Tasman / Nelson

The top of the South is made for relaxed, small weddings, and Love on the Run makes them affordable, with registry-style ceremonies from $375. Our celebrants are based in Nelson, Stoke and Richmond, with coverage out to Golden Bay and the wider Tasman region. Marry on Tāhunanui Beach, in a backyard garden, at a local winery or at a full wedding venue, on any day of the week. You choose your celebrant and one of three ceremony scripts, and the ceremony takes about 10 minutes. No guest limit, and photographers and music are welcome. Meet our Nelson and Tasman celebrants below.

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    Emma - Nelson

    Hi I’m Emma, a 38yo woman based in Nelson. I spent 10 years working in radio which is what led me to MCing events and weddings. I work in marketing and communications. When I’m not working I’m with my family, hosting quiz nights or hanging out with my loud, fluffy ragdoll.

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a dark green top, sitting in a room with a white wall and a patterned cushion.

    Simone - Nelson

    Hi I'm Simone - though my friends call me Mon. I'm married to my sweetheart and Mum to five amazing humans! When I'm not helping others get hitched, you'll find me pottering in the garden or thrifting all the vintage treasures. I adore weddings - especially the small, heartfelt backyard kind. The ones filled with happy tears and a whole lot of love!

  • A woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a navy cold-shoulder dress is smiling at the camera, with blonde hair and earrings. Behind her, another woman with blonde hair, wearing a white dress and a light-colored hair accessory, is blurred and smiling. They are outdoors with trees in the background. In the foreground, there is a table with flower arrangements and some notes or papers.

    Rosemary - Nelson/Richmond

    Hey I'm Rosemary, I have over 16 years experience helping couples tie the knot. I look forward to helping you do the same.

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    Dan - Nelson / Stoke / Richmond

    Kia Ora . Ko Dan Hawke toku ingoa. My name is Dan. I whakapapa to ngāti raukawa ki te Tonga. I have lived in whakatū for 20 years. I teach at NMIT. My partner and I have 2 girls who love that their dad can marry people. My one skill is public speaking. I am comfortable working in a variety of languages having done parts of ceremonies in French, Italian and Te Reo. I like to make ceremonies fun and enjoy a relaxed environment. Kia pai to rā

  • A woman with gray hair, glasses, and a headset stands inside a room with vintage items, including a yellow jacket hanging on a hook and an old-fashioned car next to her.

    Raewynn - Nelson / Tasman / Marlborough

    Hi I'm Raewynn, I've been a Celebrant for many years and I love meeting new couples getting married, or 2nd time around!! I'm lucky to be living in beautiful Nelson next to Tāhunanui Beach, what a stunning playground we have getting married anywhere in the Top of The South!

  • A woman with short auburn hair, wearing glasses, a sleeveless dark blue top, and jewelry, sitting at a wooden table inside a restaurant or cafe. She is smiling with her chin resting on her hand. In the background, there's a staircase, framed artwork, and a person walking up the stairs.

    Helen - Golden Bay / Tasman

    Hi Im Helen, I would love to help you with your wedding. When I'm not working you can find me tramping some of our amazing walking tracks or gardening in my large native garden.