Shirley Pratt

Supporting people in the celebrations, transitions and blessings of life is a privilege in the role I play in our community. 

Marriage… I figure it’s your Wedding Day and my responsibility as a marriage celebrant is to help you prepare for a lovely long marriage, meet legal requirements, and celebrate with family and friends in a way that is uniquely yours.New Zealand is a stunning country and easily accessible, so I’ve been able to lead weddings all the way from Northland, where I grew up, down to Southland, where I now live.

Blessing people, homes, buildings, land and new ventures…Life is worth living and celebrating!In the changes of life, a blessing ceremony acts as a turning point to support what will be in the future. It enables looking back to honour what has been helpful and leaving behind what has been unhelpful. Then there is looking forward and giving voice to hopes and dreams for what is ahead. I’m at your service for blessing people, homes, buildings, land and new ventures.

Cleansing Service… It was while living in an historic character home in Dunedin that I first became involved in a service of cleansing. As a result of a previous upsetting traumatic event on the property, there was a coldness that chilled you through even on a warm summer day. After the service of cleansing there was warmth, resolution and peace to move on. If necessary, I’m happy to lead you in such a ceremony.

If you’re looking for a celebrant to help you into the future I bring vision, wisdom and humour to many situations and would love to talk further with you.