Helen Dewsnap (she/her)

Kia Ora!

I’m a fully certified celebrant living my best life in the sun-soaked seaside gem of Hāhei on the Coromandel✨

I’ve called Aotearoa home since 2010, when I fell head over heels for my Kiwi partner and honestly, I’ve been in love with this place ever since. Before that, I lived in four different countries, collecting stories, accents, and a deep appreciation for all the beautiful ways humans celebrate. Add in years as a teacher and flight attendant, and connecting with people from all walks of life is second nature for me.

Celebrancy isn’t just what I do – it’s what lights me up. I create wildly personal, heart-filled ceremonies for:

• Weddings (the big ones, the tiny ones, and the barefoot-on-the-beach ones)
• Naming celebrations
• Citizenship ceremonies
• Vow renewals
• Milestone birthdays
• And any deliciously meaningful moment worth popping the bubbles for.

No cookie-cutter scripts here. Your personalised ceremony will be a true reflection of you – your love story, your culture, your quirks, your people. Gardens? Vineyards? Beaches? Mountain tops? Somewhere wonderfully unexpected? I’m in. (Yes, even mid-air. Former flight attendant perks!)

Traditional, modern, elegant, relaxed, or full of cheeky fun – we’ll craft it your way. I adore weaving in different languages and cultures. I’ve created ceremonies with Spanish, French, and te reo Māori elements, and I’m always up for the challenge of welcoming your guests in any language!

Clients often describe me as creative, warm-hearted, and just the right amount of fun. I offer everything from intimate elopements at my home in Hāhei to fully bespoke celebrations at stunning venues across the Coromandel and beyond. As a Validated member of CANZ (Celebrants Aotearoa), I’m also approved to conduct Registry weddings.

I’m a proud ally of the rainbow community and wholeheartedly believe love is love is love. Every story deserves to be honoured. Every journey deserves to be celebrated.

So if you’re dreaming of a ceremony that feels like sunshine, connection, and happy tears (the good kind) – let’s have a no-obligation chat. I’d love to help you create something that leaves you with warm fuzzy feelings for years to come.

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