Brenda Chapman, Celebrant

04/11/2024

Let's celebrate our wonderful work on Celebrants Day, November 20, at the Pocket Bar & Kitchen, 592 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn. Anytime from 5 pm.

It will be a great chance to have a chat with colleagues and have some fun before we get super busy with the wedding season, and all the other work that we do.

Feel free to PM so I can advise the venue. I look forward to seeing you!

This event is open to all Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand

29/10/2024

Whoop! Whoop!

I am delighted that I have been reappointed by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages as an independent marriage and civil union celebrant for 2025.

I love working with couples who choose to confirm their lifetime commitment legally.

What a joy!

28/10/2024

I’ve enjoyed my holiday - and now loving my return to work!

These beautiful souls were married in my garden late last week.

Gorgeous spring weather with happy faces!

10/10/2024

Recharging my batteries in the USA.
Many experiences - lots of things to see and do!
An epic trip with my sister, then our husbands joined us.
Now enjoying beautiful Maui to finish my vacation with my darling husband. 💞

01/09/2024

Garden is ready for a registry wedding today.

Warm spring weather 😀🌺☀️

28/08/2024

Lots of fun ideas here!

25/08/2024

Beautiful Matarangi

22/08/2024

Recently one of my couples chose a red thread ritual.
Here are my words (slightly edited for you!):

Names felt they were destined to find each other, regardless of place, time, or circumstances.

This magical thread may stretch or tangle, but never break and represents your bond of unspoken love, trust, and hope.

The spiritual meaning of the colour red symbolizes many things:
• energy, passion, creativity
• strength, courage, physical activity,
• warmth, security, luck,
• joy and happiness.

In India (where the groom was born), red is connected to a goddess named Shakti. She represents strength and power.

Red is therefore a completely appropriate choice!

(I tied the string – then I shared the Masai Pledge of Devotion, thanks to the suggestion from another celebrant)

When yesterday’s sun greeted the hills, your lives, like neighbouring rivers, ran their own course.

Today, the sunrise sees your lives woven together like twine – the strength lies in the strands that form it. Yesterday you walked alone – today you step forward into the future together.

22/08/2024

Another benefit of using a member of our professional association

Code of Ethics: When you use a Celebrants Aoteroa celebrant, we know you’re getting the best of the best. Why? Because all of our celebrants are bound by our code of ethics and professional standards.

When creating and facilitating ceremonies and rituals, Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants will:

- Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and service
- Work in partnership with their clients, encouraging their participation and ensuring their protection
- Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity
- Strive to enrich people’s lives and enhance celebrancy in Aotearoa New Zealand

Find your experienced and professional CANZ celebrant using the search function on our website.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

20/08/2024

I have been working with Auckland celebrant colleagues to host a day of professional development. It was on Sunday and one of our workshops was about diversity. Here I’m enjoying trying on a sari! What a privilege to try it on - glamorous and very heavy!
Some of the brides I work with have worn a sari - and now I have a better understanding!
A great day with celebrants and I learned plenty!

02/08/2024

Here’s a great laugh with Michael McIntyre - I always laugh out loud! 😹

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/RdJgmpm2cZY4Jqr1/?mibextid=Mk4v2M

18/07/2024

Beautiful happy people with wonderful support from their families.

Congratulations Dylan & Choi Wen🌹