, happy group of family and friends. I was delighted to officiate!

Magically, as I drove to the beach it was raining, but stopped as we all met under the Pōhutukawa trees. So we were able to get onto the sand and out to the long rock exposed by the low tide. This made a natural elevated spot for the couple to stand, with a patch of blue sky above them. Afterwards, as we all walked back to our cars, the soft rain started again. It was a wonderful moment, blessed by the elements.


25/09/2026

Karekare Beach as a ceremony venue offers dramatic black sands, wild ocean waves and fresh clean air. The stone cliffs are a wild, rugged backdrop. Sunsets are stunning!

💎 The black iron sand can get very hot, so think of comfy footwear like jandals for everyone. These also help with the sandy walk to the beach from the carpark. West coast winds are strong; secure any veils or boutonniere with extra pins and always book a Plan B indoor backup. Leave No Trace and pack out all rubbish to protect the precious natural habitat and wildlife.

For the reception you may like to book nearby Karekare Surf Life Saving Club Clubhouse, ā modern venue built in 2021 which includes accomodation for 30 people.

- Earlier this month I attended a workshop on understanding and healing trauma in the Funeral Industry. This excellent...
22/09/2026

- Earlier this month I attended a workshop on understanding and healing trauma in the Funeral Industry. This excellent workshop was given by Michael Hempseed, sponsored by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and held at Davis Funerals in Mt Eden.

Those of us who work in the Funeral Industry, as Funeral Directors or Celebrants, are aware of the expectation and need that we will hold a lot of people's grief, day after day after day. However there had been little formal care of our own wellbeing and it was expected that we would also deal with that on our own. This is changing.

Additionally, the trend is for less people to hold funerals or memorials for their loved ones, which means they are often not processing their grief at all. A good funeral or memorial service can help people recognise their loved one has died and mourn them with others who loved them too. Without that, in classic Kiwi style, people are avoiding grief, or battling it on their own.

💎 If you do not want to hold a formal funeral for your loved one, you don't need to. But please get support to grieve your loved one safely and well. Find gentle ways to remember them through personal rituals or creative expression when you feel ready. Grief doesn't happen in a straight line. It's okay to have some setbacks and you may have good days and bad days.

Thinking of you all and wishing you well as you heal your hearts and come to terms with your losses 🙏💔

18/09/2026

People cannot legally get married over a video call or online in New Zealand. Under the current NZ Marriage Act 1955, the couple, the authorized celebrant, and two witnesses must all be physically present together in the same location for the ceremony to take place.

What you can do online is apply for your marriage licence. This is part of the preparation work that occurs before your wedding day.

💎 I'll help you do things right and make sure your marriage is legally valid. It's easy to marry in NZ!

- Delighted to marry Linda and William in my home last week. Bought some fresh white Singapore orchids from local flo...
15/09/2026

- Delighted to marry Linda and William in my home last week. Bought some fresh white Singapore orchids from local florist Infinibloom to decorate the signing table and the spring sunshine shone brightly.

Lovely Linda is eight months hapū and made a beautiful bride. Laid back groom Will brought the jokes and laughter. Two friends took on the roles of witnesses, photographer and videographer.

💎 That's it, that's all the people you need to marry: the couple, two witnesses and a registered Celebrant like me. Easy peasy!

11/09/2026

Karekare Falls are a beautiful place for a wedding or civil union ceremony. A stunning wee location for nature loving couples, the falls are a short walk from the main road and car park.

💎 You could hold your ceremony under the enormous boughs of the grandfather tree, or by the waterfall itself. Then take a dip in the cool water at the base of the falls, or stroll to nearby black sand Karekare Beach for photos!

- A handmade card with a handwritten message, hand delivered by newlyweds I had recently married at Settlers Country M...
08/09/2026

- A handmade card with a handwritten message, hand delivered by newlyweds I had recently married at Settlers Country Manor ❤️

💎 In a digital age online thank yous are the norm, and I am profoundly grateful for every single one. I work hard to do a good job for my varied group of clients, and it is encouraging to read a review and hear what made an impact. These two newlyweds went the extra mile and popped over, which is never expected but entirely appreciated. It was so lovely to hear from you Leslie and Carlos and to spend time with your sweet families. Thank you for taking the time to write and deliver such a thoughtful message. Wishing you the most wonderful future!

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