let's tie the knot!

HI, I'M AMANDA.

I specialise in officially uniting couples overflowing with love, much like yourselves. My goal is to guide you through one of the most memorable days of your lives with ease and lots of fun.

Collaborating with engaged couples is my jam. Crafting bespoke ceremonies that are not just emotionally resonant, but that authentically reflect your personalities and who you are together.

Let's join forces to compose a ceremony that captures the essence of who you are and covers off the official stuff too.

Amanda x

ABOUT ME

Lana & Jack

"Thank you so, so much Amanda, everything you said was amazing and working with you for our special day has been such a blessing. We loved everything about our wedding experience with you and can't fault anything! We are so grateful to have met you and to have you as our celebrant".

Emily & Corey

"We are honestly so thankful we got to have you as our celebrant, there is no one else who would have been better for us. Thank you for your support, guidance, making us feel comfortable and making our day as perfect as it was. We are forever grateful".

Emma & Eddie

"Amanda is amazing! We first reached out asking for an elopement ceremony. But our cruise ship canceled our port the day before. Amanda drove 5+ hours across country to marry us. She is a beautiful person who is also a wonderful celebrant. Her personalized ceremony captured so much of who my husband and I are. We are beyond grateful for all Amanda did and can’t recommend her highly enough!!".

Ian & Debbie

"Amanda you were bloody awesome, thank you for officiating our wedding and ensuring our vows were uniquely ours. We also loved that you'd been practicing your te reo māori, and that was pretty special to us".

Ricky & Doris

"Thank you so much for everything you did for Mum and Dad's ceremony it was absolutely beautiful and when I eventually set a date for my wedding - I will be in touch!".

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Happy 1st Anniversary to one of my extra special couples! 🤍 This magical setting at Friends Bush perfectly captured the beauty of their relationship and gave the best secret garden vibes. A photographers dream right @erincombrinck_photographer 📷

Loved Taylor & Izaiah's classic wedding. The Atrium @tribunehawkesbay the perfect backdrop for their gorge day, who can say no to a bespoke chandelier?

📷 @s_g_editorial 🖤

There’s something magical about a wedding on family land—the history, the love, the generations that have walked the same ground. And just as E & T’s ceremony began, the clouds parted, and the sun wrapped them in golden light 🌅💍

Stunning afternoon after torrential downpours in the morning, captured beautifully by @zoenicolephotography

Can't wait to debut my fancy new license and backup ceremony folders for L + M on Friday! 🤍

That's a wrap on my seventh wedding! The storm blew over, and the sun came out to celebrate T & E. The bride walked down to my own aisle song, so it was a little bit reminiscent too 🤍💍

I met Emily in antenatal class 🤰🤝🤰 when we were both expecting our first babies. This weekend, I had the honor of marrying her to her soulmate Corey💍❤️. What an amazing bunch they had to celebrate them! 🎉 🤍🤍

I had the absolute privilege of sharing Jack & Alana's special day at the most gorgeous ceremony venue in Hawkes Bay. Check it out for the details.

https://www.marriedbyamanda.co.nz/post/alana-jack-mr-mrs-smith-ballingal

Photography once more by the talented @anniesartistry x #marriedbyamanda #hawkesbaycelebrant #gethitchedinhawkesbay

A celebrant does so much more than just show up, say a few words, and leave. From the moment you book us until after the ceremony, we're there for you. We work closely with you to craft an amazing ceremony that sets the tone for your day, helping with your vows and resolving any issues before they arise. We celebrate with you, becoming your support, confidant, and friend.

We're also there for the little things: ensuring the bridal party doesn't walk to fast so that you don't miss the climax in your aisle song, liaising with your vendors, handing out tissues, managing the music, being on hand for emergency dress repairs. But most importantly, we celebrate your love and marriage—and make it all legal too.

Now taking bookings for 2025/2026 get in touch via DM or https://www.marriedbyamanda.co.nz/

❤️ The beautiful Alana & Jack captured perfectly by @annies_artistry x

It was a beautiful day to tell a love story 🤍
A + J now officially husband & wife after 10 years, in this gorgeous forest in Hawkes Bay
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I'm throwing back to my own ceremony - over 10 years ago now! Cam insisted that we were to marry at the Church at the end of the driveway where he grew up, and as such, we were limited to a religious ceremony. We didn't get any say over the content, had to pass a test indicating that we were suitable for marriage, and although we did select a reading (from an approved list) and I've always regretted that we didn't write our own vows, and this was one of the drivers behind training to become a celebrant (had a great time regardless (obviously!)). Thanks to @eva_bradley_photography for bringing back all the feels even a decade later 🤍

From 'Yes' to Forever. Crafting your perfect ceremony. #loveunscripted

I can't wait to write your love stories! Let's chat x

We are blessed in Hawkes Bay with such a stunning backdrop and I can't wait to marry some beautiful couples in these beautiful places across our region.

The ceremony wording for each couple is designed from the ground up in a heart-warming and personal way. One way I do this is by sending you both a questionnaire to fill out individually. Don't peek at each others answers!

Welcome to Married by Amanda. Hawkes Bay based celebrant who can travel New Zealand wide creating bespoke ceremonies that are authentically you x

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let's tie the knot!

HI, I'M AMANDA.

"We are honestly so thankful we got to have you as our celebrant, there is no one else who would have been better for us. Thank you for your support, guidance, making us feel comfortable and making our day as perfect as it was. We are forever grateful".

let's get social.

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