Sandra Chatterton - Marriage Celebrant

16/01/2021

Thank you Mitchell and Samantha for the privilege of being your marriage celebrant yesterday Saturday 16th January 2021.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Watson.
Photos to come.

16/06/2020

16/03/2020

What COVID-19 means for your wedding

For those who have been in touch regarding their soon-to-be wedding days, here is some information regarding your marriage licence. This is only if you have already applied for your marriage licence through Births, Deaths, and Marriages (BDM)

Originally it was stated that they would have to be applied for again (if your new wedding date was to be outside the 3 month validation period of the licence) but now it seems they are being lenient and a letter to the Register General with details as stated below will likely be approved.

Contact me in the first instance if you want to discuss further or need any help :)

'While couples can still use their existing marriage licence as long as the new ceremony date is within three months (from the date of issue of the licence), for those couples who are not able to reschedule within the three month period they would need to re-apply and pay again.'

"[couples] need to email us [BDM] and ask for a refund unless they are still planning to marry within the 3 month validity of the licence. All refund requests are likely to be approved."

At this stage we have not been advised of any change to our policy regarding marriage licence refunds.
Under our current policy only in exceptional circumstances will a refund be made after the licence application has been lodged.
To request a refund for the marriage licence (as well as any certificate that has been ordered) the couple need to put their request in writing, addressed to the Registrar General.
They will need to state in detail the reason for refund. Also included in the letter must be full names and contact details of both parties including residential and postal addresses
Refund request letters should be sent addressed to:
Registrar General
Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 10526
Wellington 6143
For any other enquiries please reply to this email, visit our website at www.govt.nz/bdm, or contact us by phone.
Nāku noa nā
Tim Bowron
Customer Services Officer | Births, Deaths and Marriages Office
NZ: 0800 22 52 52 | Outside NZ: +64 9 339 0852
Mon to Fri 8am - 7pm
Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua

16/03/2020

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24/02/2020

This is a beautiful story I want to share it with you.

28/01/2020

Such a beautiful flower girl gown.

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23/11/2019

I thought you may find something you like on here.

We share the most meaningful wedding trends for future brides-to-be - including breaking with tradition and incorporating sustainable elements.

04/11/2019

Thank you Katie and John for the priviledge of being your celebrant on Saturday at Horotane Lodge. A stunningly beautiful wedding at this luxurious venue. Can't wait to see photos to post.

01/11/2019

What a perfect day for my bride and groom K &J. Watch this space for a photo of the happy couple at their luxurious venue.

27/10/2019

So simple and romantic. Just the couple the celebrant a witness and photographer.

24/10/2019

A stunning venue for your wedding. We are so lucky in New Zealand to have these wonderful outdoor settings available.

Imagine your wedding day here! The Lakeside Lawn is a private space overlooking towards Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand.

16/10/2019

"Your day your way"

Beautiful

16/09/2019

Very pretty for our upcoming weddings this summer.

ON THE BLOG: Seasonal wedding colours for bridesmaids

Whether you’re celebrating an autumnal ceremony, winter-wonderland wedding or planning ahead for summer nuptials, discover our colour wheel edit of occasion gowns to dress bridesmaids and flower girls for every season https://csalon.co/yW4

14/09/2019

Keira (Ausboxer), Constance (Austruss) and Juliet (Ausjameson) are here to say hello to you all on this lovely Friday afternoon here at the nursery. Have a great weekend. Photography by Janne Ford PhotographyPhotography

15/08/2019

Want to get married but don't want all the fuss? It is possible to have the most beautiful intimate wedding day with you, your beloved, me, the celebrant and a photographer (if you want one). Call or message me to have a chat.

02/09/2018

Rarotonga. A perfect wedding venue its just stunning.

12/04/2018

https://www.fdanz.co.nz/take-the-time-to-talk

Helpful suggestion on why to, and how to, talk about funerals.

06/02/2018

Mr and Mrs Gorman

02/02/2018

My last wedding for 2017. Tracey and Andrew Peacock said their vows in their delightful garden in Nelson. Congratulations.

17/02/2017

My name is Sandra Chatterton and I have been appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs as an Independent Marriage and Civil Union celebrant.

I come from a background in financial services and understand the importance of attention to detail and legal requirements.

I have worked with people from all works of life in my career and thoroughly enjoy the privilege of helping people achieve what their hearts desire.

Your ceremony whether it be a wedding ceremony, elopement or reconfirming your vows I can work with you to make it as beautiful as you dream it to be.

I can work with you to create a classic wedding or a something intimate and simple. I am based in Christchurch however I am available to travel to other destinations for you.

It will be my priviledge to work with you to design your special day.

Please feel free to phone or email me to make a no obligation free consultation.

17/02/2017