SIOBHÁIN HOOPER

CELEBRANT & MC

Hello, I’m Siobháin (pronounced Shiv-awn). I am an Irish born and Wanaka based marriage celebrant and a proud member of the Your Big Day team!

Like a lot of ex-pats who have made their home over this side of the world, I came to travel for a year and never left. Now with my NZ citizenship, Kiwi husband and two kids – that year away has definintely extended and I got a lot more out of it than I ever expected!

I became a wedding celebrant because I simply love weddings! My previous profesional experience has been in advertisting agencies in Dublin & Sydney and managing content production for the Air NZ brand team here in NZ. So, it’s fair to say I know how to tell a good story and how to bring it to life. It always fascinates me how each couple’s story is different and I love to write and craft ceremonies that could never be replicated for anyone else. I also like to make sure that you and your guests have a great time at your ceremony with lots of fun and laughs along the way.

I was also once a professional Irish Dancer but now I stick to running and long walks around beautiful Wanaka and Central Otago. I know some great secret ceremony spots and all the best local vendors to help you have the Wanaka wedding day of your dreams!

Say hello 👋