Hi, I’m Lorraine!
I am a Kiwi from Auckland, married to Michael, with two grown-up children living in New Zealand and Hong Kong, and three awesome grandsons.
I am a teacher by profession, initially specialising in speech language therapy. In 1993 we took the opportunity to teach in an international school in Beijing, followed by Hong Kong, and eventually Tokyo, where I was the Head of the Tokyo International School. I loved being immersed in the Chinese and Japanese cultures and finding my way in new cities.
In 2019 it was time to move home to New Zealand and pursue other passions! My teaching and leadership roles mean I am professional, organised, reliable and a pro at public speaking, plus I love meeting new people and getting to know how they tick… so my friends encouraged me to train as a celebrant. I really feel it is my calling!
I am fully qualified in New Zealand through The Celebrant School, and a member of the Celebrant’s Association of NZ, so you can be assured I will take good care of you. I am committed to further education and recently completed a course on Tikanga Maori (Level 3).
Home base: Warkworth
We love the fun, vibrant community here in Warkworth and we’re proud to call it our home.
With Warkworth as my home base and family around Tauranga, I’m available for ceremonies around Mahurangi, the greater Auckland area, and the wider Tauranga area.
After four years of working in an artisan chocolate shop in Matakana, I am now back pursuing my passion for teaching, at Warkworth School.
By choosing celebrant lorraine
You will get a qualified, professional celebrant with superb attention to the smallest details.
I will get to know your story and what makes you tick.
I will work WITH you to co-create a ceremony to remember that’s uniquely ‘you’.
You will enjoy a vibrant, memorable ceremony to mark your special occasion.
Nga mihi nui
Let’s talk
