Colourful Cultural Wedding : Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

The sun shone on this lovely couple as they shared  their marriage  vows recently in West Auckland. Surrounded by their family members it was a happy occasion and a pleasure to officiate.
Bob and Anu and their family members looked fabulous in their traditional garments.
It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon as Bob, No 1 Chef delighted us all,  including the photographers and myself, with his culinary delights that were finger licking good!
Many thanks to Slon Photography for the beautiful photos.
Congratulations Bob and Anu, may your marriage be a happy one and your home be blessed with happiness and prosperity.    Alexa xx

Same Sex / Gay, Weddings Auckland, Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

Marline, Alexa  and Trish having a laugh after signing the marriage documents.

This happy couple travelled from Australia to take their vows of marriage on September 5th 2013.   
In a relaxed setting with the beautiful Waitemata harbour at their doorstep Trish and Marline had a small intimate ceremony at the  Dawnhaven B&B Te Atatu  Auckland. dawnhaven.co.nz  Although it had been a week of unsettled weather it was the highlight of my week to officiate at this wedding for this lovely couple and enjoy the hospitality of the Helen  and Barbara who own this beautiful  cosy venue.
New Zealand is becoming a popular venue for same sex weddings since the Bill was accepted by the Government in August 2013.

Congratulations to you both it was an honour to officiate at your marriage and it was great to welcome you as overseas guests.  May your marriage be a happy one, full of wonderful adventures!!

"Love one another, it is as simple and as difficult as that". ....Alexa x

Dream Weddings, Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

   Dreaming what life was like in Ephesus Turkey. Alexa enjoying a well earned break!                     . 

 Westminster Abbey..London.

 
I am sure every young girl dreams about one day becoming a bride, or even a fairy tale one and having a wedding in a castle, or living like a Princess in a Castle. Most of us can probably dream on, although there is certainly magic in both weddings and castles as I found out on my recent holiday.                      Wasn't Henry V111 lucky to have so many wives!
                                                                              
Taken at Warwick Castle. England.






The one that almost got away!                                                                 
                                

Castle Howard which was used for Brideshead revisited plus other Jane Austen films. This lovely couple live here and were married here.

 

Weddings with an International Flavour, Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

There is a saying, " Love makes the world go round", and it sure does ! For love is all around the world! On a recent holiday I couldn't resist taking some snaps of weddings and wedding related articles. I never tire of the subject because every wedding is so special and when I see a bride and groom I am always tempted to take a "snap". I decided to post a few of these as they may be of interest to others!

A Korean Bridal couple escorted with a colourful dancing group.

 This couple I photographed on the banks of the Douro River In Porto, Portugal and later discovered they were movie stars. Judging by the paparazzi who were busy with their cameras they must have been very popular.

Vineyard Wedding West Auckland, Alexa Bartlett Celebrant.

 

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                     "Love can develop into something extraordinary.'



"It is the true season of Love when we know that we alone can love, that no one ever have loved before us and that no one will ever Love in the same way after us."  Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.


Best wishes Lorinda and Khan, may you have a life you dreamed of together with your beautiful children.   Alexa xx

This lovely couple looked great with their children by their side as they took their vows under the trees in the Matua Valley Vineyard.

Married at Sea. Auckland Wedding: Celebrant Alexa Bartlett

 Married  on their beautiful yacht in the West Park Marina this couple decided to take make their legal ceremony as stress free as possible.  It certainly was a peaceful setting, a casual affair and a delight to officiate. Not having to,"dress up also takes the stress out of the day".  Weddings can be elaborate and formal or casual and simple but none the less they are all equally enjoyable and meaningful.
Over the past 17years as a Celebrant I have officiated at many different venues and many different style weddings, and as I leave for home  I find I always come away with a warm, happy feeling and   definately a smile on my face.

                                                                    Views over West Harbour Marina towards Auckland City.

 

It certainly is a romantic spot as the early morning sunrise looking towards the city is spectacular.

Even on a dull day there is wonderful cloud formation.

 

Congratulations Mike and Debi may you have great sailing and the waters always be calm.

Alexa xx. 

"A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short"...Andre' Maurois. 

Auckland Wedding : Celebrant:Alexa Bartlett :Venue Abbeville Estate.

 

Tucked away in this beautiful setting near the Auckland airport  is the uniquely appointed Estate called Abbeville. It was here that Michael and Stacey took their vows of marriage.
 This venue has a quaint little church which is fully restored with it's original  stained glass windows, a beautiful old barn and lots of surrounding land which supports that country feeling.

The grounds are pretty with many large trees and there are many opportunities for photos.

 

"For those who love time is eternity"

It was a great afternoon , all the best for an exciting future together.  Alexa xx