Services

Creating Your Perfect Ceremony

Your Wedding Day is just as important as you. Let's work together to create a ceremony that you’ll treasure forever.

Main Services

The Ceremony

Your marriage ceremony is the centrepiece—where you publicly commit to each other. Debra will craft something that reflects who you are, what you believe in, and what matters most to you both.

This includes:

  • Personal consultation to understand your story, values, and vision

  • Bespoke ceremony script (nothing generic)

  • Readings, vows, and rituals tailored to you

  • Guidance on timing, pacing, and what to expect on the day

  • Full coordination and guidance throughout your wedding day

Ceremony Styles

Traditional with heart
Respectful, elegant, meaningful—honouring the formality of marriage while keeping it personal to you.

Modern & meaningful
Contemporary language, flexible structure, room for your personality and values to shine.

Cultural & blended
Honouring multiple traditions, mixed-faith elements, or meaningful family customs woven throughout.

Intimate & personal
Small gatherings, elopements, or immediate family only—scaled perfectly for your vision.

Add-Ons & Extras

  • Vow-writing coaching – Help crafting powerful, authentic vows

  • Renewal of vows – Celebrate your journey together after marriage

  • Blessing ceremonies – For commitment without legal marriage

  • Family involvement – Including children, special moments, or meaningful people

  • Cultural elements – Handfasting, jumping the broom, tea ceremonies, or other rituals

  • Rehearsal – Walking through on the day before (Optional)

Our Process


Step 1. Get in touch

We chat about your vision, your story, and what you want your ceremony to feel like.


Step 2. Planning meeting

We’ll discuss your values and what really matters the most to you.


Step 3. Review & refine

You'll see the ceremony script, make tweaks, and get comfortable with what we've created.


Step 4. Final prep

We do any final updates, discuss logistics, and you'll feel ready and confident.


5. Your day

I will be there to guide you through calmly and craft a stress-free wedding day for you. We’ll work on making it a beautiful memory. Your day is just as important to me as it is to you and everyone there. It deserves a celebration and a lifetime memory for you too.


Ready to start?

Let's chat about your ceremony. Get in touch to book your consultation.

Marriage Celebrant Debra Houghton Auckland