Hayley Gallop - Marriage Celebrant

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 💥 📸

05/02/2024

4.2.24

❤️💚💙 Haley & Cory 🩷💛🧡

This was such a special one for me - Haley is my best friend and it was a real honour to marry her and Cory at the beach in Riverton on Sunday.
The day was very relaxed and fun - and so windy - their colourful fun attire sums them up perfectly!

The day was about showing their friends and family just how much in love they are and how happy they both are now to have found their true soul mates.
I couldn’t be happier for my dear friend to have met Cory, he’s a wonderful man and he is just as lucky to have found Haley.

Afterwards we shared drinks and chats at the Templeton Flaxmill Museum before dining at the Aparima Restaurant & Bar.

What a great day it was - congratulations my friends xx

27/01/2024

27.1.24

💕 Anita + Jared 💕

Yesterday these two tied the knot at Tautuku Fishing Club. They are such a sweet couple, and have two gorgeous boys together 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦. The wedding reflected them, their passions and their personalities so well (gumboots for all the bridal party was a great touch!)
Thank you for choosing me to officiate - safe travels back to your new home!

27/01/2024

Gorgeous day at the Tautuku Fishing Club for a wedding 👰‍♀️ 🤵🏻

26/01/2024

It’s wedding day tomorrow for another lovely couple, and at another venue I’ve never been to before - the Tautuku Fishing Club in Dunedin. The buildings and grounds are beautiful and being so coastal, there are currently mum and baby seals nesting on site! The council have actually closed the roads in this area to protect them but weddings can go ahead. We will give them all a wide berth! If you’re attending tomorrows wedding drive slowly and be on the look out for 🦭🦭 crossing the road!

26/01/2024

19.1.24

❤️ Claire + Aidan ❤️

Oh how I adore this cool calm and collected couple!
They are so fun to be around and I love their style 😍 Congratulations to you both on your marriage, what a joyful ceremony it was and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together 💍 💕

21/01/2024

Listening to this on repeat after falling in love with it at a recent wedding 😍 🎶
Choosing a song to walk down the aisle to can be a hard decision or it could be a song you’ve loved forever! Fourteen years ago I walked down to Baby I Love Your Way, the Mig Ayesa version. I still love it 🥰
What are some of your fave songs you’ve heard used at a wedding?

18/01/2024

Forecast for tomorrow is ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ for my next wedding taking place here at the beautiful Lochend Woolshed, view of Tomahawk Lagoon behind and the beach on the horizon 🤩
They’re such a fun cute couple, can’t wait! 💍 💕

13/11/2023

Oooh I do love a sneak peek at wedding photos 🥰 Bri + Alex, first loves and forever loves ❤️💍

📸 Jessica Leigh Imagery

11/11/2023

The sun is shining, the ducklings are happily swimming in the lake and it’s almost wedding time 👰‍♀️ 🤵🏻‍♂️ 🦆 💍 ☀️

10/11/2023

We’ve just finished a rehearsal for a wedding tomorrow at the stunning Lakeside Accommodation and Venue in Oamaru.
Looking forward to seeing Bri and Alex tie the knot ❤️ It’s going to be such a beautiful entrance sure to get Alex welling up!

Check out this amazing venue:

“Thank you so much for helping with our ‘Big, Amazing Day!’ You did a great job with the garden and made the experience perfect!! Thanks again! A day that we will never forget.”

18/10/2023

DANNIELLE + CHARLIE

On the 15th September I had the absolute privilege to marry these two best friends and soul mates❤️ The love between these two, and their children, is beautiful to see and the words shared between them on the day were incredibly heartfelt and touching.
So lovely to meet you guys, and I wish you all the best with your marriage and future together 🥰 💍

16/09/2023

Kia Ora from this petty spot in the Dunedin Botanic Gardens as I await the bridal party! I think I match the magnolias well 🌸🌸🩷🩷 loving my new earrings from Two Fantails Design 😍

15/09/2023

Lovely spot for a wedding tomorrow amongst the rhododendrons, now we just need that sunshine to return ☀️ 🌺

10/08/2023

Putting on one of my other hats (I also work at a preschool)… tickets are available now for this fun Ladies pre-loved fashion evening in Mosgiel.
See the attached flyer for all the details 🙂

(Also, taking donations of quality preloved clothing, and coat hangers if you’re about to have a wardrobe clear out!)

28/05/2023

Spaces are filling up fast for next wedding season - for Jan/Feb/March I do still have most Sundays available, and only Saturdays available are: 17 Feb and 9th, 23rd and 30th March. If you are still looking for a celebrant for your 2024 wedding and would like to check my availability get in touch today!

08/05/2023

Hannah and Rich, what a stunning video of your beautiful day. Such an honour to be a part of it 🥰

Check out this video ❤️❤️ by AV Videography

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04/04/2023

Congrats to this super cute couple Hannah and Richard 👰🏻🤵🏻‍♂️ Their wedding last Friday was such a beautiful afternoon, lovely heartfelt vows said by both of them, and a ceremony with emotion, laughter and some tears. I’m so happy for you both - thanks for having me!

31/03/2023

What a stunning day for a wedding ☀️ can’t wait to share a photo of the gorgeous bride and groom! Thanks for having me Richard and Hannah 💕

30/03/2023

Today the sun is out - finally - ready for Hannah and Richard to say their I Do’s… looking forward to seeing these guys soon at Grandview Gardens in Outram - will pop photos up later!

28/02/2021

💕 KYRA & DANNY 💕

On Saturday 20 February these two lovebirds were married in front of family and friends including their two young daughters at Hawthorne Gardens.
(Pictured here is eldest Riley with us).

I was honoured to officiate their ceremony and share their love story. Their personal vows to each other saw many a tear especially from the Bride & Groom.

I’m looking forward to seeing their photographs and will share a few here 🙂

Congratulations to you both and thank you again for choosing me 😘

19/02/2021

It’s looking gorgeous at Hawthorne Gardens today for a beautiful couples wedding and it sure is hot!!👰🏼 🤵🏻 ☀️

13/02/2021

Looking forward to my first wedding for 2021 this coming weekend at the beautiful Hawthorne Gardens and also can’t wait to be the first to see the wedding cake I’m picking up for the couple on Friday! (All part of the service 🤣 🎂 🎤 📖 😃)