Jane Godfrey - Celebrant, MC in Canterbury, New Zealand

17/01/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to this beautiful couple.
Married yesterday at dawn. It was such a special occasion to be a part of.
Abii and Gaurin booked my Elopement Package - a simple, love-filled ceremony with the scope to have personal vows and a reading/prayer if wanted.
My Elopement Package allows for up to 20 people, but you can just have 2 witnesses if that's more your thing.
Abii and Gaurin had decorated the beach platform with an arch and candles, and their two families gathered to witness their love and promises. All to the roar of the tide. It truly was MAGICAL.

Chaznel Photography love your work!


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13/01/2025

Always. xx

09/01/2025

This is a fantastic giveaway that I'm a part of. Get in quick. Only hours left. Good luck!!!!!

07/01/2025

New blog: The Four Elements that could MAKE or BREAK your ceremony.
Based on The Celebrants Collective podcast no. 71, I talk through a few things to think about, and finish with a helpful list at the end - suitable for celebrants, couples and families. Enjoy!
https://www.janegodfrey.co.nz/post/ceremony

Celebrants' Collective Community Group

The four elements that can make or break a ceremony (wedding or funeral) - celebrant, guests, clients, environment. What to think about.

02/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! What does 2025 have in store for you? I'm sure it will be the usual mixed bag of good and bad, dull and delightful, heartbreaking and joyous (just like every other year). 🤪 You've got this!
If you need a celebrant on your journey, a celebrant who gets it, then get in touch, and we can discuss what your needs are on the road ahead.
Here I am on the 2nd day of the year out for a walk with a dear celebrant friend.
This will be one of 2025's delightful moments.

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30/12/2024

To rehearse or not to rehearse, that is the question.

There are always so many things to do when you’re preparing for a wedding, but is having a wedding rehearsal really one of them? Work through the checklist, created by Celebrants Aotearoa member Jane Godfrey, and read through her blog to see if a rehearsal is essential for you.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/do-you-need-a-wedding-rehearsal

30/12/2024

The hills in Waipara made a stunning backdrop for this intimate, summer Elopement Ceremony. S and Y were wed at Kumikos Guest House, where more guests joined them later in the evening to celebrate. An elegant and stylish occasion in every way. This was Jane's first time working at this stunning location, and she hopes it won't be her last.

Jane Godfrey - Celebrant, MC in Canterbury, New Zealand
https://weddingwhitepages.com/janegodfrey/
IMAGE Sarah Blair Photography

25/12/2024

On Christmas Eve this popped into my inbox and put a huge smile on my face. "Okay, Mum and Dad, I'll let you love me lots and lots." 😂 It was such a pleasure to head up to Waipuna on the 22nd and marry this lovely couple. It rained on us, but we didn't care. Such joy.
It was awesome working with the fabulous Amy Walker again .walkerphotography She was an expert at getting the children to chill and smile for her. Amy Walker Photography

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24/12/2024

Wishing you, and all the people you love, the best day possible, whatever that looks like for you.
Look for the good, find the joy, and hold your absent loved ones in your heart. Jane ###

17/12/2024

"We most valued how easy and straightforward the whole process was! You were great at communicating and keeping us updated on things and really good at taking on the minimal changes we had on board (it was all done so well we didn't really have much to change!)
We were very grateful for how relaxed you were on the day and how smooth and well organized you made everything feel! We both appreciate how comfortable we felt during the ceremony!
Thank you for all of your help and support for our special day!
We really appreciate you and how stress-free the whole process was." O and C, 2024

Joseph O'Sullivan Photography

11/12/2024

A perfect spot for a Registry Ceremony after school today.
Couples - please make sure that you read the information and criteria carefully.
There still seems to be a bit of confusion out there in the public sphere, not helped by celebrants offering 'registry style'.
Victoria Park is a wee gem for this kind of ceremony.
Any questions? Get in touch. 😊

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25/11/2024

It started to rain just as they walked down the aisle as newly-weds, and it wasn't looking good for getting photos down at Ashley Gorge, but love always conquers!!!
What a moment captured. 🥰😍⛅️

Kristina Marie Photography

24/11/2024

FRIDAY FUN - a beautiful riverside Registry Ceremony for R and M, with family face-timing in from overseas. A perfect spot for an intimate, but heartfelt, gathering of family and friends.

24/11/2024

Funerals are sad but they also hold the space for people to grieve, to remember, to honour, to celebrate, to say goodbye. Read why Celebrants Aotearoa member Jane Godfrey believes we “must” hold a funeral or farewell in our latest blog.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/a-farewell-is-a-must-do

20/11/2024

NATIONAL CELEBRANTS DAY!
This is why I do what I do - I get to witness moments of pure love, moments of heartbursting joy (and at a different kind of occasion to this, moments of deep sorrow). I get to share the noble and glorious highs and lows of life with others.
I get to hold the space that allows these kind of moments to happen, to breathe.
I get to be the calm voice when people need it.
WHAT AN ABSOLUTE HONOUR.

Kirsten J Photography

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17/11/2024

A bit of information for you.
There are LOTS of useful blogs on this site.
Check it out!

A sand ceremony is a beautiful way to symbolise blending two lives into one or joining families together. Learn how this unique ritual can add a personal touch to your wedding and create a lasting keepsake to cherish for years in this blog by Celebrants Aotearoa member Jade Whaley.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/sand-ceremony

12/11/2024

World Celebrant Week - I live in a small enough part of the world that I often bump into the couples I have worked with. I saw these two beautiful women at a Pub Choir last week. 2,000 people singing their hearts out and here these two were, from 8 years ago. Hugs all round and a quick catch up in the intermission. 🥰🥰🥰