Wedding or Elopement : your love story told with style and flair
As your trusted guide on this journey of love and commitment, I’ll craft a ceremony that reflects your unique personalities and the adventurous spirit that brought you together. Whether you are planning a grand affair in an English castle or a palace in Europe, or a private elopement in a secluded mountain cabin, I’ll be with you every step of the way, ensuring your special day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more.
With over 500 ceremonies under my belt and a passion for creating truly memorable experiences, I’ll carefully weave your love story into a magical celebration script that truly represents your style, and as a bilingual English/German speaker, I can deliver a beautiful script in two languages, or perhaps simply sprinkle some German love quotes in to your English ceremony. This will not only make your family and friends feel special, it also gives you a real sense of where you are too, and give you all the feels!
Set your wedding or elopement apart from the ordinary, and let me transform it into a truly memorable experience that reflects your love for each other, your journey, your goals and dreams.
Marriage is an unknown adventure for two, and as Elizabeth Barrett said, “Love doesn’t make the world go round.
Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
Your vision is of a Wedding Day filled with love and laughter, storytelling and meaning, and which truly represents you both in respect of your beliefs and values. The person leading this important milestone in your lives has to be someone you know will be there for you 100%, who will take time to get to know and understand you, and be there however long it takes, guiding, advising, supporting and caring about all the details, and taking every step with you. And that’s where I come in ….
I promise, by choosing me as your Celebrant, whether your Ceremony is in England, Germany, Europe or beyond, in English or in German or a combination of both; your vision, your story, and your ceremony will be in safe and experienced hands. Since training in Marriage and Family Celebrancy with the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants in 2011, I have officiated several hundred wonderful amazing and unique Weddings, Vow Renewals and Elopements, many of which you can read about on my Real Weddings Page
Yvonne exceeded all expectations as our bilingual wedding celebrant. Her eloquence in both English and German added a unique touch to our ceremony, making it truly. unforgettable. Yvonne’s warmth and professionalism shone through, creating a seamless and joyous atmosphere for our special day. Stefi and Matt
Let’s not forget that getting married is an exciting step in your lives, and celebrating your love, your future hopes and dreams, in a celebrant led ceremony is truly special, as it will reflect you as a couple and as individuals, and contain your authentic voice and personality. Not only that, it will make you feel the way you want to feel: happy, relaxed, and completely present in the moment, along with your family and friends. There are no templates, and we can have as much or as little formality as you wish – there is a space for fun, laughter, happy tears, for those you love to take part, and for those who cannot be there to be acknowledged and honoured. It really is designed for you, and because of you it is going to be awesome!
Creating your own new Wedding Traditions….
Every love story is unique, and therefore deserves to be celebrated as such, without restrictions on content, format, time, location and time of day, and offer the freedom to express yourself however you choose. Don’t want to exchange rings? Then don’t. There are many other ways to show your commitment to each other. Want to be traditional but incorporate modern ideas? Of course! There’s the adventure of creating something new, something that you can both continue to celebrate as the years go by. Let’s chat in detail! My creativity is there to support you!
Feel shy about speaking in front of others, or not sure about what you want to say? Let me guide you with my experience and let’s adapt the ceremony so that you feel completely at ease. Vows can be reshaped so they become questions, to which you simply answer by saying ” I do”. If your vow writing needs a hand, I am there to listen and support you. I am a firm believer in equality, in Marriage, as well as in everyday life, and believe that every couple should celebrate their relationship and commitment to each other in any way they choose!
So you really can think outside the box when it comes to planning your Celebrant – led Ceremony, for your Wedding, or Elopement, or Renewal of Vows! I am here to say a big fat YES to everything, and let’s include all your ideas!
How to Book
NO OBLIGATION FREE VIDEO CALL
My process is just a few simple steps, outlined below, and begins with a with a video call or face to face meeting (depending on where in the world we are! :)) to hear all about your love story, your wedding plans and ideas, and answer your questions, and to check that we really would be a great fit together. I will be working closely with you for several months, so it’s important that you feel comfortable and confident talking and sharing your story with me, so that this is also a wonderful part of the process for you!
FIXED PRICE QUOTATION AND TERMS
Following our call, I will confirm what we’ve discussed, and provide you with a full quotation, and terms. Your price will be fixed when you pay the booking fee. Any changes or additions to your original package, will t be quoted separately.
DIARIED DATES ARE EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
I only book one ceremony on any one date, and sometimes need to book out a complete weekend or three days for your ceremony, depending on where it will be held and how much travel is needed.
Contact me as soon as you can after choosing your venue, as significant dates from May to September get booked quickly, and I hate to disappoint.
In the event I am booked though, I have a network of fabulous Celebrants I can recommend for you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, TIMELINES AND COMMUNICATION
Following your booking confirmation/signature on my Terms, and payment of the £300/€300 Booking Fee, I will email you the couple’s questionnaire, any additional resources, supplier recommendations should you need any, and set out some guidetimes for responses and scheduling your ceremony writing so that everything flows as smoothly as possible. Instalment plans are available and we can discuss these in our early calls.
REHEARSAL AND ON THE DAY SUPPORT
On the day I will arrive at least an hour before the ceremony start time, introduce myself to key people in your wedding party, as well as your photographer to go over any rituals and specific details, such as having an “unplugged ceremony”.
If you have German speaking guests, I am happy to meet and greet them and support you after the ceremony as well so that everyone feels fully present and included. The script is usually ready around 4 weeks before your wedding day, so you can relax knowing your Ceremony, and your Celebrant, is fully prepared for you.
Should you wish to have a rehearsal, we can of course do either a walk through video call or as I am always in the area the day or evening before your Wedding Day, I am more than happy to hold a rehearsal at your venue at no additional cost.
So, let’s begin with a call or if you prefer, email me at ivvey@hotmail.com. You can book a zoom call using this Calendly link
My Celebrant journey….
In 2003 I was invited to attend a friend’s wedding in Australia, and was blown away by her totally personalised Ceremony, not just the location in a vineyard on a mountain top overlooking the ocean, but also the relaxed format and the amount of personal content.
I really loved the freedom they had in terms of their ceremony, and when asked if I would like to speak to their Celebrant, I was excited and curious! I was totally enchanted with the role : blending real love stories with wonderful meaningful rituals and creating magic and memories! In 2011, I stepped back from a long career in public service, and began my career as a Family and Marriage Celebrant after completing my Training in May 2011, and am proud to be a member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants.
Since moving to Germany in 2017, I offer destination English/Bilingual Weddings, Elopements and Vow Renewals, in England as well as beautiful locations in Europe, predominantly Switzerland, Austria and Germany where there are such beautiful outdoor locations, historic venues, fabulous activities all year round and a great start to the adventure that is your Marriage!
Returning to my first language, and to offer this as a particularly inclusive part of a ceremony, is a real joy and again I have a deep sense of gratitude and pride in being able to include language, quotes and even traditional rituals in my ceremonies!
Get in touch soon by clicking Let’s Chat button or via WhatsApp +7800543426, emailing ivvey@hotmail.com or using the contact form on my Ceremony Prices and Packages page.
I can’t wait to hear about your plans!
Warmest Wishes
Yvonne ♥
Kind words from Melissa and Shane after their beautiful personal Elopement “Our celebrant..Yvonne Beck, is a Wedding Celebrant who understood the need and desire for this ceremony even though we had already had one, who wrote the most heartfelt and personal things to say and did 2 beautiful traditional German wedding practices. Thank you Yvonne! “
