Wellington / Wairarapa

Getting married in Te Whanganui-a-Tara? Love on the Run offers simple, registry-style wedding ceremonies from $375 across the Wellington region. Our celebrants cover central Wellington, Karori, Tawa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Titahi Bay, the Kāpiti Coast, Ōtaki and Horowhenua, plus Featherston, Greytown, Carterton, Masterton and the Palliser Coast in the Wairarapa. Say "I do" on the waterfront, at a Kāpiti beach, at a Wairarapa winery or in your own backyard. Choose your celebrant and one of three scripts, and we'll do the rest. Meet our Wellington and Wairarapa celebrants below.

  • A smiling woman wedding celebrant with short reddish-brown hair, wearing a colorful, floral-patterned blouse, standing outdoors with a blurred background of greenery and flowers.

    Libby - Wellington

    Hi, I'm Libby - I LOVE baking (cakes are my specialty and always happy to whip up a wedding cake) and taking my dog, Harry, for long bush walks, whilst listening to podcasts about women being murdered while walking their dog alone in the bush! I adore going to yoga and and my favourite thing to do in the world is to have a cup of tea - especially if I can convince my non-hot-drinking husband or son to make me one! I'm a trivia buff and I adore the Royal Family!

  • A woman wedding celebrant with long blonde hair and light blue eyes, smiling, wearing makeup, silver hoop earrings, a silver necklace with a heart pendant, a pink paisley-patterned dress, carrying a black purse, standing outdoors near parked cars.

    Jenna - Wellington ( Tawa )

    Kia ora, ko Jenna taku ingoa. I am 38 years old and live in Tawa, Wellington. I am a teacher, chocolate eater, and lover of all things cute and furry! I have two Maltese x's, Bella and Archie, and a cat called Hugo. They are the little loves of my life. I enjoy meeting new people, spending time with family, shopping, and going on adventures. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly.

  • A woman wedding celebrant with long brown hair, wearing red lipstick, a black blazer, and a floral dress, standing indoors near a window with a large potted plant in the background.

    Emma - Hutt Valley

    Hi im Emma, Im 35yo, engaged and currently planning my own wedding. When im not marrying couples im either making coffees or helping brides find their own wedding dress. I yell at the TV when the All Blacks or Hurricanes are playing and I also collect Pop! Vinyls.

  • A man in a blue suit with a striped shirt and black tie speaking into a microphone during a wedding or formal event. He holds a small notebook or planner in his left hand, and there is a woman in the background with wavy hair. A large floral arrangement is partially visible on the right.

    Hogan - Kapiti coast

    Hi I’m Hogan, I’m based in Wellington but have travelled I’ve travelled NZ wide to marry couples from all walks of life. When I’m not working weddings, I spend my time as an accomplished daffodil farmer and I operate a successful window cleaning business.

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    Fran - Kapiti coast

    Hi, I'm Fran, I live in the Kapiti Coast, tucked between the beach and a peaceful semi-rural backdrop, where nature, serenity, and a whole lot happiness shape my everyday life. I bring that same calm, warm, and fun-loving energy into the ceremonies I officiate, because your happiness is my happiness.

  • A smiling woman with short dark hair wearing a beige jacket and white shirt, outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Karen - Kapiti coast

    Hi, I'm Karen - a proud mum of four amazing young adults who’ve now flown the coop. I like to stay active and am involved in volunteering with surf lifesaving, netball and kayaking and have been lucky enough to officiate at the last 2 Paralympic Games (wow what an amazing experience). I believe that life’s too short not to laugh—firmly in the “laughter is the best medicine” camp, with a good comedy show at the top of my entertainment list.

  • A woman with wavy blonde hair smiling indoors, wearing a leopard print top.

    Odette - Wellington

    Hi, I’m Odette. I’m a glass-half-full mum of three who laughs loudly and believes everyone deserves their own version of happily ever after. Being a celebrant is a privilege, it means standing beside couples on a day that becomes a story they’ll tell for life. When I’m not celebrating love stories, you’ll find me capturing content, walking the trails, soaking up family time, taking a salty ocean dip and celebrating life.

  • A woman with short dark hair, smiling while taking a selfie outdoors near the water with trees and parked cars in the background.

    Patrice - Wellington, wairarapa, kapiti

    Kia ora- Hello I'm Patrice, a mother of two adult children and a Yiayia to two identical twins grandsons. My full time occupation is kindergarten Head Teacher, I love my job wouldn't dream of doing anything thing else. My husband and I enjoy competitive ten pin bowling, I also love to cook and bake the family favourites and look forward to the traditional festive events with my family and sharing these with children at kindergarten. I love diversity especially with culture I love hearing people's stories, traditions and beliefs which is why I love my role as a celebrant.

  • A smiling woman with long, wavy blonde hair styled in an updo, wearing hoop earrings and a light pink top, standing indoors in front of a closet with clothes and a blue cabinet.

    Carmel - Wellington / Kapiti

    Hi there, I'm Carmel. Im a Wellington based hospitality business owner, mother and have been a marriage celebrant for 8 years. I was born in NZ but spent many years traveling the world. I'm creative in most aspects of my life and love to think out of the box. Culture, Food and Family are what I hold close to my heart.

  • Woman in a bright green dress dancing on a colorful crosswalk in a busy city street with people walking and storefronts in the background.

    Aggie - Wellington / Porirua / Kapiti

    Hi, I’m Aggie! Alongside my celebrant work, I’m also a teacher, now enjoying the flexibility of relief teaching. This freedom allows me to juggle my other passions, including acting (for film and TV), stand-up comedy, and MCing. I live in beautiful Titahi Bay with my husband, Nic. We’re high school sweethearts, celebrating 20 years together this year and 13 years of marriage. I am the proud parent to our daughter, Lotta, who’s 8 years old. Our family also includes a cheeky dog named Loki, two cats (Athena and Nym), and one blind rabbit called Elmo. I love people and getting to know them and celebrating what makes them special. I embrace everyone and all their diversity. I love the nature and travel, history, gardening and all my indoor plants.

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    Fiona - Wellington / Porirua / Kapiti

    Kia ora I'm Fiona, I work as a community hospice nurse here in beautiful Porirua. I get to experience many loving moments between amazing humans and this brings joy, gratitude and perspective to my life. I love tramping or biking in the forest, sunrise swims in the sea with my fellow Titahi Bay mermaids and reading stories to my children.

  • A woman with brown hair and bangs smiling, wearing a sleeveless white top with dark embroidery, sitting against a background with horizontal black slabs and a gray wall.

    Kesh - Wellington / Porirua / Kapiti coast / Upper hutt / Lower hutt

    Hi I'm Kesh originally from sunny Dunedin and reside in Wellington with my husband and fur babies. When I'm not working in my day job, or marrying awesome couples, you will find me spending time with friends and family, volunteering, drinking coffee/wine, photography and spending time in or by the sea and nature.

  • Woman with blue and green wavy hair, wearing a yellow dress, with a yellow flower behind her ear, smiling and looking to the side against a pink background.

    Libby - Central Wellington

    Kia ora, I’m Libby! I’m a queer performing artist and registered wedding celebrant based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, and happily settled in Karori. When I’m not helping couples celebrate their love or performing on Wellington’s stages, you’ll usually find me hanging out with my cats, exploring video games, or enjoying the beautiful green spaces this city has to offer.

  • An older woman with glasses and blonde hair, smiling and holding a microphone at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with a floral arrangement and a wooden arch in the background.

    Jennie - Otaki / Kapiti / Horowhenua

    Hi, I’m Jennie a retired psychologist. I enjoy spending time with my families in Hamilton and the UK and walking my dog. I love the outdoors, and we have a small campervan that we love to travel in. I recently had the privilege of marrying my daughter and her new wife. I’d love to be a part of your big day.

  • A smiling woman with short blonde hair and earrings standing outdoors in a wooded area during daytime.

    Lisa - Featherston, Greytown, Carterton, Masterton, Palliser Coast

    Kia Ora, I'm Lisa, I'm a 50 something Holiday Park owner and Celebrant, based in the beautiful South Wairarapa. I live, with my husband, in a house we built ourselves from the ground up. We have two rescue dogs - Dude and Buddy who love to 'help' in the vege garden. When I'm not working I run, (slowly), potter around on our land, read obsessively, write a little every day and love nothing more than a great meal out with friends.