Ahakoa he iti te whakanui, he nui te aroha.

Mini in size, big in love!

If you are planning a short notice; intimate and no fuss wedding, an RHCele Mini Big Day could be just what you are looking for.

Also known as an Elopement Style Ceremony or Micro Wedding, this wee babe is especially appealing to couples coming in from overseas to tie the knot. That in mind, there’s is nothing stopping my fellow residents from tying the knot, Mini Big Day style!

This low-cost ceremony will still reflect you as a couple. It will simply bypass the pressure of you having to advise your preferences, or make decisions at each stage of your script’s construction. It is a great option for you if you do not want ‘bells and whistles’; or a big guest list.

I will meet you at your desired ceremony location where we will complete the formalities in an intimate setting. 

In sticking to a Registry / Elopement Style, your guest amount must be less than 12 people (aged 16+).

The Process

The entire planning process will take place online, where I will send you everything you need to start the process:

– Terms of Service
– Mini Big Day Questionnaire
– Application for a Marriage Licence

I will take what I have learned from & about you, apply it to a set script and surprise you with its content on your big day.

The Ceremony Script

The brief but intimate ceremony is less than 12 minutes long; and consists of the main aspects of a typical ceremony.

–  Introduction
–  Declaration of intent (the “I do”)
–  Vows
–  Ring exchange
–  Final thought
–  Pronouncement & kiss
–  Signing of the documentation
–  Presentation of the married couple

Cost

$240.00 + travel at $0.95c per kilometre traveled, if the ceremony location is outside of New Plymouth.

– Particulars of Marriage + Licence                                                                    $150.00
You will be responsible for ordering your marriage documents online

– Marriage Certificate                                                                                            $33.00

– Apostille/Authentication                                                                                    $POA

Don’t worry, I will guide you through this entire process!

Bookings

Bookings will not be taken any more than 3 months in advance of your wedding date and are subject to availability.

Mini Big Days can take place any time from 11am and your date is subject to availability. There will be a charge for ceremonies taking place on a week day.

Extra Charges

Additions to the script                                                                                          $15 per addition
Such as acknowledgments, choose your own reading. Maximum word count: 100 words.

Witnesses                                                                                                               $60 per witness
I can provide witnesses, should you need them.

Business Day Fee                                                                                                  $45 flat rate
Applies to Mini Big Days taking place Monday to Friday.

Payment

I will invoice you for your Mini Big Day and payment is due on, or before your special day.

Payment can be made via bank deposit or cash (NZD).

Contact

I warmly welcome you to get in touch here, should you have any further queries before you make the decision to have a Micro Ceremony. I would also be happy to provide you with a no obligation quote.

In Short

A Mini Big Day is subject to the following conditions:
–  Be getting married within 3 months of making your query
–  Have a guest list of 12 or less people aged 16+
–  You do not get an opportunity to personalise the Ceremony Script
–  You will be responsible for ordering the Marriage Licence, Marriage Certificate and Apostille (if applicable)

Read my Blog post on an Elopement I did in January 2017.