Let me introduce myself
Hi, my name is Dawn Maley.
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A few of years ago I was approached by a good friend to help her with her wedding ceremony. This conversation sparked a flame that had been sitting dormant for a few years so I decided to become a registered Celebrant so I could legally marry this lovely couple.
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Now not only am I a registered Celebrant but I am also a qualified celebrant having obtained my Certificate in Celebrancy. I am a member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand.
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I believe that Ceremonies hold an extremely important place in our lives. Ceremonies mark life's essential moments. They may reflect our beliefs, hopes, traditions, culture, and spirituality but they must express who we are. A ceremony can help to show us that we are united and that we belong.
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For many years I have been involved in the Pagan/Spiritual community in New Zealand. This means I am very familiar with hosting ceremonies, rituals, retreats, and rites of passage, often creating these from scratch. I am comfortable in large crowds or small
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I am also a member of The Braided Women's Gathering Charitable Trust. The trust holds regular women's weekends steeped in Ritual and Ceremony, as well as song and dance, sitting in a circle, and supporting other women to be.
I love being a Celebrant, helping others celebrate their love each other. I was surprised to realize how much I like writing, crafting the ceremonies, and empowering people to create what they want on their special day, whether it is a wedding, a renewal of vows, a baby naming, a collaring, or a croning. My next step is to train to become a funeral celebrant.
When I'm not being a celebrant...
I am mum to 4 wonderful young adults - all very artistic in their own way.
I like to spend time with my diverse circle of friends
I am a Massage therapist and Aromatherapist
I like to be creative: sewing, crafting mosaics, and writing
I like to drink the occasional wine, a good whiskey and eat food someone else has cooked
I like to travel around New Zealand collecting unusual art glass as we go...
In my professional life, I have had many roles from being a barmaid to a waitress, to a youth hostel manager, staff trainer, and 111 call taker for Ambulance to my current role as a Team leader for a charitable organisation. All of which have given me the skills, experience, and knowledge to enhance my role as a Celebrant.
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Enough about me! Let's connect so I can hear about you and YOUR story.
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Let's connect for an obligation-free chat to discuss your ceremony
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