References from my clients
Hi Liz,
Thank you so much for everything our day was beyond our expectations!
You were a dream to work with and made our ceremony special.
We will send you some photos:)
Thanks
Anita & James
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Dear Liz,
Thanks again so much for being our wedding celebrant. We had a truly amazing day and we loved the simple, beautiful and meaningful ceremony that you created for us.
Attached are a few photos for your collection!
We wish you all the best,
Breanna & Kym
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Hi Liz, we wanted to say a huge thank you for your lovely ceremony on Friday:) it was just perfect, you did a fantastic job, everyone commented:) we had an amazing day & now relaxing down the sounds until Saturday:) we will send some photos thru when we get some from Megan. Once again thank you so very much
Love Mike & Olivia xo
Thank-you so much for last Tuesday, everything was perfect- no exaggeration, there is nothing we would have had any different! We want to thank you as sincerely as is possible for making our perfect day so easy. It was so stress-free and so great just to be able to show up and have our dream wedding day, with the whole ceremony, flowers, cake, photography, and hair and makeup all arranged for us (and at such a good price too!). Your service was absolutely beautiful, I know I really struggled to hold back the tears! (of Joy!) We would highly recommend your services to anyone wanting their dream destination wedding in the Marlborough sounds, you could not have made anything any easier for us! Thanks once more and we can't wait to see the photos!
Kind Regards,
Sarah and Leon Mooney
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Hi Liz, Sunday was just lovely wasn't it. You are so suited to your work- What an amazing gift you have Liz and aren't we the lucky ones to enjoy you being part of our special day.
Take care Liz and thank you once again.
Sharon & Ashlee (Naming ceremony)
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Hi Liz,
We just wanted to say thank you so much for preforming our wedding ceremony a few weeks ago. It was perfect for us and we really enjoyed the whole experience.
Right from our initial contact you were great to deal with, taking on board all of our ideas and making suggestions, you provided a very calming influence for us on the day, which made us both so relaxed - we really trusted you which meant we were able to focus on enjoying the moment!
Our photographer has put some photos up on her web site if you wanted to take a look,
I have attached one of my favourite photos which was taken by a friend, I love how it shows Courtenay and I clearly enjoying ourselves but also yourself and my parents in the background. Also one of the three of us having a wee giggle as I try to put Courtenay's ring on his finger.
Kind regards and thanks so much again,
Jess and Courtenay
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Hi Liz,
Thank you for your kind words, sorry It has taken me so long to reply to your email. Thankyou for doing such a good job for us, we were really happy we chose you as our celebrant.
Regards,
Katherine
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Hi Liz
I have atattched several photos of us on our wedding day for you.
Thank you once again!! You were just great and we couldn't have dreamed for a better ceremony.
Best wishes,
Andy and Mike
4.01.2013 Spy Valley Wines
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Dear Liz,
Thank you so much for performing Brendan's and my wedding ceremony. It has really been appreciated and although most of our communication has been via email, I have felt a real connection with you. Once again thankyou. We hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
All the best Regards,
Joanne & Brendon.
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Dear Liz
We would like to thank you so much for the vows you put together for the two of us. They were perfect for us, so many things that meant so much to us both. We had the most amazing day, with all those memories still so vivid for the two of us.
Thank you once again.
Graham & Hayley MacDonald.
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Dear Liz Anderson,
Thank you for such a lovely wedding ceremony last November at Furneaux Lodge. That day was one of the happiest of our lives, and we really valued the help and support you gave us in creating the ceremony & vows. It was elegant, sincere, and perfectly suited to us as a couple!
Yours sincerely,
Lauren Beven & Matt Wypych
PS We’ve also attached some photos of you presiding as celebrant!
29.04.2012
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Hi Liz - Thanks so much for everything it was such a splendid day and so many have commented how lovely the ceremony was and you were :) The photograher hasn't sent all the photos yet but did a wee blog with a few pics so check them out on this link:
http://www.heatherellis-photography.com /weddings/kate-shaun-married/
Thanks again
Kate x
21.01.2012
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Hello Liz,
Thank you so much for playing such an important part in our special day! We had a wonderful day, it was even better than we hoped it would be. It was an amazing feeling to walk out onto the terrace to see all of our friends and family gathered to celebrate our marriage with us. What a special moment.
Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. We, and our families, felt your words were a true reflection of us as a couple and the families we come from. Our overall impression of the ceremony is that it was very natural and it contained just the right amount of sincerity, meaning, humour and fun.
I have sent you a couple photos taken by a guest as a separate link, I hope you can view them. We are yet to receive our professional photos but we have seen a sneak preview of the day on Jessica Jones' blog. Have a look if you like!I hope you enjoy the photos, it would great to see yours when you have a chance to download them.
Thanks and regards,
Mrs Kerryn Maurice
Married Wither Hills Winery
6.01.2012
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Hi Liz,
Thank you again for marrying Greta and I on Saturday.
We had a fun and meaningful ceremony which you carried out beautifully.
Regards
Stuart
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Dear Liz
Thank you so much for making our day so very special. It was absolutely perfect and we appreciate that
your help with the ceremony was one of the main reasons for that.
Deb and I couldn't have wished for any more...perfect setting, all our friends and family and you
as our celebrant!
Thank you again
Barbs and Deb Feb 2011
(Civil Union Service)
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“Having decided that our special day would take place in the Marlborough Sounds in mid 2011, early that year we visited out chosen venue, The Portage, to commence planning. Part of that process of course, was to seek out a Celebrant!
Having earlier reviewed websites augmented by advice from locals, we arranged to meet with Liz Anderson during our visit.
From the first meeting we felt we had met someone who would share our special celebration. As we both lived far from the venue, we also felt it important we could easily relate to our celebrant via internet and phone, so it was with relief that we both felt at ease with Liz.
As the weeks passed, all three of us shared ideas and thoughts on the shape our wedding ceremony would take and the personal reflections that would be fundamental to it. It was easy.
So it was on the day. Our sentiments flowed and the messages were shared. Liz was part of that but at all times made sure the focus was on the couple it was all about…us!
The day was great, the venue superb and the ceremony touched everyone there to share our day…thank in no small part to Liz’s efforts, experience and aplomb.
Annie & John Stewart
2011 April
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Hey thanks Liz
We are so happy to be married and in our eyes the day was just perfect everything we could have dreamed of. I will wait till our professional photo’s turn up which should be this week to send them through to you. We were really thrilled with the service.
Thanks for everything
Shannon
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Thank you so much for the lovely ceremony. I couldn't have wished for
better. Thanks also for sending me the vows, I re-read them and they are
just awesome. Will send photos as soon as I get the disc from Lionel. I
think our service was the best I've ever attended, the words were beautiful
and the setting just right. Thanks once again,
Kind regards, Anne Richardson.
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Good Evening Liz,
Brady & I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you so much for making our day so special.
You offered us fantastic advice and listened to our ideas. The service you wrote captured our feelings, lives and our day perfectly.
We had a fantastic time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone.
Below is a link to our photos please use them as you wish.
http://www3.snapfish.co.nz/snapfishnz/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=4045004006/a=79069357_79069357/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/
Thanks
Rach & Brady
Nov 2010
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Hi Liz,
I'm so sorry that I haven't written sooner! We had such a wonderful time in New Zealand, and our wedding at Bay of Many Coves was just magical. Your words during the ceremony were wonderful, and we loved how it brought together both personal things about our relationship and things about New Zealand. I really don't think I could have imagined a more perfect wedding for us -- just so special and intimate and beautiful, and we were very happy that you were a part of it. I would enthusiastically recommend you as a wedding celebrant!
I'm attaching a few photos, and again, I'm sorry I haven't done this sooner! With all the excitement about our wedding, our trip, and then our baby-to-be, I just forgot. And by the way, baby is due in less than a month! We're very excited of course, although I could use a few more weeks to get everything ready...
-abbie and carlos 15.01.2010 (Florida USA)
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Thanks for the photos
Thank you for all your help the day was perfect for us, we had the best time, it suited us so well.
Thanks again we really appreciate all you have done to help make our day special and enjoyable..
Regards
Cory and Kim,
Totara Flats Pelorous Bridge 10.11.2010
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To whom it may concern
I would like to commend Liz Anderson and her team for their work in organising our wedding day.
Living in London during the lead up to our wedding day meant that we were unable to organise the key elements that make up “the best day of your life.”
Liz assisted us thoroughly by listening intently to our wishes, making helpful suggestions and liasing with suppliers on our behalf. All the while, she was never controlling and accepted our decisions completely.
Six weeks before our wedding we discovered our photographer (a member of our family) was not able to attend the wedding and we needed to look for a new one. Having not budgeted for a private photographer (which can be a major expense) with such a short period of time, and being in London, we were very concerned about finding a photographer that would be at a reasonable price/available and with a style to suit our needs. Liz was able to find the perfect person for us and arranged for us to meet her as soon as we were able to confirm her choice was suitable on our arrival from London.
The whole time we were planning, Liz was sensitive of our distance and engaged us as much or as little as we wanted to be.
As a local person Liz’s knowledge of the region and long list of contacts ensured we had the best day, at the best price and our guest from all around the world agreed. Liz provided each overseas guest with a “welcome” pack including Tourism suggestion and a small local gift, in their Motel rooms.
We certainly could not have managed to organise a wedding from London, without Liz’s support, indeed I would recommend her for locals and travellers alike as a warm yet professional person that can organise every element of a wedding (Large or small) (Ours was 100 people) just the way you want it.
All the very best for your special day.
Mrs Karyn Delves.
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Hello Liz
We've been back home now for a week or so and I'm just getting round to catching up with my emails. I have to say thank you once again for everything you did to make our wedding day go so well. We had just the sort of ceremony We'd hoped for, in a perfect location, and this couldn't have happened without you.
We've sent off to Wellington for the marriage certificate, so hopefully this will arrive in due course.
Hope you had a good Christmas, and that business for the summer season is good.
Best wishes, and thanks again.
Helen and Martin
(Wales)
21st January 2009
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"Liz you are a generous and kind hearted celebrant. We felt so supported and safe in your hands .. You guided us through the process of designing our own service, taking the time to talk with us and get to know us so that you could seemless taylor it to us, creating an experience that was truly beautiful and inspiring. Unforgettable! Thanks again, I know you'll share your love of celebrating with many, many happy couples in the years to come. Go out there and share your love!"
Miri & Cam or Mr & Mrs Stone!
Our wedding: 7th March 2009; Lochmara Lodge, Marlborough Sounds, NZ.
Take care & all the best,
Miri & Cam (Australia)
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Hi Liz Now that myself and Hamish have some time we just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help prior to the wedding and marrying us on the day.
Your help was definitely valued at the wedding rehearsal the day before given that much of the planning had to be done from afar. You picked up on a lot of the details that we had overlooked. I guess this comes down to your experience and knowledge of marriage ceremonies which as a result took the stress off us.
Here is the link of some of the professional photos from the day. We thought you may be interested in having a look.
http://gallery.me.com/russ.flatt#100031&view;=carouseljs&sel;=0
Once again thanks so much.
Kind regards Jen and Hamish February 2010
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August 2009
As a ‘recycled’ couple in our forties our main desire was to have an informal fun filled gathering to celebrate with friends and family rather than a ‘traditional’ wedding.
Of paramount importance to us was that the ceremony reflected our journey together, that our individuality and spirituality be acknowledged, and we created a realistic expectation of our future life together.
Enter – Liz Anderson, Marriage Celebrant Extraordinaire!
At our initial meeting Liz’s warm and friendly manner quickly put us at ease, and what initially felt like a slightly arduous task turned out to be fun with lots of laughter along the way. Liz asked lots of questions! And we talked a lot! About our relationship, what was important to us, and how we anticipated our day might be.
When we received the draft ceremony we were completely ‘blown away’ by the very personal and unique ceremony Liz had written for us which encompassed everything we had discussed - and so very much more. So with the addition of our own personal vows which at Liz’s suggestion we wrote for ourselves, we were absolutely thrilled with our ceremony and looking forward to our special day.
The fact that Liz just loves people, and being a celebrant, became even clearer to us after the wedding from the feedback we have received from our guests, who not only enjoyed being part of our day, but also enjoyed the interaction they had with Liz during the afternoon tea afterwards. As a result of encouragement from Liz one of our friends is going to fulfill a lifelong dream and learn the ukulele!
So Liz, thank you for not only touching our hearts by giving us a most truly wonderful and meaningful ceremony which we shall treasure for the rest of our lives, but also for touching the hearts of others around you also.
Kind regards
Phil Ivamy & Jessie Sutton Ivamy
July 08
Dear Liz,
How are you? I hope everything is going well in New Zealand.
Now that we are back from our trip and have settled in again at home, Sven and I very much want to thank you once more for the lovely wedding service in June. We had a good look at the photos yesterday & all the really nice details of the ceremony sprang back to mind.
We have told our family and friends about our marriage in the last couple of days and they are all very happy for us. And we ourselves are still very much honeymooning :-)
We would like to send you a proper thank you-card so I was wondering whether you could send us your home address?
Thanks again for making this day one of the happiest in our lives.
Kind regards,
Ellen (Denmark)
“We decided to have our wedding in the Marlborough Sounds, which is a very special place to us, and we wanted to have a Celebrant who felt the same way about the place. Liz Anderson made the whole affair very easy for us, even though we arranged everything remotely. Liz understands that every couple and every marriage celebration is different and she worked with us to make sure we held the ceremony we had planned in our minds. She provided an abundance of practical advice, whilst helping us make sure our wedding reflected our ‘personalities’. Liz listened to us, was calm and collected throughout, and helped make our dream day.” Mel and Serge, Auckland, January 2008.
Hi Liz
Of course we're happy to give you a reference, you were so good to us, it's
the least we can do.
Right from the beginning you put at us our ease. You listened to what we wanted,
asked appropriate questions, gave sound advice and support.
You helped us achieve the right tone of fun and ceremony and you were a
calming and charming in all the best ways.
We loved the fact that you joined in, dressed the part and got the guests to
cheer us on.
What we asked for we got and so much more. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm sorry it's taken a while to get back to you, work's busy and I didn't
want to give you a half-baked reply. If you need or want any other photos,
please let us know
Kindest regards
Sue and Rob (the Pirates) Wellington New Zealand
- Photo's of their wedding can be found on this website -
Hi Liz,
Sorry we did not get back to you sooner, we have just got back from our honeymoon and trying to get back into ‘normal’ life. We will transfer the funds into your account as per your previous email tonight.
We loved the service and really enjoyed you as a celebrant, it was a wonderful day and we have some fantastic photos which we forward to you a.s.a.p.
Thank you again fro everything and we will be in touch soon.
Dear Liz,
Hope you are keeping well and that the trip back from Furneaux Lodge wasn't too strenuous. We wanted to send our outrageous photos from our wonderful wedding and to convey our huge thanks for making it so special.
With warm regards from Judy and Bill Newcombe (Auckland)
July 08
Dear Liz,
This letter is to thank you for your wonderful work for our wedding.
As I am situated in Auckland and yourself in Blenheim, I was initially concerned with how everything would go in regards to preparing for the big day. My concerns were completely unnecessary as liaising with you via email and phone turned out to be no problem at all as you were so efficient and prompt with your replies.
Your ability to work with our time frame was fantastic also as we only had two days in Blenheim before the service. Thank you so much for giving up your time to go through the ceremony so close to the actual date.
Both my husband and I were really pleased by your level of professionalism and your ability to make us comfortable while both preparing and performing our service.
Our ceremony was exactly what we had imagined and helped create our perfect day.
Thank you again for all your time and patience.
Yours sincerely
Amanda and Cameron Hill
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Hi Liz
Thank you so much again for the beautiful service.
Here is one small picture. We haven't been through all of them yet - this was taken by a friend in the audience. But I like the intimacy and non 'poseyness' :)
We'll send you a few to choose from as we sort through.
