Karen Dugdale

Perfectly Yours: Intimate Weddings and Elopements - $499

For couples who value simplicity, intimacy, and heartfelt connection, this offering is thoughtfully crafted for celebrations of ten guests or fewer. Whether you envision a relaxed elopement, a ceremony with immediate family, or a beautiful gathering at home, every detail is handled with care and authenticity. 

It’s a small celebration — but one filled with grand meaning and unforgettable moments.

This package includes:

• Professional and heartfelt ceremony delivery
• Personalised planning session in person or via Zoom
  
• Ongoing support via email and phone
• Full guidance on all legal requirements
• Wireless microphone and speaker to ensure every word is heard (where required)

Please note: a rehearsal is not included with this package.

The Signature Ceremony - $649

For couples who dream of a wedding ceremony as unique as their love story, The Signature Experience offers a fully personalised, thoughtfully curated journey — from your first ideas to your final "I do." We'll begin with a heartfelt planning session — in person or online — where we'll uncover what matters most to you both. Whether you arrive full of vision or are just beginning to shape your thoughts, I’ll guide you through structure, tone, readings, music, and ways to authentically weave your story into a ceremony that feels timeless and unforgettable.

Need support with your vows? I'm here to offer inspiration, gentle coaching, or hands-on help to ensure your promises are expressed with sincerity, clarity, and heart. Throughout your planning journey, a second meeting is included to refine and finalise every detail, making sure you feel completely confident and cared for. 

As your day approaches, I remain available to walk you through final logistics, calm any nerves, and fine-tune the flow — from the ceremony pacing to those often-overlooked finishing touches that make all the difference.

On the wedding day, I will liaise directly with your venue and vendors, ensuring everything comes together effortlessly. You’ll be free to stay fully present, soaking in every precious moment. This is not just a ceremony — it’s the beginning of your new chapter, celebrated with the grace, warmth, and authenticity it deserves.

Love is love - I am committed to inclusivity, equality, and the celebration of all loving partnerships, including LGBTQ+ marriages.

This package includes:

• Professional and heartfelt ceremony delivery
• Personalised planning session in person or via Zoom
• Ongoing support via email and phone
• Full guidance on all legal requirements
• Offer guidance and support in crafting vows, when requested
• Work collaboratively with the venue and photographer/videographer to support a smooth and memorable experience
• A personalised soft copy of the ceremony provided as a keepsake
• Wireless microphone and speaker to ensure every word is heard (where required)

Celebration of Life Ceremony - $499 

A Celebration of Life Ceremony is a meaningful opportunity to reflect, remember and honour the life of your loved one in a personal and heartfelt way.  Every ceremony is unique, shaped by the life and legacy they left behind.  The process begins with a meeting - either in person or online - where we'll respectfully explore your loved ones wishes and their vision for the service.

Together, we’ll discuss how you would like to remember your loved one and what you wish to include—be it music, meaningful readings, or heartfelt eulogies shared by family and friends. Every detail is carefully considered to ensure the ceremony reflects the individual being honoured. This conversation provides space to share stories, memories, and wishes, helping to shape a ceremony that is deeply personal and comforting. Throughout the planning process, I remain available for ongoing communication and support online—so you're never alone in making these important decisions. 

If you are planning your own service in advance, or considering a living funeral, it would be my privilege to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we can create a ceremony that feels right for you—something you’ll feel at peace with, and something your loved ones will find meaning and connection in. Whether intimate or more expansive, I’ll guide and support you with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care—ensuring the service becomes a lasting and cherished tribute.

This package includes:

• Professional and heartfelt ceremony delivery
• Personalised planning session in person or via Zoom
• Work in partnership with family members to thoughtfully incorporate their wishes into the service
• Work in collaboration with the family’s chosen Funeral Directors
• Ongoing support via email and phone
• A personalised soft copy of the ceremony provided as a keepsake
• Wireless microphone and speaker to ensure every word is heard (where required)

Extras to Note: 

Based in North Canterbury, I’m delighted to offer my services throughout Christchurch, the wider Canterbury region, and beyond. If your celebration takes you somewhere further afield - I’m more than open to travelling to be part of your special day! 

For locations over 25km from my base, a mileage fee applies, calculated at the current IRD rate (70 cents/km), to reflect time and travel costs. For events beyond Canterbury, overnight accommodation may be required depending on timing and whether a rehearsal is planned — all of which we’ll discuss clearly and openly ahead of time.

Payment:  A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the remaining balance due no later than one week prior to the ceremony.

^{My promise is simple:  open communication, transparent details, and no unexpected surprises - just genuine support throughout.}