Testimonials
James Hasler, the Man in the Red Coat
“As a toastmaster I naturally get to meet and work with suppliers of all kinds and included in that list are celebrants.
There are good ones and there are great ones and Debbie is up there at the top of the great ones list.
Sometimes you just know in advance as to whether working alongside others is going to flow and considering our roles that is vital. Well even before we met I could tell over the phone that everything was going to be perfect.
For her couples, she must be a delight. She is accommodating, wise to how things will look for them and as such can guide them in the best way possible so that they can feel totally relaxed.
Finally, when it is time to deliver the ceremony of a lifetime, all those years of media training has clearly not gone to waste. Any couple that engages her can be assured of a beautifully delivered ceremony that will live in the memories of all that are present for all the right reasons.
I look forward to the next time our paths cross.”
Harriet and Jack
“Debbie is such a wonderful person & celebrant.
If you are looking for a celebrant who takes the time to understand you as a couple, shows you so much love and is so considerate towards you, your family and friends, then look no further. Debbie was absolutely fantastic from the very first call we had.
She was such a calming influence amongst all the chaos and we loved getting to know her. She has a real passion for what she does and the pride beams out of her.
We couldn’t have asked for more on our Wedding day, her script was so lovely and she captured us perfectly.”
Liz (Mother of the bride)
“Absolutely exceptional, Debbie should have 6 stars on all counts!
My daughter got married in an idyllic historic villa in Tuscany in August and we couldn’t be more thrilled with our choice of Debbie as celebrant. Having worked as a TV presenter for many decades, we trusted that Debbie wouldn’t be overwhelmed by 200 guests, 11 bridesmaids, 10 groomsmen, 2 dog ringbearers, a live singer, multiple readings and audience participation but her broadcasting experience also gave her an uncanny ability to think on her feet and nip any crisis in the bud, amongst others – the makeup stain on the bridesmaid’s dress – sorted, the wedding ring that didn’t fit (Debbie lent her own!) Truly the Mary Poppins of celebrants!
Debbie made the ceremony incredibly personal by getting to know the bride and groom so well beforehand, she was a great calming influence on my extrovert daughter and her far more reserved fiancé and wove the details of their whirlwind romance into a ceremony which had us laughing and crying in equal measures. It was a perfect magical day and Debbie had a big part in creating that.
Oliver and Eva
“Debbie is so warm, friendly and kind, with a great sense of humour. She was able perfectly create the tone for our ceremony that we wanted, with a balance of sincerity, tradition and a few humorous moments.
After our initial zoom, we filled out the questionnaire, then met up for a coffee to discuss ideas. She came with some great options for rituals, traditions and humorous moments to pick and choose from. We were able to collaborate and edit the script directly so that it was just as we wanted on the day, which was perfect for us.
The whole process was very relaxed and put us at ease. Debbie led a rehearsal of the ceremony before the big day, which made the bride and her mum feel much more confident, having practised timings with the music, walking speeds, and where to stand and sit.
She’s very experienced and a total professional.”
Chrissie and Mark
“I’d choose Debbie 1000x over!
Debbie was one of the best choices we made! We are so happy we found her and for her to be our celebrant. She made us feel so calm, at ease, great communication throughout and made it such a personable experience. She went above and beyond to tailor the ceremony to be special for us and I’m so grateful! If you ever need a celebrant - choose Debbie!!”
Rebecca and Andy
“A fun and relaxed celebration, exactly what we wanted.
Debbie provided an excellent service as our wedding celebrant. We met with her on a number of occasions before the wedding to write and develop the wedding script and also discuss and agree our needs. Debbie did an excellent job of taking our suggestions and turning them into a memorable celebration. We asked for a relaxed and humorous event and that is exactly what Debbie provided. The big day went exactly to plan, we couldn’t have asked for more and would thoroughly recommend!”
Masae
“Debbie made our day so beautiful and special!
I am glad we chose her for our special day. She was always patient, attentive, and sweet. She was very creative and suggested beautiful and fun ideas for our family members to participate in the ceremony as well! The ceremony was super fun, funny and beautiful! She was sensitive to our wishes, and my 10 year old daughter said ‘It was the funnest and the best wedding I ever attended!’. Thank you so much for making our love story and our wedding ceremony so special, Debbie!”
Craig and Nancy
“Debbie was incredible. She was able to capture and articulate our story beautifully in the ceremony. She was very proactive, on top of every detail and took away a huge amount of stress for us. During the preparation phase of the ceremony she asked us the right questions to get to know us and had prepared ideas for readings and had excellent suggestions on how to involve important people to us into our ceremony. The script and readings fitted our story and unique aspects of our relationship perfectly. Our guests loved the ceremony, and so many commented on how beautiful it was.”
Max and Lena
“We’re so glad we had Debbie as our wedding celebrant.
On the day, things didn’t go exactly to plan because of sudden rain and our outdoor ceremony was delayed, but Debbie handled it so well. She improvised so much on the spot and made everything feel smooth, warm, and personal. She completely owned the space and brought such a lovely, calming presence. Having her as our celebrant was honestly one of the best decisions we made.
She was really professional and always made time for us and patiently guided us through the journey even when we had no idea what we were expecting. Debbie gave us many great ideas for the ceremony, including ring warming. ”
Sam and Emily
“Debbie, thank you for leading our ceremony and being a superstar from start to finish.
We and our guests were so impressed by the amazing story you’d captured and how well you told it at the ceremony. It was like you’ve known us for years!! In reality, your professional approach with a clear and detailed questionnaire, coming to meet and get to know us in-person before the ceremony, and your presentation skills meant that the ceremony was always going to be perfect.
Your warm and professional approach set the tone for a day of celebration which is exactly what we wanted.
You’ve been a star from the very first zoom call, to the preparation and script writing, to the ceremony and a beautiful summary video.
Thank you playing such a big part in our day.”
Rachael and Karl
“From our very first zoom we knew we were in safe hands with Debbie! Besides being an absolute presenting professional, Debbie has the gift of reading her couple’s personalities, humour and visions of their perfect celebration, and putting it all down on paper so beautifully.
With each call, email and text, Debbie helped us to stay calm and focused amid the wedding chaos, and was prepared with suggestions of readings and music choices when we drew blanks. She was always so generous with her time.
On the day itself, Debbie’s care and attention to detail knew no bounds, even down to ensuring our venue looked as she knew we would want it to.
Our friends and family raved about Debbie too, noting she provided the perfect blend of humour and sentiment! We simply couldn’t have asked for more.”
Sophie
“That was the most amazing ceremony, everyone adored it and adored you, and Simon and I were thrilled, it was exactly what we had wanted for our ceremony.”
Thank you for being so astute and spot-on about us, fun, and an absolute joy to work with.”
Simon
“From the moment we met her, we realised that Debbie was the celebrant for us. She absolutely loves ‘love’ and loves happy endings – which is, after all, what a wedding is all about. Debbie is naturally curious about people. She was fastidious about, and took time to hear, our respective stories and wove them together in a bespoke and personal narrative picking out the key points (both serious and light-hearted) that mattered to us and that we wanted to share with friends and family. On the day, Debbie delivered it perfectly. Our wedding felt intimate (despite over 60 people being in the room) as well as inclusive of our children and parents and a genuinely joyous occasion. Thank you so much.”
Aaliyah and Kamal
“Where do I begin with Debbie? Honestly from the first point of contact
I felt such a sense of peace with her.
She approaches her work with passion, joy and such kindness and interest.
She wasn’t just our celebrant, she was a motivator and the most enthusiastic about our wedding and proceedings.
Her support meant the world, offering her time so generously to rehearse with us more than once.
She is organised, well prepared and wrote a perfect script. Many friends really got to know our story through Debbie’s words and it really was perfectly said.
Thank you Debbie for such a memorable experience you gave us on our wedding day.
PS. Debbie got us a shout-out on the radio, the most thoughtful and exciting gift!
Preda and Kimberly
“Debbie was our celebrant for our wedding and was absolutely fantastic! Our ceremony was the most beautiful one we could have hoped for, and the guests loved it!
She certainly has a passion for making a wedding couple’s' ceremony romantic and funny. Her talent in developing a ceremony that is tailored to a couple really shone through during our wedding. Debbie has a very bubbly and positive personality, which is infectious and perfect as a wedding celebrant.
She held frequent calls with us as a couple, well in advance of our wedding, to learn more about us and to develop a script that we loved. Debbie will not stop until she is completely satisfied that she has created the most wonderful magic and romance!
Debbie is a very caring person and goes above and beyond. She visited our wedding venue herself to get familiarity with it. Debbie also held a rehearsal session for us at the venue beforehand to make sure that everything for our ceremony was in place and that everyone was familiar with the flow of the ceremony.
Debbie also ensured with our wedding venue that my mother – who was unable to attend in person – was able to view the ceremony digitally via a video stream, for which we are very grateful.
We could not have been happier that Debbie celebrated our wedding.”