Creating beautiful moments for your weddings and celebrations
Kia Ora!
I’m Debbie Hall, a trained and authorised independent celebrant for weddings and civil unions.
I am a people person and I love love love celebrations in every form. I will work to make your ceremony memorable, full of meaning and uniquely yours.
I'm based in Wānaka and travel throughout Central Otago and Southland. I know this is all about you – your values, wishes, memories and your love. I am inclusive of all religions, cultures and sexual orientations. I think of myself as a storyteller, your storyteller.
My Mum was an author and I too love the written word. Together we will work to create an unforgettable love-filled ceremony.
“I believe everyone should have the opportunity to be married in the beautiful landscapes of Central Otago and Southland should they wish, and my aim is to make that affordable”
I specialise in crafting personalised wedding ceremonies that reflect your unique love story. Get in touch for a no-obligation meeting filled with laughs and fabulous baking.
My goal is to create a heartfelt and memorable experience that resonate with you and your guests. I believe in the power of love and am dedicated to truly making your special day magical. In addition to weddings or civil unions, I can undertake any of life’s ceremonies and rituals – commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, pet funerals, celebration of life eg: living funerals, baby naming, separation/new beginning ceremonies, reunions, birthdays and anniversaries.
''Love is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other, and who know that even though they are wonderful as individuals, they are even better together.''
Pamela Dugdale
Creating Lasting Memories
Testimonials from the beautiful people I've had the privilege of working with:
Chris and Becs | Southland
"We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant than Debbie for our wedding. From the moment we met her, she made us feel completely at ease, especially on such a nerve-wracking day. She nailed everything we asked for and truly understood our vibe, hitting the right notes with the humour and tone. She had an amazing ability to read the room, ensuring the ceremony felt personal, relaxed and joyful. We couldn't recommend her enough!"
Marty and Bridget | Invercargill
"Having Debbie as our celebrant made the lead up to our day so easy and relaxed. She had all the right questions for us, nothing was forced it was all so natural. Wedding day flowed seamlessly. Her ability to have the guests engaged and add humor to it was amazing. Debbie told our story as good as we only could. We were Debbie’s first wedding and when we told our guests that, they couldn’t believe it. She’s an absolute natural. If you're looking for a celebrant then Debbie is absolutely the one!!”
John and Jehan | Wānaka
"We would highly recommend Debbie as a celebrant. She is lovely and very professional. She exceeded our expectations and we were very grateful for all the efforts to make our wedding memorable and meaningful. Debbie made a huge impact, every part of our wedding ceremony was perfect. If you are looking forward for a stress-free wedding, Debbie is the perfect person to help you. Truly amazing!"
Amber | Wānaka
Recently we worked with Debbie to create a ceremony for us. She was attentive, kind, and open-minded, and asked all the right questions to inspire us to bring our special day to life.
Michelle | Wānaka
"I would highly recommend Debbie, she would be my top choice for any ceremony of celebration. Her attention to detail, colourful passion and brilliant personality were polished throughout the ceremony. We felt every inch was a memorable moment.”
Janine Byars | Marriage Celebrant
"I am very excited for Debbie as she embarks on her marriage celebrant career. I have
known Debbie for the past 20 years and I couldn’t think of a more bubbly, caring and vibrant
person for the job.
Debbie will give her absolute all in creating a personalised wedding ceremony and go above and beyond her role to ensure the entire day runs smoothly. I know that Debbie will be professional with her delivery and add just the right amount of humour to help settle your nerves and make you feel relaxed on your big day.
Debbie has a colourful, friendly and warm personality that instantly makes you feel comfortable around her. You can be confident that she will be by your side during the whole process from covering the legal parts, to understanding your needs and guiding you with suggestions. She will bring your wedding ideas to life, making your ceremony a memorable one.”
Hamish and Anna | Wānaka
"Debbie is an incredibly warm, kind and welcoming person. It was an absolute pleasure to share our relationship journey with her, and she was fantastic at tailoring her services to what we wanted."
