Experience, Warmth & Calm Guidance
My approach is relaxed, warm, and professional. Weddings can be exciting, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming, my aim is to make the process comfortable and straightforward while ensuring all legal requirements are taken care of.
On your wedding day, you should be thinking about each other, not worrying about what happens next. I’ll guide you through the planning, help craft the words that matter, and be there with a calm, reassuring presence on the day.
Bringing People Together
Having lived in both Fiji and New Zealand, I understand and appreciate different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Today’s weddings often bring together families from diverse backgrounds, and I believe those differences should be celebrated.
Whether your ceremony includes cultural traditions, languages, or family customs, I’ll help you create something that honours your heritage while keeping the focus on the two of you.
A Love of Journeys
Outside of medicine and celebrant work, I love trekking, taking one step at a time, discovering new places, and enjoying the journey rather than rushing to the destination.
Perhaps that’s why I enjoy being a celebrant. Life is a journey, and marriage marks the beginning of a new chapter. My own journey has taken me from Fiji to New Zealand, from medicine to community service, and now to helping couples begin their journeys together.
Why Choose Me?
I bring together qualities that matter when choosing your celebrant:
Experience - a lifetime of working with people.
Calmness - steady and reassuring, even when the unexpected happens.
Family values - understanding the importance of whānau and relationships.
Cultural awareness - respect for diverse traditions and ways of celebrating love.
Personal connection - a genuine desire to get to know you and reflect your story.
Trust - professionalism shaped by medicine and my JP service.
Most importantly, your wedding ceremony should not be about the celebrant, it should be about you.
My job is to create the space, words, and atmosphere that allow you to celebrate your relationship,
surrounded by the people who matter most.
...........Your Story. Your Ceremony. Your Journey Together.
It would be my privilege to help you begin yours.
Dr. Anup Chand
Doctor, Marriage Celebrant
Every couple has a unique story, and my role is to help you share yours with warmth, authenticity, and meaning.
I grew up in Fiji, surrounded by strong family bonds and a deep sense of community. After completing my medical training, I moved to New Zealand and worked in regional healthcare before settling in Auckland. Those experiences, across cultures, professions, and communities, have shaped my appreciation for people and the journeys that bring them together.
My background in medicine taught me to listen deeply, stay calm under pressure, and understand what truly matters. Today, I bring those same qualities to my work as a celebrant. I also serve as a Justice of the Peace, reflecting my commitment to professionalism, trust, and service.
As a father of two adult children, I know a wedding is more than a moment between two people, it’s a celebration of the families, friends, and loved ones who have supported your journey. Most importantly, your ceremony should feel like you. My role is to help create a space where your story, your values, and your connection take centre stage.
