Helen Dewsnap Celebrant

29/07/2026

🐾 "Can we include our dog in our wedding?"
My answer? A big, enthusiastic YES!! 🥰🐶
Nothing makes me smile more than hearing a couple say, "We'd love our fur baby to be part of our ceremony." Honestly... I get ridiculously excited! ❤️

Over the years I've had the absolute pleasure of officiating weddings where four-legged family members have:
🐾 Walked down the aisle (sometimes in the right direction 😄)
🐾 Carried the rings (with varying degrees of enthusiasm!)
🐾 Stolen the show with a perfectly timed bark
🐾 Posed for the cutest family photos
🐾 Simply been there, because they wouldn't have missed it for the world.

To me, they're not "just dogs", they're family. And if they're an important part of your life, I'd love to help make them part of your wedding day too.

So if you're wondering whether your best furry friend can have a starring role...

The answer is always... paws-itively YES! 🐕💍✨
I'd love to see your pups! Pop a photo in the comments and tell me their name. ❤️

19/07/2026

What are you actually paying your celebrant for? 🎤✨Let’s be real, you aren’t just hiring me just to stand at the front and then sign a few pieces of paper for 30 minutes (although the legal bit is obviously super important)! 📝Here is what your investment really goes into behind the scenes:

💌 The journey: Building a relationship from the moment you book until well after you say “I do.”

👂 The story: Listening to your journey, your vibe, and how you want the ceremony to feel.

🎨 The detail: Weaving in cultural traditions, language elements, and personal quirks that make it completely you.

🎭 The flow: Knowing exactly when to cue a laugh, a tear, or a beautiful pause, and making sure we get your names 100% right! (Yep, I’ve actually heard a celebrant mess this up before 😬).

🧘 The zen: Calming those pre-wedding nerves and making sure you feel grounded.

🤝 The teamwork: Coordinating seamlessly with your venue, photographer, and other vendors so the day is perfectly smooth.

All of this culminates in delivering a ceremony that is 100% authentically yours. It’s not just a script; it’s the heartbeat of your day! 🤍🥂Whether you are dreaming of a barefoot ceremony right here on Hahei Beach, a clifftop view, or a cozy Coromandel venue, let’s make it unforgettable. 🌊✨

Are you ready to design a ceremony that fits your unique love story? Let’s chat! 👇

📸 courtesy of

17/05/2026

"Are smartphones killing the wedding vibe? 📱💀"As a celebrant, I’m seeing more and more couples choose unplugged ceremonies and honestly, I get it. Nothing ruins a beautiful professional photo quite like a sea of glowing rectangles (or Uncle Bob's giant iPad blocking the aisle).There is definitely a place for guest snaps, especially for intimate backyard micro-weddings without a pro photographer. But during those big, emotional vows? It's so much better to actually feel the moment instead of viewing it through a five-inch screen.

Where do you stand on this?

02/04/2026

Hello Coromandel! 👋🌊
I’m Helen- a wedding celebrant based in beautiful Hāhei and available Coromandel-wide. After many years creating ceremonies in Auckland, I’m so excited to now be celebrating love in this stunning part of Aotearoa.
With nearly a decade of experience, my couples are in safe hands. I create warm, modern and personalised ceremonies that reflect you - with a relaxed vibe and just the right touch of humour.
From intimate beach elopements to fully personalised ceremonies at traditional venues (and everything in between), I love helping couples create a moment that feels meaningful, memorable and completely their own.
I’m also passionate about celebrating culture and language in ceremonies. I’ve incorporated Spanish, French and Te Reo elements before, and I’m always up for welcoming your guests in their own language.
For those who appreciate the official bits - I hold a Certificate in Celebrant Studies and I’m a proud member of , so you can be confident you’re working with a professional who cares deeply about your day.
If you’re planning a wedding in the Coromandel, I’d love to chat (no obligation!) about creating a ceremony that leaves you with warm fuzzy feelings for years to come. 💛
📍 Hāhei based | Coromandel wide
📩 DM me or get in touch to start the conversation.

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

Not every celebrant is the same. And that’s intentional.

Living in Hāhei means I love a relaxed vibe.
But when it comes to your ceremony I take it seriously. Behind every calm, natural moment is preparation, structure, and experience.

Your ceremony sets the tone for the whole day.
It should feel effortless, not improvised.
If you're planning something meaningful, modern and very you… we should talk. ☺️

17/02/2026

"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." ✨

With the new Wuthering Heights hitting cinemas this week, I can’t help but be swept up in the intensity of Emily Brontë’s words. While Cathy and Heathcliff’s story is a wild, gothic storm, that core idea of two souls being perfectly ‘the same’ is exactly what I see in the couples I marry every day.

Whether your love is a quiet breeze or a literal force of nature, I’m here to help you put those ‘soul-deep’ feelings into words. 🖋️🤍

Are you a classic romantic or a fan of the new film’s bold vibe? Let me know below! 👇

13/02/2026

Valentine’s Day… not usually my vibe (hello, over-commercialised romance 🙄💸)… BUT I am here for any excuse to celebrate love in all its forms 💕🌈
To my gorgeous couples, my past newlyweds, my nearly-weds, my ride-or-dies, my family, and my forever people - today’s for you 🥂
Whether you’re wildly loved up, quietly content, single and thriving, or somewhere in between… love is love, and it deserves a moment 💫
So here’s to the big, the small, the messy, the magical and everything in between.

And if you are planning to say “I do”… you know where I am 😉💍

11/02/2026

Well… I’ve officially jumped on the ChatGPT bandwagon and had a caricature done- and let’s be honest, she’s basically a much cuter version of me! 💁🏼‍♀️(we’ll take it 😂).
Set in my happy place - stunning Hahei 🌊 Lucky enough to call this slice of paradise home and even luckier that I get to marry incredible couples right here.

So if you’re planning to say “I do” in Hahei or anywhere beyond, I’ll be there - mic in hand, vows at the ready, delivering the love story, the laughs, and the magic.
Beach weddings. Good vibes. Zero awkward ceremonies. 💍✨
Let’s do this.

06/02/2026

Okay but… can we talk about **bridal Birkenstocks** for a second 😍

The Birkenstock x Danielle Frankel collab is *everything* I love about modern weddings - stylish, intentional, and comfy enough to actually enjoy your day.

Because beauty without comfort? Not the vibe.
Beauty with comfort? Very much the vibe ✨
Picture this: you say I do, the ceremony glow is real… and then you slip into these beauties just in time to hit the dance floor 💃
Comfortable. Chic. Still very bridal.
Brides, if this is your plan, your celebrant is fully on board and absolutely cheering you on 🤍
Here’s to weddings that feel good, look incredible, and leave room for epic dancing.