Lisa Cornelissen - Celebrant

30/08/2025

It was a beautiful day to visit the natural burial space at Makara as part of my funeral training. Peaceful and informal. A special place.

29/08/2025

Beautiful Wellington morning for a run before the last two days of funeral celebrancy training.

04/08/2025

Busy couple of weeks, from Quiz Mistress at the Holiday Parks conference to the Wairarapa Weddings Expo, with two weddings in between, as well as starting some new Funeral training.

01/08/2025

Ready to see you at the Wairarapa Wedding Expo. Thanks to Dani for the flowers and for hosting such a great group of vendors.

31/07/2025

Looking forward to hearing about all of your wedding plans and answering your questions. See you all soon.

30/07/2025

Looking back to a beautiful, sunny February day. It was such a joy to get to know and to celebrate with these two beautiful people. Venue: Tironui Farm, Photography: Kiwi Eyes Photography, Vocals: https://www.marysiacollins.com/ - the perfect accompaniment to the ceremony.

15/07/2025

I'm looking forward to the Wairarapa Weddings Expo at Weddings at Copthorne Solway Park on 2nd August. Come and have a chat and I can answer all of your questions from the legalities of marriage in New Zealand to what a professional celebrant and MC can bring to your special day.

23/06/2025

A very respectful audience for a beautiful wedding today. Thank you for the photo . Love working with you.

10/06/2025

Taking the time to reflect on last season's ceremonies as I start writing for the next.

So many gorgeous couples I though I'd share some feedback over the next few weeks, starting with Ange and Tom:

"We were lucky to have Lisa as both our Celebrant and our MC at our wedding!
From when we first met Lisa at the planning meeting, we felt so comfortable with our choice, she was friendly, funny and professional and she took the time to get to know us.
We loved our introduction and the inclusion of our children in the ceremony, she tailored everything to suit our family. We received so many compliments on how lovely our ceremony was, thanks for making it so special – it really was an amazing day!
On our wedding day Lisa ensured everything ran like clockwork, from organising groups ready for photos, to introducing speeches, to making sure the Best man had a hanky at the ready, should the groom require it – she thought of every detail!
Thanks so much Lisa!"
Venue: 3 Little Words, Photographer: Cath Fitzgerald

05/04/2025

Took time out to chat with RNZ last month about our off grid build. Sitting at my desk with the dishwasher running, the oven on and a load of laundry going. It's definitely not so idyllic on still, grey winter days but no regrets. Now - back to that ceremony I'm supposed to writing! https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/home/we-haven-t-had-a-power-bill-in-five-years-the-wairarapa-couple-living-off-grid.

High in the hills above Martinborough in South Wairarapa, Frank and Lisa Cornelissen live completely off-grid in a house powered by the sun and wind.

24/02/2025

"You were the perfect celebrant for us and everyone we spoke to loved your energy and the beautiful ceremony that you prepared." Thank you to C&B for the kind words and for sharing this lovely photo from their sneak peek, the best part of being a celebrant is the people I meet. Photographer Olivia Melhop Venue Tarureka Estate

16/02/2025

💕Some weekends just really give you the feels. A rehearsal, marriage ceremony and MC (Mistress of Ceremonies) role for a beautiful couple, news of a new baby for a couple I married last year, two meetings with couples planning 2026 ceremonies and tonight, a belated Valentine's dinner with my lovely husband. A lovely and timely reminder to focus on what is truly important. 💕 https://martinboroughcelebrant.co.nz/