Esther Cardwell

Independent marriage and civil union celebrant

Congratulations on your engagement!

I’d love to create the ceremony of your dreams. I am an independent marriage and civil union celebrant based in Wellington, but can travel anywhere in New Zealand. Whether you want to get married on a beach, in a barn, or in India, I’ll be there for you.

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Uniquely Yours

For a celebrant, every part of the process is exciting: meeting the couple, hearing their stories, writing their unique ceremony, coaching the couple with their vows, the anticipation of the rehearsal, and finally the joy of the ceremony.

Find out more about how the process works.

Your Ceremony
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I Love Love

A wedding is such a special event that it is vital to have someone you know and trust carry out the ceremony. My work as an English teacher means that writing the love stories of my couples and being able to present them works to my strengths and my passions.

I’d love for you to get to know a bit more about me.

About Me

Find me on Instagram @esthercardwellcelebrant

View fullsize I can't imagine how so many couples will be feeling about their disrupted weddings in the coming week. For those outside of Auckland, vendors don't count in your 100 person limit. For those in lockdown again, I hope your vendors are able to be flexi
View fullsize Can't beat Wellington on a beach day! We've found out that Lulu is an otter and Theo doesn't like being showed up by his little sister in the water. I'm wondering why it's taken me so long to find this awesome beach just a bit past Days Bay. Anyone k
View fullsize Thank you for the amazing vanilla vegan cake and coconut cupcakes for @pnranjani's baby shower today @twotwentyfanbake. They went down a treat!! I hope to see one of your cakes at one of my weddings!
View fullsize Happy 1st Anniversary @pnranjani and @the_huddler! I can't believe it's been a year since our whirlwind adventure to Hyderabad. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your ceremony. Looking forward to meeting baby Huddleston soon!
View fullsize T-minus 30 minutes until the ceremony starts. I can't wait to get you married @iz.z.b and @marcus.w.ebert
View fullsize After the worry of changing alert levels this week, I am supremely grateful to be here celebrating your wedding @iz.z.b and @marcus.w.ebert. Only one more sleep!!!
View fullsize I'm so happy to be spending Valentine's Day with my loves. This is the first camping trip for Lulu. Theo has been showing her how to conquer her apprehension of the river. Love is shown in many ways.
View fullsize Happy UK anniversary to these cuties! Knowing you guys I'm not surprised that you could move across the world during a pandemic and manage to find the beauty around you. Keep those stories coming! Miss you guys heaps ❤

Book a Consultation

We can meet up in person over a coffee or a video call. Let me know what works best for you both.