Jill Wilkinson is a wedding celebrant based on Tarawera Road in Lynmore, Rotorua. Her background is in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, and she says that work taught her to talk with people from all walks of life. Her approach is to shape each ceremony around the couple's personalities, tastes and wishes, so that it feels unique and sincere. Couples who have written about her say she adapts ceremonies to what they want for the day.
Clients praise her speaking voice and warm personality, and say that guests remarked on how well the ceremony was delivered. One couple from out of town said the process was easier and more enjoyable than they had expected. A family member who had doubts about a ceremony that was not held in a church said afterwards that it felt like a proper wedding.