Reviews of Ria Vandervis Celebrant. (Event Planner) in Auckland (Auckland).

Ria Vandervis Celebrant

30 Reviews

30 Comments

Event Planner

Marriage celebrant

Ria Vandervis Celebrant 9B Corban Avenue, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand

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M.

Simply the best! We would like to say a big THANK YOU for delivering such an amazing ceremony! We are both very happy that you were our celebrant – we could not have asked for anything more. With your bubbly personality and great sense of humor, you were able to share our story in the most perfect way possible. We wouldn’t have changed a thing. With all the changes we had to make because of COVID, she was so understanding and accommodating to us. Ria was honestly one of the best decisions we made, so seriously, if you are looking for a celebrant - stop. You will not be disappointed! :) THANK YOU! Manesha & Shane

R.

Ria was such an amazing celebrant to work with and I would highly recommend her. My husband and I had no idea where to start with vows and Ria was such a great help with this process, providing us with helpful information and made us feel at ease about having to do our vows in front of 100+ guests (I'm not a good public speaker at all). Overall Ria was an absolute delight to work with, we shared countless laughs together and our ceremony was perfection. Thank-you so much, Ria

K.

Ria was absolutely amazing! From start to finish the whole process was a breeze. Everything was so well organised and the guidance she provided was invaluable. By the time the big day arrived we were both so at ease knowing Ria had everything sorted. We could not have had a more perfect day, thanks largely to the amazing grace and elegance of Ria. Her presentation, content and delivery was faultless. All our guests commented how perfect our celebrant was. We would recommend Ria 110% to anyone wanting a perfect wedding ceremony. Thanks so much Ria! Kane and Aleishia.

I.

From the moment I heard Ria had become a celebrant, I knew I wanted her to officiate our wedding, and we were honoured enough to be Ria's first wedding back in 2012! We can't thank her enough for going along with our crazy elopement, getting married on a rocky outcrop in the sea, a good hour late at least, and having zero plan for the day whatsoever! Ria is someone you can count on to be endlessly positive, fresh, and willing to go along with whatever. She is also one of those people who lights up the room, and will have the crowd laughing one minute, and weeping with emotion the next, all perfectly timed. Having photographed her own wedding, I can attest that she is also an amazing orator, and can naturally captivate a crowd with her stories! Ria was the best celebrant we could hope for, and we were so appreciative of the extra miles she put in to be a part of our little day. Thanks Ria! xxx

M.

My husband and I got married in January and had Ria as our celebrant. She was the celebrant for my brothers wedding so we knew exactly what her style was and we knew she would be perfect to have as such a big part of our day. Her communication was always so prompt and informative which is exactly what you need during the stressful times of planning a wedding. My husband and I were both so nervous about the ceremony, but Ria made us both feel so relaxed and comfortable. We honestly couldn't be happier and would highly recommend her to anyone planning their big day. Thanks for everything Ria, you were truly amazing! ❤

N.

Ria was an amazing celebrant to our wedding this weekend at Woodlands on March 30, 2019. She did a great job and is a nice person to have because you clearly can see she enjoys bring love together and takes time to making sure everyone is happy and embracing the celebration of love. You can see she loves being a celebrant by her positive energy at making sure the bride (and groom) is happy throughout the process. Despite living in another city, she was actively responsive with communication and very helpful. She is the perfect choice. Ria comes highly recommended 😊. Thank you Ria for making our wedding special! From Tash and Gerald.

A.

THANK YOU RIA!!! We couldn't have wished for a better celebrant to lead our wedding ceremony a few weeks ago, you absolutely nailed it - thank you! We got along so well the first time we met you; you felt just like a friend to us. It was a really enjoyable experience dealing with you leading up to the day as you were helpful, positive and efficient. James and I loved that you made the ceremony so personal and even included a few nice surprises for each of us. You made us feel really at ease on the day and kept the ceremony light-hearted, fun and succinct, especially important with our 2 year old twins being present! And.. you looked stunning - I loved that your dress even matched our flower arch! We have already been recommending you. Love from James & Alex xxx

S.

We were so incredibly happy to have Ria marry us on our wedding day. She was so personable, relaxed and organized, which made us feel comfortable through the whole ceremony, even when it rained a little through the ceremony she kept herself cool, calm and collected. We have had so many guests come back to us saying how great she was. Would highly recommend her to be apart of anyone's special day.

H.

We immediately knew Ria was the perfect celebrant for us. She is kind, professional yet approachable, and made our ceremony so special, even giving us a few pleasant surprises on the day! As one of the most important decisions in planning any wedding I would recommend her to anyone. She’s provided us with happy memories that will last forever.

C.

We were lucky enough to have Ria as our celebrant on our special day. From the moment we received our first email reply, to the communication in the lead up to the day and the day itself we could not have wanted for anything more. We were not just "another couple" that Ria was doing a ceremony for, we were two individuals who's story she wanted to get to know. Our ceremony was tailored perfectly to suit us and we still receive comments about the way in which Ria put this all together. We would absolutely recommend her if you are looking for a truly wonderful celebrant :)

H.

We were so excited to find out that Ria was a wedding celebrant! And we were even more excited that Ria was available to be our celebrant for our wedding at Mudbrick on Waiheke Island. We are truly grateful to Ria and the time that she took to get to know us as a couple and how she told our story at our ceremony – it was just perfect. It was so perfect that so many of our wedding guests asked if Ria was a personal friend as they thought it seemed like she knew us so well. Ria created such an intimate and relaxed atmosphere and her presentation was absolutely beautiful. Ria really made our dream ceremony a reality and therefore we can’t thank Ria enough for the role she played in the most special (and most important) part of our day. Hannah and Seth Maynard xx

N.

Ria was amazing part of our wedding day. As a celebrant she made us feel so at ease and comfortable. She made the ceremony feel light and happy. Such a lovely, friendly person who is so easy to get along with. Couldn't have asked for better! Thanks so much Ria x x

B.

We had Ria as the Celebrant for our wedding in 2018 and she was absolutely wonderful. She took everything we discussed beforehand and turned it into a beautiful ceremony. All our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. We would highly recommend her :) we couldn't have imagined our day without her.

C.

Ria was simply outstanding as our marriage celebrant. From the get go she was so kind and accommodating and someone we felt very comfortable talking to in the lead up to our wedding. She helped us make the ceremony an easy and natural event. She even came round to help us practice for the big day and she got a dress to match our theme! If that's not dedicated I don't know what is! We couldn't recommend Ria enough to anyone. Love, Cameron and Kaitlyn

M.

We would absolutely recommend Ria as a celebrant! She asked the perfect questions to get to know us, and to find out the special parts of our relationship. She then used this information to write the most wonderful and personalised ceremony for us. It was sentimental, honest, romantic and even a few laughs! Ria is such a special and kind person, and we loved that she was a part of our special day.

K.

We are so incredibly pleased to have had Ria be our celebrant, she was so helpful through the whole process, no pressure and not far away if we needed advice. Her confidence was a huge help to keep everything running smoothly and to keep us calm. During the ceremony I found confidence when turning my attention to her that helped calm the nerves and the tears. She has a beautiful personality that even our guests agreed helped to make our ceremony so perfect, we highly recommend her to anyone. Aimee and Kris Mandell

K.

Working with Ria was a true delight. She made such an effort to get to know us, to work collaboratively on our vows and ceremony, and to infuse our entire day with such love and care. We felt in such safe hands and would recommend her to everyone we know, without a doubt. We could feel the thought she took with the words that she used, and the energy she poured into her work, on top of being super organized and diligent. Since the wedding, we've had multiple people at the ceremony ask for her details and express their love for the entire ceremony, which we think speaks volumes. We're so lucky we had the chance to work with Ria.

S.

Ria is such an amazing celebrant. She made the process so easy leading up to the wedding and took control on the day to make sure everyone knew where to be and what to do. Ria is extremely friendly and easy to get along with. We could not have asked for a better person to share our special day. Steve and Catherine

P.

Ria is the absolute best! Going out of her way to meet with us and ensure we were feeling confident for our big day, with so many complements from our guest about our celebrant!

S.

Hi Ria, We would just like to thank you so very much for making our day so special. It was such a lovely ceremony and we've many wonderful comments. We are still on cloud nine. We have no issue of any potential couples contacting us via email or phone to discuss yourself as their celebrant. It is with pleasure we can recommend Ria Vandervis as your wedding celebrant. From the very first contact right through to our ceremony Ria was warm, caring and very professional . Always contactable and extremely helpful on the wording for the ceremony and what was required from us. Without doubt Ria made our big day very special. Love Jill and David Goldfinch

E.

Ria helped make our day so incredibly special! The ceremony was exactly the right length and balance of emotion / humour. We've continued to have people tell us that this was the best ceremony they have ever witnessed...if we heard it just once or twice maybe you'd question it, but it seems to have been a highlight for many of our guests. She took the time to get to know us and depicted our relationship perfectly. Every interaction we had with her was easy and she was truly lovely and understanding. We really can't thank her enough <3 Elise & Aleesa Jennings x

J.

Ria is the perfect celebrant . She is very kind and easy to deal with. She tailors each ceremony to the couple and even gets a good laugh going. Having a public status is just an added bonus. Absolutely loved having her be a part of our big day.

M.

My Husband and I had the pleasure of being married by Ria Vandervis. She was everything we hoped for in a celebrant & more. Ria really got to know us well through out our planning journey. She spoke so beautifully and made us feel comfortable leading up to the day and throughout the day. Ria will always hold a special place in our hearts. We can't thank her enough for the massive part she played in our big day.

C.

Ria was the best celebrant we could have asked for. She was very easy to deal with friendly and approachable. She asked all the right questions so that on the day the ceremony was perfectly suited to us and just added to the magic on the day and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you so much for sharing our special day with us and making it such a memorable day

E.

Damian and I just wanted to say a massive thank you for being our celebrant, you were absolutely awesome from the initial meeting, through to the planning of the ceremony and the ceremony on the big day. It was everything we hoped for and more...the veil incident included hahaha. Mum said you made it extra special and your words were perfect, and thanks again for taking a photo with Holly, she was SO excited to meet you. We highly recommend Ria to anyone else getting married looking for a celebrant who is fun, vibrant and really captures the essence of you as a couple.

G.

Steve and I thought organising a wedding was pretty simple but quickly realised not so much! Ria, from our very first point of contact (message via Instagram!) was so down to earth and our first meeting was like talking to a friend who was genuinely excited for us. Ria guided us through every step of the way (we needed it haha) and made the whole process simple, easy and fun for us and our kids. Our day, our ceremony was more than we could ever dreamed! The comment from many of our guests was that it was one of the most special ceremonies that they had attended. We can’t thank you enough Ria for the part you played in our special day! With love, Steve and Gemma Rickerby x

M.

Ria, we really can't thank you enough for the amazing ceremony you put together for us! From the beginning you made us feel at ease and it was obvious to everyone that you took the time to really understand our love for one another! You really made sure that our ceremony told our story and that's what was all we ever wanted. People who we wouldn't normally expect to get too emotional actually come up and told us how beautiful it was so thank you for making it a day not only we, but our guests will remember! Maree and Cameron

J.

Thank you so much for being a wonderful celebrant on our wedding day. Wracked with nerves as I ambled down the aisle, it was really lovely to see your smiling face as I made my way towards James. From the moment you agreed to marry us, you were attentive, knowledgeable and an all-round superstar. From helping us to pick our vows, to corresponding with us individually to really tailor your words, the whole process was bespoke and made for both an intimate and fun ceremony! It was exactly what we wanted and we had lots of comments from guests that it was hands down the best ceremony they had the privilege of attending. You really have a way with words and a warmth of character; you made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Thank you! Erin Donkin

A.

Ria was amazing , so nice to work with in the lead up to our wedding . Could not have asked for a more perfect ceremony and so many guests have commented on how great she was !

b.

Ria did an amazing job as our celebrant. Professional, but fun. It was a joy to have her there helping everything go perfectly on our special day.

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