I'm a warm, relaxed and experienced celebrant. Every ceremony I create is meaningful, unique and reflects the couple or person we are celebrating.
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24/10/2024
Beautiful examples of readings to incorporate in your wedding ceremony
Choosing contemporary readings for your wedding ceremony can infuse your celebration with a fresh, modern touch. These readings reflect current sentiments and themes, making them perfect for today’s couples. In our latest blog you’ll find 10 contemporary wedding readings you might like to consider for your ceremony:
Want to know how I optimise website copy for Google?
Here’s a glimpse into my 3-step process👇
~ STEP 1: KEYWORD RESEARCH ~
Before I write any copy, I start with keyword research.
What does keyword research actually look like? ⤵️
I analyse a huge list of potential keywords, comparing the monthly search volume, competition and search intent for each keyword to figure out which of these keywords your business should prioritise 🔍
I'm going to go deeper into what this all means in another post soon. But in a nutshell, I'm looking for keywords that have:
- High search volume (lots of people typing that keyword into Google each month)
- Low competition (easier to rank for)
- Search intent that matches the content on your website (intent = what the searcher is actually looking for)
~ STEP 2: KEYWORD MAPPING ~
Next, I map out the high-priority keywords against the pages of your website, choosing one primary keyword (plus multiple secondary keywords) for each page.
~ STEP 3: KEYWORD WEAVING ~
Finally, I weave the chosen keywords carefully and strategically into the headings, body text and SEO tags of each page on your website 🙇♀️
The keyword weaving is done subtly, because we’re writing for humans first, Google second. If your website copy is stuffed full of keywords, it’s going to be awkward and unenjoyable to read. And that won’t do your business – or your Google ranking – any favours in the long run.
This means I’m not making huge changes to the copy when I’m doing the keyword weaving. I’m making small but powerful tweaks to ensure you’ve got the right keywords in the right places ✔️✔️✔️
Do you have any questions about optimising your website for Google? Ask away in the comments!
17/05/2022
I love this
When someone has gone,
you can bring them back
for just a little while
by talking them into life
by painting a picture with your memories and your words
breathing their essence back into existence
for just a few moments.
When someone has gone
you can see them again
for a minute or two
by being all the things they once were
by allowing their best traits to filter through you
shaping your words, your thoughts and your deeds
back out into this world.
When someone has gone
you can feel them again
for just a moment
by playing their music
and singing their favourite songs
by giving yourself up to the notes that brought them alive
once upon a time, it will again.
When someone has gone
you can keep a part of them alive
by giving the love you had for them a forever place in your life
a forever seat at your table and a glorious chapter in your book.
Stories never die
tell them.
From ‘I Wish I Knew’
Beautiful art by
Phyllis Harris Design
21/04/2022
Are you looking for a wedding celebrant in New Zealand? ❤️
❤️Wedding celebrants can help you create the perfect personalised wedding ceremony; they will ensure that your special day will be the memorable wedding you dreamed of.
❤️Find the celebrant of your choice on our Celebrants Aotearoa search engine. You can choose your area, type of ceremony, gender of the celebrant, language and type in any keywords.
❤️You will be taken to an array of profiles, where you can read more of their profile and see if they are a good fit for you on your special day!
Now that daycares can extend to bubbles of 20, Ollie was invited to come back earlier this week.
We’ve muddled our way through the last three months without daycare and managed to juggle everything (with LOTS of help from the grandparents), but it’s a huge relief to have him back there.
It feels SO good to have solid, uninterrupted work days and to work from my desk again (rather than carting my laptop around from house to house) 👩💻
It’s been a tough week for Ollie with some very tearful drop offs. He turns two this weekend, so he’s gone straight into the ‘big kids’ room (a different space, with new teachers) - not an easy transition after three months off.
But he seems to be adapting quickly, connecting really well with his new teachers and having lots of fun in a bigger, busier environment 🥰
I hadn’t expected Ollie to be back at daycare this side of Christmas, which means I suddenly have a bit more capacity than expected 🤓
So… if you have any small writing projects you want to get knocked off before Christmas (like a website copy edit or a blog post), I’m available 👋
To grab a quote and book your project in, get in touch on [email protected] or via DM.
And if you want me to write your website copy or tackle a big writing project for you? Flick me a message and let’s lock it in for 2022 📲 🙌
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Send a message to Desiree Mason - Auckland Celebrant:
In our busy lives, ceremonies are more important than ever. Every day is precious, but there are a few important days in life that should be particularly memorable. The birth of a baby, the start of a marriage or the passing of a loved one are all momentous occasions that need to be acknowledged and celebrated.
I became a celebrant so that I could make a difference in people’s lives. Being able to deliver a ceremony in a meaningful, caring and compassionate way is incredibly special and I treasure the many friendships I have developed with clients during my time as a celebrant.
There is nothing I enjoy more than getting to know my clients, listening to their stories and taking the time to design a personalised, memorable ceremony that reflects the couple or person we are celebrating.
I don’t have a selection of standard ceremonies for my clients to choose from. Every ceremony I create is completely unique and crafted for you.
About me
I am warm, relaxed and have an innate ability to bond with people.
My clients say that my calm manner instantly puts them at ease and my attention to detail allows them to relax and simply enjoy the ceremony.
I have a clear voice, a great sense of humour and I am a confident, experienced public speaker.
I’m based in Auckland, but I’ve conducted ceremonies throughout New Zealand. If you live outside Auckland or are based overseas, that’s not a problem.
My background
In 1979, I married my husband Phil and together we have three wonderful children. I couldn’t imagine my life without them. They are all very different but share such a strong, loving bond. Phil and I feel incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic family.
I grew up on the North Shore in Auckland and have strong ties to the local community, having been actively involved in numerous community organisations as President of Takarunga Playcentre, Convenor and Committee Member of North Shore United Junior Soccer Club and Chairperson of the Takapuna Grammar School PTA.
In my role as the practice manager of a legal office in Takapuna, I oversee the day-to-day running of the firm. With more than 30 years of experience working in legal offices in New Zealand and Australia, I am mindful of the legal obligations and responsibilities of a celebrant.
I completed a Certificate in Celebrant Studies in 2010 and I am a member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand.
