Ko wai au? Who am I?
Ko Whakaturia rāua ko Pouerua ngā maunga te rū nei ngākau o tōku tūpuna
Ko Whangaroa rātou ko Owhareiti, ā, ko Waiaruhe ngā awa i mahea nei māharahara o tōku tūpuna
Ko Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi rāua ko Ngātokimatawhaorua ngā waka e whakatere tōku tūpuna i te haerenga ki konei
Nāku ngā marae Tuparehuia rātou ko Ngaitonga ko Oromahoe ā ko Te Tii i tūhura nāna nei tōku papakāinga whānau
Nō Ngāpuhi rāua ko Ngāti Niue ahau
Ko Ngāti Rahiri rāua ko Ngāti Wai ōku hapū
Ko Takimoana Heta-Te Kauwhata te ingoa o tōku tūpuna
Ko Roxette Falesima ahau
My Story
Kia ora, I am Roxette Falesima, an independent marriage and civil union celebrant located in Tāmaki Makaurau Aotearoa (West Auckland NZ
In addition to being a celebrant, I also offer emcee services to keep the energy high among guests. I can also provide relationship coaching through the Prepare and Enrich program. And if you’re looking for a live, natural voice to serenade you down the aisle, I can make that happen too. My aim is to complement you and make your special day truly unforgettable.
For many years I have been known as the wedding singer which I absolutely loved! This grew my love for all things weddings, and I had always wanted to become a wedding planner as I would often find myself gravitating into those positions naturally. However, becoming a celebrant was not something that had ever crossed my mind until I was being requested to officiate loved ones ceremonies.
So far, the journey into the wedding industry has made it so clear to me that this is what I hope to be doing till I am old and grey. I love celebrating love, I love life events and I naturally set out to help others navigate and rise into their soul's purpose, and it brings me high reward to see lives being lived to the fullest.
From my own experience of navigating relationships and marriage, there is something truly special in honouring couples and their journey of love. Celebrants can often be the most visible yet humbly, the most forgettable parts of the day, because the focus shouldn’t be on them, but on holding space for the couple and their chosen ones, to celebrate the ongoing commitment of their journey together. Therefore, I pride myself in making sure that every event I’m involved with is a memorable experience for all those involved. Most importantly, my aim is to ensure that you get to enjoy celebrating your special milestones.
My Background
If you'd like to ensure all aspects of your life are included, I am currently studying for a Certificate in Marriage Celebrancy with The Celebrants Training College and as a former-member of The Celebrants Aotearoa (CANZ), you can have confidence that I'll do a professional job. I can offer partially bilingual ceremonies and coaching in English and Te Reo Māori.
A bit more about me:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry and pastoral care (Laidlaw College)
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Diploma in Te Reo Māori (Te Wānanga o Aotearoa)
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3 years of professional performing arts training and touring (Sinai Worship Academy and Excel Performing Arts School)
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Celebrants training (The Celebrants Training College)
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Relationship coaching (Hei Mareikura Women’s Empowerment Course, and certified facilitator of Prepare and enrich)
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Background in financial education, teaching, youth work and ministry
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Hobbies: Singing, Eating, Graphics and Design, Socialising, Advocate against Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse #SaveourTamariki.
Love is love...
If you are looking for a personalised ceremony that you can cherish from beginning to end, I am your celebrant!