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Tie the Knot with Ollie 💍 Independent Marriage Celebrant
🩷 Warm, relaxed + totally you!
📍 Based in Canterbury, NZ

New year = time for another hello! I’m Ollie - a Canterbury-based wedding celebrant who LOVES being part of people’s spe...
02/01/2026

New year = time for another hello! 

I’m Ollie - a Canterbury-based wedding celebrant who LOVES being part of people’s special day 🤍

🌸By day, I’m a commercial property manager and manage The Terrace
🌸I’m on the committee for Good Bi***es Baking (I NEVER say no to cake!), and love entertaining, right up until I panic about what to cook
🌸I live with my dog Maggie, drink far too much coffee starting at 5am + not nearly enough water (I’m like a shrivelled prune), + don’t switch off easily. I have 50,000 tabs open in my head at one time, average 22,000 steps a day + 5 hours sleep
🌸Love summer. No time for winter.
🌸Love colour, and buy myself flowers weekly
🌸I will say yes to pretty much any outdoor adventure or race I’m invited on and one of my greatest strengths is having more confidence than common sense - like running 56km of Paparoa Track in a day with a fractured foot!
🌸I’m the oldest of four kids and refer to myself as “Top Dog”. The others disagree. We’re competitive as - having been raised with the family quote: “Second place is for other people’s kids”. Love to travel and third-wheel with Mum and Dad more than I should (they’re fun and eccentric!)
🌸I had my heart broken a few years back and don’t see myself getting married (I’m VERY here for yours!)
🌸I’m no good at fancy hairstyles, so don’t expect that at your wedding
🌸I collect screenshots of philosophical quotes on my phone with no intention on ever looking at these again
🌸My goal this year is to try a new recipe each week but feel I’ll fail miserably by 31 January.

Things I love:
✨The satisfaction of beautifully hung washing on the line. This sets me up for a great day
✨Appreciation of good grammar
✨Gin + Tonics, and fries with Mum
✨Any time spent outdoors = snacks
✨Patting ALL the dogs - bonus points if you bring yours to your wedding.

Things that send me silly:
🙄Slow drivers that refuse to use the slow lane, and people that walk slow
🙄Indoor plants
🙄That one chin hair that keeps returning
🙄Swimming. Zero time for it or for unnecessarily getting into the water.  This has ruled me out of ever doing a triathlon.

Anyways, that’s today brain dump.
Hope everyone has a fabulous 2026! ✌️

A small detail that can save your dress, and it’s the little things that make the day feel calm and effortless 🌸✨(Thank ...
02/01/2026

A small detail that can save your dress, and it’s the little things that make the day feel calm and effortless 🌸✨

(Thank you for sharing with me!)

Amelia + Dominic 💚Trott’s Garden in Ashburton was the perfect backdrop for Amelia and Dom, with its beautiful greenery a...
02/01/2026

Amelia + Dominic 💚

Trott’s Garden in Ashburton was the perfect backdrop for Amelia and Dom, with its beautiful greenery and quiet, natural surroundings setting the tone for a relaxed and meaningful ceremony 🌿

And how good did the bubbles look for that aisle kiss?!

A really special day for two lovely humans 😊

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2025 - that’s a wrap ✌️Final wedding done and a beautiful year third-wheeling with you gorgeous people 🌸 So many warm fu...
02/01/2026

2025 - that’s a wrap ✌️

Final wedding done and a beautiful year third-wheeling with you gorgeous people 🌸 So many warm fuzzies!
Merry Woofmas Everyone 🐶

Aisha + Tim 🩷Surrounded by their closest family, these gorgeous people had a beautiful garden ceremony in the Botanic Ga...
02/01/2026

Aisha + Tim 🩷

Surrounded by their closest family, these gorgeous people had a beautiful garden ceremony in the Botanic Gardens, followed by a big celebration with friends a few days later 🌿✨

Their vows were thoughtful and heartfelt - and I’m still super impressed that Aisha learned hers off by heart!

And can we take a moment for this stunning dress? I’m first in line if it ever goes up for sale 🌸

Wishing you both a lifetime of meme sessions, board games, love and laughter!

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Professional third-wheeling, and a heart full of love ✌️This wedding came with the sweetest perks - a jar of mānuka hone...
02/01/2026

Professional third-wheeling, and a heart full of love ✌️

This wedding came with the sweetest perks - a jar of mānuka honey as a favour (thank you, lovely couple!) and a scoop or two of gelato from , which they treated their guests to 🐝🍦

And can we take a moment for in Ashburton? The most magnificent grounds, and home to what might just be New Zealand’s quaintest little pub. If you’re ever passing through, it’s well worth a wander 🌲

A bit of weather drama never gets in the way of a good love story ☔️ The best ceremonies are shaped by connection, and a...
02/01/2026

A bit of weather drama never gets in the way of a good love story ☔️ The best ceremonies are shaped by connection, and a celebrant who’s ready for whatever the forecast throws!

Loved guiding this gorgeous couple through their ceremony 💖

Ruby + Sam 🌧️⚡️These two were determined to get married outside - rain, thunder, the whole lot. So that’s just what we d...
02/01/2026

Ruby + Sam 🌧️⚡️

These two were determined to get married outside - rain, thunder, the whole lot.
So that’s just what we did.

Guests huddled under umbrellas, I stayed bone-dry under a little canopy with my script and microphone (no chance I could juggle an umbrella as well!), and Ruby and Sam stood there completely calm, smiling, and totally focused on each other 🩷

And then - the moment the ceremony ended - blue skies, sunshine, and champagne!

Ruby and Sam, you were a dream to work with ✨ Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and adventure!

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Some couples like to surprise their witnesses - and I LOVE it! ✨ This lovely couple chose their mums as their witnesses,...
02/01/2026

Some couples like to surprise their witnesses - and I LOVE it! ✨

This lovely couple chose their mums as their witnesses, and didn’t tell them until the moment during the ceremony. The reactions were priceless! These are the women who were there for their first breath, who shaped their journey, and who stood beside them through every chapter so far … so choosing them for this moment felt perfect 🩷

When it comes to picking your witnesses, you don’t have to follow any rules:
Keep it traditional, mix it up, or make it meaningful in your own way - and yes, keeping it a surprise can make it even more special!

Your witnesses don’t need to be part of the bridal party. It could be grandparents, siblings, your kids, or even play a fun game of “witness roulette” where you pick a guest at random 🎉

So long as they can hold a pen and understand what they’re signing, they’re good to go!

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Turns out paperwork, venue hunting and turning love stories into ceremony magic is my idea of a good time ✨ Ritta and An...
02/01/2026

Turns out paperwork, venue hunting and turning love stories into ceremony magic is my idea of a good time ✨
Ritta and Andrew made every step - from the first message to “I do” - a total pleasure!

Clare + Danny got married and it was just lovely 🤍I was so looking forward to this one, and can only hope everyone finds...
02/01/2026

Clare + Danny got married and it was just lovely 🤍

I was so looking forward to this one, and can only hope everyone finds a best friend and love like these two have! 🥰

The most chilled, down-to-earth couple, and the prettiest setting at Mona Vale. I’m not usually a crier, but I knew I’d need tissues on hand for when they read their vows …

Surrounded by their closest family, these cuties got their dream day - starting with an intimate ceremony and moving onto a big reception with all their people after!

Here’s to a lifetime of spontaneous kitchen dance parties, Friday night nachos, coffees in bed and getting those steps counts in - no matter what it takes!

What a dream couple ✨
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I’ve got a few superhero talents: Drinking coffee, running, and moving faster than anyone expects in a dress and heels -...
02/01/2026

I’ve got a few superhero talents: Drinking coffee, running, and moving faster than anyone expects in a dress and heels - All very handy when it comes to dashing out of the way for your kiss ☕️🏃‍♀️👠

If the space allows, I like to stand off to the side during the ceremony - it’s your moment, not mine ✨ I’m here to guide things along while keeping the focus exactly where it should be: on the two of you!

So, I step aside for your love story, pop back in for your vows and rings, then sprint far, far away for that all-important kiss 💋
(Although some couples prefer a more traditional setup - it’s your day, your way!)

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