Your Wedding ceremony should reflect your individual and distinct personalities, tastes and wishes. I welcome same sex couples who wish to formally recognise their relationship through a same sex Marriage and am delighted to be an Independent Marriage Celebrant who can celebrate same sex Marriage on request. I would be delighted to accommodate your desires, so you feel comfortable and confident in the planning process and ultimately on your special day.
The Marriage Definition of Marriage Amendment Act enables same-sex couples to legally marry, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Same sex marriage also called Gay Marriage is the union of two individuals of the same sex in a marital relationship , with the full legal rights and responsibilities allotted to this contract in a given jurisdiction.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender LGBT people now have the same legal rights as other people in New Zealand, which enacted legislation that permitted civil unions in , which allowed couples many of the same rights as married couples and same-sex marriage has been legalised and gone into effect since 19 August The terms that the couple choose will appear on marriage certificates issued after the marriage is registered.
If you have any questions regarding same-sex marriage or would like to have a chat, contact me today. Email: beth celebrantbeth. Same-sex marriage in New Zealand. Beth is a member of I can help with ceremonies of all kinds, including same sex weddings. Website design by Jon.
