Ceremonies to Honour Life’s Treasured Moments

"Have your stars aligned?"

About Me

My name is Cathie McGregor and I am based in Wellington. I am a trained celebrant and hold a Certificate in Celebrant Studies from the Celebrant School .

I would be delighted to work with you to create a beautiful ceremony to celebrate the treasured moments and significant milestones that mark your life journey.

I have a genuine love of ceremony and words. As a writer of songs and poetry I have the flair and enthusiasm to work with you to craft the perfect words for every part of your ceremony and to find the readings, music and rituals to celebrate your treasured moments in a way that is distinctive, meaningful and just right for you.

As you are looking for an independent celebrant it is likely you are wanting a secular ceremony, and this is the approach and style we would take. However, I am also comfortable building spiritual or faith-based elements into your ceremony if this resonates with you.

I am a frequent visitor to Italy, and fluent in Italian – if you desire a ceremony delivered (wholly or in part) in Italian - I am your celebrant.

Celebrate life, the glory,

the gladness and the grief,

with beautiful,

personalised ceremonies,

designed with and for you.

what people say about cathie

Janine Mitchell

Singer/songwriter and Architect:

Catherine creates her own songs, and especially writes beautiful words in the form of poetry. Her lyrics are always a magical portrayal of the emotion she is wishing to convey. It is true to say Catherine has a very creative and beautiful way with words. She is a kind and warm hearted person, who relates with empathy to people of all walks of life.

Dame Margaret Sparrow

DNZM MBE

I have every confidence that Catherine is capable of performing the duties of a marriage celebrant, being respectful of the couple's wishes at all times acting in a responsible and professional manner. She has a pleasant and friendly disposition which will be appreciated by those with whom she engages.

Anna Jackson

Former President of the Zonta Club of Wellington:

Cathie is confident at speaking publicly. She has a naturally vivacious personality, and is a very confident communicator, a good listener and puts people at ease, in any situation.

Camden Bullivant

Manager at Robert Walters:

I can attest to her genuine appreciation of ceremony and helping couples to celebrate one of their most significant milestones. Through her professional career she is more than used to public speaking and presentations, as well as in personal situations.

Services offered

Celebrating Love

Whether celebrating a marriage, civil union, vow renewal, ceremony of commitment or recommitment, or an elopement, your ceremony will reflect your unique love story, personalities, vision and style. We will celebrate your love with a personalised ceremony, that conveys your hopes and promises in your authentic voice, deep with meaning and memories.

Creative Ceremonies and Rituals to Mark Life’s Milestones

I also offer a range of other types of ceremony to honour the major life events and transitions that shape us as human beings.

These may be joyous occasions, such as welcoming a new baby with a naming or blessing ceremony, celebrating a new home, or recognition of a rite of passage such as acquiring citizenship, a graduation, retirement or significant birthday.

I would be delighted to participate in the joy, gratitude and wonder of these special occasions and to make them truly memorable.

Farewells

It may be an occasion to mark a farewell, with sadness, honour and love, such as a ceremony to scatter or inter the ashes of a loved one, a remembrance ceremony or an unveiling.

It is a special privilege to work with families during these poignant occasions, to help them hold their loved one close and to remember and celebrate them with pride and reverence. I would be honoured to work with you in this sacred space of grief.

It would be my absolute privilege to be your celebrant for your special event, whatever the nature of the occasion. I will work closely with you to design and perform a memorable ceremony to celebrate this treasured moment in your life.

Area of service

I am available for ceremonies in and around Wellington.

Contact

Cathie McGregor

Mobile: 0274 498 400

Landline: 04 479 0458

Address: Khandallah, Wellington 6035

Email Address: cathiemaccelebrant@gmail.com

I look forward to receiving your Expression of Interest by clicking here

I will then get in touch by phone or email so we can arrange an introductory meeting, which will be an opportunity to get to know each other and to discuss your ceremony needs.

I will also provide you with information on the legal requirements for your marriage or civil union ceremony (if applicable) and details of my costs and Terms of Service.

You are also welcome to contact me directly by email or phone to discuss your celebrancy needs.

Registered Independent Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant
Member: Celebrants Aotearoa: Celebrants’ Association of New Zealand Celebrant Association
Certificate in Celebrant Studies - The Celebrant School