O livia & Kapi
"Riverside escapes was the perfect location for us to tie the knot. It was a beautiful spot to wind down in, playing board games and stargazing from the tub the night before and of course to then get married amongst the olives in such a serene setting. It was absolute magic from the minute we arrived.
Our family was also blown away by how gorgeous the space and our ceremony was and the photos captured around your beautiful property are absolute treasures.
We are so glad we switched up our original plans and are truly so grateful that we got to keep you, Maggie as part of our day. You were a winner right from day 1 and we can’t thank you enough for all your advice, support and the perfect ceremony that you put together for us"
S arah & Jonathan
"It has been an absolute joy having you, Maggie, as our celebrant. We felt so at ease from the moment we first contacted you, after explaining we only had one month until our elopement. You truly made our day special and personal, we could not have asked for a more beautiful ceremony. There was laughter throughout but serious when needed to be. We are so grateful to have shared our wedding day with such a lovely and caring celebrant. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for everything you have done, it just wouldn't had been the same without you. Thank you x"
L eslie & Mat
We feel so lucky to have had Maggie as our wedding celebrant; she is personable, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Maggie walked us through every step of our ceremony, making sure that it was perfectly tailored to our needs, and she made us feel completely at ease during rehearsal and immediately before the ceremony. On one of the most nerve-wracking days of our lives, Maggie’s calm, relaxed demeanor and melodious voice carried us through the formalities with ease. Everyone commented on what a beautiful ceremony it was and how well it was performed. If we had to do it again, Maggie would be our first choice without hesitation! We cannot thank her enough for making our day extra special.
T oni & Trevor
"We loved the setting, we loved the ceremony, and we loved the entire experience - it was truly memorable and we couldn't have hoped for anything better or different!! Even though there were no family and friends there you connected with us and that made us feel supported and cared for, and we so enjoyed your presence. The extra parts to the day were so great too - that platter and cake were something else wow!!!"
- Toni & Trevor
Michele & Jade
We couldn't have dreamed of anyone better than Maggie to join us on our day.
She was so kind and welcoming from the first initial phone call and made the whole process so easy. She was superbly patient and detailed with us as a couple who were rather naive about the whole process and concerned about how to incorporate a non-traditional bridal party.
An unfortunately timed lockdown meant we had to change dates 2 weeks out and the reassurance and support from Maggie was so amazing, along with accomodation for a few last minute changes.
The rehearsal was run perfectly and we had absolutely no stress about the ceremony as we knew Maggie had it well in hand.
Thank you Maggie for crafting us a beautiful ceremony and for being a wonderful, supportive person.
Anna & James
"Thank you Maggie, for your guidance throughout the whole process, and also for being happy to be guided by us when we wanted to diverge from the norm! I remember when we first met, you said "I hear what you are saying, and I hear what you are not saying": thank you for being perceptive and sensitive and always with a sense of humour. We loved the ceremony you wrote for us - you judged perfectly the length and what to include to make it both very funny and very moving. Appreciate also the little touches such as asking about colours - you dressed just right for the setting, and so beautifully toned with the bridal party."
Tom & Jackie
"We decided to elope while we were on holiday in Northland. We wanted a simple ceremony that was just about the two of us.
After finding Riverside Escapes' website and making contact with Maggie, things effortlessly fell into place.
We had a moving and intimate ceremony in a tranquil location. It was perfect.
Many thanks to Maggie and Brooke"
Brett & Julie
"If you’re looking for a celebrant, Maggie would be someone we would highly recommend. She is personable, thorough, professional, and very organised. She adapts well to the audience, personalised the ceremony to suit us and our expectations. She does a rehearsal for your special day so everyone is relaxed on the day. Maggie has a great presence and conducts herself in a way that you know that everything is in hand and plays everything out seamlessly. Getting married is a very special day and is important to have the right people with you on the day, and we were lucky have Maggie who made our day magical"
Brett and Julie Walford