Melanie Vezey Celebrant

Sweet Summer Weddings

All across the land brides (and grooms as well!) are busy making plans for their summer 2024/2025 wedding in the Bay of Islands, Northland. Meanwhile, I am busily planning their ceremony, the beautiful story leading up to their life changing ‘I do’. It’s the first high point of a day of ongoing celebration. Family and friends, all gathered in the same place, at the same time, to witness a couple’s love and commitment, their dreams and plans.

Milestones & Memories

Of all the special events we celebrate, I love weddings the most. They are what Spring is to the seasons; joyful, promising, new beginnings, a fresh start. No matter how long a couple has been together, their commitment to marriage marks a significant change in status. Our society still honours marriage as the highest partnership! My background in special events makes me think of how a wedding is a couple’s chance to be the directors of their own one­time show, possibly the biggest party they will ever throw. And the wedding ceremony itself is central to the whole day; the pivotal element around which the entire celebration depends. Undoubtedly, there are as many options for a ceremony as there are lovers in the world, but it is the one time when love and commitment are declared publicly, with reverence and appreciation, gratitude and generosity.

Two Hearts That Beat As One

I like to get to know a couple as I prepare their wedding ceremony. Capturing the essence of their relationship before marriage helps me craft the most meaningful ceremony to usher them forward with a new identity. Families are joined, resolutions are made, and hearts are connected. Each ceremony is special, unique and memorable. If you’re planning a wedding, get in touch with me today.

Wedding Speech Coaching

If you only give one speech in your life, and that speech is for your best friend at his wedding, you will want to make it amazing. And who better to guide you than an experienced writer, speech coach and wedding celebrant!? Speeches are powerful things, and a speech made at one of life’s big events, before people you know, and about people you love, is doubly charged. Quite frankly, a great speech is the best gift you can give. Maybe you’re comfortable with public speaking, but just can’t get all those stories to line up in a cohesive fashion? Or perhaps you’ve got the whole speech written and ready to go, but your mouth refuses to let it out? Take a deep breath and relax. I offer writing and coaching packages to help you speak with ease and wow your audience. We will work together to find the right tone for your speech – the perfect jokes, the best heart-warming stories – and coach you to deliver it expertly.

Love, From Happy Newlyweds...

"Everything about our wedding day was perfect and our celebrant was no exception. For a couple of introverts like us, the thought of being the centre of attention, writing vows and crafting a ceremony was daunting. We were able to have complete trust in Melanie’s experience and expertise, and even though we didn’t have many ideas of how to go about it, she was able to perfectly interpret who we are as a couple and push us in the right directions which is a real skill. We can’t possibly thank you enough Melanie!" - Josh & Sarah

"Melanie you are awesome!! Couldn’t have asked for anyone better…the way you put all your words together for our wedding just made us realise we had the absolute best celebrant. From the day we met you that you were the one for us! You are so gentle and so expressive with an awesome personality. Well done." - Aaron & Sherile

"Dan and I fell in love with Melanie when we met her – she was vivacious, sincere, had depth, and was on our page! She made the process very easy for us leading up to the wedding, emailing, giving advice, and leading an easy rehearsal with a large bridal party. Then on the day…She blew everyone away leading the most beautiful ceremony. She captured exactly what we were after in a ceremony - her words were beautifully written and delivered, she had a very present and relaxed way about her, and she helped us create some truly magical moments. We are blessed to have in our lives! May we keep in touch and remember the magical day always." **- Love Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor*

Professional Memberships

I am a member of the Celebrants' Association of New Zealand (CANZ)