Maui Te Poono

I am an ordained celebrant, and offer my services for weddings, funeral services and unveiling of a headstone or plaque.

​I believe it is important for a couple to feel comfortable with their celebrant; I like to meet over a cup of tea, so you can get to know me, and talk about how you want to express your love and commitment for each other during your marriage ceremony. ​ I also believe that confidentiality is important. Every couple deserves to be able to plan their big day knowing that their need for privacy will be respected. Couples can be assured that their conversations, ideas and plans will always be kept in the strictest of confidence.

You may wish to have an intimate ceremony with a small group of close friends or you may wish to invite hundreds of guests; you may want your ceremony on the beach, in the garden, or in a country house. Whatever your dream is, I will help you to translate it into reality for your big day.

Marriage may not ring the right note for you, but you still want to make a commitment to someone, and to have that recognised publicly and with a sense of occasion. We can work together to plan what is just right for you.

After a number of years some couples wish to reaffirm the vows they made on their wedding day and to celebrate with family and friends. I will help you to plan a ceremony to renew your vows that will reflect the precious times in the past and rededicate yourselves for the future.

I have also spent 6 years in the Funeral Industry as a Mortician (Embalmer) and a Funeral Director.

At a young age, I was groomed in the teachings of conducting and officiating Funeral Church Services in my family religion, as well as the Unveiling of headstones or memorials.