Ellita Marianne Weddings & Events

25/09/2024

Since joining forces with just over a year ago, this month saw my 50th dream elopement / intimate wedding come to life! All planned by me .nz ✨

Did you know, I’ve been planning weddings longer than I’ve been a celebrant?

Being a Wedding Planner was the reason I became a celebrant - I couldn’t get enough of weddings (I still can’t) and I believe I brought professionalism as well as vibe to the celebrant world 🪩

I love my roles as Celebrant and Wedding Planner equally and if I get the opportunity to do both on your day I am buzzing all the more!

I’m so grateful for for trusting me to lock in each elopement and intimate wedding and bring eery single unique vision to life.

I have loved getting to know each and every one of the 100 individuals who I now consider friends and I can’t wait to work with more amazing couples from around the world!

Ngā mihi ✨

23/08/2024

Today marks 5 years since officiating my first ever wedding • 24.08.2019 ✨

It’s a funny story really but I’ll leave that for another post one day •

Here’s some photos of me making memories with amazing people from all over the world ❤️ Saying I love what I do doesn’t seem to justify it at all •

Also, I was definitely ready for my first 20 photo post, but here’s 10 photos for you 🤷‍♀️ Over 5 years in business and still learning…

26/02/2024

Just because you elope, doesn’t mean you can’t have your favourite people there celebrating with you … and confetti •

It was so much fun planning Lauren & Ben’s elopement with .nz •

Such a super relaxed, easy-going, warm and beautiful couple 🤍

Planner (me) & photographer .nz

Makeup
Flowers
Celebrant

12/01/2024

Heather and Kevin flew over from Seattle to elope in the mountains of New Zealand •

Planned by myself .nz while in the UK. It all came together on the day because of the fantastic team I work alongside in Queenstown •

The world is a moving place and I love it that way! I am so happy in my now and always so excited for the future •

Planning & photography .nz
Heli
Cake
Celebrant
Headpiece .este
Dress
Suit

10/01/2024

I had the privilege of planning Alwin & Steph’s elopement back in December •

Everything went perfectly and these are the stunning results for a beautiful couple ✨

Planning & photography .nz
Picnic
Cake
Celebrant
Florals
Hair
Suit
Heli

05/12/2023

Seeing the results 18,900km away •

Planned by me .nz
Photographer .nz
Celebrant
Location

20/10/2023

I haven’t shared anything about my travels and now I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed because I don’t know where to start - there is so much to share!

I’ll start with right now, on this rainy day. A small snippet into caravan life with an infant when we’re not on the road, sightseeing, entertaining, visiting, working, putting up the awning, packing down or emptying our toilet (not as bad as it sounds) •

We are so lucky to have this time 💕

20/10/2023

Amazing to be featured in again, this time for the stunning wedding of Charlotte & Ben ✨

Photographer
Videographer
Dress + veil
Suit .menswear
Shoes
Fragrance
Shirt + bow tie
Earrings
Makeup
Hair .anna.hair
Bridesmaid dresses
Venue
Groomsmen suits .menswear
Planner
Marquee + hire
Celebrant 🙋🏼‍♀️
Florist
Catering
Cake
Guest book
DJ
Musician
Linen
Hire

07/10/2023

Planning weddings in the UK until December this year, with more dates opening up in the future •

Get in touch or tell a friend in need 🤍

Offering ~
✨ Lead up coordination
✨ On the day coordination
✨ Advice & guidance
✨ Budgeting
✨ Styling
✨ Personalised ceremonies

03/10/2023

It’s such a thrill receiving wedding albums including my work, even now I’m on the other side of the world •

That’s the beauty of dried flowers - they keep!

was happy to have her dried arrangements delivered before her wedding date, leaving her one last thing to worry about on her big day •

Jess, thank you again for trusting me with your florals. Such a stunning bride ✨

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09/08/2023

This time last year, my handsome man and I were featured in •

To have my own wedding featured - planned and styled entirely by myself in just three months, was absolutely incredible and one of the greatest achievements as a wedding planner so far •

Exactly a year later, we have voyaged from NZ to the UK and are currently travelling for the next year with our toddler in tow •

While making the most of this precious time together, I am scoping out wedding destinations in the UK and Europe, learning about upcoming trends and making plans for future international travel •

Captured to perfection by •

The team that made it all come to life 🙌

29/06/2023

To me (and to these two handsome men) all day, everyday, anytime of the year •

James and David are such a wonderful couple and I was lucky enough to officiate their marriage after 22 years being together •

Their love story and point of view was fascinating, real and somewhat surprising 💕

James’ jacket and the cake by were perfection 👌

26/06/2023

1000 (ish) Instagram followers ✨

I would like to come across all blasé about the fact, like you’ve all just decided to follow me with very little effort at all, BUTTTT

🎉💥😘💃💛 🙏🙏

I feel like I have worked hard for each of you and I appreciate you all SO MUCH •

Thank you for following my journey, there’s lots more adventures to come •

23/05/2023

One year ago and we’re still attached at the hip 🤍

Please never leave…
but in the same breath, I also need to make dinner •

21/05/2023

Happy 1 year anniversary husband 🫶

Definitely up there as one of the busiest, most turbulent years of my life •

Today I won’t see you and you are recovering from injuring your back… at the worst possible timing •

But hey, here’s to us surviving our first year as a married couple. For being on the same wave length raising our little lady, to everything we have achieved, the fullness of here and now and our future adventures just around the corner 🤍

Love you Mr Garden xx

15/05/2023

Mamas, of all descriptions, you are amazing!

A day late but I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day •

Savannah & Zach ✨


Mama Bear Haley ✨


Georgie & beautiful mum ✨b.good.photography

Jess & beautiful mum ✨


The Billy Jean team ✨

22/04/2023

Definitely worth the wait 💕

~ JUST MARRIED FINALLY ~
~ Georgie & Ben ~
4 postponements later they got there & what a day! Married by the stunning lake Wanaka with 100 of their favs partying on in the the tipi surrounded by the mountains. Despite all the hurdles in having a nz/aus wedding they knew what they wanted & stuck to it & it was most definitely worth it.
Congrats guys!

Tipis
Catering & planning
Venue .olivegrove_
Music
Sound Greenville Entertainment
Celebrant
Makeup
Hair

18/04/2023

Thank you and for trusting me to be your celebrant and MC •

I had a blast with you and especially enjoyed the table tennis 🏓

16/04/2023

capturing the light and the details perfectly •

12/04/2023

“And the purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Feeling so inspired writing an adventure-loving couple’s ceremony //

All the feels for our next big adventure… more to come ||

04/04/2023

🎊 120 WEDDING CEREMONIES 🎊

Because I missed 100…yesterday marked my 120th wedding ceremony 🎉

That’s 120 beautiful couple’s I’ve had the privilege of meeting 🙏

120 love stories told 🤎

120 ceremonies written 💻

240 hugs (at least) 🤗

Uncountable conversations, congratulations, thank yous, laughter, tears and bums I’ve parked on seats 🍑

Thank you to all my wonderful couples that have trusted me to deliver your love story in my very own words 🎤

The best thing… I have learnt something from each and everyone of you
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

thank you

Georgia & Russell


Charmaine & Ty


Georgie & Jaredb.good.photography

Charlotte & Hamish


Alex & Celia


Deep & Lucinda


Danielle & Phil


Naomi & Danny


Derek & Laurennz

29/03/2023

NZ popular wedding destination 💭

And this is why •

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26/03/2023

Laura and Jonas decided to get married in New Zealand because this is where they met and fell in love, travelling all the way from Germany •

Their love story was something else and quite unbelievable •

They had two of their beautiful friends join them who ended up becoming friends of my own and helping me with my French learning •

Thank you and for allowing my life path to cross with yours 🤍

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15/03/2023

While we’re talking wedding games, here’s my personal favourite reception entertainment -•-

🥇That wedding shoe game
🥇Photobooth with props
🥈Guest trivia (get your guests standing & sitting)
🥉Mad libs (look that one up)

Also, less common but still great ideas -•-

🏅Centre piece board / card games
🏅 Spin the wheel
🏅 Garter toss

Remember, among all the planning and aesthetic details, to have fun out there lovers!

Photo

14/03/2023

Just here, finding inspiration for one of my beautiful couples to make their wedding reception super fun and personal •

Urm… why have I never seen badminton at a wedding? Yes please! 🏸

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