Elopement Celebrant

Your love story,
intimately shared

A precious moment, just for you two.

Heartfelt · Fun · Perfectly you

Jane Hawkins smiling
★★★★★

"It felt like having a friend as our celebrant, rather than just another vendor… a wonderful celebrant and a wonderful person."

Andreas · Google review
Hi, I'm Jane
Hi, I'm Jane
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I'm a lover of love.

Not everyone wants a big wedding with all eyes on them. For some, the most meaningful way to marry is quietly and privately, with an elopement.

I'll work with you to create a ceremony that truly captures the essence of your love.
An intimate and memorable moment, made just for the two of you.

★★★★★

"It felt like having a friend as our celebrant, rather than just another vendor… a wonderful celebrant and a wonderful person."

Andreas · Google review

If you'd like to explore what's possible, let's chat.

With love, Jane xox

With love, Jane x

★★★★★

It felt like having a friend as our celebrant, rather than just another vendor… a wonderful celebrant and a wonderful person.

Andreas · Google review
The way I work

Personal

I get to know the two of you, then craft your ceremony in a shape and tone that reflects you.

Effortless

Bring a clear vision or a blank page. I'll guide every step accordingly and keep track of the details, so you don't have to.

Joyful

Heartfelt and light. You're in safe hands from first chat to first kiss, which leaves us free to have fun along the way.

What couples have to say
★★★★★

"Jane is a special human… We felt so relaxed going into this special event knowing and trusting that she had everything under control."

Daniel
★★★★★

"Jane was an absolute pleasure to deal with from the first phone call… She made the formalities easy, so we could relax and enjoy the moment together."

Amy
★★★★★

"She created a ceremony that felt incredibly intimate, personal, and completely tailored to who we are as a couple… Our guests haven't stopped talking about how special the service was."

Roseanne & Steve
★★★★★

"From the very first meeting, she made us feel completely at ease… Her warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable."

Tanisha
★★★★★

"We couldn't have asked for someone more personable, empowering, and joyful on our most important day as a couple… she meshed perfectly with the style and tone we were going for."

Stephen & Julie
★★★★★

"From first contact with Jane, we loved her warmth. She checked in regularly and organised all of the admin seamlessly. The ceremony she crafted was personal and captured our story perfectly… We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant."

Matt
★★★★★

"Jane's bubbly and friendly personality shone through… Jane was the calm we needed as she entered the room before we walked the aisle and let us know we were in safe hands."

Taylor
★★★★★

"From the very first call she took away all the complexity and helped resolve things for us we didn't even know we needed to think about. She's incredibly experienced, well-prepared…"

Joseph
★★★★★

"Jane took the time to truly understand us as a couple… Jane's ability to blend efficiency with warmth made our wedding ceremony unforgettable."

Qiao
★★★★★

"She was friendly and bubbly right from our first conversation and curated an amazing ceremony for us which suited us to a T. Our guests also couldn't stop talking about how good Jane was."

Caleb
What's included

Working together

Elopement

An intimate ceremony that's uniquely yours.

  • A relaxed chat to hear your ideas and plan your day
  • Creating your ideal ceremony
  • Vow writing & delivery support, should it be of value to you
  • Help finding your two witnesses, should you need it
  • Pre-wedding prep made easy: timely reminders for your marriage licence, rings and vows
  • Leading your ceremony, wherever it is you choose to say ‘I do’
  • Looking after your paperwork afterwards
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FAQs

Good to know

How far in advance should we book?

There's no set rule, but many couples plan well ahead, so popular dates can book up quickly. The earlier you get in touch, the better your chances of securing your date with me. That said, if your wedding is coming up soon, it's always worth asking. Your date might just be free.

Can we elope midweek?

Yes, you can elope any day of the week. Midweek dates are often easier to secure, and many beautiful spots are quieter during the week too, so a midweek elopement could be a great option.

Do you travel?

Yes, I travel throughout New Zealand.

Do we need witnesses?

Yes, two witnesses are legally required to sign your marriage licence. If you don't have anyone in mind, I'm happy to help.

What are the legal requirements?

There are two legal elements to every ceremony. First, you each need to say words to the effect of "I (full name) take you (full name) to be my legal wife, husband or partner". Second, you'll need to sign your marriage paperwork (the Copy of Particulars) in front of two witnesses.

I'll talk you through applying for your marriage licence so everything is done correctly, and after your ceremony, I'll send the paperwork off to register your marriage.

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Let's start with your date

Tell me a little about your plans. I'll check my diary, and then we'll arrange a free, no-obligation chat.

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