Testimonials

I know how hard it is to choose that special celebrant to make your day magic. So rather than taking my word for it, take the words of some of my couples. If this sounds like the celebrant you are looking for, contact me!

“Michelle is incredible at what she does. The planning was easy and she made our ceremony perfect. Michelle radiates a kind of positivity that is infectious. Our family members noticed this too. She genuinely cared and was excited for us. She was wonderful with our children. She was exactly who we needed to help our special day come together. We will forever be grateful.” - Izzy and Naelan 05/10/24

A young girl in a white dress and bow in her hair is reaching out to a woman in a white dress, who is smiling and holding her hand during a wedding ceremony outdoors. A man in a light-colored suit and a woman in a floral dress are looking on, with greenery and trees in the background.

“Thank you again so much for your wonderful presence at our wedding, and for being amazingly you!” - Leighanne and Michael 04/05/2024

People dressed in Star Wars costumes, including Mandalorian, Bounty Hunter, Rebel Trooper, Stormtrooper, and Darth Vader, posing with a newlywed couple in wedding attire outdoors in a wooded area.

“Michelle effortlessly guided our ceremony with the perfect balance of warmth and expertise! Her smooth transitions and calm demeanor made us feel at ease and allowed us to enjoy our day stress free!” - Larissa and Jesse 31/03/2024

A bride and groom posing with a woman at a wedding reception, standing outdoors with trees and bright sky in the background.

“Michelle was the most incredible celebrant! We honestly couldn’t recommend her enough. From the moment we first met, she made us feel comfortable and excited. She delivered our ceremony so well - it was unique and she incorporated our daughter, which we will always be grateful for!” - Talia and Jason 23/03/2024

Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows, surrounded by guests seated on wooden chairs, lush green tropical landscape, and cloudy sky.

“Michelle was one of the best choices we made when planning our wedding day. She was quick to respond to everything, very accommodating to our last minute wishes and changes, and kept a positive vibe going every time we spoke. Highly recommend!” - Mel and Toby 24/02/2024

A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors with a bride and groom holding hands and standing in front of an officiant, surrounded by guests seated on the grass.

“‘Simple and sweet’ was what we asked for and was exactly what we got. Everything about it was perfect and fit with what we’d hoped. Michelle made us feel comfortable and confident on the day, and the ceremony was a great success.” - Daniel and Carmela 09/12/2023

“Michelle was awesome. The ceremony was to occur on her birthday but knowing how important the date was for me this was no problem for Michelle. Michelle was a great communicator and planned a great ceremony. It was a very small wedding with only a handful of guests but it was a fun, relaxed ceremony with lots of laughter. Thank you Michelle for making the best day of my life the best!” - Helen and Eric 22/07/2023

“The day couldn’t have gone more perfectly and I’m so grateful to you for your support and kindness, and for taking our dog home after the ceremony.” - Katy and Ray 31/03/2023

People dancing and enjoying a celebration under string lights and decorated with greenery and string lights in an indoor venue.

“Michelle was the perfect celebrant and MC for our recent wedding at Vilagrad Winery. Your wonderful, funny, and flexible approach created a joyful atmosphere. Her brilliant sense of humour added an extra sparkle to our special day. Your read of the crowd and cultural competency were impressive, and your intelligence shone through in your quick thinking. Michelle was supportive of us as a couple the whole way through, and also of our ideas for the ceremony, such as allowing our two dogs to be involved. The delivery of our ceremony was faultless. We didn’t have a single issue arise and everything was delivered immaculately. We both felt comforted having Michelle’s guiding hand in charge of the day. She effortlessly brought aroha (love) and manaaki (hospitality) to every moment, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and laughter. Michelle, we can’t thank you enough for your remarkable MC abilities at our wedding. Aside from being an amazing celebrant, you were such a brilliant MC and really saved the day.” - Kate and Kerry 06/05/2023

“Michelle is very friendly, confident, organised, and professional. She kept me calm & was supportive. Michelle kept searching and found the perfect vows and verses to suit us - she is so super knowledgeable.” - Karen and Bryan 25/03/2023

A beach wedding ceremony taking place with a bride in a lace wedding gown, a young girl in a white dress holding a bouquet, and a groom in casual white clothing. The officiant is holding a microphone and a book, with the ocean and sailboats visible in the background.
A group of three people standing outdoors on grass, smiling, with trees and rolling hills in the background. The person on the left is a young man in a black suit and green bow tie. The person in the middle is an older woman in a floral dress. The person on the right is a woman in a white dress with an olive sash.

“Michelle was absolutely amazing. She made everything run smoothly and we just loved her! She is so lovely and made everything seem so easy!” - German and Amber 21/01/2023

“Michelle was amazing from our first zoom call to our wedding day. She is very friendly and helped us along the way with preparing for our ceremony and creating our vows. She calmed our nerves and made us feel at ease during the ceremony.” - Tina and Jamie 20/01/2023

A bride and groom during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with a young ring bearer holding a pillow with rings. The bride is in a white wedding dress, and the groom is in a vest and tie. They are smiling and holding hands, surrounded by greenery.

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“Michelle always arrives with a smile on her face and is genuinely happy to be officiating a couple’s ceremony. She is always cool, calm, and collected right from the first point of contact to the end of the wedding ceremony. Her happiness and composure radiate off her on the wedding day which is just what every wedding vendor, couple and guest needs. She is very professional and her work is delivered to a very high standard from start to finish. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and you’ll be missing out if you don’t have her as your wedding celebrant for your big day!”

A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging vows, accompanied by a officiant and a groomsman, in front of a backdrop with string lights and draped fabric.

“Michelle has been an absolute godsend! She is the best storyteller and very approachable. Both my wife and I had known she was our celebrant of choice after our first meeting. We are both very thankful for Michelle, and would highly recommend her for anyone getting married soon!” - Cameron and Aleisha 11/11/2022

“We knew we wanted Michelle to marry us within minutes of meeting her. Michelle brings light, fun and amazing energy to every conversation. We both loved Michelle’s communication, effort, knowledge and love for what she does. Our ceremony was written so perfectly. We both adore Michelle and couldn’t recommend her more to people.” - Tegan and Ryan 11/10/2022

A woman in a white dress with dark hair, a woman in a floral dress with a bun, and a man in a black suit with a boutonniere standing outdoors near the beach.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom pouring sand into a vase, surrounded by children and a woman taking notes.

“Michelle is a kind, caring person who is easy to work with. She has great ideas and is more than happy to help. She gets back to you quickly with any questions you might have. She gave us a lovely ceremony. We would recommend Michelle to anyone who is looking for a celebrant.” - Emma and Luke 24/09/2022

“Michelle is a beautiful soul! She made us feel super comfortable and was incredibly helpful and supportive the whole way right through to our ceremony. Michelle is so thoughtful, kind and makes you so at ease with everything. Our ceremony was beautifully created. It was delivered to perfection! Michelle made us feel like it was just us.” - Natasha and Jasaan 23/09/2022

Bride and groom holding hands and celebrating at their wedding ceremony in a rustic outdoor pavilion with friends and family clapping and smiling.

“Michelle was so easy to work with and listened to what you wanted and made it happen, especially what to say or do. She made it easy.” - Jackie and Fred 10/09/2022

Group of five people at a wedding celebration, with a woman in the foreground smiling at a table with a bouquet of flowers, and a bride and groom holding hands in the background, engaging in conversation.

“Michelle was an absolute delight to have as our celebrant on our wedding day. She was super professional and lovely. Kind and caring - a real people person. I’m so happy she was my celebrant. She did an excellent job! A+” - Sarah and Jason 29/05/2022

“Loved the professionalism of Michelle. Presented with fantastic ideas for our wedding ceremony. Thanks for your help us making our day beautiful!” - Sachin and Samantha 12/05/2022

“We loved how personal Michelle made our ceremony. She made us feel so at ease and was so organised.” - Kelvin and Shannon 13/03/2022

“Michelle made us feel incredibly comfortable leading up to the ceremony by explaining everything in detail. As our celebrant, Michelle brought an impeccable delivery being both positive and intentional in her presentation and speech.” - Hannah and Reyna 11/03/2022

A wedding ceremony outdoors, with two brides in white dresses standing under a floral arch, facing each other, while a woman officiates. Guests are seated and standing on either side, watching the ceremony.
A group of four people, two women, a man, and a young girl, smiling outdoors during a celebration. The man is wearing a dark suit and a brown hat, holding the young girl in a white dress. One woman is wearing a white dress and pearl necklace, holding a bouquet of flowers. The other woman is in a floral dress, smiling broadly. All are standing in front of trees.

“Michelle was so easy going and so understanding of what we wanted in our ceremony. She made us feel so calm and relaxed on the day too!” - Lily and Josh 11/03/2022