Kia Ora…hi there…
This is me…British by birth, Kiwi by choice… I am a mad keen traveller and I have spent the last 40 odd years of my life trying to see as much of this beautiful planet that we live on as I can.
I’ve ticked off 55 countries so far …..one of the bonuses of being a celebrant is that I get to marry people from all around the world, I get to hear about where you come from, where you have travelled to and get tips on where I should go next…and what are the best foods and wines are to try whilst I’m there.
I first came to New Zealand many moons ago as part of one of my round the world trips… I fell in love with NZ – and thought one day I’m going to make this place my home…so here I am in stunning Queenstown 🙂
I am nuts about all animals large, small, fury or scaled. I love guinea pigs, cats and chickens…and really would love a pet cow (or three) and a bee hive ! Santa might bring me a hive if I’m good but I can’t see me getting a cow anytime soon!
My free time is spent, skiing in winter, scuba diving when I’m somewhere tropical, cooking and eating scrumptious food and drinking delicious wine.
I live on a hobby vineyard and have 2 hectares of Pinot Noir vines. I’m enjoying having my husband educate my palate and improve my knowledge of grape varieties and different wines.
I can sometime be spotted running around Queenstown or, at various events up and down the country. I’m a social runner….I run mainly for the atmosphere at race days…and for the celebratory wine that I feel I have earned once I get over the finish line 😋
I am trying everyday to be a little greener – my love of travelling gives me a big carbon footprint (despite me only being 4’10”) so, I try to eat less meat and less dairy – pretty easy as I can’t stand cheese..yup! I know…. that makes me part of a weird minority.
I’ve just switched to driving a hybrid…I wish my hybrid was in the form of a 1974 mini….if I have a lotto win would it be wrong to buy a ’74 mini have the original engine taken out and then have it converted to electric???
My Whanau (my little Noble clan)
I share my life with my husband of 17 years, and together we have our gorgeous son.
He’s the apple of my eye! #unashamedlybiased
Why I became a Wedding Celebrant
I had two separate friends ask me on the same weekend to be their celebrant…I couldn’t say no. I did it and loved it! I still love it. I often pinch myself and say yes…this is your real job Sarah! I love that I get to see humans when they are at their best and most happy. It is a real privilege to share in someone’s wedding day – that is never lost on me.
In my previous life I worked for local government so public speaking and presenting has been part of all my roles. It has never phased me…not even at school. Class mates used give me their tuck shop sweets to do their readings in assembly😅Whatever size wedding you are planning – I will be there to get you married!
