Wedding Funeral Celebrant Waikato Morrinsville - Kathryn Appleby

Choosing your wedding celebrant is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your wedding planning — possibly more important than the venue, the dress, or the playlist. Your celebrant is the person who'll stand beside you on the day, hold the space, and turn your love story into a ceremony that actually feels like you. So how do you choose well? Here's what to look for — and what genuinely matters when you're picking the person who'll marry you here in the Waikato. 1

You Do Not Need to Spend a Fortune to Have a Wedding That Feels Like You How a celebrant can be one of the smartest budget decisions you make Most couples planning a wedding on a budget look at their supplier list and ask: what can we cut? The venue stays. The photographer stays. The food stays. And somewhere near the bottom of the list, the celebrant gets questioned. That is exactly the wrong way to look at it. A celebrant is not a luxury addition to your wedding. A celebran

A Little Bit About Me I’m a Morrinsville-based celebrant working across the Waikato, creating personalised ceremonies that honour life’s most meaningful moments. Family is everything to me. I’m a proud mum to two sons in their 20s, stepmum to two amazing stepdaughters, and Nana to three gorgeous grandchildren aged 9, 6 and nearly 2. Life is busy, loud, and full of love—and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m also lucky to share life with my husband Stuart, and when we can,

🌿 Funerals & Memorials When someone we love passes away, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. The grief, the memories, and saying goodbye can leave families feeling lost. I understand this deeply. With over 10 years’ experience as a funeral director, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through some of life’s most difficult moments. My role is to gently guide you, listen to your story, and create a service that truly honours your loved one in a meaningful and