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Don Manning - The CelebrantDon is Wellington's full time specialist provider of services for all ceremonies -- both formal and informal, large or small. With many years of experience, particularly in officiating at weddings and funerals, Don is able to provide practical help for all family, community and business occasions. Don has shown a capacity to work in collaboration with you and to include appropriate words, symbols and music to enable your ceremony to reflect the many journeys of life and significant events. |
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A BORN AND BRED Wellingtonian, I’m known for my involvement in the hospitality industry over many years. I have a Diploma in Community Work from my early years. More latterly I have attained a Degree in Theology with special interests in liturgy and comparative religion. Philosophy and the recognition of diverse cultural practices continues to be a pursuit of mine. I have had over 15 years experience in ministry, and as a celebrant. While working in the Cook Islands, I was responsible for chairing the Economic Retreats during their process of reform. I retain an interest in South Pacific politics and administration. My interests include brass bands and yachting, and I have been associated with both since the age of nine. I am chairman of Sailability Wellington Trust which provides opportunities for yachting for people with disabilities. I was a competing member of Toastmasters for some years. I am married and living in Lower Hutt. My wife and I enjoy travel, the caravan and extended family as well tending the household garden. I am employed as a celebrant of all life’s occasions, but specialise in weddings, namings and funerals. I also work in administration for the Laura Fergusson Trust based in Lower Hutt. Contact: Don Manning, 32A Naenae Road, Hutt City, Wellington. |