Raise A Glass Celebrant

30/10/2024

I was so lucky to be the celebrant for the new Mr and Mrs McIntosh on Friday afternoon. The Auckland weather showed up and it was a beautiful and intimate ceremony with the couples two children and 4 friends.

💍Having been friends with the couple for 14 years made it an extra special ceremony for me 💍

21/10/2024

Doing my final prep on the script for a wedding on Friday! Disney love songs on the speaker for inspiration!!

26/09/2024

Here's my blog writing set up...tea and chocolate essential, Chappell Roan on the speaker, dog at my feet!!

New blogs coming soon to my website. Check out my older blogs on www.raiseaglasscelebrant.com

04/09/2024

Etsy - a wonderful online marketplace full of fun and unique ideas for you to bring personalisation to your wedding day.
The editable newspapers look like they would be fun and keep guests entertained during your wedding party photo session

Check out our wedding selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

24/08/2024

What a great duo!

Listen to “Die With A Smile”, song and video out now: http://GagaMars.lnk.to/DieWithASmile Directed by Daniel Ramos & Bruno Mars Shop official music and merc...

01/08/2024

Planning a wedding is a journey filled with loads of decisions, and each one contributes to the uniqueness of your day. One of the choices you'll make is choosing the right marriage celebrant for you – they set the tone for your ceremony and ensure that your marriage is legal!

So how do you find a celebrant that fits your style, and really connects with you? Here’s some top tips from Celebrants Aotearoa celebrant Anna Flanagan:
celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/how-to-choose-a-marriage-celebrant

28/07/2024

OK so who doesn't love a dress up photo booth at a wedding? Really brings something out in people!!

Just found these whilst tidying some memory boxes and the whole evening flooded back to me....magical!

19/07/2024

Got myself some business cards and a pen for those couples signing their marriage particulars. Treated myself to some stickers too which have jazzed up my folder.

Wave Digital Design thanks for creating me some awesome logos!!

12/07/2024

Kia ora - this is me! Thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself. This photo from my 40th birthday party sums me up - I absolutely LOVE colour, sparkling and being a little loud!

If you are looking for someone to take the weight off your shoulders when it comes to running your ceremony - hand it over to me. I can take the lead and leave you to plan the fun stuff - like the playlist and the seating chart!!

www.raiseaglasscelebrant.com

05/07/2024

This looks like a fun way to celebrate the beautiful dresses worn on the special day!

A cold midwinter evening in Wyndham is about to get a whole lot cooler. The Winter Wonderland Bridal Gown and Entertainment Show will transform...

18/06/2024

The music in this show is so captivating - I have just started season 3 and its on my speaker all the time!

I know there are musicians out there who play modern tunes as classical pieces for weddings. It is beautiful to listen to - what would your choice be?

14/06/2024

Planning your big day? Book your initial consultation with me this winter (June-August) and get your travel expenses waived from your celebrant invoice! Secure your spot for a stress-free wedding planning experience. Your dream wedding awaits in 2024 or 2025!

Raise A Glass Celebrant, Rachelle, crafts ceremonies that turn your life's milestones into unforgettable memories.

13/06/2024

Occasionally I do my "real job" work in Dunedin and my work day starts at one of the local cafes. It brings a calm start to what can be a hectic day in the main office!

How do you plan on starting your wedding day? Who will be with you? What would you eat and drink?

07/06/2024

I was just watching Gavin and Stacey and the episode was when they return from their Honeymoon - Gavin carries Stacey over the threshold of the house - hmmmmm why is that a wedding tradition I think to myself!!

Well heres a few theories:
1. To stop the bride tripping over the doorstep thus bringing her bad luck.
2. To ensure the bride doesn't look too eager to get to the bedroom...
3. As a way of stealing the bride away from her family!
4. So the evil spirits do not attach themselves to the brides feet and bring bad fortunes.

Whichever theory you believe, is this a tradition you will consider for your wedding?

31/05/2024

You can find me on now!

At Raise A Glass, Rachelle doesn’t just conduct ceremonies; she creates experiences that last a lifetime.

23/05/2024

Stayed in a really cute lake front cottage last night in Ashburton.
This morning we walked the grounds. Imagine this chapel in the spring and summer blooming with flowers and all your guests mingling on the grass area with self serve drinks and treats from the little shack! Sheep to add animal cuteness!!

18/05/2024

Wow.....now that's a theme!! It's your day, make it special to you!!

15/05/2024

Miley and Beyonce - sounding beautiful together. Looking forward to a ceremony where a couple have fun names for each other!!

Listen & Download ‘COWBOY CARTER’: https://beyonce.lnk.to/COWBOYCARTERAmazon Music - https://beyonce.lnk.to/COWBOYCARTER/amazonmusicApple Music - https://bey...

14/05/2024

Which wedding anniversary have you celebrated lately? Did you play by the traditional or modern gift rules? What was the best anniversary gift you've ever received?

Comment below and tell me.

11/05/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all the brides, mothers of the bride, mothers of the groom and all those additional mother figures in our lives.

www.raiseaglasscelebrant.com

09/05/2024

And we are LIVE!!!! Get over to visit the new website beautifully designed by Wave Digital Design - look forward to seeing you there.

Raise A Glass Celebrant, Rachelle, crafts ceremonies that turn your life's milestones into unforgettable memories.

06/05/2024

JJ at Wave Digital Design has been working so incredibly hard to get the Raise A Glass website ready for launch - Friday is the day - I'm ready...are you??

02/05/2024

Friday Funny : In 2008 I was bridesmaid for a very good friend. As we were about to enter the church a bee flew up in the many layers of her beautiful dress, see me wafting it out with my flowers!! I got her all straight again and I think we were still reliving the bee incident in the family photos!!

What has happened to you just before the big moment is about to occur?

29/04/2024

Slightly obsessed with watching the Oz "The Farmer Wants a Wife" clips!!

28/04/2024

A Sunday love song for you 💖

Stream Belong Together (and RSVP for tour here): https://ffm.bio/mabiolinkShot and Edited by Ryan Falcoa by Mark AmborProduced by Mar...