Jacqueline Nairn - Celebrant & MC

I get to know you. I listen to what you want for your ceremony — your dreams, what matters most, what you want (and what you don’t want — very important).

I take everything that matters about your relationship and shape it into a ceremony that feels like you.

That’s where my storytelling background as a director comes in. I want to know everything — how you met, what you’ve been through, the dynamic you share, and the little things that make your relationship yours.

From there, I write and structure your ceremony, support you with vows if you need it, and guide you through the whole process.

On the day, I hold the space. I guide the ceremony moment by moment so you’re not thinking about logistics - you’re just in it, experiencing it - being absolutely present with your person in the most important day of your lives.

Absolutely! Love a destination wedding. I’m based in Auckland, but I travel across Aotearoa for weddings.

Whether it’s a backyard, a vineyard, a beach, or somewhere completely different - I’m happy to come to you.

I offer a range of options depending on what you’re wanting - from simple, intimate ceremonies and elopements through to fully personalised experiences where I guide the whole day as celebrant and MC.

All details are listed on my website.

You can also add on things like vow coaching or Reception MC, depending on what would make your day feel easier and more complete.

The best way to figure out what suits you is to have a quick chat.

It's absolutely normal to be a bit nervous about writing your own vows.

I've got you. I give you guidance, structure, and examples to help you get started, and I’m there to shape things with you so your vows feel natural and true to your voice.

If you want more support, I also offer vow coaching - whether that’s refining what you’ve written, helping you build them from scratch, or making sure they land the way you want them to - or working with you figuring out what you want to say and then writing them for you.

Varies! Depending on what type of ceremony experience you choose.

An elopement might be 15 minutes ... the ultimate ceremony experience might be 25-30 minutes - but it’s not about the exact timing - it’s about how it feels. We shape it so it stays engaging, has emotional weight, and keeps the energy moving without dragging. Remember you've got a director guiding your day! I keep things flowing!

I absolutely can and it makes a big difference to how the day feels.

Having the same person carry the tone from ceremony through to reception creates a really natural flow. There’s no awkward handover, no shift in energy - everything feels connected, and the day moves smoothly.

It also means you’ve got someone keeping an eye on the bigger picture so things stay on track without it feeling managed.

Because I care about how it actually feels.

By the time we get to the ceremony, you’ll feel like you’re standing there with a dear friend who genuinely cares about you - and about making sure you have the most divine day.

I care not just about how it looks, not just ticking boxes — but creating something that feels real, grounded, and genuinely reflective of you.

With my background in storytelling and directing, I know how to shape a moment so it lands - for you and for everyone there.

And that’s what people will remember - how your wedding day felt.