Meet Andrea

The Celebrant Behind the Ceremony

An independent voice, a steady hand, and a writer's love of language — at the service of your story.

Andrea Stratton portrait

A few words

Hello, I'm Andrea.

I've spent the last decade writing and delivering ceremonies for couples and families who wanted something more personal than the expected. Every script is written from scratch, every word chosen to sound like you.

As an independent celebrant, I'm not bound by template or tradition. Outdoors or in, intimate or grand, traditional or wonderfully untraditional — your ceremony can be exactly what you imagine it to be.

What I bring is care, calm, craft, and a quiet kind of joy in holding space for the moments that change a life.

Qualifications

Certificate in Celebrant Studies — The Celebrant School, Te Wānanga Korowai Aroha (April 2018).

My promise to you

Entirely bespoke

No templates. Every ceremony is written from your story, in your voice.

Unlimited edits

We refine together until every word feels exactly right.

Calm, warm delivery

A steady, joyful presence — so you can be fully in the moment.