Auckland Wedding Celebrant & MC | Jacqueline Nairn
Your love story.
Written and directed by me.
Trusted by 200+ couples across New Zealand.
Videos courtesy of Saunders, Aduna Studios, and Jetmo Project
A ceremony is more than words. It's pacing. Energy. Timing. Presence. It's knowing how to create a moment, and being able to read the energy of a couple and the people around them.
I've spent over 20 years as a professional actor and 10 years directing New Zealand television drama - The Brokenwood Mysteries, My Life Is Murder, Blue Murder Motel, and fourteen years on Shortland Street as a director and actor. I know how to shape and craft a story. I know how to take an audience on a journey and how to make sure every moment of your ceremony counts.
When you book me as your celebrant, you get all of that. I want you to walk back down that aisle knowing it was everything you dreamed of, and more.
When you book me as your MC as well, you get someone who can hold the emotional arc of your entire day - from the moment you walk up the aisle to the moment the dancing starts. I want you to reach the end of your night having had the time of your lives and wishing you could do it all over again.
Auckland Wedding Celebrant & MC
Photography - Sacha Stejko
Anna & Mike
MUDBRICK, WAIHEKE ISLANDWe couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect way to be married.
What a love filled ceremony you gave us AND set the tone for the entire night and now our marriage … love and laughter!
Photography - Amanda Thomas Photography
Damian & Jordan
Man o war, WAIHEKE ISLANDIt felt like you already knew our story before we even told it. You've been an absolute dream to work with - so onto it, calm, and just cool as hell. The ceremony felt so us, and that's entirely down to you.
Photography - Victoria Evans & Nick Estelrich
Amanda & Tim
Mantells, AucklandJaq helped create the most gorgeous wedding. Her attention to detail was second to none. She guided us on all aspects of the wedding and all her recommendations were perfect. She set a beautiful tone for our special day, and delighted all the guests. We couldn’t have asked for more.
What we create together
Ceremony
Your love story told the way it deserves to be. Personalised, beautifully written, and delivered with 200 ceremonies worth of wedding experience and understanding of how to create an unforgettable moment.
Ceremony & Reception
One person. One vision. The ceremony sets the tone, and I keep that energy flowing through the reception. Your whole wedding day held by someone who knows your story and how you want your day to be felt and experienced.
Elopements &
Intimate Ceremonies
For the couples who want something quieter, more personal and who want to celebrate their love in the most pure and meaningful way possible.
Not sure which is right for you? Start with a conversation - we'll work it out together.
I'm not just a celebrant. I'm a director.
And your love story deserves to be told beautifully.
Your ceremony is the moment everything builds towards. Let's make it unforgettable
Based in Auckland. Booking across New Zealand.
I'm based in Auckland and work across the Auckland region, Waiheke Island, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown, and Christchurch.
If you're planning something beautiful anywhere in New Zealand, let's talk.
Notes from the aisle
What my couples say
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Melissa & Johnny
THE GLASSHOUSE
Jaq was an incredible celebrant and helped make our day so perfect. Thank you so much for being there for us on our day, you were amazing and honestly you made the day so easy for us.
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Chelsie & Cole
KAURI BAY BOOMROCK
We can’t recommend the beautiful Jacqueline Nairn enough as a wedding celebrant and MC! She was just simply incredible and offered so much experience and knowledge that we were able to incorporate into our day which just made it so extra special, fun and just so us as a couple!
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Corrina & Rob
HOTEL BRITOMART
Jacqueline was absolutely amazing to work with, helping make our secret elopement at Hotel Britomart PERFECT, bringing a beautiful energy to our day and helping us think of things we hadn't even considered. I couldn't recommend her enough.
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Arthur & Jess
BRIDGEWATER ESTATE
Thank you Jacqueline for everything.
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Reuben & Nolyn
LINDEN ESTATE WINERY
Jaq has such a natural way of taking your thoughts and turning them into something truly beautiful. On the day, she absolutely smashed it. She was warm, engaging, and professional, and our guests thought she was incredible. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for better.
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Enisa & Zach
GREENPOINT
Struggling to find the words to describe my appreciation for this amazing woman. If you’re looking for a celebrant that cares for your special day and guides you through in a comforting, delicate way. You found her. You will feel the confidence that you found the right person and you will know your wedding day is in the right hands.
