Kineta Booker

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Wedding readings

Choosing the Perfect Readings for Your Wedding Ceremony

By Kineta Booker

Your wedding ceremony is a celebration of love, unity, and the start of a new chapter.

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Incorporating Te Reo

Incorporating Te Reo Māori into Your Wedding Ceremony

By Kineta Booker

As celebrants, we’re often asked by our couples to incorporate Te Reo Māori into their wedding ceremonies - and we love this! It’s such a privilege to honour and celebrate our Māori culture and heritage on such a special day.

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Baby naming

Understanding a baby naming ceremony

A baby naming ceremony is a joyful and meaningful event where parents, along with their family and friends, formally introduce their new baby and announce the child’s chosen name. Read on to learn more!

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Ring warming ceremony

What is a ring warming ceremony?

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.

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Vow writing

Top 3 Vow Writing Tips For Your Wedding Day

Writing vows can also be a bit daunting if putting pen to paper/fingers to the keyboard is not your thing. After hearing nearly 600 sets of vows since 2010, I’ve simmered the main ingredients down to three tasty bites of advice on how to write your vows.

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Handfasting. Credit Kirsten Smart Photography

Embracing tradition: The History and Significance of Handfasting in Wedding Ceremonies

Couples often seek meaningful rituals and traditions to incorporate into their special day and one of those rituals that has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years is handfasting. Click to read more about handfasting!

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Love knows no bounds. Credit Andrea Kewish Photography

Love Knows No Bounds

Why Couples Should Choose an Inclusive Celebrant for Their Wedding Ceremony - click to read more!

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Winter the perfect time to write your vows

Winter, the perfect time to write your vows

Winter is the perfect time for so many inside tasks, and one of those ‘tasks,’ and possibly something you’re procrastinating over is your vows. Read on for some tips!

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Statement Florals Image Darren Burnett Film and Photography

Statement florals

Image credit: Darren Burnett Film & Photography
Flowers bring a whole look together, creating romantic vibes, adding pops of colour, and setting a mood, but these types of stunning scenes often come with a hefty price. Read to learn some tips to getting a better deal on these important ceremonial features.

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Music Pals vs Pros

Music: Pals vs Pros

We all know how awesome it is to have music pumping at your reception to get everyone in the party mood. Read on to learn more about music tips and benefits to hiring a professional.

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Autumn Wedding Planning

Autumn wedding planning

Planning your big day during wedding off-season is a good idea, as it gives you easier and faster access to vendors. Read on for tips for planning a wedding in autumn!

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