Phil Costello Celebrant

We couldn't fault Phil when we got married in Old St Paul's in May 2021. He was ultra professional & a calming presence for us in the lead up to the big day. As for the ceremony, he crafted and delivered it just perfectly so we couldn't have been happier.

Rating speaks volumes really. Phil was simply amazing. He made the entire process super easy - from ceremony planning, ensuring the formal paperwork was sorted, and of course the big day itself. Throughout the entire process we felt Phil really understood us and what we were wanting to do. More importantly he really brought into everything and that showed. Everyone who attended the ceremony commented on the exceptional celebrant. We definitely recommend Phil to anyone in need of services he provides.

We were so lucky to have Phil as our celebrant for our wedding on 4th February. We knew as soon as we met Phil that he would be perfect for our wedding and he didn't disappoint. He had the right amount of humour and kept the wedding casual and laid back, just how we wanted it. Thank you so much Phil for all your support both on the day and leading up to it. I will be more than happy to recommend you to anyone who is looking for a celebrant.

Phil is a professional celebrant. Once we found his website, we had no doubt that he has all we were looking for in a celebrant. He was always available and great in communication. He kindly and patiently helped me with my vows and that was a huge support for me. During the ceremony, he made us feel relaxed and comfortable. He made a lovely, romantic and fun narrative out of our love story. We received lots of positive comments from our friends and family who either were at our wedding with us or watched our video later about how special our ceremony was and part of that was no doubt because of having Phil as our celebrant. Our ceremony couldn’t be better than that and my husband and I are so grateful for everything that Phil has done for us to make our ceremony perfect.

Phil is the perfect man for the job. His professionalism, humor and understanding of what we wanted and who we are came through perfectly with many of our guests commenting how good he was. A talented man behind the saxophone Phil also completed the jazz trio that entertained our guests.

We got married at Old St. Paul's Wellington in March 2023.Phil Costello was very professional and helpful, and he genuinely takes his profession seriously.He will help calm the stress and the nerves that exist on such an occasion.As both me and my wife are not from New Zealand, he really was very kind and helpful before, during, and after the ceremony. I honestly could not recommend him enough.

Phil was the celebrant at my magnificent wedding at Old St Paul's. Not only was he personable and amiable, but listened and responded to what I wanted. I was impressed that he took the time to really get a feel for what I wanted out of the service. I was also amazed that he took all my major and minor adjustments, tweakings, and changes of wording in his stride, and also managed to respond to me in a timely fashion - which for any bride in bridal kerfuffle mode is of utmost importance. Additionally he was prepared to take on board my desired hand-fasting ceremony, which was new to him. I cannot recommend Phil highly enough for his patience, good humour, and attentive shaping of what was a wonderful ceremony.