Marriage Celebrant

Jenny Rayne – Marriage Celebrant

Jenny Rayne is not only your host at Tekapo House B&B, but also a marriage celebrant. As a licensed marriage celebrant Jenny loves to help create an individual memory for couples choosing to get married in a truly unique and special location. Talk with Jenny about available ceremonies or create your own words to express your love for each other.

Upon arrival in Tekapo, Jenny likes to meet with couples to assist them in creating a truly special service that reflects their individuality and uniqueness. Jenny specialises in advice on the local and national requirements for a marriage ceremony in New Zealand. She has all the necessary information at her fingertips. Jenny can help with other essential parts of the service such as witnesses and ideal spots in or around Lake Tekapo.

Jenny and Peter Rayne settled in Lake Tekapo in 1994, after farming and raising four children at Fox Peak Station in the foothills of the Mackenzie. Jenny has a wonderful relaxed manner with people and loves welcoming and sharing Lake Tekapo with the guests in their home. Their thriving bed and breakfast, Tekapo House B&B, overlooks Lake Tekapo and the amazing Southern Alps.

Getting Married in New Zealand – the Legal Stuff

Marriage celebrants may conduct weddings anywhere in New Zealand, and while some religious marriage celebrants will conduct ceremonies outside the church, in Lake Tekapo they are not permitted to do so.

When and How to Apply for a Marriage Licence

You will need to get a marriage licence from a Registrar of Marriages. To apply for a marriage licence one of the parties to the marriage must fill out the appropriate form. Read up on information on marriage certificates by the Department of Internal Affairs. Marriage licences are valid for three months from the date of issue. During that period you are free to marry at the place specified on the marriage licence. An alternative place of marriage may be specified on the licence, e.g., in case of bad weather.

Couple’s Testimonial

“Jenny was absolutely wonderful in everything that she did. She composed beautiful vows for us that we were really pleased with, and went out of her way to make us feel relaxed. We really enjoyed going to her home to meet and get to know her before the ceremony; she made us feel so welcome and completely at home. On the wedding day she was wonderful and kept us calm during the ceremony when James and I got a little emotional! Jenny is a lovely lady, incredibly welcoming and friendly and really helped to make our day special. We really enjoyed having her as our celebrant.” Helen and James, married 26 March 2011