Auckland Baby Naming Ceremonies, Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

Welcome to you !

Who came through the door of the soul...

You are a radiant dreamer..

Bless this child with:

True love, angels, rainbows and surprises

Amazing faith and pure laughter...

You're so beautiful and everybody loves you!

You are so deeply wanted.

We're so glad you're here.

Bless you.

How do you like earth?

A glorious welcome to this spirit born.  ....SARK.

 

Namegivings  are a rite of passage which marks a new arrival into a family. Traditional christenings were held and are still held in churches to celebrate the arrival and bless a child.
Celebrants offer namegivings to families as a welcome into the world.  Family relationships are deepened and parents become fully aware of their responsibilities.  The child may be blessed and God Parents or Mentors can be chosen.  The ceremony is an excellent occassion for families to express their culture and celebrate the birth of their child.

These little darlings have brought much joy into the lives of those parents, grandparents and all those who know them.

" A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on".....Carl Sandburg.

 

This delightful wee boy Louis smiled through out his naming ceremony and looked delightful in  the gown he wore which had been worn throughout the generations for over 100 years. 

 

A Mothers Wish

 

I hope one day my child looks back on today

And sees a mother who had time to play

There will be years for cleaning and cooking

But children grow up when they are not looking.

Tomorrow I'll do all the chores you can mention

But today, my baby needs time and attention.

So settle down cobwebs: dust go to sleep.

I'm cuddling my baby, and babies don't keep.

 

 

                                                          

 

 

 

Matakana Church Wedding, in the country.

In a valley surrounded by the beautiful countryside proudly supporting the golden autumn leaves of the grapevines and the lush pastures, is the quaintly restored St. Andrew's Church at Matakana.
This was the venue chosen for Alan and Norri's wedding which  was a convenient location for guests  from Whangarei and  Auckland to gather.  It was a tranquil setting and a pleasure to officiate for this delightful couple and share some time with their families and friends. The reception was held in the nearby Ascension Vineyard Restaurant.

Norri looked stunning in her beautiful silk dress and was escorted by her bridesmaids in their rich plum coloured dresses and the  flower girls in white tulle.  

All the best Norri and Alan, I hope that your day was everything that you dreamed it would be.

"What therefore God has joined together let no man separate."...The Bible Mark10:9

I sure did enjoy officiating.  Best wishes for a great future.....  Alexa xx

Winter Wedding to warm your hearts: Whenuapai , Auckland

Who would have thought it was the middle of winter! This winter wedding was such a warm and happy ocassion on a beautiful mild  June day that we almost forgot it was winter.
Kelly and Nathan chose "Brigham" for their ceremony and reception.   Escorted by a happy bridal party the smiles on their faces showed Kelly and Nathan just how much they all enjoyed the ocassion.

Kelly looked stunning with her champange coloured lace and satin dress  and a beautiful short veil which complimented her lovely blond curly hair.   Nathan looked great with his straw coloured trousers and dark braces, pale lemon shirt and completed his look with a rather cute cap.
The rest of the bridal party looked fabulous as they joined in with the festivities.

"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it."......The Bible.

Congratulations Kelly and Nathan, all the best for a great life together.......Alexa xx

Garden wedding at "The Brigham", Whenuapai. Auckland

A large crowd gathered in the garden at"The Brigham",Whenuapai to celebrate this wedding.  It was a romantic setting under the olive trees and a perfect afternoon for a wedding.    The bride looked gorgeous and was escorted down the aisle by her bridesmaid's who looked stunning in black with white posies of gerbras.  The young flower girl, the couple's daughter  looked adorable with her white tulle dress and basket of rose petals. It was an enjoyable afternoon in a perfect setting.
 Best wishes to you both for a great future together.Alexa. xx

"Love is an act of endless forgiveness,a tender look which becomes a habit"....  Peter Ustinov

Onetangi Beach Wedding,Waiheke Island, NZ

This happy couple were all smiles as the weather cleared to allow them to celebrate their wedding on Onetangi beach on Waiheke Island. It was a romantic location where they chose to exchange their vows under a beautiful old pohutukawa tree.  Although it was a little breezy it was a warm day and in typical kiwi style they decided to treat all their guests with a magnum icecream after the ceremony. Their reception was held nearby at The Dunes www.theduneswaiheke.co.nz/   with it's beautiful stunning beach front location.   All the best Julie and Daniel, it was a pleasure to officiate.  Alexa xxx

"As the ocean is never full of water, so is the heart never full of love". Anon

World traveller's wed at Auckland beach.

A perfect summer's day for this couple who celebrated their vows in a small intimate setting at the Windross Restaurant at the Cockle Bay Beach. The wedding was translated into Japanese as a mark of respect for  family members who had travelled to New Zealand for this special celebration.
It was a picturesque setting where they had their photos taken under a pohutukawa tree on the beach front.

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world". Bill Wilson

The couple looked fabulous,  the ceremony was simple and sincere and the atmosphere was great, as was the hospitality.     Oshiawasene,   Salute'.  All the best...Alexa xx & Hideko xx

Bastion Point, Auckland Renewal of Wedding Vows

Bastion Point is a scenic spot for any celebration. This day was celebrated as a renewal of wedding vows for this couple with guests coming from Canada, America, Noumea, Tahiti, Australia and many parts of New Zealand. Although a windy day it was a wonderful celebration of family coming together.

 "May the calm be widespread,may the surface of the ocean glisten like a greenstone and may the sunlight ever dance across your pathway."

"Kia hora te marino,kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, Kia tere karohirohi i mua i tou huarahi".



Best wishes to Simone and Brian and your lovely children, may you have many more happy years of married life together....Alexa. xxx