Let’s make it
your best day ever.

Your Story, Your People, Your Moment.

I specialise in creating ceremonies that feel just like you.

I’m Jess, a Wānaka-based celebrant, storyteller, people-person and wholehearted lover of life, and I believe the best ceremonies aren’t the ones that follow the same formula. They’re the ones that make you feel the magic.

The best ceremonies,
are when the story is told meaningfully.

Celebrating with the people you love, sharing the stories that matter, the unexpected laughs, the lump-in-your-throat moments and all those little details that make a life, or a love story, uniquely yours. They all add up to create your perfect day.

Whether you’re standing beside a lake saying I do, gathering your favourite people somewhere wild and beautiful to celebrate a special moment, or coming together to honour and celebrate someone you love, I’ll help you create a ceremony that feels genuine, personal and completely right for you.

No cookie-cutter scripts.
No unnecessary formality.
No pretending to be anything you’re not.

Just your story, your way.

Hello,

I’m Jess,

I live in Wānaka with my husband of 20 years, our two boys and our much-loved dog, and sassy cat.

I love adventures in the mountains, time on the snow, laughing with strangers, a deep chat in the corner at a party, a laugh with the barista, friendship, writing, stories, music, and those moments in life that remind us what actually matters.

I’ve had some life altering moments, and I am aware of what really matters in life - it’s all the little moments, the love, the time together, feeling free, peacefulness, nature and a deep belly laugh with a friend, or a crazy dance off that leaves you sweating and smiling for days.

been a life, mindset, health coach and copywriter for 14 years and becoming a celebrant has felt like a natural extension of all of that.

I’m not here to stand at the front on your day and make your ceremony about me. I’m here to listen, guide you through the process, take care of the important details with you, and then tell your story in a way that connects deeply to everyone listening.

It is always an honour and a privilege to support anyone through a huge life moment. I am here all the way.

If you’re planning a wedding, naming ceremony, memorial service, or have a story to tell to a crowd, and you’d just like to have a chat to see if we make a good fit, I am absolutely here for it.

I’d love to hear your story.

A woman smiling and sitting in a field of tall, golden grass with mountains in the background during sunset or sunrise.

Let's talk

Your Wedding:

Big wedding. Tiny wedding. Barefoot by the lake. Champagne in the mountains. Your backyard with everyone you love squeezed in.

There is no single right way to get married.

My job is to get to know you, understand what matters to you and create a ceremony that feels natural, relaxed and unmistakably yours.

Memorial Service:

A beautiful farewell captures the person we are remembering uniquely.

Their stories. Their quirks. The people they loved. The things they were known for. The moments you’ll keep telling stories about for years to come.

I work closely with families to create funeral and memorial ceremonies that are warm, honest and deeply personal, with space for tears, laughter, reflection and love.

Storytelling:

Have a speech coming up? a Public performance?

Need help writing the perfect script and making it authentic - not chatGPT-ified?

Let’s collaborate, your story and vision with my wordsmith magic, and you’ll get the applause you’re after.

Life gives us some pretty extraordinary reasons to gather.

To celebrate love.

To welcome new chapters.

To remember someone.

To laugh about the old stories.

To say the important things out loud.

And sometimes simply to stand together and acknowledge:

It would be an absolute privilege to support you through the journey.

Let’s talk.

If you’re planning a wedding, funeral or memorial and you think I might be the right person to stand alongside you, I’d love to simply connect to see if we make the right fit, for your special day.

Lets connect

What clients are saying

“Honestly Jess, you are just so full of knowledge, I know that if I go to you for advice you will always be able to help! For workout ideas, for stress and anxiety support, nutrition advice. You are just so kind and know how people are feeling, and know what works well for them. You magically seem to solve peoples inner strength weaknesses, and teach them how to feel good through their body and their mind.” - Salli S
"I have worked with Jess over the years and she truly cares. Whether it’s a life reset or an exercise programme, she meets you where you are at and makes it fit your real life - so it feels achievable, not overwhelming.
Jess coaches with so much heart. Her support and belief in you are genuine, and you truly feel like she’s in your corner every step of the way.
I can’t recommend working with her enough. You don’t just see changes - you feel stronger, more confident, and more like yourself again." - Debbie
“The thing with Jess is that she kind of sneaks in under your radar. I have no idea how she does it but all of a sudden she has changed your life for the better. Little by little (and clearly in exactly the right order!) Jess gives you the skills and introduces the thoughts you need to be healthier and happier, she is the most motivating and positive person to have by your side – which is exactly where she is in person and by email and text message for the entire program. I felt completely overwhelmed in all aspects of my life and within 6 short months completely in control, all without feeling like I had been instructed to do so. Jess teaches you how to help yourself. I can’t recommend Jess highly enough, I have learnt so much about myself and how to be the best I can be. Thank you Jess, you’re an absolute superstar” - Hayley P
“A friend asked me about your coaching the other day. I told her its worth every cent. It was just the beginning for me, it has opened my eyes to the other things and steered me in the right direction. I am no way near rushing anymore, I am so much calmer, quieter and immensely happier Jess; I owe you my health. So does my family as we have all embraced this new lifestyle for the better. its true what they say about stopping to smell the roses, as I actually do that now!!! ” - Sophie M
“Jess brings a calm, personable, and positive approach to her coaching. She is real, honest and is great at cutting through to the stuff that really matters. A breath of fresh air for the times I forget my oxygen mask and get myself into a spin. Highly recommend.” - Penny T
“The first time I dealt with Jess professionally was when I joined her Nourished for Life program a few years back. Until this day, I say that online program was life changing. Jess taught us how to make better choices in many aspects of life including food and exercise, but she also challenged us to figure out what made our souls sing. Jess now trains me at the gym and her constant positivity makes me keep at it and I’m truly grateful for everything she has taught me. She really is the best!” - Kristin R
“Jess is the best! She acknowledges and embraces the barriers - from the niggly little stressors, to the big consuming ones. And she’s the first one to celebrate any win - whether it’s good day of parenting, taking a step towards a goal, or an achievement on the gym floor. She’s real and honest, and such a positive support for anyone who is lucky enough to have her in their life!” - Alice L
“I love Jess’s holistic approach to training the body - she incorporates mental wellbeing, lifestyle and present moment mind set into each and every session. I wasn’t expected that when I started personal training but it makes such a difference: I really feel like she is ‘on my team’ and cares my wellbeing as a person, not just that I meet my fitness targets. I am impressed how Jess is willing to engage with other health care professionals to ensure that her programmes are complementary to other treatments. Plus Jess is so much fun - I never leave the session without having had a laugh, and that’s got to be good for me too!” - Jessica E