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Storyteller + Celebrant since 2014 🫶 It all starts with a coffee… DM to enquire about your date x I'm Liv, a Professional Celebrator & Official Tie-r of Knots!
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Based in Canterbury, my style is relaxed and contemporary. Would love to hear from you

08/11/2024

My world changed on the 7th August, 2017 when my gorgeous twin boys, Ben & Charlie arrived by emergency C-Sec at 30 weeks gestation.

I was overwhelmed by love for them, relief that they were okay, just early, and felt like the gratitude I should feel for finally being a Mother (something I had longed for since losing my Mum as a child) should cancel out every other confusing feeling I had.

So I suppressed those confusing feelings. I dismissed them. I told myself I was so lucky to fall pregnant (we were expecting to have trouble conceiving), I was so lucky they arrived safely, I was so lucky that we didn’t have any major set backs in our 8 week NICU stay, I was so lucky to finally be a Mum.

It’s taken me years to understand, and be at peace that I was lucky to be a Mum AND delivering by emergency C-section 10 weeks early was terrifying. I was lucky we didn’t have any major setbacks in NICU AND being separated from your premature babies for the first 2 months of their lives is traumatising.

I was completely and utterly in love with these perfect little humans - yet my mental health took a deep, dark dive to an unrelenting place I hope to never experience again.

Opposite feelings co-exist. And in being honest with myself about how I was truly feeling, I began honouring myself with compassion and understanding, and I began to heal.

My boys are the most wonderful gift I have ever been given. They have been my greatest teacher. My love for them is unconditional and I continue to choose daily to work on myself, so I live for them too 🫶

📖 Credit: .to.anna

05/11/2024

Helen was a force of nature ✨

A determined, driven and successful businesswoman as well as warm and nurturing soul. Helen had a magic about her and gathered people in wherever she went.

In May this year she received a terminal diagnosis, at just 59 years young. Absolutely heartbreaking for her devoted partner, adoring sons, loving sisters and many, many friends…

Yesterday we celebrated Helen’s life on the deck her home, with her people and her horses watching over us was just so right. So many tears, so many laughs, and so much love for this inspirational human.

Go well, Helen. It was a privilege to share your story 🫶

Funeral Director: Renee 🌻 .co.nz

04/11/2024

Master 5 took his role as Ring Security VERY seriously for his Mum & Dad’s big day 😎

He even had his own walk up the aisle to present the wedding bands, and everyone had a good laugh when we played this snippet from the Mission Impossible theme song to his steps!

N + J were married in the garden of N’s family home, on a perfect Canterbury day. We couldn’t have asked for more!

29/10/2024

Oh what a glorious moment in time, captured forever…

Everything about our day was “perfectly imperfect”, including when a cute hug between our 4 year old twins turned into a tussle 🤣

Coming into this season if there is any advice I wish my couples could hold on to is - just roll with it.

Are you curating a “perfect event” or marrying the perfect person for you?

In a year’s time will your friends and fam remember the details that are causing you anxiety, or will they remember how they felt, watching you & your fave person having the BEST day of you life?

A wedding is one day of your life, but your marriage is forever ✨

📸 - our insanely talented friend who captured our day, our fam and our “perfectly imperfect” vibe SO well. We LOVE our photo’s, the best investment we made 🙏🏻

27/10/2024

Still crushing on the beautiful details of C + L’s wedding yesterday… how sweet are the fortune cookie favours?! 😍

Massive shoutout to for a delicious afternoon of cocktails and canapés, followed by a beautiful meal & dessert grazing table 🥂

Looking forward to sharing more captured by when the newlyweds are ready.

25/10/2024

Yesterday we farewelled Julie - a devoted Mum, proud-as-punch Nana and dear friend ✨

Her fam chose a reflection song, rather than a hymn, that guests could sing along too if they wanted - Robbie Williams, Angels.

Nana’s Lolly Jar was world famous in this family, so it was perfect her favourites were enjoyed with a cuppa afterwards 🍬

I LOVE encouraging families to think about those little touches, that make the celebration of their loved ones lives as personal as possible 🙌🏻

Rest well dear Julie, we hope there’s already a coffee & slice in your hand!

22/10/2024

“A pun enthusiast, a poet, an unapologetically flawed yet functional human whose cat is cooler than yours.”

Last week Matt, just 32 years young, passed away at his workplace… A tragic event for both his work family and whanau.

Matt has left us with a legacy of kindness, generosity, and integrity. Yet, the aroha Matt exuded didn’t come from an easy life - quite the opposite.

He was his friend’s greatest cheerleader, encouraging anyone who came across his path to be their best, follow their dreams and be true to themselves.

His body may have left us, but we are so grateful he lives on in his immortal words.

HAPPY ✨
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20/10/2024

4 years ago Denna & Darin bought a bare block of land in Cust and dreamed up the idea of building “Maruia”, their own shelter to be married in - on Saturday, they did just that.

Surrounded by their favourite people, Denna walked up the aisle as her Groom sang one of Dave Dobbyn’s classics.

Their children and Grandchild stood by their sides, as they made promises to each other and blended their family… It didn’t even matter when the Darin remembered he had left the wedding rings in the car!

This ceremony was raw, genuine and oh so heartfelt. It was an absolute pleasure to stand with this epic couple and help them say “I do” 🫶

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10/10/2024

My “Why” 🫶

Becoming a Funeral Celebrant has been such a privilege. It is an incredibly meaningful role and I never take for granted the trust that families have in me to tell the story of their loved one.

Yesterday I was able to share with two young women that I too knew what it felt like to lose my Mum to cancer.

I was able to encourage them that no one can replace their Mum, and in time their memories might fade but the feeling of how loved they were never will.

A mother’s love will always be greater than her death ✨

04/09/2024

Throw back to .bradleyy’s Wedding feat. Lance and four seasons in one day!

Remember the rain and hail storm that hit at the end of April? Well, this couple had just been announced as husband and wife when the sky opened 🌨️

IT WAS EPIC ✨

I’m back into weddings this month and cannot wait - I have some seriously rad humans to marry 🥂

Love big, love loud ✌️

14/07/2024

I would love to give another Bride the chance to win their own bouquet commissioned, so have teamed up with the talented to do just that!

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🌻 Entries close 11.59pm 31/7/2024
🌻 Winner will be drawn and announced 1/8/2024

09/07/2024

Yesterday a family gathered to celebrate the life of their “High Tower”.

As we said goodbye at the hearse, each guest was offered a sprig of rosemary from the stunning wood bowl Fraser had made from his own lathe.

At his burial, his wife of 65 years called him home on the bugle, just as she used do for many years when they lived on a large block of land at dinner time.

88 years old and his family still weren’t ready to bid him farewell. That’s a wonderful legacy in itself.

We’ve returned you to the land you so deeply respected and nurtured over your lifetime Fraser.

Aroha atu, aroha mai | Love given, love received

08/07/2024

Our boys are so blessed to have the best Nana’s… especially in the school holidays when Mum comes down with strep throat 🫣

Yesterday, Nana Heather looked after the boys for a few hours so I could meet to put the finishing touches on service with a family (and get to the Dr), and today they are spending time with Nana Ronda while I support a family with a funeral + burial.

I love being a celebrant, and to my village who support me so that I can - Thank you 🫶💗✨

05/07/2024

Today we gathered to farewell Ken, a keen tramper and founding member of Tower Tramping Club ⛰️

I loved walking into the Chapel today to find Ken resting with his pack, boots, hat and walking sticks, with a simple spray of natives. It was just perfect for him 👌🏻

Travel well on your next adventure Ken ✨

03/07/2024

Today a devastated family gathered to farewell their beloved Wife, Mum and Grandma after courageously battling Motor Neuron Disease with dignity and grace.

Jenny was always spinning, knitting, sewing or creating… so the foyer at John Rhind was bought to life with some of her beautiful works. I loved the bouquet made by her granddaughter, who created flowers from her hand/spun yarn 🧶

“See, we are like a tapestry
All stitched and woven tight
And I know you’re always with me
In the fabric of my life.”
- Becky Hemsley

Rest well Jenny x

24/06/2024

Today I’m finishing a very special Matariki service to share on Friday ✨

I’m being guided by a brilliant resource from Dr Rangi Matamua - if you would like a link to the full pdf document comment below or message me so I can share the Matariki love 🫶

19/06/2023

This morning I rocked up to R & N’s for a legal signing.

They didn’t want the fuss of a wedding or a ceremony and were happy to tick off the legals at home with a small group of their family to get married.

Some dream of big weddings… and some dream of a 2012 Dodge Challenger, which arrived just in time for R & N to enjoy this arvo - you beauty!

However you’re keen to get hitched, count me in 🍾🥂🙌🏻

22/03/2023

About a decade ago, the three of us had a “thing”…

For every celebration or commiseration we would meet at the Sign of the Bellbird with Fish and Chips and a bottle of bubbles. Sometimes a Ukelele too 🤣

We’d look over the city, yarn for hours and it was just rad for the soul. As we’ve met our spouses, expanded our families, and smashed our careers, our “thing” just became a wonderful memory of something we used to do.

Yesterday, I couldn’t think of a better way to start my new decade than by celebrating with the wahines who helped navigate me through my 30s, where I found my feet in my career, the love of my life and welcomed my wee mates into the world.

It was perfect.

I proud to say I’m 40 AF!

And can we please take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous cake my amazing husband made for me? Lemon and Raspberry, and it tasted as good as it looked 🙌🏻

Grateful. Happy. Blessed ✨

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Our honeymoon is almost over… but what a way to finish 🥂 Shoutout to Charlie, our awesome Pilot from @helicoptersnelson, the team @witherhills and the two surprise guests who joined us @josiebelle1999 😍😍 We’ve honestly had the best week of our lives and I’m SO amped help my couples feel exactly the same way 💖 Love for the win!

This was never the engagement ring I imagined... I loved vintage inspired trio’s and pear, marquise or asscher cuts... But when we went to try them on what I’d imagined and admired didn’t seem quite right. This single stone was Lance’s first choice. As soon as I put it on I knew it was the one. I love that every time I have it cleaned I marvel at it and am grateful all over again 💖 I hope your engagement ring makes you feel the same 🙌🏻 PS - Wedding band to be acquired in November 🤩🥰🤩

Charging up this bad boy means one thing - Wedding Season starts this arvo with my first rehearsal 😍 Looking forward to taking in the epic view at @waipunaestatenz on such a mint Canterbury day! . . . . . #loveforthewin #5yearsofhitching #christchurchcelebrant #canterburycelebrant #christchurchwedding #canterburywedding

I’ve been absolutely spoilt with a few days up in Hanmer on my own with my #minischnauzer Cleo for company. It has been SO good for the soul! Walks everyday, drinking coffee in the sunshine, writing up a storm, naps in the arvo and a glass or two of Sav at night... I love time on my own, ironically I’m actually an introvert at heart 💖 What do you do when your soul needs a little TLC? . . . . . #christchurchwedding #canterburywedding #christchurchcelebrant #canterburycelebrant #livwebbercelebrant #hanmersprings #chillaxing #soulfood

My Best Man put a ring on it! Lance, Ben, Charlie & I are in Fiji, where over a beautiful dinner in a private cabana on the beach Mr Bellew asked me to marry him 🏖🥂🤩❤️Love for the win! PS - back in the office Tuesday x . . . . . #thecelebrantandthebestman #livwebbercelebrant #intercontinentalfiji #partridgejewellers #lovelovelove

In just under 3 Weeks I get to marry this babe! Kicked off the Hens Do with a delish High Tea at @elizasmanor now on the road to Hanmer. Cheers!

Enjoying a cheeky sav at home after officially tying my 120th knot this arvo! Epic! It’s been a huge year, truly grateful for my awesome colleagues, vendors and couples that make this celebrant gig such a pleasure 💍 Here’s to 2018 🍾🥂

I'm celebrating this week, having tied my 100th knot <3 Epic! 2 and half years ago when I became registered I had no idea what was ahead of me - the people I'd meet, friends I'd make, stories I'd share in... It has been such an incredible journey and I've bloody loved every minute! To my legendary Mr & Mrs's, Thank you. Thank you for trusting me and thank you for sharing your day with me. To my amazing colleagues and vendors, Thank you. You're such a talented bunch of people, and your passion and heart for what you do is contagious. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing? It is people, it is people, it is people. Liv x

I'm back from an epic holiday in Bali and can't wait to crank into my 3rd wedding season... It's kicks off next month when I get to hitch 3 gorgeous couples! If you've messaged while I've been away, I'll be in touch tonight. Thanks heaps, Liv <3

This is one of my most favourite people in the world... my big Brother. And tomorrow, I get to marry him! Can't wait J ### (I'm not the bride, promise!)

Feeling very spoilt this week, as I celebrate my 33rd Birthday! My office was trashed with copious amounts of pink, and I was treated to super cute cupcakes with my gorgeous team. My besties whizzed me out for lunch, and had an awesome night with my fam at The Old Vicarage to top it all off... More than anything, I'm just so grateful for the gift of time. I've been reminded all too recently that each new year is a privilege not everyone gets to enjoy... Here's to growing older, wiser and wrinklier! Much love, Liv x

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