Doreen Mckeever
Doreen mckeever - Life+Soul CelebranCy
“We feel so lucky to have had Doreen as our wedding celebrant. From the very first meeting, she made us feel at ease with her warmth, professionalism, and genuine interest in helping us achieve our dream wedding. She was a perfect match for us, especially considering we were having our wedding at Hobbiton, and she is a huge Lord of The Rings fan! Doreen crafted a ceremony that was completely personalised, incorporating our heritage, interests and personal story, balanced with just the right touch of humour! She guided us through every step of the process and ensured that the day ran smoothly, coordinating with the venue to make our day as stress free as possible. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Thank you, Doreen, for helping make our day unforgettable.” - Jamie & Chris – October 2024.
My Name is Doreen. Originally from Ireland I am an independent life and marriage celebrant who has lived here in the wonderful Wairarapa for the last 18 years. I have worked in the caring profession for most of my life. I have been a ward manager and currently work as a senior nurse in the speciality of orthopaedics. My background lends itself to taking great care of you and your family on your special day. Your ceremony will be created in full cooperation with you, taking your culture and spirituality into account. You can rely on me to create a completely individual ceremony for you and your family.
I have obtained a Certificate in Celebrant Studies from The Celebrant School here in New Zealand I am also a Buddhist so will ensure a humanist approach to all our
encounters and decisions.
I offer many types of ceremony ranging from naming ceremonies for new babies to
fully individualised marriage ceremonies.
I believe being a celebrant is an honour and I believe that, like nursing, caring about
the client and their families is of paramount importance. I look forward to caring for you on your special day.
We were thrilled to share our wonderful experience with Doreen, who served as the celebrant at our wedding. From the beginning, Doreen's warmth and professionalism truly set her apart. She made every effort to understand our vision and went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was exactly how we imagined it.
“Doreen has an incredible ability to personalize ceremonies, making them feel both intimate and unique. Her attention to detail, combined with her genuine passion for what she does, created a heartfelt ceremony that resonated not just with us but with all of our guests.
She guided us through the entire process with ease and was an invaluable support throughout—it felt as if she was part of the family. Thanks to Doreen, our wedding was everything we hoped it would be, and more. We cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a celebrant who truly cares and goes the extra mile to make your day unforgettable.” - Marina and David
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Phone: 027 7777 228