Ana Connor, Celebrant

26/07/2024

Are you wondering what an MC would do for you at your wedding? When Ana performs this role, she makes sure that your guests are informed about what is happening during the day and through your reception. This will include any messages from your venue and catering team, wrangling your guests for group photos, introducing your speeches, and keeping everything running to your timeline.

Importantly, she will liaise with your other vendors at the ceremony and reception to ensure everything is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy your wedding day.

Ana can do this as an addition to her ceremony services, or as an independent MC if you already have a celebrant organised for your special day. So get in touch and see how Ana can help you as your celebrant and / or MC.

Ana Connor, Celebrant
https://weddingwhitepages.com/anaconnor/

IMAGE Andy Brown Photography

12/07/2024

A celebrant’s holiday is always more special when there’s a wedding on! Today I met Nate from Usaia NP Weddings and Events - Fiji who will be officiating a beachfront wedding Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort

27/06/2024

Did you know Matariki is the only indigenous public holiday in New Zealand?

It is a time to gather and share kai, to acknowledge and honour the past, celebrate the present, and share our hopes for the future.

“Tukuna te wairua o Matariki kia rere ki te ao, kia whakakaha i ngā ngākau katoa.” – Let the spirit of Matariki fly into the world, strengthening all hearts.

12/06/2024

Baby naming ceremonies are a special way to welcome your child into their community. Here’s a great post from
Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand with ideas to include in your ceremony.

Contact me today if you’d like to book in a name giving ceremony 👶💛

When you work with a Celebrants Aotearoa celebrant, you’re working with a professional with experience in creating inclusive, family-friendly ceremonies. Having a Celebrants Aotearoa celebrant for your day, means you can spend more time with your guests to enjoy!

Here are five ideas for your baby naming ceremony:
- Signing a special naming certificate
- Creating a time capsule/memory box
- Planting a tree
- Having a guest book
- Making a video

Let a Celebrants Aotearoa member help you create the most beautiful baby naming ceremony.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

05/06/2024

This Saturday 8th June in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch the Seeds of Hope ceremonies will take place to acknowledge and support all those affected by infertility and baby loss.

Details in the image, all welcome.

29/05/2024

Brrrr! The frosts and colder weather signal winter is here! It’s a great time to plan for your wedding. Take a look at your plans and set up some cosy date nights or coffee discussions to consider the options and make decisions for your big day.

If you’re in need of a celebrant I still have some dates available for the coming summer season, and I’m also taking bookings into 2025/2026 summer.

All meetings booked during June will receive a free winter date night planning kit, with a selection of warm beverages and home made cookies to help keep your energy levels up while working on the details ☕️🍪

11/05/2024

It’s Mother’s Day, and I’m wishing all the Mums and mother figures a day to be loved and celebrated by your family.

And those of us who are missing our own Mum, may you spend some time remembering how she loved you and I hope this brings you comfort.

03/05/2024

Are you thinking about having a themed wedding? I love to get dressed up and write a ceremony that includes quotes from your favourite books or films. Contact me today for a free, no obligation chat to find out how we can write a ceremony that’s perfect for your obsession!

May the 4th be with you!

24/04/2024

Today we honour those who sacrificed so much. Lest we forget their courage and the lives taken too soon.

21/04/2024

Celebrating love, in all colours of the rainbow. 🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

17/04/2024

I love the support of fellow celebrants and opportunities for professional development from Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand

We’re 4 months into 2024, and if you’ve been thinking about joining Celebrants Aotearoa and starting (or continuing!) your career in celebrancy, now is the time to dive in and find out more.

We’re so proud to have hundreds of celebrants nationwide, with ongoing training, education, and support.

Learn more about joining, here: https://www.celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/join-canz/

07/04/2024

Thanks to Canterbury Bridal Fair for a great event today 💛
It was wonderful to meet the couples planning their weddings and the other vendors too 😊

05/04/2024

Do you recognise the people in these photos? Let’s help reunite them with the family 💛

An autumn spring clean has prompted a Christchurch resident to appeal for help tracing the owners of a wedding album which lay undetected on a...

02/04/2024

Planning a wedding? Don’t miss out on the Canterbury Bridal Fair this weekend!

Limited tickets for the Canterbury Bridal Fair for Sunday 7 April from 10am at Hotel Elms, 456 Papanui Road Christchurch
Tickets can be bought here: https://events.humanitix.com/canterbury-bridal-fair

A ticket entitles the holder to entry to the fair, a glass of bubbles on arrival, wine tasting of Torlesse Wines, nibbles kindly provided by Hotel Elms and entry into the fabulous Canterbury Bridal Fair draw.

Note only those who have prebought tickets and attend the fair receive an entry into the draw, each item will be drawn separately so there are plenty of prizes to win.

Prizes include:
- a mixed dozen of Torlesse Wines
- a guided tour of Waipara Valley Vineyards and lunch for two at Torlesse Wines
- two bottles of Melton Estate Summer Love
- free use of a 2.5 metre wide faux flower wall for their wedding (Extra travel charges may apply outside of chch) from Fleur Couture Ltd
- a mini package which includes a custom designed welcome sign and seating chart from LilyCharlottecrafts
- a $200 travel voucher from You Travel
- a set of resin/pressed floral pieces & a discount for booking florals with Flourish Events

Watch for more prizes through the week

Terms and conditions apply
1. You must prebuy your ticket and attend the Canterbury Bridal Fair to enter the draws
2. the draw will be made on Sunday 7 April at 5pm
3 Each winner will be notified by email on Monday 8 April
4. You must be 18 years of age and live in the Canterbury region
5. Entries close 11.59pm Saturday 6 April 2024
6. The draw will be made via an online random name generator from all entries made up to the closing time.
7. The prizes are non-transferable, cannot be sold or otherwise traded and will only be redeemed for the person named on the purchased ticket.
8. Prizes must redeemed in their entirety by 31 March 2025.
9. The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

29/03/2024

27/03/2024

Get your tickets before they sell out!

26/03/2024

Have you got your tickets yet?

25/03/2024

Another vendor profile for the Canterbury Bridal Fair, I can personally recommend Moss Spa for your pre-wedding beauty treatments 💅
Tickets are limited so don’t miss out!

24/03/2024

I’m getting so excited for the Canterbury Bridal Fair on April 7th! Come along and meet me and other vendors like these delightful bakers 🍰
Tickets are limited so get yours now!

23/03/2024

All ready for M & A to get hitched this afternoon at Mona Vale

21/03/2024

Come along to the Canterbury Bridal Fair and meet me and other vendors who will help you plan your perfect wedding day. Tickets are limited so get in quickly!

18/03/2024

Ana loves weddings and she would love to help you create the perfect ceremony to celebrate your marriage.

Recently, R & L wanted a simple backyard wedding to surprise their grandparents who were visiting from out of town. Ana got the brief and tailored the ceremony to include the elements that would make their day special.

With only a couple of hours to spare while their grandparents were away having a coffee, the family turned the backyard into a wedding venue. Ana arrived and helped with tying up balloons, positioning the decorations, and even placing the wedding cake on the table. When the bride arrived just after the grandparents returned from their outing, they were so surprised! Following some tearful hugs and photos, everyone gathered in the back yard to witness R & L exchange their wedding vows.

Contact Ana today to find out how she can help you create a ceremony that is perfect for you.
ana
https://weddingwhitepages.com/anaconnor/

IMAGE Geoff Sloan

17/03/2024

Here’s one of the other vendors at the Canterbury Bridal Fair
Have you got your tickets yet?

05/03/2024

My wonderful colleagues Krissy and Louise are bringing this beautiful service to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Feel free to share with anyone who may wish to attend 💛

Hey Insta followers 💐
Have a read about this free public ceremony event for SEEDS OF HOPE.
If it happens to resonate with you or perhaps you know someone that this may benefit, please feel free to join us and spread the word 🙌

01/03/2024

Gorgeous styling and displays from Hayley and Co this evening at Ilex Café & Events for their wedding open evening. If you’re planning your wedding you should book in venue, celebrant and photographer early to secure your preferred date.

21/02/2024

Every year on this day I take a few moments to think of all of us affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. I think especially of all those who lost their lives, and their families and friends who must carry on without the ones they love. Be gentle with each other today. On anniversaries the healing wounds can become raw again ❤️‍🩹

19/02/2024

Tickets are on sale now! This event can sell out due to the size of venue, so book now to be sure you can come along!

Tickets on sale now for the Canterbury Bridal Fair here, please like and share. Tickets are limited so don't miss out, book now. https://events.humanitix.com/canterbury-bridal-fair