Chantelle Potroz - Celebrant

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Matty & Karla
19.02.2022

I had the pleasure of being asked by Matty and Karla to be their celebrant and they were so much fun!
This couple got married at the beautiful Lake Farm Garden - Weddings, Events and Accommodation surrounded by the ones they love and love was all you felt. These two took everything in their stride and were so relaxed on the outside about their day and it made it such a cool ceremony to be apart of. Matty's vows were one to remember and had the best twist for a fun, light hearted way to say he was definitely committed to Karla no matter what comes their way.

Karla and Matty, thank you for having me and allowing me to bring you together as husband and wife. You are such an infectious couple and your three boys I know will keep you on your toes. I wish you nothing but the best!

Photography by Captured By Michelle Hepburn

Mr & Mrs Jones
Logan and Alaniah
26 March 2022

My last wedding of the season and it was just what we all needed. Finally after a postponement these love birds tied the knot on Saturday and these pictures say it all.
Logan and Alaniah have a wonderful energy that is felt as soon as you enter a room with them and I am so glad they chose me to be their celebrant. This ceremony was an easy one to write and perform as the foundation they have already created was fun, energetic and perfect. I love seeing a groom full of emotion and Logan didn't disappoint! The tears were flowing as soon as the song began for her to walk down the aisle. Its not often I fight back tears of my own but this was a hard one.

Thank you so much Logan Jones and Alaniah Jones for giving me the best job in the world, helping you become husband and wife. I hope the future brings you nothing but incredible adventures that are full of love and fun.

Incredible photography by Charmaine Adlam Photography

Mr & Mrs Whitehead

Kallum & Seonaid
12.02.22

No amount of rain was going to stop this wedding going ahead I can tell you that much !

This wedding for me was another special moment in time where I got to marry not only a beautiful couple but one I get to call family.

Kallum and Seoniad were not going to give up the beautiful garden wedding no matter what and I tell you what it was worth using the hair dryer to dry my shoes out for the next two days.
What and incredible couple who have the fairytale story of marrying a childhood sweetheart.

Kallum and Seonaid I want to thank you for the incredible privilege helping you become husband and wife. I know for a fact your marriage will be long, happy and full of adventure. Keep smiling even in the rain and I cannot wait to be apart of your future together. Seonaid you are the perfect addition to our family and good luck you may need it 😂

Incredible photography by Hanna Andrewes Photography

Kallum Whitehead Seònaid Whitehead

I have to admit I have been very quiet the last year but there was a reason behind it.
Every now and then we get an opportunity to follow our dreams and this is exactly what I did.
For the last year I have been working as a funeral director and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately my kids and family have to come first and I decided to put my career on hold.
This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life and it has taken me a while to come back to my celebrant work and give it some extra attention.
I want to thank everyone who has supported me over the last year and I promise this page will start to look a little more exciting 🥰

Photo of the reason I do what I do 😇

OH MY GOD!
Isn’t my cousin and his new bride just picture perfect!
Also what an amazing job done by Hanna 😍

Better post to follow about this stunning couple.

Ben & Sophie
12.02.22

Wow what a couple!
I was so excited to get these two married, the love they have for each other is seen by everyone around them.
A beautiful ceremony but an amazing day with absolutely no rain for their photos making it everything they wanted.

Thank you Ben and Sophie for choosing me as your celebrant and I wish you a lifetime of bad jokes and Sunday pancakes 🥰

What a weekend!

First off look at these stunning pictures by Amanda Ritchie Photography!!

Secondly this wedding has got to be my most treasured as a celebrant. Not only did I get to marry such a wonderful, deserving couple but these two are family and what an honour I had to marry my sister in law and the love of her life.

Dylan Moratti and Ashlee Potroz - Mr & Mrs Moratti

What an absolute power couple who deserve all kinds of happiness in this world.

Thank you for the privilege of helping you become husband and wife and I cant wait to be apart of the amazing future before you.

Love you lots xx

December is my holiday time, time with the kids and with my family. I am now on a break from celebrant life and and enjoying the next month with the craziness of Christmas added in.
I wish each and every one of you a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas.
Be safe, love one another and we will see you in the new year where weddings take center stage !!

“Chantelle was so great to work with! She made the planning a breeze even with us travelling up from Christchurch for our special day. Our vows and ceremony were so personal and meaningful, moving not only ourselves, but some of our guests to tears (of happiness). With COVID-19 as an extra spanner in the works, Chantelle helped us to stay calm and make our wedding a day we will never forget.”

2020 was meant to be a flop but in my world it was anything but that.
What a year and I want to personally say a massive THANK YOU to each and every couple, vendor and supporter I have had in my first wedding season.
Its been an absolute blast and I am looking forward to more couples, laughs and love next season.
🥰

Mr & Mrs Read
10.04.2021

What a way to end my wedding season. Kyle and Jeana didn't let the rain stop them having an incredible day surrounded by those who love them the most. I don't think there was a dry eye in the room when these two committed themselves for the rest of their lives (including myself). Jeana's walk down the aisle was breathtaking and I have never had to take a moment to gather myself before starting a ceremony. It was a feeling I cant explain and these two have a love that is remarkable.
I had so much fun working with Kyle and Jeana, they are a couple that light up a room. Helping them create the perfect vows was something I couldn't do without sheading a tear they were raw, real and full of love. This by far has been a ceremony I will treasure for a long time to come.

Kyle and Jeana, your love is something to be proud of. You have the ability to achieve big things in your marriage and I cannot wait to see where this takes you. Welcome to the crazy world of marriage and I wish you nothing but happiness, always remember crazy is beautiful.

Again an absolute pleasure working alongside Amy MacKenzie photography as she captured this day just perfectly. A lot of laughs had together which made the idea of the rain disappear.

Venue: Regan House
Make up: Alex O'Hanlon
Hair: Lana Heaven Hair and Beauty
Dress: Brides on Thorndon
Catering: Country Catering
Flowers: Anna's Flowers

Jeana Howells

Mr and Mrs Ritchie
27th Feb 2021

Mac and Nicole were just the type of couple you dream of working with as a celebrant. They have such an easy love that comes so effortlessly. There big day was exactly the same.
When I met with Mac and Nicole I knew they would be a couple to go the distance. The connection I felt between them was something I haven't felt before and it made writing and performing their ceremony an absolute breeze. With little man Carter cheering on his mum and dad these two tied the knot surrounded by the ones who love them the most.

Mac and Nicole, you have a one of a kind type of love and I know you will continue to grow and celebrate life's successes while holding onto what's important and that's each other.

Thank you for giving me the job of turning best friends into husband and wife, your day was one of my favourites.

Sandra Henderson Photographer

Always a good wedding when spent with the incredible Amy MacKenzie photography.

Mr and Mrs Maulder
27th March 2021

I have so much I could say about Adam and Georgia but there is only so much I can put on a post.
LOOK AT THIS COUPLE!
Adam and Georgia had me buzzing with excitement the minute she told me she was wearing a pant suit. This couple from the day I met them showed me that true love really does exist, like no s**t it really does. These two people have every kind of love we search for in life. Someone who makes us feel safe, giddy and most importantly like our true self.
Being with these two as they took the leap into married life was just an absolute blessing and I would do it all over again. Surrounded by the ones they love, sharing such a precious moment in time we could not have asked for a better day.

Adam and Georgia, I am so glad you found each other. Your one hell of a couple and your emotion through your vows showed how much you mean to one another. You are a couple that will achieve big things, don't stop taking the risk!

Thanks for having me share your story and I must have done an alright job to get offered the first kiss instead of the bride 😂
I loved every second of your day, keep killing it but now you get to do it as husband and wife !

Amy MacKenzie photography
Adam Maulder
Georgia Maulder
Forage Crest

Mr and Mrs Low
13th March 2021

David and Jessica didn't just make the day great they completely rocked it !
This couple not only finally tied the knot but they created a whole new family with their two families becoming one. It is such a special thing to watch blended families join through love and this couple smashed it !
For farmers David and Jessica having their groomsman in red bands was the natural choice and only showed their personality further. This couple are incredible and they were such a delight to work with.

David and Jessica, you are going to go far with your ability to bring humour into any situation. Your love for each other was very noticed and I know you will have nothing but laughter and happiness in your married life.

Thanks for having me it was a bloody good laugh and an honour.

Amy MacKenzie photography
Forage Crest
Platinum Lodge & Spa

Mr and Mrs Folwell
20th Feb 2021

Wow Jono and Julia are a couple that everyone wants to be. These two have such a warm heartfelt kind of love. I don't say this lightly but these two are soul mates.

Coming back home from the south island to get married in their home town was extremely special and we all felt the love in the air with these two. Imagine moving all the way to the other side of the country and falling in love with someone from the same place you came from! This story was one to share and I was so honored to stand with Jono and Julia as they promised each other the world.
Jono was an absolute champion and remembered his vows word for word!

Jono and Julia you were such a sweet, honest and beautiful couple and I wish you all the best growing your family and zoo in the years to come. Thank you for having me I loved every minute.

Jono Folwell
Julia Folwell

Today I am on the other side of celebration where my husband and I celebrate six years of marriage!
Happy six year anniversary my love 💕

I put up a story a while ago saying change was happening.
It finally has so now I can explain what that means.

I was given an opportunity I could not refuse and therefore have decided to go back to work full time. This DOES NOT mean I am giving up being a marriage celebrant and it DOES NOT mean I do not welcome your enquiries.

How it affects you:

It just means I now have limited spaces for weddings each year. This means if you are looking at getting married and would like to have me as your celebrant contacting me as soon as possible to ensure a space is a big thumbs up!

Later in the week I will put up a post saying what my availability for 2021 and 2022 is.

I welcome every single enquiry and I will work hard to ensure I still can get people married because I have to say its a pretty cool job.

Chantelle xx

I'm Chantelle and I marry soulmates, best friends and everything in between.

Being a celebrant was a no brainer for me and this is who I am. I have the idea that every couple is different and therefore their ceremony should be as well. Your wedding day is something to celebrate but most of all it should be enjoyed and I take you choosing me to be your celebrant a bit of a big deal.

You trust in your celebrant to bring the love, laughs and excitement and I not only promise this to my clients but I also promise the feeling of comfort, uniqueness and perfection. Your big day is about YOU and that is all you will get with my ceremonies.

I will always be me and I want you to do the same, this day should not be awkward, scary or daunting. Lets have fun, lets celebrate you as a couple and most important lets get you hitched!

Chantelle xx

Mikey & Annemarie
31.12.20

The best ending to 2020 was given to me by this incredible couple. Mikey and Annemarie had such a wonderful story to tell and along with their mad love for fishing this ceremony was one to remember for a lifetime. You both had me hook line and sinker and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Look at that backdrop!!! ❤️

Photographer: Hannah Horo

Annemarie Wallis
Mikey Wallis

The best part of this job (apart from marrying amazing people) is getting photos sent to you by those couples!
Check out this absolutely beautiful family from November !

Kahla Tamou

Mr & Mrs Manson
16.01.2021

Wow what a couple, with the help of Rustic Romance - Chic Intimate Weddings we created a pop up wedding for Trinity and Courtney. This couple were so much fun with nothing getting in the way of their day being amazing. It was an absolute pleasure to watch this much loved couple surrounded by family and friends tie the knot.
Congratulations to my fun, full of life couple and I wish you all the best for your future as husband and wife.

Amy MacKenzie photography - Photography
Le Dejeuner Catering - Catering
Calligraphy Pour Toi - Signage
Forage Crest - Display florals
Higher Weddings - Hire items
K Flower Arrangements - Bouquets
Dylins Bridal - Dress

Trinity Manson
Courtney Manson

Wow isn't 2022 going to be a banger!!!

I have limited dates for 2022, it is never too early to book your celebrant trust me !
Having the right person perform your ceremony has got to be one of the most important things on your wedding day. A good connection with your celebrant allows you to have a ceremony that represents you 100%.

Contact me for a no obligation meet and greet to see if I'm the right fit for you.

Mr & Mrs Tamou
21.11.20

Tui and Kahla were one of my biggest weddings for 2020 but I have to say it was also one of the ones I’ll remember for a long time. The atmosphere was incredible! Surrounded by family and friends this couple was so much fun and I enjoyed every moment of their day. After a very long time together I had the honour of making this couple husband and wife.

To all the beautiful souls I have had the pleasure of working with this year, followers, supporters and anyone who comes into the mix.

First of all THANK YOU!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, time and love throughout my first year of being a celebrant. It has been such an incredible start and I have enjoyed every moment with my couples and Taranaki vendors.

Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas full of love, good food and happy memories. Let’s also not forget that we get to leave 2020 behind us and start 2021 with a bang!

So the question is will I be back for 2021? The answer....
HELL YES!

Let’s celebrate love together!

#2021

Getting married in 2022?
I have now opened by books to take your bookings !
2022 is proving to be a very popular year to get hitched so contact me today to secure your spot.

Mr & Mrs French
28.11.20

Our collab winners, and the winners of being one of the most sweet couples I have had the pleasure of working with this season.
When I met with Nathan and Amanda they were a couple deserving of a beautiful day and that is exactly what they got. The whole week it poured with rain but on their moment the sun was shining like never before. This couple have amazing spirit and their love was noticeable through everything they did. Thanks for having me apart of your special day and congratulations!

Beautiful flowers by The Flower Shed - By Nic
Photography - Amy MacKenzie photography

Chantelle Potroz - Celebrant updated their website address.

Mr & Mrs Dahm
14.11.20

When I first met Jason and Tamara I saw something. It wasn’t your typical loved up couple. Not only did they have a feeling of love in the air but they had a serious sense of family. This was what made marrying Jason and Tamara in their parents backyard smelling the roses the most exciting. The eyes got watery and it was an absolute honour to make these two husband and wife.

Congratulations love birds