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Thank you so much for sharing our wedding day with us! We had a wonderful day; magical, romantic and joyful. It was perfect, and we couldn’t have done it without you! The day will be long remembered as we grow old together!

Your assistance in the lead-up to the day, and your calming, relaxed and friendly nature on the day was perfect. It was like you had known us for years. It was an honour for us to have you marry us.

Thank you for your professionalism and wonderful service. We look forward to a long and happy life together.
Carissa and Kirk - Lenah Valley

 

After our initial meeting, we knew our wedding ceremony was in expert hands. We had the same feeling of confidence on the wedding day, and it wasn’t misplaced. You coordinated and delivered the ceremony beautifully. We were thrilled with the simple but personal ceremony we developed using your guide; it was by far the least difficult of all our wedding planning tasks! You were a professional but calming presence at all times, and even our friends and family commented that your approach was a perfect match for our relaxed event, and that we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Thank you, Tom.
Tim and Mandy - Mt Nelson

 

Thanks to you, Tom the ceremony was perfect. You were very professional, well prepared and very clearly spoken. Whilst maintaining your level of professionalism you acknowledged that the theme of our day was ‘fun and friendship’. You brought a level of humour and warmth into the ceremony that made it clear that you had listened to us and interpreted what we wanted for our day. We have already recommended you to our friends!
Melina and Tony – Drummoyne NSW

 

Thanks to Tom for making the day so successful. It was stress-free and so easy to organise. We made the decision to marry at the last minute and made several date, time and venue changes, but it was never a problem for Tom. He made helpful suggestions and provided useful advice. We are very happy that we chose Tom to marry us.
Kirste and Ryan - Morningside Qld

 

The service you provided as a celebrant is beyond what we expected. The book ‘A Day to Remember’ was everything we needed. Tom, you’ve obviously done this before as you cover every aspect of the ceremony. By following your steps the process was very straight forward and on the day, well it was fabulous. Thank you!

Erica and Mark – Bentley W.A.

 

Clem and I felt at ease the first time we met you. I knew our wedding would be great with you as our celebrant. You are very professional with a great sense of humour and quality and professional service.

Mary and Clem – Forcett

 

Tom, all of our guests were very impressed with you and the service. Our service was perfect and couldn’t have been improved on. You are a very well-known and respected member of the community.

Kem and Craig – Rokeby

 

Thank you for making our wedding ceremony such a special occasion! You are a true professional and we would recommend you without hesitation. Our guests made comments on what a great job you did.

We are glad we contacted you to be our celebrant and will remember our wedding day as being all we could have hoped for. Considering how completely unprepared we were for our ceremony only one week before the big day, you explained everything so well and took the stress away.

Your wedding preparation book is marvellous and also the wedding notes you gave to us after the wedding. Thank you for everything!
Joe and Melissa - Karratha W.A.

 

We would like to thank you for making our day run so smoothly. With your sound system it made sure everyone could hear what was happening. We would highly recommend your services to all of our friends. Thank you once again.
Matthew and Sarah - Austins Ferry

 

It was wonderful having Tom conduct our ceremony. He was professional, yet has a sense of humour. He made it very personal and it was everything we hoped for. - Valarie

Thank you for guiding a very nervous groom through the ceremony. You put me at ease and helped me concentrate on the day I got my girl! - Greg

Greg and Valarie – Sandy Bay

 

We could not have asked for a more professional and perfect person to have conducted our ceremony. It and Tom were perfect. Thank you for helping make our fairytale day come true.
Kylie and Damian - Midway Point

 

A very professional manner, and the day ran very smoothly. Thank you.
Ainslee and Chris – Old Beach

 

We both have so much gratitude for the care you took with our wedding. You were an integral part of what made our wedding so perfect. Thank you!
Shannon and Vivienne - West Hobart

 

We very much appreciated the information given to us in person, via email and phone, and the book given to us to enlighten us about arranging our ceremony. We particularly found the rehearsal to be fantastic in clarifying the events of the day and each person’s role. We had the most wonderful day and a wonderful ceremony, and thank you very much for that.
David and Amy – London U.K.

 

Tom added a special touch of warmth and light-heartedness to our wedding ceremony. Comments from friends and guests have all reflected positively on Tom’s delivery of the service.
Claire and Tom – Newnham

 

Thank you so much for making our day so perfect. You made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. We will recommend you to everyone who has a special occasion.
Matthew and Megan – Acton Park

Thank you so much for being a fantastic celebrant. It was exactly what we wanted and was the most special part of our day. We cannot thank you enough.
Andrea and Andrew – Sandy Bay

 

We were happy with absolutely everything – perfect! Our guests referred to you as ‘the unflappable Tom Payne!
Maddi and Mathew – Lutana

 

Having Tom as our celebrant made the build-up to our wedding so easy; there was no detail that he overlooked and he was always so friendly. We never had to chase him up for anything; he was always one step ahead of us with organisation and he did a wonderful job on the big day.
Heath and Danielle – Firthside

 

Tom Payne made it all so easy, and the complimentary book was fantastic. We can’t compliment Tom enough and would recommend him to anyone. We have very special memories of our day because Tom made it fantastic. We had 120 people there and they all said how good he was. A very special ceremony; thank you so much
Dave and Lynette - Claremont

 

Our day was so special to us and our families, and you were one of the main reasons for this. I’m sure the setting in the small yard was one of your most unusual, but this was all we needed to make us happy on the day. We thank you so very much; you are truly a wonderful man. Bless you.
Shayne and Tamara – Little Swanport

 

Our wedding was a dream come true; thanks to you. It was a beautiful day and the ceremony was fantastic. Everyone I’ve talked to commented favourably and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you Tom!

Tanya and Michael – Glenorchy

 

Thanks so much for making our day perfect; you were great! We look forward to seeing you again one day when we have a Name-Giving ceremony for our children; when we have one.
Jo and Damien – Orielton

 

Tom, your service was exceptional and we couldn’t be happier with how well you conducted our ceremony
Annalese and Brendon - Brighton

 

David and I wish to thank you for our beautiful wedding ceremony. Your wedding guide was invaluable and made choosing our vows effortless. Your assistance in all aspects of our wedding made it very easy to arrange our surprise wedding from interstate. Thank you so much for making our day special. Everything you did was perfect!
David and Kathryn - Brassall Qld

 

Tom was fantastic and helped make our day really special. Everything ran smoothly, and Tom’s calm nature really helped the groom calm his nerves before the ceremony.
Ian and Nicole – Latrobe

 

Monica and I want to really thank you for the gorgeous ceremony we had last Sept. 27th in the Conservatory of The Botanical Garden.
Our wedding was just as we had dream. You really did it well. We came from Peru to Australia to study and also to build a new family. We are very happy you made official our marriage. It will be a ceremony we will never forget.
Thank you very much again.
Our best regards

Enrique and Monica - North Hobart

 

Thank you so much, dear friend for helping to make our wedding day so special. Your unshakable optimism kept us both calm in spite of the rain.
Sarojini and Martin – Carnegie Vic

 

The ceremony was absolutely wonderful; we couldn’t have asked for anything better. We thank you so much, Tom for all you have done for us to make our special day truly amazing and relaxing. You went above and beyond to help us. You made us feel so at ease and everyone was very impressed. The ‘Day to Remember’ book was so helpful, and many people commented on how nice the vows were. We will definitely be recommending you.
Emma and Aaron – Granton

 

Your help and guidance on our special day was exceptional and far exceeded our expectations. We have received wonderful feedback from our guests regarding the way you delivered our ceremony. We would highly recommend you to everyone we know. Thank you!
Sean and Shelley – East Maitland NSW

 

We thank you so much for officiating at our wedding. To be able to trust someone with this duty, on a day when so many things can go wrong was truly a blessing to us. We felt ‘safe’ knowing you were in control and trusted that you would do as we wished; and you did! We had a beautiful wedding, and thank you so much for making our day so special.
Bernadette and Andrew – Mt Nelson

 

Tom was fantastic; we could not fault his professionalism and service.
Kelly and Matt – West Launceston

 

I am writing to send my appreciation for you. The wedding ceremony was really perfect. It left a very deep impression in my mind. Thank you so much for what you have done for us. Many thanks again.
Bei and Bin – Mt. Nelson

 

Many thanks for being our wedding celebrant. During the wedding preparations, and also after the ceremony you were helpful, efficient and professional. The ceremony itself was exactly as we wanted it. Many of our guests have commented to us that you were the best celebrant they have seen. The copy of our wedding ceremony wording that you sent with the certificate was a lovely touch. We can’t thank you enough for helping to make our wedding day special, memorable and stress-free.
Lydia and Ben – Malvern East Vic

 

We would like to thank you for the beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony, which you officiated for us. Thank you for providing the book, A Day to Remember; the words and sentiments linger with us each day as we celebrate our marriage and they truly encompass all we believe in as individuals and as a couple.

Your warmth and sense of humour made the ceremony enjoyable and meaningful for everyone there. We have received endless comments from our guests about how loving and inclusive it was.

Thank you for guiding us through the paperwork and your attention to detail. We felt in very safe hands.

Julie and Richard – Stanmore NSW

 

Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding ceremony, we were both very much pleased with the way that everything went; it ran smoothly, the weather was amazing, you made us feel comfortable and relaxed and you did a brilliant job.
Prue and Trent – Kedron Qld

 

We are so grateful, our day was perfect; thank you so much!
Erin and Richard – Old Beach

 

Thank you so much for your professional and ‘in control’ manner on our special day; you really made it all go so smoothly. The booklet was excellent – so helpful, it made it truly easy to choose.
Christine and Andrew – Margate

 

In preparation for our wedding we dealt with many people and various services. You were by far the most organised and professional person that we dealt with. Thanks!
Amy and Brett - Collinsvale

 

Tom, you are an amazing celebrant! Keep up the fantastic work. You are professional and approachable. The ceremony exceeded our expectations. Our guests commented on the ‘warming of the rings’ part of the ceremony all night. We are very, very happy with your service and would highly recommend you to anyone! Well done, Tom and thank you so much for making our day so special!

Nic and Todd – Dunedin NZ


Thank you for helping to make our wedding day the perfect day. Our ceremony was beautiful and we have received so much positive feedback regarding you and our ceremony.
Sarah and Dean – Avondale Heights Vic


You officiated at my daughter’s wedding earlier this month and I was very impressed with the outstanding job that you did; absolutely professional; so well prepared. Thank you very much.
Margaret (mother of the bride) - Mt. Nelson


We are forever grateful for the way in which our marriage ceremony was conducted. It was professional, fun and met all our expectations and beyond. We could not have had a more positive introduction to married life. Thanks Tom!
Christina and Jared - Honeywood


We had an amazing day! Thank you so much for helping to make it so special. Your help and advice was excellent, and we had a lot of comments on how professional and romantic our ceremony was. We would recommend you highly to anyone. Thank you!
Matthew and Andrea - Glenorchy

 

We were very pleased with the service provided. The ceremony was beautiful, and Tom was clear and well spoken.
Jess and Jack – Lenah Valley


You exceeded our expectations; we thought you were fantastic; professional with a personal touch.
Euan and Brooke - North Hobart

 

We couldn’t have asked for more in a celebrant. Tom was wonderful.
Craig and Katie - Claremont

 

David and I would like to thank you for being part of Amy and Eddie’s special day. The ceremony was lovely, and we are so happy that you were able to be their celebrant. The day was perfect from start to finish. It’s true; “When Only the Best Will Do”.
Glynis and David - mother and father of the bride

 

We would like to thank you for providing professional and friendly, helpful service from the moment we were first in touch with you, right through to our ‘big day’. We were thoroughly happy with your service and would have no hesitation in recommending you to other people. Thanks again!

Vicky and Paul – Woodstock

 

Our wedding was wonderful. Tom’s manner, way of speaking and his presentation make him a wonderful officiator. We’ve been to many weddings in the last few months and Tom is by far the best celebrant we have seen. We were very impressed and grateful for the service he provided.

Katherin and Jason - Kingston

 

We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Tom to future couples who are looking for a professional, thorough, credible, responsive and sensitive celebrant. We were both delighted with the service provided and feel that Tom helped to contribute to an intimate and meaningful ceremony for us.

Melanie and Joseph - Blackmans Bay

 

Tom was fantastic. We have had a lot of feedback from guests to say how beautiful the ceremony was and how well Tom spoke. We can’t rave enough about Tom. He will certainly not be forgotten.
Melissa and Ty – Moonah

 

My husband and I found Tom extremely professional when it came to our wedding ceremony. His assistance with the legal side of the marriage was comforting. The guide, ‘A Day to Remember’ was most useful and took the stress out of planning the ceremony.
Olivia and Adam – Huonville

We could not imagine being married by anyone else! Thank you for being a part of our wedding; we had a wonderful day, and the planning was made all the better by having your help as our celebrant!
James and Clare - Ulverstone

 

For us, choosing a celebrant was the difference between having an OK wedding and our dream wedding; for us getting married is very sacred. From our first contact we knew Tom was going to be our celebrant. At all times we found him to be very professional and extremely helpful. We will be recommending Tom to all our friends and family. We also found the booklet ‘A Day to Remember’ invaluable. Thank you.
Scott and Natacha - Scamander

 

Thank you Tom; we appreciated the way you were able to personalise our wedding ceremony. Your professionalism and attention to detail really helped us have a wedding that reflected how we feel about each other. We found the “A Day to Remember” book very helpful, offering many options we may not have otherwise thought of. Thank you for helping us to have a very special day. We have had a lot of compliments about the personal nature of our wedding.

Kelly and Leon – Dodges Ferry

 

Tom was just perfect; we could not have asked for anything better than how our ceremony ran. Thank you very much!

Brendan and Frances – Kings Meadows

 

Tom’s professionalism was outstanding; both through the preparation leading up to our wedding and on our special day. He was thorough, explained everything we needed to do, and was always contactable when we had queries.

Tom has a presence, which we believe no other celebrant in Tasmania has to offer. Friends and family all commented on his beautiful presentation of the words we had chosen, and he was integral in making our day one we will never forget. Thanks Tom!

Esther and John – Kingston

 

Thanks Tom! We can’t praise you highly enough. Your services not only gave our day the required dignity and solemnity, but helped us get through the stress of the wedding without hiccups.
Paul and Perdita – Battery Point

 

Thank you Tom for the personal and professional officiation of our marriage. You contributed to making this celebration of our love and commitment to each other very special. You were fantastic as our marriage celebrant and we feel so privileged to have had someone of such high regard personally and professionally officiate our wedding. It was so very special. Our wedding day was perfect and your presence on the day helped make it even more so.

Carole and Harley – Taroona

 

Tom Payne was warm and caring and helped make our day very special. We felt he meant what he said and delivered the ceremony with feeling and love as though he was a personal friend.

Thank you Tom for our beautiful ceremony! It was truly beautiful and romantic and a day we will never forget! Everyone has been telling us how lovely it was, and that it was one of the nicest weddings they have ever been to!

Kirsten and Uwe – Geilston Bay

 

Tom, you made it all simple and easy. Your presentation was professional and your speech was clear and concise. You brought a tear to a few eyes on the evening of our wedding! It was the right style for us; serious but without religious influence. Thank you for the time and effort.

Rachel and Joshua - Moonah

 

First and foremost, Tom made us feel relaxed. He gave us gentle advice and absolutely made our day with his genuine manner and delivery. It was a most professional and memorable start to our married life together.
Thank you so much.

Patrick and Bonita – Albion Qld

 

Thankyou for getting me through my vows; I don’t think I would have made it through if you didn’t prompt me when you did. Thanks for all the work you put into our marriage.
Elizabeth and Adrian – Berrimah Northern Territory


Thank you for marrying us! You did such a fantastic job; not just on the wedding day but throughout the preparation and planning. You were extremely professional and prompt, and you made organising our ceremony from a distance so effortless.
Melissa and Todd - Curtin ACT


We would like to thank you very much; having you marry us was great and couldn’t been done any better. All our friends and family said how great they thought you were with making our day that extra bit special. Everything you did was perfect, so thank you very much.
Katie and Stuart - Howrah


Tom, you are very well organised in your role as a celebrant and you are passionate. Everyone at our wedding made comment about how fantastic you were. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so memorable!

Robert and Angela – Lenah Valley

 

So glad to have had you, Tom to be such a special part of our celebrations!

Mandy and Richard – Sandy Bay

 

Tom made a quite nervous and anxious time a pleasure. Everything was made easy with no hassle in anything we wanted. We would recommend him to anyone!
Sara and Heath – Claremont

 

Everything was FANTASTIC! Tom explained everything really well and put up with our many questions; accommodating our needs with ease.
Marika and Bryan – St Albans Park Victoria

 

Thanks Tom! Your presence made us feel comfortable and relaxed on our special day.
Emma and Luke – Mornington

 

We had many complimentary compliments about our ceremony; particularly the friendly manner in which you presented the service. Many guests commented on how it affected their emotions, especially the candle lighting ceremony. To us, Tom you made our special day one to remember. We have, and will continue to recommend your services to all our friends. Thank you so much!

Sandra and John - Rokeby

 

A truly wonderful ceremony! Many thanks to you for your wonderful suggestions and calming presence.

Rachel and Ross - Royalla NSW

 

Great feedback received from family and guests on how Tom presented himself and conducted the ceremony.

Marcel and Jacque - Prospect

 

Tom was fantastic! He made our day fantastic, and everyone commented on how great he was.

Casey and Simon – Prospect Vale

 

Tom, we really appreciated the professional and courteous manner in which you conducted the ceremony. We had a number of people comment on how well it was conducted. Thanks again, your assistance was much appreciated!

Fiona and Brett - Sorell

 

It was a pleasure to have Tom at our small, intimate wedding. He was happy to go along with all of our wishes for a simple, non-flowery ceremony and remained calm when we got our vows to him late. Thanks Tom.
Patrick and Anouk – Blackmans Bay


Thank you for making our day special! You helped and guided us; making it a very easy and carefree day.

Angie and Phil - Austins Ferry

 

Thank you Tom for your calming influence on our wedding day. We knew we could trust your professionalism and that you would ensure that our ceremony was all that we hoped for.

Carla and Matthew - West Hobart

 

Thank you so much for making our day perfect.

Melissa and James - Woodridge Qld

 

You were great, Tom! You helped keep me very relaxed about the whole thing!
Kate and Rob – Sandford


Being able to select extracts from “A Day to Remember” for our wedding ceremony helped to make our day that much more special. Thank you very much for the way in which you helped us through the preparation and for marrying us.
Geoff and Xiao Jing – Tranmere

 

Thank you for officiating at our wedding. You were very professional, and made the vows flow smoothly. We would definitely recommend you.
Eddie and Amy - Jersey U.K.

 

Tom gave us the framework to guide us in making choices about our ceremony, but also the flexibility to structure it to suit us and make it very personal. We loved being able to include so many of our family in the ceremony. The ceremony was perfect. Thanks Tom!

John and Ange - Kingston

 

We would like to thank you for making our wedding such a memorable occasion. Your professionalism, understanding and flexibility made our day even more special, and we cannot thank you enough for the role you played.

Phil and Kirsten – West Hobart

 

Everything met our expectations, and we were extremely happy with the ceremony.

Jane and Shane - Dodges Ferry

 

Thank you, Tom. It was a wonderful day and you delivered the ceremony exactly to our expectations.

Emma and Jacob – Risdon Vale

 

We were very happy with the way our ceremony was conducted. Many guests commented on Tom’s professionalism.

Adam and Kylie - Kempton

 

Tom was a part of our family and did a fantastic job.

Shirley and Peter - Sorell

 

We were thrilled with the presentation of the ceremony on the day; especially as it was quite a complicated one.

Joel and Yasmin – The Netherlands

 

Thank you for helping to make our special day very memorable. Your help and guidance was very much appreciated.

Damian and Michelle - Lenah Valley

 

We were both very happy with the ceremony, and many people commented on how nice it was. Tom did an excellent job.

Julie and John - Rosetta

 

Thank you Tom for making our day so special. You delivered our ceremony in a relaxing and casual way, which was exactly what we wanted. Thanks for the special memories.

Sonia and Josh – Sorell

 

Our ceremony was everything I had hoped for; a beautiful day. Tom was so professional and yet very personal. I just wish the moment could have lasted longer.

Wendy and Len - Newstead

 

Thank you so much for your light and love that surrounded us on our special day. I felt your unspoken support during the ceremony and from my heart I want to say a big thank you.

Roslyn and Rod – Binalong Bay

 

Being from NSW we had minimal time to organise the ceremony, but Tom allowed for easy communication with all the details covered in one meeting. The book, "A Day to Remember" was exceptionally helpful.

Shaun and Claire – Five Dock NSW

 

Thank you so much for being the celebrant at our wedding. We had a fantastic day, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Your friendly and caring nature made our day even more special and care-free. Again, thank you.

Dorraine and Richard - Bridgewater

 

We would like to thank you for being so patient with us and the bridal party. You helped make the ceremony a relaxed and enjoyable, yet serious and very important part of the day. Thank you; we would recommend you to everyone!

Johanna and Benjamin – West Hobart

 

We are both really very pleased we chose Tom Payne to marry us. He created something special for us in his service and for our family and friends who witnessed our marriage. We will hold those memories forever.

Diedre and Darryel – Darwin NT

 

Thank you so much Tom for helping make our day so beautiful.
Your style and grace ensured a perfect day.

Sarah and Stephen – New Town

 

Tom, you provided an excellent and very professional service. For us the ceremony was the most important part of the day, and you certainly contributed to making it special and memorable.

Celesti and Marcus - St Kilda Vic

 

Thanks Tom, you took our nerves away and that made the rest of the day easy and enjoyable.

Tim and Kellie – Otago Bay

 

Tom was highly professional from providing information to the legal requirements, to listening to our wishes, to delivering the ceremony itself. We would be very willing to recommend him to our friends.

Virginia and Mark – Riverside

 

We are both from large families and have seen many weddings, but Tom Payne is the most professional and well-presented celebrant any of us have come across. There were no worries from day-one; Tom keeps you well informed and takes away any stress. His high quality PA system makes him the best choice for any outdoor function.

Allen and Selena - Lenah Valley

 

Tom did a fantastic job and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our ceremony. Thanks again for contributing to the success of our big day.

Tony and Katrina - Brighton

 

We wanted a simple but classy ceremony without ‘flowery’ content.
Our choice of celebrant was perfect. Thanks Tom.

Kate and Michael - Howrah

 

Thank you very much for a wonderful ceremony, which many of our guests have also praised. We have already started recommending you to others! We had a wonderful day. Thank you very much.

Brendan and Katinka - Gagebrook

 

Tom was very professional but in a pleasant and relaxed way.
We would definitely recommend him.

Meredith and Nick - Ridgeway

 

Thank you so much Tom for making our special day so very special; you were so professional and caring, and a lot of fun. The Day to Remember book is full of ideas and samples which we found to be so much help; it’s an excellent idea.

Natasha and Mathew - Otago Bay

 

We were very pleased at how involved you were with the emotions and feelings of the ceremony. You were just as involved as we were and it showed that you cared. This really mattered to us. The layout and content of your book "A Day to Remember" made it very easy to decide on the details for the ceremony and to understand what was required.

Anne and Daniel - Mt. Stuart

 

 

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