Ceremonies crafted from the heart
Karen Manning is a marriage celebrant serving Methven, Ashburton and Mid Canterbury, weaving Celtic tradition and heartfelt words into weddings, vow renewals, naming days and farewells.
Meet your celebrant
Kia ora and fáilte, I'm Karen
I bring warmth, care and a little Celtic touch to every ceremony I write.
I create personalised heartfelt ceremonies that reflect who you are your stories your values and the new life you are building together.
Funerals & Memorials
A dignified, personal farewell that reflects a life and the people who loved it, held with gentleness and care.

A ceremony for every chapter
Every ceremony is written from scratch, shaped around your story, your people and your place in Mid Canterbury.
Weddings
Celtic-inspired wedding ceremonies, written to sound like the two of you and woven with tradition where you want it.
Vow Renewals
A heartfelt way to reaffirm your commitment, marking an anniversary or simply choosing each other again.
Baby Naming
A warm, personal welcoming ceremony for your child, honouring family and the people who'll help raise them.
Commitment Ceremonies
A non-legal ceremony to celebrate your partnership, shaped entirely around what matters to you both.

Serving Methven, Ashburton & Mid Canterbury
Local to the district and happy to travel further afield, let's talk about your ceremony, wherever you're planning to hold it.




