Jade Whaley Celebrant: Timaru + South Canterbury

Jade Whaley Celebrant: Timaru + South Canterbury 𝙒𝙝𝙀 π™žπ™¨ π™…π™–π™™π™š? "I love people and their stories, so becoming a marriage and funeral celebrant was a natural progression. I get to live my passion every day.

Marriage Celebrant ✢ Elopements ✢ Weddings ✢ Celebrations ✢ Elopement Packages + Planning πŸ’’ Timaru β—Ž South Canterbury β—Ž Lake Tekapo β—Ž Mackenzie District + Beyond
www.jadetimarucelebrant.co.nz
Fun + Stressfree πŸ’œ 🌈 I am a hopeless romantic, and I have a passion for passion, passion for life and passion for people. I'm in my sixth year as a celebrant, and the ride has b

een better than I imagined! I am self-employed, working as a full-time celebrant, coach and wellbeing mentor. I love to write. I love to talk. I love to guide and support others. I have been a teacher, salon owner/hairdresser, and now in my perfect role as a celebrant. I have seen a lot, learnt a lot and know a lot about people, organisation, balance and life. I invest in myself and hold a Diploma in Celebrancy from the Celebrant School, and I am VCANZ registered for registry weddings in Timaru. I married Rob in April 2021, so I know first-hand how to plan a wedding and how stressful it can be. I can help in my role as a celebrant and even be your MC.

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Do you want a fun, professional and experienced celebrant that will make your wedding day epic? Look no further – you have found her! From quick, simple weddings to a large joyous party or something in-between, perhaps a themed, fun, romantic, traditional, simple, spiritual, full moon or breakfast wedding? Jade has you covered. Based in Timaru, she has married loved-up couples all over the South Island, often staying as their MC to make the whole day unforgettable and effortless. She is a qualified, relaxed and seasoned celebrant, so you can relax and enjoy your special day.

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Jade has had the honour to lead many life celebrations and feels it is the highest privilege to be given. Working alongside families and with the deaths of loved ones in her life, she knows how it can be challenging to cope with sadness and grief and try to organise a funeral. She will come to you and hear your loved ones' life stories and craft a personalised service that represents who they are. It is a ceremony that captures their essence and has special meaning for family and friends, and a ceremony that is about them. Jade believes that funerals play a vital role to help us cope with our grief and creating a meaningful and relevant way to say goodbye.


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β₯ Jade is a current registered Independent Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant
β₯ VCANZ member - Verified member of The Celebrants Association of New Zealand
β₯ Diploma in Celebrant Studies (NZ)
β₯ Toastmaster of the Year 2019/2020 (Alpine Toastmasters)

2017 training with The Celebrant School (NZ)
- Ceremony and Celebration
- Marriage and Civil Union
- Funerals
- Professional Practise
- Transitions and Change

πŸ”οΈπŸ€ David + Arbe’s Lake Pukaki Elopement had it all.Small doesn’t have to mean quick or boring!Their day was filled with...
11/06/2026

πŸ”οΈπŸ€ David + Arbe’s Lake Pukaki Elopement had it all.

Small doesn’t have to mean quick or boring!

Their day was filled with love, laughter, live music, live streaming to family in Colombia and the Philippines, cake and bubbles, gorgeous florals, and one of the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable which amazing Chris at Chris Stanley took full advantage of. As if on cue, the fog lifted and Aoraki / Mt Cook briefly appeared during the ceremony, creating a truly magical moment.

Their intimate ceremony was big on meaning and reflected who they are as a couple. Their two witnesses and flower girl took part in a ring warming ceremony, and they also shared a sand ceremony, creating a lasting keepsake from one of the most important days of their lives.

As their wedding celebrant and elopement planner, I worked alongside an amazing team of vendors to bring their vision to life and help create a day that was relaxed, personal, and unforgettable.

Congratulations, David & Arbe 🀍

Photo Chris Stanley
Floral Floral Harvest Timaru
Live music Ōwheo Quartet S&V musical duo Better Band Company
Cake in timaru
Celebrant +elopement planner Jade Celebrant NZ ✢ Elopements + Weddings
Location Taeyoung Kim
Grooms Arbe Tiongson + David AndrΓ©s

08/06/2026

πŸ‹βœ¨ The beautiful buttonholes + cake topper by and delicious elopement cake from Autumn cakes for D + A’s Lake Pukaki elopement 🀍

The cake was their favourite lemon cake with white chocolate ganache, the perfect sweet treat to celebrate becoming husbands.

As D + A’s elopement planner and celebrant I organised their photographer, cake and florals, and gave recommendations for their live music, bringing together a relaxed and memorable celebration in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations.

Congratulations D & A 🀍 thanks for trusting me in such an important role

08/06/2026

🎢 Talented Samuel from and Sally from Ōwheo Quartet played beautifully at D + A’s Lake Pukaki elopement last week

Their music created the perfect atmosphere, adding something truly special to a beautiful elopement in an already magical setting. ✨

Jade Whaley Tekapo and Pukaki Elopement Planner & Marriage Celebrant Jade Whaley Celebrant: Timaru + South Canterbury

www.jadetimarucelebrant.co.nz

🀠 Happy 2nd Birthday to my gorgeous g-baby, little M 🀍Toy Story is life right now, so β€œWoody” choice from us to go with ...
23/05/2026

🀠 Happy 2nd Birthday to my gorgeous g-baby, little M 🀍

Toy Story is life right now, so β€œWoody” choice from us to go with your new β€œBuzz Lightyear” Meema and Grandad are sending you the biggest hugs and so much love as you celebrate your cowgirl-themed birthday over in Australia 🎈🐴⭐️

Hope your day is full of fun, cake, and cowboy adventures with your cousins. Love you lots πŸ’›

Jade

✨ Be prepared to be bombarded with gorgeous wedding photos as I finally have a little time to share some beautiful image...
22/05/2026

✨ Be prepared to be bombarded with gorgeous wedding photos as I finally have a little time to share some beautiful images sent through from my couples 🀍

N + R had the loveliest micro wedding at in early spring, celebrating with close family and friends on a gorgeous sunny day. Relaxed, intimate, and full of love.

🀡 Ryan’s suit:
πŸ‘° Nia’s dress: Showpro, altered by Pauline’s Sewing & Design
πŸ’„ Make-up: Dougal Herd
πŸ’‡β€β™€οΈ Hair: Bride herself
πŸ“Έ Photographer: Friend
🌸 Florals: Unknown
πŸ“ Venue + Catering:
🀍 Celebrant:

✨ Being an active relaxer, I’m making an effort this year to try something new… maybe even find a new hobby along the wa...
20/05/2026

✨ Being an active relaxer, I’m making an effort this year to try something new… maybe even find a new hobby along the way.

Last Sunday, four others and I had an informal watercolour session with talented local artist 🎨

It was such fun. No, I don’t have an untapped talent, but I learned so much, met new people and really enjoyed creating! Looking forward to the next session 🀍

Jade x

✨ β€œJade, can you arrange everything and help us elope somewhere beautiful and private, where we can focus on ourselves a...
19/05/2026

✨ β€œJade, can you arrange everything and help us elope somewhere beautiful and private, where we can focus on ourselves and our vows .. and not break the bank?”

Well… yes. Yes, I can 🀍

From finding the perfect hidden location to organising your celebrant, and if needed photography, flowers, hair and make-up, picnic, witnesses, and all those little details in between … I can help create an elopement that feels relaxed, meaningful, and completely about the two of you.

Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, the Mackenzie District, South Canterbury… mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, or quiet little hidden spots, together we can create something beautiful without the stress.

Simple. Personal. Memorable. Just the way it should be ✨

May 2026

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When a strong southerly rolled in with wild winds and rain right in the middle of the vows, we all grabbed everything an...
18/05/2026

When a strong southerly rolled in with wild winds and rain right in the middle of the vows, we all grabbed everything and headed into the Pleasant Point Golf Clubrooms to continue the ceremony

Honestly, the rain 🌧️ didn’t dampen spirits at all, if anything, it made everyone laugh and enjoy the moment even more. Sometimes the unexpected moments become the most memorable ones

Congratulations to these two lovebirds, M + H, so beautifully captured by the talented

Thank you for having me share such an incredible day with you both. 🀍

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Hair EINique hair
Dress
Celebrant
Photo
Venue

Soak in Beautiful Bride  on her wedding day 🀍captured by talented .pooley.world.photo at .lakeside  Stunning florals fro...
06/05/2026

Soak in Beautiful Bride on her wedding day 🀍

captured by talented .pooley.world.photo at .lakeside Stunning florals from Mackenzie Florist

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