Validated Member of Celebrants’ Association NZ

Claire Jones

Hamilton

Travels outside their area

Hi, I am Claire Jones, a celebrant since December 2014. My role in your event, is to discover some of your story and help you find ‘ways of expressing something of yourself’ as we find the right type of ceremony, ritual, tradition (old or new) and the words to reflect the reason you are celebrating. For weddings, I also cover the legal bits so that at the end of your ceremony, you are legally wed! I do both personalised and registry weddings. 

Initial meetings are an opportunity to talk through some ideas and perhaps brainstorm some new ones. There is no cost or obligation for this first meeting – it is when you work out if I can be useful to you. Even if there is no resulting booking, my hope is that you go away from that first meeting already a little more equipped to set up your special event. 

Hamilton is my base. For ‘Personalised Ceremonies’, I am happy to travel within a 30k radius of my home, or further afield if costs are covered. See my website for more details on my charges – http://clairejones.co.nz/

With ‘Registry Ceremonies’ my availability is generally mornings but some days have more flexibility. You are welcome to come to my home for these. Especially with short notice ceremonies, it is apprecated if you contact me ahead of applying for you licence to make a time that suits. 

I really enjoy meeting folk and hearing your story. I am married with three adult children and a growing number of grand-children. I have had an interesting and varied working life including youth work, accounting, community groups, administration, chaplaincy and of course, celebrancy. Many occasions have been celebrated with friends and family and I have always enjoyed finding words that give meaning to events. My hope is to find some words that help tell something of your story around your special event. 

Life events are worth celebrating

Ceremonies Provided
  • Anniversaries
  • Registry Ceremonies
  • Vow Renewals
  • Weddings
Languages Spoken
  • English
Region(s) Where I Provide Ceremonies
  • Hamilton
  • Waikato
Registered by BDM as
  • Independent Marriage Celebrant
Tertiary Qualifications
  • Diploma in Christian Ministries (Chaplaincy) - Level 5
Registered Wedding Celebrant Since
  • 2014