Ceremonies that feel personal,

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Celebrancy

Wedding ceremonies with warmth, meaning, and heart

Your wedding ceremony is such a special moment.

It’s not only about the legal words, or the order of things. It’s about the two of you — your love, your story, your promises, and the people who are there to witness it.

Some couples want something simple and intimate. Others want more of their story included, or a ceremony that brings in family, friends, children, rituals, readings, laughter, tears, or a sense of sacredness.

All of that is welcome.

As your celebrant, my role is to help you feel heard, supported, and guided as we shape a ceremony that feels right for you.

I’ll work with you to create something warm, personal, and heartfelt — a ceremony that reflects who you are as individuals, who you are together, and the commitment you’re making.

Weddings, elopements and smaller ceremonies

Every wedding has its own feeling.

Your wedding might be a larger celebration with family and friends gathered around you, or something smaller, quieter, and more intimate.

What’s important is choosing a place that feels right for you — somewhere you feel happy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the moment in your own way.

For very small elopements, there may also be the option of holding your ceremony on my property in Te Puna. It’s a beautiful, intimate setting that suits a couple, or a couple with a small handful of loved ones.

How we can shape the ceremony

Every couple is different, so your ceremony doesn’t need to follow a set formula.

Some want something short, simple, and beautiful. Others want more of their story woven through, support with vows, a symbolic element, a family blessing, a reading, or a way to include children, parents, close friends, or even pets!

And some are still working out what they want. That’s completely fine too.

Other ceremonies

Alongside weddings and elopements, I also create ceremonies for other meaningful life moments — such as vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, naming ceremonies, and personal rituals that honour change, loss, new beginnings, or important transitions.

If there’s a milestone you’d like to mark or acknowledge, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can talk about creating a ceremony that feels right for you.

What matters to me

What matters to me is that your ceremony feels personal, warm, and real.

I’ll listen carefully, guide you through the process, and help shape something that feels true to both of you — something you can enjoy on the day and remember in years to come.

Let’s begin with a chat

If you’re planning a wedding, elopement, smaller ceremony, or another meaningful life ceremony, you’re welcome to get in touch and tell me a little about what you’re imagining.

We can begin with a simple conversation about your day and whether I’m the right celebrant for you.

Start the conversation

info@dorotka.co.nz

Phone: +64276232245

Welcome!

I’m Dorotka, a New Zealand marriage celebrant based in Tauranga and a mentor for women worldwide.

I officiate weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and other ceremonies throughout the Bay of Plenty and across New Zealand, creating ceremonies that feel personal, relaxed, and true to you.

I also offer online mentoring for women navigating change, seeking greater clarity, confidence, and trust in themselves.

You’re welcome to explore Marry Me or Mentor Me or get in touch if you’re not sure where to begin.

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