I was privileged beyond words to officiate the wedding ceremony of my two dearest friends at their stunning cortijo in the heart of rural Andalucia surrounded by olive trees as far as the eye could see. Truly memorable.
Smiley. Warm. Fun. Responsible. Empathetic.
Being a celebrant for me is the vocation that just keeps on giving.
If a reading or poem does not speak to you as if it were written especially for you, leave it out. This is your special day and every little detail should be bespoke and perfect.
As we are in Spain, it is not always possible for all of the important family members to be present. So livestreaming the ceremony enables everyone to feel a part of the celebrations.
A face to face chat either in person or online is the absolute most important first step. Simply put, my couples must like me and feel that I "get" them in order for me to begin crafting their bespoke script. I never ask for a commitment immediately, I insist they go away and think about me.... after all, without the celebrant the wedding won't happen so this decision is more important even than choosing the bride's dress!
No question is too small or too silly and nothing that I would consider to be unusual comes to mind re the wedding planning.
I ensure that everyone knows exactly what their role is during the wedding ceremony and I gently hand-hold every step of the way.
Top wedding planning tip: Interview a number of celebrants before you choose one.
My favourite moment at the wedding is THE KISS!