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"YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY"
Are you looking for a refreshingly modern, relaxed, fun yet professional ceremony which will incorporate your love story & your ideas….. I have an extensive selection of suggestions and ideas on ceremonies – covering introductions, readings, declarations and vows. My commitment is to provide you a professional, personalised ceremony that reflects you both. A little about me …
… I love good wine & coffee & of course chocolate! I love to work with couples who want to enjoy their wedding day & to reflect who you are, be relaxing, interactive & fun ….. if this is you we’re a perfect match :) Don’t get me wrong your ceremony will still be emotional, loving & intimate – you just get to have a laugh & enjoy yourselves at the same time. Planning a wedding can get stressful but lets work together to make your day absolutely fun & fabulous. I have a strict “No Stressing” rule ….. if you’re getting stressed ring me & let’s have a chat ….. having been a celebrant for 15 years chances are I’ve heard most stuff! I ask all my couples ; Do you want your ceremony to be more fun or emotional? Most of the time the Groom say FUN & the Bride says EMOTIONAL! So the vast majority of my ceremonies are a beautiful balance between the two. That’s what makes my ceremonies different & very popular, they are modern & interactive & we all get to have a laugh & cry while you get married. You’ll have a great time & so will your quests. If you’re not boring people why have a boring ceremony – finally you have a choice YAY
I’m big on getting to know my couple’s & not being a stranger on your day therefore I do ask some nosey questions to get information about the two of you (sometimes stalking may be involved hehe) that can be used in your ceremony so you’re wedding is actually about you – not something that’s been taken from the internet! It’s important for me that when you both stand in front of your family & friends that you feel comfortable & love your ceremony & not think “o dear”!!!!! Thats why it’s so important that you pick the right celebrant …. if you don’t you’ll likely to get a ceremony that suits the celebrant – not you! I have a high quality sound system available to ensure your family & friends feel part of your special day at no extra charge. I am available to officiate your wedding in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Waikato, Hamilton & Rotorua…. I will & do travel outside these areas so please do ask. Terms & Conditions: Please refer to my Website https://www.debbiehunt.co.nz/
🌞✨ On a fabulous Saturday afternoon, May 18th, 2024, A+S tied the knot amidst waves and sunshine, surrounded by family and friends. 🌊👰🤵 What a couple, what a location, what an unbelievably sun-filled day—it was pure magic! ✨ Could it get any better? Only the epic celebration party could top this! 🎉💃🕺 Huge congratulations to the newlyweds! 🎊❤️
What a fantastic Thursday afternoon it was, celebrating the love of Andrew & Chanel! 💕 The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and love was definitely in the air. Cheers to this beautiful couple on their special day! 🫶🎉💖
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Hubby and I got married a couple of days ago and we had the lovely Debbie as our celebrant. I had a month to plan our wedding and Debbie was so much help. We had a small one which meant we were able to go with the elopement package Debbie has to offer which made everything so much easier and they were all so lovely as well. Debbie is easy to communicate with and is such a sweety. Loved her work 🖤
If you're wanting a stress free & more intimate ceremony click on this link to see all our details : https://www.debbiehunt.co.nz/elopement-package
Photographer Jackie O Photography
Hair & Makeup Jennifer louise hair and makeup
Flowers Seed and Bow Florist
Super excited to be able to offer our Bay of Plenty Elopement Package on Saturdays during May and June *
Including: Photography, Hair & Make Up, Celebrant & Bouquet!
*subject to availability
Debbie Hunt - Marriage Celebrant, BOP, Tauranga, New Zealand | Jennifer louise hair and makeup | Seed and Bow Florist | Jackie O Photography
❤️The dream team for elopements ❤️
Let us help make your special day stress free & fun 🤩
Super excited for our elopement couples this season! 💕 We have an amazing package for $2280
incl. celebrant +photographer + hair+ makeup + flowers
More info in the elopement highlights or feel free to get in touch.
Featuring one of Our gorgeous couples 💕
Hair+makeup by me
Rach and Matt absolutely crushed their wedding day 💕 From the first light of dawn to the twinkling stars of the night sky, their celebration was a testament to love in its purest form. Everywhere you turned, there were beaming smiles, warm embraces, and hearts overflowing with joy. It was a day that seemed straight out of a fairytale, where every moment felt like a cherished memory in the making 🫶🫶🫶
Hi Deb
I just wanted to say a massive thank you again for Friday! You were just perfect and made our ceremony extra special 😊 thanks for calming our nerves and being such a pleasure to work with. Everyone said how fab you were 🥰
Have a great week!
Rach
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Well, buckle up, folks, because 2024 blasted off like a rocket, fuelled by love, laughter and a sprinkle of cosmic confetti! And I feel so blessed to have presided over their extraordinary bond 🫶
To the dynamic duo of Jack & Jess, here's to your 2024 that's as epic as your love story, filled with joy, humour and an abundance of heart emojis! 🚀💑✨
Check out these amazing vendors 💕
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Gown: .wellington
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Makeup Artist: Alanah Robertson
Hair Stylist:
Jeweller: .nz
Catering: Cracked Pepper Catering Whakatane
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What an absolute blast of a day, and let's talk about this phenomenal couple! After a globe-trotting journey to escape the winter blues, they landed right here in Tauranga to declare their "I do, without a doubt." 🫶
Seriously, Duncan and Sharon, you guys are just awesome. Officiating for a couple so deeply in love and vibing with them is the ultimate joy! Thank you both for letting me be a part of your extraordinary day—I'm beyond grateful to have shared in the magic of it all. Cheers to love, laughter, and a lifetime of incredible moments! 🎉💕
Vendors are all from the "Bay of Plenty Elopement Package"
https://www.debbiehunt.co.nz/elopement-package
Photographer
Hair & Make Jennifer louise hair and makeup
Flowe@seedandbowflorist
December marked an exuberantly joyous day for Bridget and Dylan as they embarked on their backyard wedding adventure at 'Aunty Lynne's house' and it seems like this place is transforming into the family's go-to venue.
Surrounded by a fantastic blend of family love and a stellar support crew, they sealed the deal. Huge congratulations to the dynamic duo– you've set the bar high for backyard celebrations! 🫶
Hey Debz,
Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day. We had lots of people asking us if you knew us and we think it made such a positive difference already having that past relationship with you. D&B
A collection of amazing vendors made their day the absolute best:
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Dress: .auckland
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Oh, brace yourself for this love-soaked adventure! These lovebirds didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits; in fact, I'm convinced they were on a date with sunshine in their hearts 🫶
They were so wrapped up in each other that I bet they thought the raindrops were confetti falling from the sky!
A round of applause for Nick & Claire! May your love be unstoppable, forever playful, full of joy, and surrounded by warmth.
Wishing you a lifetime of shared laughter, sunny days, and a love that's more unmissable than a rainbow after the storm. Congratulations! 🌈💖
Photographer Jay Drew Photography
Venue Te Puna Quarry Park
In the enchanting chapel overlooking Lake Rotorua at On the Point - Lake Rotorua, Simon and Paula exchanged their vows. The breathtaking views seemed almost too good to be true, but as they said "We do," the scenery wasn't the only thing taking our breath away. Cheers and jubilant celebration ensued, marking the start of their beautiful journey together ❤
From my lovely couple 🫶
I can’t rate this lovely soul highly enough. It’s clear from her other reviews that she knows how to tune in to couples’ needs and get the energy level just right. Great communication from the preparation to beyond the wedding and impeccable sense of timing. Her warm, calm, genuine nature and sense of humour touched everybody at the ceremony. Debz, our wedding was perfect..and so were you. Thank you so much.
All photography by the amazing ClaregPhotography
Makeup by Laura Jane - Beauty Studio
David Shanhun provided live music throughout the day, booked via Better Band Company
Hair by Hair Space Studio
Evening entertainment by Cue Djs
Who’s the lucky one!!!! That would be me!!!! 🫶
Such a elegant & intimate wedding day for J+C with their special people to witness the beginning of their next chapter as husband & wife 💕
We were lucky to have Debz as our celebrant for our small, intimate wedding (14 guests) in October 23. We found Debz to be a pleasure to deal with, she quickly picked up on what we were looking for and shaped the ceremony to suit. She gave us ideas and helped us through the parts we weren’t so sure about and the day went perfectly. I highly recommend Debz to anyone looking to get married.
Photography by Erica Jane photography
J ❤ T
Now this is why I absolutely love being part of a couples special day. I definitely get all the feels every single time 🫶
We were lucky enough to have Debbie be our celebrant for our wedding 07th Oct 2023. After having a celebrant lined up for over a year who cancelled 3months out for personal reasons, Debbie jumped in and saved my sanity. She was just amazing through the entire process and answered all my questions and settled my nerves! The humour and laughs she brought to the ceremony made it so memorable. We could not have had a better person by our side on the day, and we cannot thank her enough!!!
Venue was the stunning The Red Barn
Photos by the very talented Amy Bell Photography
Tony and Di wanted their day to be all about love and happiness, a celebration of the love they have for each other and the love they have for their children and grandchildren ❤ Well they certainly nailed all of that and some!!! Check out those smiles!!!!! 🫶
Venue:
The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Photos by Roman 💗
Dan and Kimberley's special day was a deeply emotional and joy-filled experience, marked by laughter, tears, and an abundance of love! Blessed with splendid weather these two wonderful souls celebrated their union in the warm embrace of family and friends captured by the very talented Jackie O Photography 💕 May the journey ahead be adorned with a lifetime of love and boundless happiness ❤🫶
Review: We used Debbie for our wedding in September 2023. Debbie was fantastic and insured the ceremony went smoothly. She was right there beside us if we needed her on the day and helped keep our nerves calm. She entertained the guests as well and everyone had a laugh. We had so many people giving us great feedback from her on the day and said she was great :)
Debbie took a personalise interest in our wedding and put personal touches throughout our ceremony. The ceremony went amazing and by having the personal touches it really made it feel that little bit more special.
You can tell she enjoys her job and she wanted to make our day the best day ever.
Debbie was always an email away if we needed any help with anything especially when writing our own vows to each other.
Definitely highly recommend Debbie :) 💒
Venue The Elms Te Papa Tauranga
Second shooter Kelly Oliver Photography
Flowers Seed and Bow Florist
It's always awesome to return to Ataahua. The gardens were on point – so green and vibrant. These two lovebirds did their wedding their own cool way – no big bridal party, an early wrap-up, and they went for a tart instead of the traditional cake. It was a blast! Big shoutout to all the vendors who always hustle to make things happen: you guys rock!
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Rings - Diamond Design
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"Bay of Plenty Elopement Package"
Limited dates still available for 2023/2024
Jackie O Photography / Seed and Bow Florist / Jennifer louise hair & makeup
Dr Seuss quote: We’re all a little weird, and life is a little weird, and when we find someone who’s weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness and call it love – true love!!
…….so on that note we got cracking and got these two hitched! WAHOOOOOOO, congratulations to Mr & Mrs Fraser !!!!!
🫶Thank you so much for being an amazing celebrant on our wedding day. We loved your ceremony and will look back at these photos and cherish them forever :)
Lots of love,
Michala and Andy
Huge shout out to the very talented Gemma & Ryan from Le Roex Media Weddings for these amazing photo's 💕
Also the breath taking venue of Black Walnut Venue which definitely ticked all the boxes 💗
Surprise weddings are so exciting and Toni & Dale pulled it off perfectly 🫶. After some hard mahi with family & friends they ducked off, got glammed up & BOOM tadaaa!! The surprise on every one's face was priceless 💕
Surrounded by sooooo much aroha, this moment was absolutely perfect for this gorgeous couple ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Debs, we both wanted to thank you so much for making our day so special - we couldn’t have wished for anything better! I honestly believe you & Rose from were meant to be with us, thank you so much again - Arohanui Toni & Dale Xx
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I LOVE BEING A CELEBRANT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Debz
Just wanted to quickly touch base, it's been 7wks you know! And say once again a massive thank you for your expertise as a wedding celebrant.
The rehearsal wasn't something I thought my casual wedding needed but boy was I wrong, it was so awesome being on the ball on the day, thank you.
You kept Chris & the guests entertained & informed prior to my arrival, thank you.
The ceremony was amazing, light-hearted, funny & professional, thank you.
Everything was perfect, we had the best day and guests still rave about you.
As above, a million thank you's for your service. Attached is a fab pic for your collection....and a cute one just because lol.
Hope all is well x
Amanda & Chris
Easter weekend had all the feels and so did Mr & Mrs Graham, congratulations you two amazing humans 🫶
They had it all, beautiful scenery, lush grounds, amazing family & friends, lots of laughs and plenty of happy tears 💕
Their special day ticked all the boxes and it was my absolute honour being invited to celebrate their love and the start of their journey together as husband & wife ❤
A huge shout out to these amazing vendors :
Venue was the stunning The Black Barn, Lake Tarawera
These amazing images captured by The Official Photographers
Flowers by Frankie & Flora
Catering & Bar by Terrace Catering
Hair by Messy Bun
Makeup by Ashlee Hastings Makeup
Dress by Stephanie Allin Couture
The most magical day spent with these two beautiful souls and I just loved seeing S & J locking eyes and smiling from ear to ear! Congratulations 💗
Hi Debbie, just had to email you and say another huge thank you for making our wedding day so extra special and stress-free. Your calming presence and words certainly helped calm both of us down.
Although we had our ceremony in a public park the feeling we had was like we were the only ones there. Such a special day shared with family and friends. Thanks again Debs. You're a gem and so amazing at what you do.
Love Stu and Jo Gillard ❤️
Family & friends wrapped their hearts around these incredible ladies with their unconditional love & support surrounded by the breath taking views of Eagle Ridge Estate and captured by the very talented Rachel from Swift & Click 🫶
It was such an honor to have the final word before I presented the brides -
“Always remember that every day no matter how big or small, there is always a reason to count & that is the reason why you are so lucky to spend the rest of your lives together” 💕
Hey Debbie!
Thank you again for an amazing and very special wedding ceremony! 💕
How do you spell love…..you don’t spell it, you feel it 💕
Cameron ❤️ Rebecca
A beautiful bond, two beautiful souls. Huge congratulations, I’m so excited for your future and thank you so much for your kind words xx
Venue was at the stunning Eagle Ridge Estate
This gorgeous photo taken by Amy Bailey Photography
Debbie was amazing. She had such a bubbly personality but was also the perfect calming influence we needed on the day. She helped craft a unique ceremony script and guided us through the whole thing. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Zachary & Riley were married at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia.
Friends & family came from near & far to celebrate their love with beautiful cultural touches & a whole heap of prettiness ❤
Thank you so much for the memories 💕
Congratulations to Orryn & Leah who sealed the deal at their families hidden gem in Tauranga, check out those views!!!!! ❤
Seriously - this was one amazing day, even though it was a tad wet! Such a gorgeous couple surrounded by beautiful family & friends! You could not have asked for a more amazing vibe whilst these two said their I Do's! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Photographer Kasia Kolmas Photography
Florals Seed and Bow Florist
What a day for Ethan & Danah, you sure bought the sunshine ❤
After postponements due to a slightly inconvenient world pandemic … exhale… smile… celebrate! They made it WAHOOOOOOO and what a day it was to celebrate with family & friends and lets not forget that bridal squad!!!
… thank you Ethan & Danah for embracing every moment and everyone!
Venue Old Forest School
Photographer Black Robin Photography
❤ What an absolutely epic & fun wedding filled with so much love, laughter and awesomeness ❤
Watching Brad & Kelly walk down the aisle, hand in hand is one of my favourite parts as a celebrant, and it means I have signed, sealed and delivered two gorgeous humans to their new life as a married couple WAHOOOOOO
All these fab shots are from the extremely talented Jackie O Photography , sorry I couldn't just post a couple!!
And lets not forget these amazingly talented vendors too: A+++++++++
Josh Pow Music | Hand-Picked | Ultimate Indulgence Day Spa |
Donna Creative Stylist & Event Hair | Dylins Bridal |
Jared from Mason Media on video
Some days just hit you with all the feels, like Mike & Lorrin's wedding ceremony ❤ What a celebration & thank you for the memories ###
Photos by the very talented Grace Jones Photography
Venue was at their beautiful lifestyle block just out of Rotorua
❤️Love is easy when you marry your best friend ❤️
Ruth & Donnacha’s wedding was the 31/12/2022 & what a celebration it was ….newly married and seeing in 2023 at Old Forest School couldn’t get any better than that!
These stunning images taken by Rochelle from Pure Images Photography
💕Love is in the air 💕 Surrounded by close family and friends, David & Alex got to say “I do” with only a sprinkle of rain to keep us on our toes & in our gum boots 🤩
Hi Debbie!
Thank you so so much for being our celebrant on November 19th, you really complimented our day so perfectly and we were so happy to have you there. Thank you for making us feel so comfortable even amongst the anxiety of the day, we couldn't have had a better person for our ceremony.
We just got our photos today and I'm slowly going through them but thought I'd throw a few pics in for good measure.
Thank you again & all the best!
Alex & David Hamilton
5 Summerhaven Place Ohauiti
Tauranga
3112
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