About Marilyn

A little about me!

After a fifteen year period from 1990 to 2005, working in the Banking Industry, it became time to establish my Celebrant Business in a full time capacity. My first wedding ceremony took place at Tirau in the year 2001. This was the beginning of a new and wonderful career change. Over the years I have been asked to officiate at wedding ceremonies as far afield as Napier, Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga, Waiuku, Auckland, Coromandel and the Greater Waikato.

As I became busier with weddings, I was then approached in 2004 to perform a funeral service. Although a little reluctant to do so initially, that first service touched me in a way that no words can describe. I learned that to perform a funeral service is an enormous privilege and an extemely rewarding experience. The funeral services are generally in the Waikato area, performed in Chapels, Churches or a special place appropriate for the family.

Performing over 50 wedding ceremonies (including civil unions), 90 or more funeral services in a year, naming ceremonies and renewal of vows, I am very grateful to have found such a wonderful fulfilling career.