"Everything was great thank you so much. You were so lovely and put me at ease, as it was bit of mission to get there. Thank you so much again and all the best. Lovely to have met you."

"Our Registry ceremony was truly wonderful, and we cherished the time spent with our family and friends during the festive season. We appreciate all your help in making our special day memorable."

"We both truly loved what you did for us, and it was fantastic.  We really appreciated that you still came to the gardens as that was just a magical place and as soon as we saw it, we fell in love with it.  You made the day so easy for us and we enjoyed sharing it with you so thank you again. Once again thank you so much for making our day magical."

"(We) had a truly wonderful Registry wedding ceremony, and we are so grateful for the care and professionalism you brought to our special day. Thank you again for being part of such an important moment in our lives."

"Thanks for your incredible services and support in hosting L & S's marriage. They are very happy." 

"The ceremony registry was wonderful, and my wife and I are deeply grateful for your professionalism and the excellent arrangements."

"We all were extremely happy with the beautiful ceremony and we appreciate your help and support.  Many, many thanks for everything"

"Thank you very much for making it such a special occasion. We really enjoyed your warm, friendly and reassuring manner which put us at ease. We won’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of your services."

"Everything was perfect we were so happy with our day, we were grateful for you being so genuine and lovely towards us and catering to my terrible nerves."

"Our ceremony - everything was fantastic. Thank you for giving us your time to make our day special"

"We really enjoyed the ceremony, it's hard to believe it was a script as the words were touching and really lovely. It felt very special. We also were so grateful to you for being so accommodating with our date, venue and witness changes."

"We are happy that our wedding went well and thanks to you too. We are happy that we are chose you as our celebrant. Thank you very much."

"We loved our ceremony!  It was perfect. Thank you so much.  We are super happy and love married life."

"We were really happy with the service and we are doing great as a new married couple and settling well into life as well. I was just so overwhelmed with whole thing to be honest."

"Thank you for the lovely ceremony, both M.. and myself were very pleased with how it turned out. Short'n'sweet, just like us haha!"

"The ceremony was perfect, exactly what we wanted, and you really made us feel at ease."

"A.... and I really enjoyed our brief ceremony you provided us.  Even though it was so short, it was really special to have that moment where we didn't have to think about anyone else and it was just about her and I.  I really appreciate you getting everything organised and providing two of your lovely friends to be out witnesses, as well as opening up your amazing home to us."

"We really enjoyed the ceremony, and it definitely is the most unforgettable moment in our life. Thank You soooo much for hosting the wonderful ceremony and all the kind support!"

"We are very happy the ceremony was short and sweet which was nice - took the nerves away almost instantly which was amazing ! We are very happy!"

"(The ceremony) It was great, simple which is what we wanted. Thank you so much!"

"We are grateful that we chose you as our celebrant, you have accommodated us very well."

"Everything was fantastic and we had a great day at the wedding ceremony. Thank you so much 💓"

"Many thanks again for everything you did for us on the day and the time leading up to our wedding registration. We had a great time and everything has gone great since. We would recommend you to anybody looking for the service you provide."

"We were so thrilled how the day went, and your calm approach put us completely as ease. You were just the person for the job and we knew we could completely rely on you. Thanks so much for the easy, relaxed ceremony you provided."

"Thank you for being our celebrant and making it so effortless."

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable role as our officiant. Your presence and guidance lent an air of grace and solemnity to our ceremony, making it a truly memorable and splendid occasion. The significance of this day will be eternally etched in our hearts, and it is with great appreciation that we recall your contribution to it."

"Thank you so much for being a part of our Special Day. Everything went to plan and more. Thanks for blessing us."

"It was a pleasure to have you to be our celebrant. We definitely would like to recommend it to our friends in the future. You are the best!"

"We are writing to express our thanks to you and your two friends for helping us with a very professional and pleasant experience of marriage ceremony by registry. The setup is perfect and all three of you are so kind to us." ​(December 2023)

"The ceremony was exactly what T... and I were after. Thank you again for doing that on short notice! Married life does not seem any different than before which is how we wanted to feel.​ ​(November 2023)

"The ceremony was a very meaningful experience for us, you did so great and we appreciate that, we felt very welcome into your place." ​​(November 2023)

"We loved the ceremony we had, it was exactly what we wanted, thank you so much. We are very happy with how everything went 😀Thanks again and very warm regards.​ ​(November 2023)

"​Thank you so much for being an integral part of our wedding. You were the perfect person to marry us and got us through the process with so much support. We have settled surprisingly fast into married life! ​(November 2023)

"​Everything was fine (with our ceremony) and I’m really happy. Nothing could be more wonderful.   Thank you so much😊"  (November 2023)

"Helen is a very enthusiastic and friendly person. The ceremony room is simple and comfortable, giving us a sense of security and belonging, without feeling like we are in a foreign land. The entire ceremony was very warm, and we also shed tears multiple times. This will be our most precious memory. Thank you very much to Helen for participating in such an important moment in our lives. Her tenderness, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm have greatly inspired us. We will cherish every second of our memories. Thank you again!"  (September 2023)

"We appreciate how kind and welcoming you were to us on our wedding day. And thank you for your supporting message. I am glad I had chosen you to be our celebrant. You made us feel comfortable and special. We thank you. (July 2023)

"We both really enjoyed our marriage ceremony; you made it very special. We are grateful to you and for your support." (July 2023)

"Thank you so much for your service. You are amazing. You are absolutely lovely."  (July 2023)

"It has been our great pleasure to have you as our celebrant. We sincerely thank you for providing clear instructions from before application till the actual day to make the ceremony a smooth and stress-free process. You have been so kind and helpful to accommodate to our request and we are very grateful that the ceremony was a happy and memorable one."  (July 2023)

"We had a simple and happy wedding ceremony here, thanks to Helen for hosting and blessing us." (June 2023)

"We have settled into married life and are very happy thank you. It was a lovely ceremony and you made us feel very comfortable." (June 2023)

"It was so amazing - the ceremony we had, and you are amazing - we really enjoyed those moments. We are enjoying our lives. We are so happy 😊" (June 2023)

"We are so pleased that you officiated our wedding and opened your own home for us. The ceremony itself is smooth and so intimate that is what we wanted to have. Thank you for being a part of our special day." (May 2023)

"We appreciate the efforts from you. Starting from answering my question about the wedding even though it took me a while to response. You explained everything we need to know about the wedding in detail. When I was trying to select a celebrant, I saw your name and made research about you. I saw your website, pictures and information about the registry wedding. We had idea that we can make a decoration to our wedding. The website helped a lot. (April 2023)

"​Thank you so much for being our Celebrant last April 28th. The service became smoothly because you delivered it with such care and kindness! You’re amazing! We will absolutely be recommending you! Once again, thank you for everything Helen."  (April 2023)

​"We were very happy with the presentation of our registry marriage with you and cannot thank you enough. We will definitely recommend you to anyone in the future." ​(February 2023)

"Thank you for officiating our marriage ceremony.  As far as the ceremony was concerned, we liked the way you introduced yourself particularly in the capacity as marriage celebrant to formalise our marriage. and keeping both J... and I informed of the process and requirements prior to the event. Very thorough and clear." ​(February 2023)

"It was a pleasure meeting you and having your service for our wedding. I'll definitely recommend you as a celebrant to anyone I know who is intending to get married in the future 😊" (February 2023)

"Hi Helen! Thank you for having us tie the knot in your lovely home 🤍 we are enjoying our first month into the married life, we couldn't do it without you." (January 2023)

"We would just like to thank you again for being our celebrant at the wedding. I got many compliments; the wording was perfect. You made the whole process easy and stress-free. I appreciate and couldn't have asked for a better celebrant." ​(December 2022)

"Thank you. We both felt very special during our ceremony, and we would like to say thank you for that." (December 2022)

"Helen was an amazing celebrant! We chose a simple and private wedding, and she communicated very well to ensure that the event ran smoothly. She respected the cultural differences, made us comfortable and allowed to use her home as wedding venue. The process was simple and effortless. I would highly recommend Helen" (November 2022)

"We are very thankful to you for being a part in our journey and conducting the ceremony at your place. It was very smooth and effortless." ​​(November 2022)

​Thank you very much for being part of our special day. It was just perfect, and we were delighted with how it turned out. (November 2022)

"It’s H and J from Friday at our elopement you officiated! Thank you again so much, we are very happy" (November 2022)

"We’re both grateful you were there to officiate the wedding on behalf of the government, keep doing what you’re doing Helen and may God bless you." ​​(November 2022)

"We had a lovely day, thank you very much! We were very nervous as we didn’t know what to expect but you made us feel comfortable and reassured so we had the best day possible. Once again, thank you so much for making us feel at ease and making us feel welcome." ​(October 2022)

"Thank you for everything on Saturday. It was just perfect. Everyone commented on how great you were!" ​(October 2022)

"Helen was just wonderful!  Thank you so much for helping make our day so perfect. I would recommend Helen to anyone wanting a wedding celebrant." ​​(October 2022)

"I do not have the words to accurately describe how incredible you are! ........ from the moment we meet you face to face, you make us so comfortable! Your sincerity and professionalism is incredible! I would definitely recommend you to my friends." ​​(September 2022)

"Again thank you so much for making our special day so lovely. You were so professional and made it so easy for us. I will be posting as much positive comments as I can.  Thank You so much." ​(September 2022)

"We appreciate you providing the venue for us and everything is so organized on that day. It made us feel so calm and we do need to worry about anything." ​(August 2022)

"Thanks again for your help. And very appreciated that you could be our celebrant." (August 2022)

"Thank you to Helen McCaul, Celebrant, who presented the ceremony with care and understanding." (Funeral - July 2022)

"N.. and I would like to thank you for being the celebrant for our registry ceremony last Thursday. We really enjoyed the simple, quiet and private ceremony. We are grateful that everything went smoothly, and we were blessed with fairly good weather." (July 2022)

"You were fabulous and definitely have my recommendation if I become aware of anyone in need of a celebrant. Thank you for being so open-minded regarding the location and weather conditions and whatnot." ​(May 2022)

"Thank you for the wonderful ceremony you shared with us." ​(May 2022)

"We very much enjoyed our ceremony, it was very sweet and we felt emotional. ...... the happiness of that day is still in our hearts. Thank you very much, as well as being patient while our witness was so late! Thank you for staying back and sorry for making you so cold!" (May 2022)

"Once again thank you so much for your time, kindness and professionalism to make our simple wedding smooth and touching. Your elegant manners and smile would be remembered in our lives" (April 2022)

"We would like to say a huge thank you to you for being part of our (small) big day ! You made two people who are usually quite shy feel super relaxed and confident standing up the front. Every word you spoke described us perfectly. Not to mention wee L.......... who decided to test out his lungs the whole way through the ceremony and you still carried on like nothing was happening. We are so happy it was you. I’d say we’d definitely use you again for sure but I hope we aren’t getting married again!" (February 2022)

"Thank you so much again for performing our ceremony! It was so lovely to have you & we are so grateful for your calm amidst the chaos." (January 2022)

 ​"Thanks again for helping us make our special day possible." (October 2021)

 "I felt good and awesome in my special day, and thanks for having us in your home to do the special ceremony on that day, we appreciated it very much, and thank you." (October 2021)

"We really want to say a deep thanks to you for organizing a wonderful ceremony. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was very well organized. The rundown was smooth and easy to follow. We are so glad to have you to be our celebrant. You are absolutely amazing."  (September 2021)

​"Married life is the best, our many thanks for being the one to officiate it 😊 You did an excellent job, and we’d definitely recommend you to anyone who asks." (July 2021)

"Thank you so much for conducting such a lovely ceremony for us. It was just what we wanted." (June 2021)

"Thank you for helping to make our day so special. Your ceremony planning went absolutely outstanding, and was just as we had hoped it would be. The ceremony was beautiful, many guests commented on how they loved hearing our story and the way you conducted it was intimate and funny. We are on cloud-nine still - it was just perfect!"(May 2021)

“I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed and appreciated your leadership on our committee. That we got ‘it done’ in the style that we did, very successfully if the feedback I’ve had is anything to go on, is very much due to you pulling together the infrastructure of committee members, the checking in and reporting functions, and lastly the details that matter.  I also wish to acknowledge that along the journey, I signalled on a number of occasions that my workload, either employment or personal, meant I could be less than I needed to be. You accommodated that with both grace and generous support. Thank you most sincerely. I am really pleased that I did not walk away from my role on the committee, as at times I thought that maybe I should, and let someone else do a more fulsome job.”
 
“Helen, thank you for your expertise in leadership which encouraged us to make sure we crossed all the T's and dotted all the I's, and keep going, eventually producing such a fabulous weekend of fun and fellowship for everyone present.  An achievement you can be so proud of, twice over!  A great feeling to be a part of such a successful weekend. Thank you for letting me challenge myself by being involved in such a big successful project.  I have so enjoyed being a part of it right through, and working alongside such a great team of ladies.  Each one of us took the challenge and turned it into the fabulous weekend it was.”

"I have just been walking around the hills on this beautiful day reflecting on a wonderful weekend. Thank you to you and all the committee for such a well organised enjoyable weekend. You did so well with all your speaking etc I was so impressed.
The Friends Forever statue is so appropriate and absolutely beautiful. Love the fact it is carved in Oamaru Stone which is local. ​​(TGHS Hostel Centennial 2021)

"Thank you again for being our celebrant.  We thought you were very professional and also highly approachable and we would certainly recommend your services to our family and friends etc.  If I could do it again I would probably choose to have a personalised ceremony (we had a Registry Ceremony) with more family members present, but I was very happy with how our day turned out." ​​(March 2021)

 "J and I would like to take the time to thank you Helen for being a part of our day. The factor it was our 21st year Anniversary that day and our wedding 4 children later made for a wonderful day and weather was awesome to. You made the whole experience a breeze and for that we never stressed for anything. On such a nervous day just seeing your face calm me down to get through an emotional day of love that my husband and I have for each other. Thanks again and to future brides I hope they choose you because you are an amazing Celebrant." ​(March 2021)

"Thank you so much for your no fuss and loving presentation of our ceremony. My nerves were through the roof on the day and it was all just so overwhelming for me. I have never felt so happy in my life!  You are a marvelous Celebrant who truly knows how to ensure the wishes of the couple of executed to their tailored perfection of how they want their wedding to be." ​(January 2021)

"Thank you for all your help. You made the ceremony and the planning leading up to it so easy." ​(December 2020)

"​Thank you so much for being our celebrant last Tuesday. We had a great time - a lovely day!" ​(December 2020)

"​We had a great day and it was perfect. We were very pleased to have picked you as the celebrant. Thanks again for the big day!" ​(December 2020)

"We thank you for being our celebrant.  You too made it a special day. We appreciate how you performed the wedding service of candle, cord and veil, knowing it was new to you.  It was a fantastic day and we have had so many of our guests (especially my friends, family and non Filipino) saying it was the best wedding ever attended. Everybody had a great time." (October 2020)

"Thanks again - it was a pleasure to have you as a part of our special day. And thanks for sticking with us through this - it is really appreciated in a very big way." (Ceremony postponed due to Covid-19. September 2020)

"We both really appreciate you having us on Monday and making a rather simple ceremony very special to us. Thank you and to your friends as well for being witnesses to our special occasion and welcoming us as well."​​(September 2020)

"Thank you - Saturday was perfect" ​(September 2020)

"Thank you so much for being our celebrant. The day was exactly how we pictured it and the weather was fantastic and we both had a great day." ​(September 2020)

"Thank you so much again for your celebration yesterday. We appreciate your operation and time for our special day. Wishing you well and we hope to see you again in our friend's wedding in future. All of our friends were impressed by your friendly and professional job." ​(August 2020)

"Mark and I wanted to say thank you so, so much for marrying us last Monday out at Castle Hill. The whole experience was just perfect for us - very much appreciated" (August 2020)

Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and for our beautiful ceremony. (August 2020)

We were honoured to have you as our wedding celebrant. (Registry Ceremony July 2020)

"We loved our ceremony, it was short and sweet, perfect for us! Thank you for being our celebrant, we were very happy with the ceremony" ​(Registry Ceremony - July 2020)

"What a professional, relaxed marriage celebrant. Thank you Helen, it was a privilege to be involved." ​(Witness to a Registry Ceremony July 2020)

"Thank you for attending and presenting our wedding ceremony.  It was a pleasure having you and we were really happy with your service." ​(Registry Ceremony - June 2020)

"I was fortunate to witness a Registry wedding ceremony presented by Helen and was impressed with her professionalism and how she made the couple feel so special.  If anyone is looking for a Celebrant, I thoroughly recommend Helen." ​(Registry Ceremony - June 2020)

"I would like to thank you again to get us married and your awesome service. You made us comfortable during the ceremony. I will definitely recommend you to all my mates who are still waiting to get married. It was a pleasure for us to have you as a marriage celebrant.  Once again thank you Helen. May God bless you and you keep doing this good work." ​(Registry Ceremony - June 2020)

​"We had a lovely ceremony and felt that it went wonderfully considering the circumstances of level-3. Thank you very much for being our celebrant." ​(Registry Ceremony - May 2020)

"Our wedding was as good as it could be (under Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions), it was sad that our children could not be there.  Thank you for coming, we will always remember it as part of the whole lock down effect of the life and times of 2020." (Registry Ceremony - May 2020)

"We both send our sincere thanks for being our celebrant.  You were professional and efficient and a lovely person to do this for us. I will be making sure that I recommend you to others that require a celebrant. Again, our thanks and gratitude." (February 2020)

"Thank you for our ceremony - it was well put together and we were really pleased with it. You did a fantastic job, especially at short notice. You included our family - and it all worked well." "Thank you for your great work at the wedding of C&J. You were great!" (January 2020)

"Thank you very much for being our Celebrant. It was an amazing day!! We felt very comfortable with you conducting our ceremony, and really appreciated your energy and professionalism. We have had many remarks since about how great you were too!  We really loved working with you, and will certainly recommend you to anyone who asks." (September 2019)

"Thank you very much for all you have done to support the Foundation members over the last six years. You have helped us out in many different ways and if you were available, were always willing. You have made an immeasurable impact on the lives of our members and this is greatly appreciated by all."(October 2019)

"We're so lucky to have you - thank you so much for your help.  We are highly appreciative." (August 2019)

"When Josh and I first met up with Helen we knew we wanted her to be our celebrant. She was calm, friendly and so easy going, and had a good personality that matched perfectly with us.  The whole time working with her was a breeze. She was always prompt at getting back to us when we needed help or had a question. The wedding went so smoothly and we had lots of people complimenting her afterwards to how beautifully she spoke. Helen stuck with us right from our first meeting to the day our marriage certificate arrived in the post. 5-star rating from us - she was hands-down a 10/10 celebrant and I’d be happy to recommend her to anyone." (March 2019)

"Thank you so much for the wonderful ceremony. Everyone enjoyed the wedding." (March 2019)

"When Dee and I were looking online for a marriage celebrant, had talked to few, but the minute my husband saw Helen he was like she is the one. Met up with Helen and we knew we wanted her to be our celebrant. She was calm, friendly and so easy going, and had a good personality that matched perfectly with us. She was always prompt at getting back to us when we needed help or had a question. You had guided us through the way we wanted our religious wedding to be. We really appreciate your work as you had to understand my husband's culture and making sure of getting the right words and meaning. I know that I was traditionally late but you had managed the whole ceremony so well till than. Everything was so nicely done. Thank you." (March 2019)

"Thank you so much for making our day so special.  You were so professional, and caring, and led us through the whole process. The service was lovely - many of our guests commented on it and how much they enjoyed hearing our story!!!  We will definitely recommend you to friends and family." (February 2019)

"Many thanks for your part in the success of our evening" Chief and Council of the Scottish Society. "Thank you for giving a very fine toast to the bard - a real highlight of the evening." "Brilliantly researched; beautifully and professionally  presented" (January 2019)

"We would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for your kind wishes, and celebrating our Special Day with us.  We felt the day went well and can't thank you enough." (November 2018)

"From our first meeting with Helen we felt totally at ease, her kind and calm manner made us feel relaxed from the start. Everything was taken care of even down to my daughter leaving her reading glasses behind and Helen stepping in to save the day with a spare pair for signing the register! She was such an integral part of our day and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing celebrant." (November 2018)

“You are someone who likes to be of service and you are very reliable.” “……. a beautifully worded ceremony which flows with grace and precision.” "You are commended for your gracious presence, immaculate appearance and grooming, eye contact, and natural body movements. Vocally, your pace, pitch and diction were all excellent, and you presented …… with wonderful expressiveness.” (October 2018)

"Dear Helen.  Thank you so much for your help and kindness in preparing and sharing our special day!" (July 2018)

“Thank you so much for being our Celebrant on our wedding day.  You did the most amazing job and we were very lucky to have you! We may be biased, but you are still the best celebrant we have seen so far!  It is hard to believe we are ... months on from our big day but we are still so grateful for the beautiful ceremony you gave us!  Thanks again.” (April 2018)

"Dear Helen. It goes without saying how so very grateful we were for everything you did for Mum. You were so much more than just a visitor, she so looked forward to your visits and especially in the later years you provided her with a link to the 'outside world' with your adventures, holidays and other interesting activities.
The world is certainly a better place with your input - its lovely to know that there is still people like you with such kind and caring hearts - but not only that I know that you were able to understand Mum's frustration as time went on and not only the eyes started to fade...
Your 'karma index' will always be in credit - as it should be with your character of kind-heartedness, thoughtfulness, and concern for others." (April 2018)

“Hi Helen.  Just a quick note before we head off to ….!  Thank you so much for your incredible work before and during our wedding.  We have had some wonderful feedback from our family and friends about how you held our ceremony and how much they loved it and we were so thrilled with how everything went!  It was a bit of a whirlwind but a day we most definitely won’t forget!  Thanks again and we will get in touch once we are back from ….” (January 2018)

"So many of us attending the Burns Supper run by the Scottish Society of NZ Christchurch commented that Helen's reply to the Toast to the Lassies was an absolute highlight of the event.  She brought a levity and originality to her reply that had us all viewing the famous Robbie in a whole new light" Chief Graeme. (January 2018)