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Why choose a Celebrant who belongs to the Celebrants Association of NZ (CANZ)? If you are a member of the public and you are looking for a top-class celebrant for your upcoming special occasion, then you have come to the right place! CANZ celebrants are skilled professionals who endeavour to design a ceremony that expresses the meaning of your event and which reflects your personal style, values a

nd beliefs.
💫Our Clients 💫
You only get one chance to get your special ceremony right, so it's essential to choose a celebrant who understands exactly what you need, and what your vision is. CANZ celebrants have made a commitment to professional standards, education, and ethics, and they strive to deliver excellent service. If you've ever been let down by a celebrant (they get sick too!) having peace of mind through choosing a CANZ Celebrant means you'll never have to scramble at the last minute. If the worse should happen and they do get sick, we have processes to ensure we take care of everything for you. You have enough on your plate!
💫Our Members 💫
As members of our Association, our celebrants enjoy:
📍Being listed on our site directory
📍Access to our members only resources
📍Access to our private CANZ Chat Facebook group for support and collaboration
📍Network with other members through local branch events
📍A CANZ Discount Card for a range of retailers and trade suppliers
📍Apply to achieve VCANZ as a means of proving your commitment to ongoing professional development
📍Join our recognised programme of professional development
📍Public Liability Insurance
Learn more about how we can help you at: https://www.celebrantsassociation.co.nz/

12/01/2025

Do you know someone who is considering holding a baby naming ceremony? Here are some reasons you might like to encourage them to move forward with their plans, as well as the people they might like to invite to the event. Blog by Celebrants Aotearoa member Kineta Booker.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/reasons-to-hold-a-baby-naming-ceremony

11/01/2025

“Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.” - The History of Love ❤️

08/01/2025

With any new year we have a fresh canvas and when you work in the wedding industry it’s always a good idea to consider what the latest trends might be for the coming year. Here are 10 ideas likely to shape the wedding scene, reflecting evolving preferences, cultural shifts, and innovative ideas for the upcoming year and beyond. These trends highlight how couples are seeking to make their weddings more personalised, meaningful, and reflective of contemporary values. Blog written by Celebrants Aotearoa member Kineta Booker.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/wedding-trends-for-2025

05/01/2025

Our Mission: We believe in meaningful ceremony from beginning to end of life. We promote our members as the preferred choice of celebrant, delivering quality, bespoke personalised ceremonies. Celebrants Aotearoa as a national professional organisation provides advocacy, opportunities for professional development and a complaints pathway for consumers.

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05/01/2025

Ever wonder what a celebrant does? Meet Linda Fell - and read all about 'A Day in the Life' - over on our blog ✨

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-linda-fell

31/12/2024

Happy New Year from all of us here at Celebrants Aotearoa!

2024 was a huge year, and we’re looking forward to many more ceremonies being performed by our talented celebrants right across the country.

29/12/2024

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

26/12/2024

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The date has been set for our biennial conference: 16 + 17 August, Wellington.

It promises to be one of the biggest highlights of the Celebrants Aotearoa year as we catch up face-to-face with our members. Details to come 💛

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! From our family at Celebrants Aotearoa to yours - we wish you the most beautiful day ✨

21/12/2024

Ever thought about joining Celebrants Aotearoa? Here are the benefits:
- We support celebrants to deliver high-quality services
- We promote celebrancy as a professional, societal role
- We influence the place of ceremony and ritual in New Zealand
- We maintain professional standards with our Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, VCANZ, and complaints process
- We provide ongoing Professional Development through Branches & National Education events
- We share information and news through Panui, President's Voice, Facebook and website
- We have working professional relationships with the Department of Internal Affairs (BDM) regarding marriage and the Funeral Directors Association of NZ (FDANZ).
- We also have working professional relationships with The Celebrant School and The Celebrant Training College NZ
- We have a recognised programme of professional development and host many learning events throughout our branches and biennial conferences

Ready to find out more?

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/about-celebrants-aotearoa/benefits-of-joining-celebrants-aotearoa

16/12/2024

As we near closer to the festive season, grief can become more prominent for those of us who are without loved ones, making Christmas time more difficult to handle.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/how-to-remember-loved-ones

14/12/2024

As weddings become more personalised and couples seek to infuse their special day with meaning and symbolism, the inclusion of rituals from various cultural, religious, and spiritual traditions has become increasingly popular. From ancient customs to modern practices, incorporating rituals into your wedding ceremony can add depth, significance, and beauty to the occasion. Here’s our latest blog on rituals by Celebrants Aotearoa member Kineta Booker.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/embracing-rituals-in-your-wedding-ceremony

13/12/2024

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." - A headstone in Ireland.

13/12/2024

We all love Christmas ... don’t we? Christmas may not be so happy for everyone and it can be a difficult time of year. So, let’s spare a thought for them, especially those who find it a particularly hard time.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/christmas-can-be-a-difficult-time-of-year

08/12/2024

Did you know that when you join Celebrants Aotearoa, you also become a part of your local CANZ branch?

Celebrants Aotearoa has eleven branches located in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay/East Coast, Taranaki, Manawatu/Whanganui, Wellington/Wairarapa, Top of the South, Canterbury and Southern regions.
The branches offer opportunities for local celebrants to meet together formally for ongoing professional development, to network, and to support other initiatives such as joint marketing. They can also assist with mentoring opportunities.

Every Branch is assigned a member of the National Executive, who acts as Branch Liaison representing the National Executive.

Find out more about joining here: celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/join-canz

04/12/2024

It’s Grief Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘A Moment to Remember.’ It’s rather poignant that the week is held at this time of year, which is explained beautifully in this blog by The Grief Centre.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/new-blog-pdeath-and-grief-are-all-around-us-and-this-time-of-year-is-hardost

01/12/2024

First day of summer! Wedding season is well and truly here! What are your plans for the next three months? ✨🌻

27/11/2024

Speeches at wedding receptions have been the brunt of many jokes throughout the years. You want yours to be remembered for the right reasons! Here’s everything you need to know about making a speech or wedding toast, by Celebrants Aotearoa member Jade Whaley.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/how-to-give-a-great-wedding-speech

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Our website offers so many hidden resources and our blog is one of them! Looking to find out more about a certain topic? Use our search function to find out more. Too easy! celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

Elopement inspired by Halloween

Who doesn’t love a great themed wedding? This Lord of the Rings and Halloween-loving couple from the USA were hitched on Friday the 13th at the top of Mt Sunday, which was Edoras in LOTR. IMAGES: @robin_andie_photos CANZ CELEBRANT: @kinetabooker

Planning a funeral for a loved one is hard enough as it is. Finding the perfect funeral celebrant is made easier, with hundreds of Celebrants Aotearoa funeral celebrants located around the country! 🕊️🌟 We are here to provide compassionate and personalised services for your loved one's farewell. From heartfelt eulogies to meaningful ceremonies, we're here to ensure every life is celebrated with love and respect. 💖🙏

Introducing our lovely celebrants from the beautiful Christchurch region. If you’re looking for a celebrant in Christchurch, be sure to use the search function on the Celebrants Aotearoa website, using ‘Christchurch’ as your location and browse through the local Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants. celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

Introducing our lovely celebrants from the beautiful Dunedin region. If you’re looking for a celebrant in Dunedin, be sure to use the search function on the Celebrants Aotearoa website, using ‘Dunedin’ as your location and browse through the local Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants. celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

Introducing our lovely celebrants from the beautiful Hamilton region. If you’re looking for a celebrant in Hamilton, be sure to use the search function on the Celebrants Aotearoa website, using ‘Hamilton’ as your location and browse through the local Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants. celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

Are you looking for a celebrant? At Celebrants Aotearoa, we have over 800 celebrants nationwide experienced in all types of ceremonies from marriages to funerals, naming ceremonies and vow renewals. You can search by location, gender of celebrant, type of ceremony, and languages spoken to make your search that much easier! celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz

Taupo celebrants

Introducing our lovely celebrants from the beautiful Taupo region. If you’re looking for a celebrant in Taupo, be sure to use the search function on the Celebrants Aotearoa website, using ‘Taupo’ as your location and browse through the local Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants.

Introducing our lovely celebrants from the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region. If you’re looking for a celebrant in Hawke’s Bay, be sure to use the search function on the Celebrants Aoteauroa website, using ‘Hawke’s Bay’ as your location and browse through the local Celebrants Aotearoa celebrants.

It's National Sign Language Week and here is the symbol for LOVE and the international sign for I LOVE YOU 💗 Try them for yourself! VIDEO/GRAPHICS by nzsl.nz

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