Ayyam O'Brien - Marriage Celebrant

💍✨ BETTER TOGETHER WEDDING FAIR ✨💍

It’s getting closer! I’m so excited to be part of the Better Together Wedding Fair on Sunday 20 September! 🥂

If you’re planning your wedding and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the decisions, this is the perfect opportunity to come along, meet some amazing local wedding professionals, get inspired and start putting together the wedding day that feels like YOU. ❤️

And of course, I’ll be there as your friendly local marriage celebrant, ready to chat all things ceremonies, vows, love stories and how to make your ceremony personal, relaxed and meaningful. 💕

Come along, say hi, have a chat and let’s talk about your plans!

📅 Sunday 20 September
⏰ 11am–3pm

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come along — I’d love to see you there!
https://www.bettertogetherweddingfair.co.nz/tickets

💍 Wedding planning? Come and say hello!

The Better Together Wedding Fair is getting closer and I'm really looking forward to being there!

If you're recently engaged, currently planning your wedding, or simply looking for some inspiration, come along and meet some wonderful local wedding suppliers.

And of course, I'll be there ready to chat about all things ceremonies! ❤️

Come and tell me about your plans, ask me all those ceremony questions you've been wondering about, or simply stop by and say hello.

📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm

I can't wait to meet you!

💍✨ I'M GOING TO THE BETTER TOGETHER WEDDING FAIR! ✨💍

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be exhibiting at the Better Together Wedding Fair this September!

If you’re newly engaged, planning your wedding, or still trying to work out exactly what you want your big day to look like, come along and say hello! ❤️

I’ll be there ready to chat about all things wedding ceremonies, from vows and ceremony ideas to making sure your ceremony feels personal, relaxed and completely you.

📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm

Bring your fiancé, your family, your bridal party… or whoever is helping you navigate the wonderful world of wedding planning! 😂

I can’t wait to meet you!

🌿 Want to make your wedding ceremony a little more personal?

Here are a few ideas you might not have considered:

✨ Have your children take part in the ceremony.

✨ Include a special reading from someone important to you.

✨ Tell the story of how you met.

✨ Write personal vows.

✨ Include a meaningful ritual or unity ceremony.

✨ Ask your guests to put their phones away and really be present with you.

✨ Have a special person share a memory or story.

The possibilities really are endless.

Your ceremony is the beginning of your married life together — so why not make it feel like you? ❤️

What's one thing you'd love to include in your

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💍 Your wedding ceremony doesn't have to look like everyone else's.

One of my favourite things about being a celebrant is helping couples realise that their ceremony can be completely theirs.

Want to laugh? Laugh!

Want to include your children? Absolutely.

Want to tell the story of how you met? Let's do it.

Want something short, sweet and relaxed? We can create that too.

There really isn't a one-size-fits-all wedding ceremony.

Your ceremony should sound like you, feel like you, and reflect the relationship you're celebrating. ❤️

So, if you could have your ceremony exactly how you wanted it, what would you include?

I'd love to know! 👇

💕 Every great wedding begins with a meaningful ceremony.

Your ceremony is more than just the legal part of the day—it's where your story is shared, your promises are made, and your marriage officially begins.

At the Better Together Wedding Fair, I'd love to talk with you about:
✨ Personalised ceremonies
✨ Writing your vows
✨ Ceremony inspiration
✨ Unplugged wedding ideas
✨ Creating moments your guests will remember

I'm looking forward to meeting lots of wonderful couples and hearing their stories.

📅 Sunday 20 September 2026

✨ EXCITING NEWS! ✨

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be exhibiting at the Better Together Wedding Fair this September!

📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm

If you're recently engaged and starting your wedding planning journey, this is the perfect opportunity to meet some amazing local wedding professionals, gather inspiration, and chat about your dream wedding day.

I'll be there to answer all your ceremony questions and help you discover how we can create a ceremony that feels authentic, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

I'd love to meet you in person!

Who else is planning a wedding in 2026 or 2027? 💍

✨ Ceremony Inspiration ✨

One of the things I love most about weddings is that no two ceremonies need to be the same.

If you're currently planning your wedding, here are a few ideas that can help make your ceremony feel even more personal:

🤍 Personalised Vows
Some of the most memorable moments come from couples sharing their own words. They don't need to be perfect...they just need to be genuine.

🤍 Meaningful Readings
Whether it's a favourite poem, a passage from a book, or words that reflect your relationship, readings can add a beautiful personal touch.

🤍 Unplugged Ceremonies
Many couples choose to ask guests to put away their phones and be fully present during the ceremony. This often creates a more connected and intimate atmosphere.

🤍 Unity Ceremonies
From sand ceremonies to w**e blending or handfasting, unity ceremonies can be a beautiful symbolic way to represent your commitment to one another.

The best ceremonies aren't about following traditions perfectly, they're about creating a moment that reflects who you are as a couple.

What would be your must-have ceremony element? 🤍

☕ Behind The Scenes ☕

While most people see the wedding day itself, there's so much that happens behind the scenes before we reach that special moment.

Today is one of those days spent with my laptop, a coffee in hand during the golden hour (where I am most inspired), and a ceremony script in my notebook (call me old school).

One of my favourite parts of being a celebrant is getting to know each couple's story and transforming it into a ceremony that feels genuine, personal, and completely unique to them. Every ceremony begins with conversations, questionnaires, laughter, memories, and the little details that make each relationship special.

There's something incredibly rewarding about sitting down to write a ceremony and knowing that the words I'm crafting will become part of one of the most important days in a couple's life.

It's these quiet moments behind the scenes that remind me just how much I love what I do 🤍

Now... back to writing and another coffee might be required! ☕✨