DEBBIE PAYNE
BRISBANE Wedding CELEBRANT
More Laughs, Less Stress—Your Perfect Ceremony Awaits
Real. Fun. Memorable. Just Like Your Love Story.
Your wedding isn’t just an event—it’s a moment that should feel like pure magic. Whether you’re planning a big celebration, an intimate elopement or a registry style, your ceremony should be as unique as your love story. I’m here to make that happen—without the stress, the clichés, or the boring bits. Just a heartfelt, genuine ceremony that feels like you. Let’s create a day full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Ready to get started?
Hi! I’m Debbie
I’m all about creating ceremonies that are real, fun, and full of heart. Based in the beautiful Moreton Bay Hinterland, I bring warmth, humour, and a modern vibe to every wedding. Whether you’re getting hitched in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, or the Gold Coast, I’ll be there to guide you through every step—keeping things easy, meaningful, and, most importantly, all about you.
I Gotcha Covered!
Planning
Rehearsal
Support & Tips
Vows
Location Ideas
Legal Documents
Marriage Certificate
Transparent Pricing
Sound System
Emcee
It's Never Too Early To Start!
Wedding Packages
Planning your wedding should be as stress-free as saying “I do.” That’s why I offer clear, no-surprise pricing to help you focus on what really matters—your wedding day.
Eloping and Registry Style
An affordable, sweet, legal registry-style ceremony for couples who want to elope or keep things fuss-free—with that extra touch of class and romance and a location of your choice.
INCLUDES
+ Preparation: One meet-and-greet to finalise the legal requirements or we can do it over Zoom.
+ Ceremony: Choose from two short, sweet ceremony styles (that you can adjust to suit.) Say “I Do” at your chosen destination. Bonus: An undercover option with a tree canopy near Brisbane—at no extra cost. Up to 14 people. Monday to Thursday availability (other days for $50 extra.)
+ Legals: Handling of all legal documents (Notice of Intended Marriage, Form 14 submitted to BDM, and your application for a Registered Marriage Certificate —you make payment directly to Births, Deaths and Marriages.)
+ ♥ Ceremonial Marriage Certificate ♥
Your Dream Wedding Experience
From our very first chat to the moment you say “I Do,” I’m here to make your day uniquely yours. ensuring every detail is perfectly planned. Relax on your big day knowing I’ll be there to deliver your beautifully, one of a kind, crafted ceremony.
INCLUDES
+ Preparation: Up to three meetings (a free rehearsal at any Brisbane Metropolitan venue is inclusive.) Unlimited email and phone support. Soft-copy examples of ceremonies and vows plus handy wedding planning tips.
+ Ceremony: A personalised ceremony designed just for you (complete with individual questionnaires.) Say “I Do” at your chosen destination. I’ll be there to deliver your beautifully crafted, personal ceremony—arriving one hour early to assist with details like attaching buttonholes and water is made available for the groom. I’ll give guest directions, before and directly after the ceremony. Quality MiPro public address system. Ceremonial pen for the Marriage Register.
+ Legals: Handling of all legal documents (Notice of Intended Marriage, Form 14 submitted to BDM, and your application for a Registered Marriage Certificate —you make payment directly to Births, Deaths and Marriages.)
+ ♥ Ceremonial Marriage Certificate ♥
Emcee and Your Dream Wedding Experience
Everything in the Your Dream Wedding Experience Package, plus:
+ EMCEE: Master of Ceremonies for your reception.
+ SPEAKER SETUP: Use of a sound system for reception music.
WEDDING NOTES
Location
- Ceremonies in Moreton Bay and Brisbane metro are included in price.
- Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast bookings – $75 fee applies.
- Travel to Stradbroke, outer islands, and interstate – ask for a quote.
Car Extras
- Cost of car parking is extra.
- Car ferry fees are extra.
DAYS & TIMES
- Public holidays / long weekends – extra $55 fee applies to all packages.
- Eloping & Registry Style – Friday to Sunday available for $50 extra.
NEED A CHANGE?
- Want to add something in or change an aspect? Any changes are considered – we can let you know if it incurs any extra fees.
OTHER CEREMONIES AVAILABLE
CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE
Creating a service that is personal and respectful – celebrating the happy moments and wonderful things achieved. Capturing and sharing the joys, tears and exciting episodes with those whose lives were touched for a moment or a lifetime. My service fee for a Celebration of Life Service is $450.
Commitment Ceremonies
A heartfelt way to celebrate love without legal formalities, allowing couples to express their vows in a meaningful, personalised ceremony.
NAMING CEREMONIES
A special celebration to welcome a new child into the family, tailored to reflect your values and shared with loved ones.
RENEWAL OF VOWs
A beautiful way to reaffirm your love, whether celebrating a milestone or a new chapter in your journey together.
SPECIAL OCCASION CEREMONIES
Personalised ceremonies for life’s milestones, from anniversaries to cultural celebrations, creating lasting memories.
Happy Clients
“Deb made the whole process utterly enjoyable, personal and authentic. The advice she provided leading up to the ceremony on what to write, and building the ceremony, was a very genuine experience. She really listened to who we were, and that really shone through in the ceremony. Almost all of our guests mentioned to us on the day how beautiful the ceremony was, and many wrote in the guestbook that it was the highlight of their day. We would recommend her to anyone getting married, and know with hand on heart that not one person would be disappointed with her commitment, her professionalism, but most of all her warmth. Thanks Deb!” Kim & Chris
“Debbie was just wonderful as our celebrant! She was so professional, relaxed and supportive throughout the whole process…. Debbie gives plenty of options and flexibility to create the perfect ceremony for the couple. She is great at communicating with her clients promptly and is very organised. We cannot thank Debbie enough for helping make our wedding day just perfect and everything we ever thought it could be!.” Larissa & Peter
“Our ceremony was exactly what we wanted – relaxed and friendly, with lots of joy and laughter. From the moment we met Debbie we felt completely at ease, she has such a wonderful warmth. Debbie guided us through the process and made it easy, we will certainly recommend her to our family and friends. It has been a real joy sharing this time her.” Christa & Ash
“We would like to thank you for being our celebrant for one of the most important days of our lives. Debbie, we would highly recommend you, your dress attire was perfect, you are always happy, very approachable, happy to help and answer the questions that I had. Thank you again for everything.” Georgia & Cheyne
“We were lucky enough to secure Debbie to be the celebrant at our wedding on the 6th September 2014. Debbie made our day so special, she let us shape our ceremony the way we wanted, with no request an issue. This was reflected in the amount of guests that approached us to tell her how amazing she was. We will never forget our big day, and I know without Deb it wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was! Thanks so much Deb!!!” Scott & Hannah
“Cyclone Alfred tried its hardest to ruin our day. But then we found Debbie! She is amazing, we had our wedding and it was beautiful. Debbie had 72 hours to start from scratch as our celebrant. Absolutely in awe of this beautiful lady. Thank you so much Debbie. You will be forever in our hearts ❤️❤️❤️.” Petra and Greg
“Would highly recommend Debbie if your looking to tie the knot. As a celebrant she is very easy going and down to earth, easy to communicate with and delivers a perfectly tailored ceremony exactly to your liking. She made our day effortless and took all the worry out of organising the ceremony so that we could focus on other aspects of the day which was a tremendous stress reliever. Thankyou so much for your hard work and dedication ????????.” Mr & Mrs Manu
So Much to Think About. So Little Time. That’s Where I come In.
I became a celebrant because I love connecting with couples and hearing your unique love stories. Being a part of one of the most exciting days of your life—full of joy, laughter, and real moments—is something I never get tired of.
I’m a bit of a romantic at heart, and that means I’m with you every step of the way—from our very first chat to the big “I Do.” I believe your wedding should be 100% about you: personal, unique, and completely stress-free.
With my background as an Authorised Marriage Celebrant and a Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy and Small Business Management, I mix professional know-how with a laid-back, modern vibe.
Let’s create a wedding day that’s as unforgettable as your love story. After all, this is your day! Plus, I love staying busy —serving as Chair of The Celebrants Network, sitting on the Board of Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club and volunteering as Treasurer for the Coalition of Celebrant Associations (CoCa).
