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Matthew Sent on 12/04/2026Sarah and Matt Wedding
From the very first meeting, we knew we’d found someone special in Debs. She wasn’t just our wedding celebrant, she was so much more than that, she became an intrinsic part of our journey and, truly, part of our family. Her honesty, humour, and genuine care shone through every moment of the process. We could be completely ourselves with her, raw, honest, emotional, and she welcomed it all with patience and compassion, which will always be treasured, especially during times of emotional distress that planning a wedding can cause, ours certainly had its fair share!
What stood out most was how she put our family, and especially our children, at the very heart of the ceremony. Every word, every gesture, felt personal and meaningful. She listened carefully to our story and wove it into a ceremony that reflected us perfectly, warm, joyful, fun and full of love.
Her professionalism and meticulous attention to detail gave us such confidence; we knew we were in the best hands. Yet beyond her remarkable organisation and skill, it was her kindness that touched us most. She guided us gently, laughed with us often, and cared deeply about creating something authentic, fun and deeply meaningful.
We can’t imagine our wedding day without her. Debs is someone we will always hold close, and we feel so lucky to have had her not just as our celebrant, but as we hope a friend for life. We would recommend anyone looking for a celebrant to secure the amazing abilities and skills of Debs. Thank you for everything Debs x
Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Dearest Matt and of course Sarah,
I have just read this review and it made me cry... with happy tears! I am overwhelmed at your kind words and yes, we have had such an incredible journey.
It was so lovely to see your day unfold in such a beautiful way.
To have your children central to our ceremony, each in such significant ways, bought a depth and joy that couldn't have been replicated otherwise. They were such a credit to you both.
The ceremony in your garden was so personal - I can't thank you enough for entrusting me with your story.
Everyone who was present was so focused on celebrating your love - they were such lovely, lovely people.
We began as clients and celebrant. But this journey has forged a friendship through the process, which goes far beyond just your wedding day.
Thank you for choosing me to be your celebrant: we laughed so much along the way and your honesty and strong bond was tangible.
Debs x -
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Lydie Sent on 18/08/2026A celebrant with passion and creativity !
From the moment I met Debra, I knew she was different. She was warm, engaging and passionate, with so many wonderful ideas to make our vow renewal truly individual and special.
We had a very clear theme for our day, Musical Theater, and our ceremony was certainly not going to be run of the mill! It included performances from our family, professional dancers and plenty of singing along the way. Debra embraced every idea and added her own suggestions, advice and creativity throughout.
After many drafts, we finally got there and the ceremony ran perfectly. Debra's attention to detail is incredible. She leaves absolutely nothing to chance, from colour schemes and timings to exactly who says what and when. Everything is scripted and crystal clear for everyone involved. She even coordinated calls with our photographer and wedding planner to make sure everything ran seamlessly.
Our day was amazing, and Debra delivered our love story with confidence, warmth and humour. She interacted with our guests beautifully, which was exactly what we wanted.
If you are looking for someone with passion, energy, creativity and incredible attention to detail, I genuinely cannot recommend Debra highly enough. ❤️
Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Oh Lydie!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I knew from the start we would work well together, to create something unique - and my goodness, I will never forget this ceremony! 💃🩰🎵
What a day with you and your incredible family!
I will always remember that from the beginning, your vision of including your children through live performance, whilst engaging guests, was so clearly your priority.
Celebrating 20 years of a love story, recognising those you love most; it was a joy to be part of.
And in amongst all of that, the laughter shared and recognition that the smallest of details truly matter, the authenticity of your vow renewal in words, hand fasting and enhanced with theatrical spectacle, will all stay with me always.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Debs ❤️
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Carolyn Sent on 13/07/2026Lee & Carolyn wedding!!
We cant recommend Debs highly enough! Honoured to have had you on our journey ❤️ you truly made our day stress-free and such a happy time! You listened to us and really heard our love story. Fate brought our paths together through a friend and then our beautiful journey began together ❤️ Thankyou for everything, you truly made our wedding a magical day ❤️Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Ahhh thank you so much, Carolyn! This has made my day! You two were such fun to work with!
From tequila rose shots, to Viking elements in BOTH your secret vows and Lee's; this was such a joy. Added to that, a Pokémon and pirate theme for an additional certificate to include two really special children, meant your shared love of family was so clear.
Sending love and happiness to you both for always. Debs ❤️ -
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Janet Sent on 18/05/2026The Fairy Godmother of all Fairy Godmothers
Paul and I could not have asked for a more dedicated and sincere celebrant for our marriage.
Debs is worth her weight in gold and delivers in every way imaginable.
She is eloquent, gracious, empathetic, humorous and completely present in both mind and body.
She is the fairy godmother of all fairy godmothers.
Weddings can be tricky at the best of times and dealing simultaneously with bereavement, they can be even trickier. Debs smoothed the cobbled path for us and sprinkled it in fairy dust.
She helped us navigate a series of sad events and stayed constant in the run up to our taking of vows.
In conversation we often had to decide who was going to first come up for air as we both have the gift of the gab, but as Paul humorously pointed out – you two never stop talking – it’s as if you are twins who were separated at birth.
Paul and I highly recommend Debs. And her husband Graham is the perfect companion, a charming sidekick and true gentleman.
Thank you both sincerely, from the both of us.
Janet & Paul x
Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Dearest Janet and Paul,
Sometimes in life, paths cross in a way that's beyond chance! It has been my delight getting to know you both and I genuinely feel a connection that will last long after your wedding day.
It was such a celebration of who you each are and yes, recent grief meant we needed to navigate a pathway differently from earlier plans, but the result was a beautiful celebration of your authentic and long lasting journey to this moment. The engagement of your guests is something I will never forget.
Thank you for for the laughter and yes, lots of chatter shared along the way.
Entrusting me with your ceremony was an honour - and your mentioning Graham too, was so lovely to read.
Thank you both again,
Debs ❤️
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Glenn Sent on 11/05/2026Outstanding service and so heart felt
Debs has been the most supportive and incredible celebrant. She has gone above and beyond what you could ask for. Debs gets to know you both as people and listens to your love story. Supports you with family dynamics as we all know they appear when weddings pop up. Debs made our ceremony so personal, everyone commented on how amazing she was. There were some tears (happy ones of course) and a lot of laughter. We had a sand ceremony at our wedding to include the children we care about so much and Debs took care of all of this. You will not regret booking Debs for your big day, she looks after you the whole way through, highly recommendHand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review, Glenn. It was such a joy working with you both and seeing the wedding day of your dreams unfold. I am so pleased you both really did 'your day your way' - a testament to the strength of your strong partnership. Your involvement of 12 children (each so very important to you both) in the sand ceremony was incredibly beautiful and the sensitivity around their engagement was tangible making it inclusive but also relaxed.
Your very young best man did you proud.
It was such a beautiful ceremony, with those present wanting nothing more than to celebrate the love between two beautiful souls. I LOVED how happy to join in the guests were! 🥰
Wishing you every happiness together for your future as husbands -and thank you for choosing me to be your very lucky celebrant. Debs ❤️ -
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Lauren Sent on 14/04/2026
20th Anniversary Vow Renewal
A five star service from beginning to end. Debs ensured that our day was magical with a personalised ceremony especially tailored to our personalities and family values. Her communication was spot on from the start ensuring that we had all the information we needed and we didn’t worry about anything.
We have two neurodiverse children and she knew just what to say to them and how to include them without making them anxious in anyway. I would recommend Debs to anyone who wants that special ceremony without any hassle.
Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Lauren. Your ceremony was such fun - and your boys were such a credit to themselves as well as to you and Andy.
Both being so involved in roles of responsibility and happily participating in the sand ceremony were highlights for me.
You worked so hard in creating a beautiful day for you both and to be shared with those you loved most; it was an honour to be your celebrant...
The Disney music and reading, the West Ham colours... I am still smiling.
It really was an exceptional day, filled with love, laughter and personality, marking a true love story spanning over 20 years - 'a tale as old as time.'
Thank you for being so receptive to my ideas - and equally, for your input throughout.
May you both continue to live 'happily ever after.'
Debs x
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Nicolette Sent on 01/04/2026Simply the best
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Deb's as our wedding celebrant. From the very first meeting, at a wedding fair we connected instantly it felt like it was ment to be. She has really helped to reassure us during what can be such a busy and emotional time, especially with me being unable to hand over control easily.
Throughout the entire planning process, Debra has been nothing short of amazing. She took the time to truly get to know us and our family and to understand our story, and use that information to help shape a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and completely “us.” Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made every interaction a pleasure.
Debra was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and calm any nerves we had along the way. Her attention to detail and dedication really shone through, and it made such a difference knowing we were in such capable hands.
On the day itself, she helped Ed to steady his nerves and spoke him through each step helping to calm him down. She delivered a beautiful ceremony that we and our guests will never forget. It struck the perfect balance of heartfelt, engaging, and memorable. We couldn’t recommend Debra more highly. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will go above and beyond to make your ceremony special, she is absolutely the one.
Hand On Heart Celebrant's reply:
Oh Nicky and Ed, thank you from the bottom of my heart. That initial connection was so evident and I have loved hearing your story from that first date to a Christmas proposal. Your willingness to include a variety of magical elements some of your suggestion, others of mine, meant your boys alongside close friends and family were fully involved throughout the ceremony.
It really was a delight working with you both... and the ceremony was such fun! Thank you so much; I am so delighted you stopped for a chat at that wedding fair.
Wishing you a shared future built on constant love and laughter.
Debs -
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