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How can I
access all the legal information...?
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What
are your fees?
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Can we meet you first?
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Can we include any
religious wording in our ceremony ?
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Can we write our own
vows?
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How long are you at the
ceremony?
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Can children or family members be included in the ceremony?
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Any
other Questions?
How can I access all the legal information I
need to know about getting married or having a Civil Union in N.Z?
NZ Births Deaths
and Marriages offer a comprehensive information service with everything
you need to know.
You can apply
for a licence at the BDM office or district Court. Apart from your
personal information - mother's maiden name etc, you will need:
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The address of
your ceremony venue (and also the address of a 2nd venue option
in case of rain)
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My full name (as
celebrant) - 'Peta Elaine Hardley'
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Divorce papers if either of you have been previously
married or in a civil union
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The BDM fee, which is currently $120.
If you are still in doubt after visiting their website, then call them on
0800 22 52 52 (NZ number only) or else
call me. Visit www.bdm.govt.nz
It is your
responsibility to arrange the marriage/civil union licence from BDM and
to get the papers to me, preferably a few days prior to the ceremony.
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What are your fees to perform a
ceremony and do you need a deposit?
I charge $400 (GST
Incl) for Weddings and Civil Unions and $300 (GST Incl) for other
ceremonies, within a 20 km radius of my home in Titirangi. Travel
outside of the Auckland area can be negotiated. There may be a small
additional fee for travel costs depending on venue location or a
rehearsal.
My fee includes my time to meet with you to plan your wedding the way
you want it, access to some resources (readings and vows), the ceremony
design, and of course performing the ceremony on the day.
A deposit of $100 (non refundable) will secure your booking on your
chosen date. The balance can be paid anytime prior to the ceremony.
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Can we
meet you first to see if you are the right celebrant for us?
Yes of course.
It is important that you feel your celebrant is the right ‘fit’.
Just ring and have a chat to 'size me up'
or alternately, I
offer a brief obligation free first meeting.
If you decide to employ my services I will have a longer meeting with you
to discuss all your specific details. Following payment of the deposit, I provide
you with access to my resources (readings and vows) and I commence work on your
ceremony. I then like to stay in touch with you, and am happy for you to
ring me at any stage.
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Can we
include any religious wording in our ceremony?
Yes. Being a
civil or 'secular' celebrant, the ceremonies I design are usually non
religious. I am aware that ceremonies need to include the right words for
you and your guests. You are welcome to include any religious wording,
readings or prayers that you feel reflects your values or beliefs.
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Can we
write our own vows?
Yes and No. There
is a legal requirement in New Zealand that requires couples getting
married to say the following or similar words: ‘I ………(full
name) take you ……… (full name) to be my wife/husband'
Or for a civil union: ‘I
………(full name) freely enter into a civil union with you (full name)’
Prior to or
following this, you can say whatever is in your heart. I strongly
encourage couples to consider writing their own vows, (which don't have
to be the same as each other). If you find it difficult to find the right
words, I have a selection of tastefully worded vows to choose from.
Don’t worry about forgetting your vows on
the day, I can prompt you if needed or get you to ‘repeat after me’
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How long
are you at the ceremony?
I arrive approx
½ hour before the ceremony and stay if required for any photos. I leave
soon after the ceremony and prior to the reception. Don’t worry, you won’t
have to feed me.
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Can
children or family members be included in the ceremony?
Absolutely! I
encourage full participation of children, and suggest friends or family do
a reading or poem. Even a beloved pet can be included.
Did you know that providing children are old enough to know what they are
signing, they can even be witnesses to a marriage or civil union?
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Any other
questions?
Just contact
me. I will be happy to help
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