Magnolia Supporting You - Bonnie Tainui Celebrant Services

19/09/2024

“Its one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, its another to make a portrait of who they are” - Paul Caponigro

I want to send a shout out to for capturing the essence of my spirit in these photos . Also a huge ngā mihi nui to for making me the most stunning korowai. Also to Huata Arahanga our celebrant for our wedding who blessed the korowai 💕

15/09/2024

This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! 💕. In acknowledgment of Te Reo Māori here is my favourite whakataukī 🕊️

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

08/09/2024

My fiance and I had so much fun today hanging out with and getting our engagement photos done. We can’t wait to see the photos! 📸🍦🌊⛰️

03/09/2024

I am loving my wedding scrapbook! When I got engaged the first thing I wanted was a book where I could keep all my photos, ideas, and keepsakes for my wedding 💕

Is this something that you are wanting too? I would definitely recommend “Our Wedding Scrapbook” by Darcy Miller 📖💍

01/09/2024

Happy first day of Spring 🌼☀️my favorite time of the year! I loved seeing the Magnolia’s in my garden today enjoying the spring sun. Here’s some shots of a few of the magnolias that I have in my garden 🌺

26/08/2024

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The thing about weddings is you never know who is watching. This sneaky shot was taken of Celebrant Bonnie while she was waiting for a wedding ceremony to begin.

Magnolia Supporting You - Bonnie Tainui Celebrant Services
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IMAGE Kathryn Louise Weddings

21/08/2024

Me and my stall at the Tannery Bloom Wedding Fair 💕💍

18/08/2024

Last night I had a wonderful time at the Tannery Bloom Wedding Expo! Thanks to the team at the Tannery for having me 💍🌸

13/08/2024

Are you a couple that loves rugby? Then i might just be the right celebrant for you. I just spent the weekend in Wellington supporting the All Blacks vs Argentina 🏉🏟️

07/08/2024

Looking to include a ring warming ceremony into your wedding? Read more in the CANZ blog below 💍💕

Couples are increasingly looking for unique ways to personalise their ceremonies and include their loved ones in meaningful traditions. One such beautiful and intimate practice is the ring-warming ceremony. Find out how to include this on your own wedding day in our latest blog: celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/what-is-a-ring-warming-ceremony

28/07/2024

A beautiful photo of a beautiful ceremony 💕. I just love the use of black and white for this photo 📸

Photo Credit: Markus Valravn Photography

22/07/2024

The beautiful sunflower, such a stunner! 🌻
Did you know that sunflowers are meant to bring good fortune and positive opportunities? A perfect choice for a bridal bouquet as who wouldn’t want that for their marriage 🥰.

19/07/2024

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LOVE MAIL ✨
"Bonnie was the perfect fit for us. Bonnie is personable, has a good sense of humour and is just lovely. She gave us a lot of examples to consider for our service, which also included parts of the ceremony we didn't even think about. So with a mixture of what we wanted for our service and some suggestions we adopted from Bonnie, we had the most amazing wedding service. Quite a few of our guests commented to us both how perfect Bonnie was for our service and what a wonderful job she had done and we totally agree.My now husband and I are both in our 50s and having a younger celebrant definitely brought a different energy to the room. It was uplifting, wonderful and just a real magical event. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Bonnie as a marriage celebrant and we wish her all the very best for the future” - T & S

Magnolia Supporting You - Bonnie Tainui Celebrant Services
https://weddingwhitepages.com/bonnietainui/

18/07/2024

Handfasting is a beautiful ritual to be a part of as a celebrant. I have been apart of a number of weddings that included a handfasting ritual. To learn more about including a handfasting ritual into your ceremony check out the blog from CANZ 💕

Have you heard of handfasting as part of a wedding ceremony? Read our latest blog - Embracing tradition: The history and significance of handfasting in wedding ceremonies, by Celebrants Aotearoa celebrant Kineta Booker.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/embracing-tradition-the-history-and-significance-of-handfasting-in-wedding-ceremonies

IMAGE: Kirsten Smart Photography

16/07/2024

I had a great time on Sunday at the Wildhearts Wedding expo. I loved meeting all the friendly vendors and getting some inspiration for my upcoming wedding 💍

09/07/2024

Can’t believe its been almost 2 years since I married this lovely couple! Only feels like yesterday. I just love the white curtain in the background with the toetoe, so beautiful! 💕

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09/07/2024

Such a lovely idea 💕💕

Record your life’s story. We tend to avoid talking about death, dying, grief and loss despite it being something that will affect us all throughout life. There is so much value of documenting your life story as it is something that will become a treasured family keepsake once you’ve passed and be a great resource to use for a eulogy.

celebrantsaotearoa.co.nz/blog/record-your-life-story

01/07/2024

A huge thanks to Korowai designs by T for making me the most beautiful korowai for my upcoming wedding (future pictures to come). Wanting a korowai for your wedding or another special occasion? I would definitely recommend T who will create a personalised korowai just for you! 💕💕

26/06/2024

Did you know that I am a big lover of historic buildings? My favourite part of travelling is seeing historical buildings. In the weekend I went to visit Christchurch’s stunning art centre. Such beautiful buildings 💕. A perfect place for weddings and for photos 🏰💍

21/06/2024

When your caught on camera without knowing, thanks for the sneaky shot 📸☺️

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14/06/2024

Lovely words from a lovely couple ❤️

10/06/2024

Over 2 months ago I was blessed to have the opportunity to marry C&A at the beautiful Christchurch botanical gardens!. Such a stunning ceremony! A big congratulations to the happy couple 🥰

Photo Credit: Markus Valravn Photography

30/05/2024

I am appreciating the colour that these beautiful flowers bring to my room, particularly on a dreary day like today. A perfect choice for a bouquet 💐

28/05/2024

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Kind Words ✨
“Our time with Bonnie was great! Bonnie was super helpful right from our first meeting, she made everything super easy and stress free. Bonnie is an amazing celebrant and very professional. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a celebrant for their big day!”
- M & N


https://weddingwhitepages.com/bonnietainui/

IMAGE Chaznel Photography

21/05/2024

A big shout out to for helping me find my dream wedding dress. I was so excited to say yes to the dress yesterday 💍👗

16/05/2024

So excited to have the very talented Kimberley from Buttons Florist as the florist for my wedding!! 🌹🌷I would definitely recommend her for all your floral needs 💕

Button's Florist is a bespoke wedding & event florist using fresh seasonal flowers suited for your special day.

05/05/2024

Wedding Tip #3 💍

Are you finding the process of wedding planning a little overwhelming? Why not try creating your very own Wedding Planning Post It Note Board! I was inspired to make my own after watching a video on Tiktok 💕

All you need is:
🗒️Display Board (I got mine from the warehouse)
🗒️Different coloured post it notes
🗒️Vivid
🗒️Blutac (I found this handy for those sneaky notes that won’t stay on)

21/04/2024

One of the many highlights of my mahi is getting to see all the beautiful floral arrangements. This arrangement was designed for me by especially for my engagement party 🌷🌺💐

14/04/2024

Just over 3 months today I got to be the celebrant for A&M’s wedding and what a beautiful ceremony it was! Held at the stunning West Eyreton Gardens it was a ceremony to remember 💍 A big congratulations to the happy couple 🥂🥳💕

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10/04/2024

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KIND WORDS ✨
"From the first meeting with Bonnie and deciding we wanted her to be our marriage celebrant, we were so pleased with the excellent service Bonnie provided us. Bonnie has a true passion for what she does and it reflected on how pleased we were with the wedding ceremony"
- S & L

Magnolia Supporting You - Bonnie Tainui Celebrant Services
https://weddingwhitepages.com/bonnietainui/

IMAGE Photography by Martin Setunsky