Hayley Gallop - Marriage Celebrant

05/12/2024

JEFF & DEB
16.11.24

These two have already shared more than 26 years together but this year they decided to make it official with a party amongst their friends and family at home in their garden and then onto the bowling club for hangi and drinks. It was lovely to meet you both and an honour to officiate your marriage.

22/11/2024

ALISHA & TONY
9.11.24

These two planned an amazing day with their loved ones on a family farm high in the hills of Middlemarch. Every detail reflected them perfectly, from Alisha’s stunning black dress, to the army tank that Tony arrived up the hill in! They also handmade all their tables, benches and other decor for the dinner. I was honoured to marry them and stay on as MC for the evening. What a great day - I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness 💖

(These are some of my photos, I will share a professional photo from their photographer once they have them)

05/11/2024

27.10.24
Julie & Gary
Love these two! They tied the knot at their home with their children and a friend present then we all had a drink and shared cake (which was Gary’s highlight!). Wish I’d taken a photo of the cake, it was a black and red stunner!
Wish you both a lifetime of happiness together 💞

27/10/2024

SARAH & HAYDEN
26.10.24

Congratulations to the two loveliest paramedics in town! The rain may have meant a change in venue but the ceremony was lovely, emotional and surrounded by the nearest and dearest (Check out the Best Man Tuck 🐶). What a great family you have 💞 Thanks for having me x

25/10/2024

Ah rain 🌧️ you’ve picked the worst day 😭 My lovely couple today had picked the perfect spot at Saint Kilda overlooking the beach 🌊 but alas, it is not to be. Thankfully Plan B at their home is all go so it’s time for me to get ready 👰‍♀️ 🤵🏻‍♂️ 💍 💞

25/10/2024

Thomasin and Tom
19.10.24

These two tied the knot at the stunning Lochend Woolshed on a sunny (but very windy) day. They’re a lovely cruisy couple who just laughed it off when the best man literally left the rings in a bag inside 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😝 Their friend spoke about them so nicely and I was there for all the legal aspects of the ceremony 💥 💍 🖊️ Great wedding to kick off the season for me. Congratulations Thomi and Tom 💞

19/09/2024

Wedding season for me gets underway next month, with five weddings in October and November. I've been busy preparing scripts and meeting with couples and can't wait for their big days.
Another night off writing tonight though, as we are off to see our two youngest children in their school production of Lion King Jr. (we have a lion cub and a grasslands dancer!)

If you are looking for a celebrant for 2025, please do get in touch and see if I'm a good fit for you - I have plenty of dates available in the popular months of February and March too.

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06/06/2024

January, February and March are popular months to marry in NZ, and dates during these months can book fast with all different vendors. If you’re considering a date early 2025 and are yet to lock in your celebrant feel free to contact me to check my availability – I have dates available, and would love to tell you more about the vibe I would bring to your special day and the different packages/prices I offer.
I am based in Otago, and can travel across Otago, Southland, Fiordland, Central Otago, South Canterbury and Mackenzie Country.

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29/04/2024

Wedding planning and no celebrant locked in yet? Chat to me about what I can offer - I'll get to know you both, then write you a personalised ceremony that will make you and your guests laugh, cry (and everything in between), and I'm always available for advice, tips and banter right up to the day! I purposely take on a small amount of weddings each year so I can give my all to each and every one. I have dates available for 2024 / 2025 and 2026 now, and I travel across Otago and Southland. Contact me today.

26/02/2024

26/02/2024

24.2.24 (At 2.40pm)

* Stacey & Chris *

These two were wed on Saturday inside at the St Clair Golf Club due to the rain and it was just perfect 🤩 The venue was amazing, Stacey and Chris said lovely vows to each other and their two boys were a big part of the ceremony which made it really special.
Congrats team and thanks for having me! 💗

24/02/2024

Last weekend I had the privilege to be part of Chauntelle and Jack’s ceremony at Riverridge Retreat. Chauntelle’s uncle is an Australian celebrant so we shared the role with myself taking the legal components.
It was a beautiful ceremony and they had a full weekend of activities for their guests staying there. Such a great spot especially when you have overseas guests - accommodation, food, activities and a beautiful venue for ceremony and reception - and all in the heart of the Catlins 🤩

24/02/2024

When it rains at the St Clair Golf Club they move the ceremony indoors and WOW what a space 😍 love these windows and the team here are amazing! Going to be a great ceremony for my couple and the rain will clear in time for their photos 💥 📸