Hello, my name is Jill McDonald. I am a registered Celebrant and have been conducting weddings and other significant services, including funerals and baby naming ceremonies, since September 2005. It is such a privilege and an honour to have this role in people's major life events. I love this work!
I enjoy conducting all types of ceremonies: traditional or non-traditional, religious/spiritual or non-religious/spiritual. I have officiated at ceremonies in a variety of settings including private gardens, farms and beaches. The most unusual setting in which I have officiated would have to be marrying two of my friends at the Wanaka Rippon Music Festival (between the band 'Pluto' and Hollie Smith!) as well as marrying a Spanish couple at dawn at the Nugget Point Lighthouse in the Catlins . I have also co-lead the Relay for Life Candlelight Ceremony in Dunedin and Oamaru.
I live in Oamaru and I conduct ceremonies throughout Otago.
I have resources to share and I am very happy to assist you with formatting, readings and wording for vows if you would like guidance with this.
I am a member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand and abide by their code of conduct and code of ethics.
Take a look around my website and check out the feedback page to learn what others have said about my celebrancy services. Please contact me personally for any queries or requests you may have.
