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Introduction

Your European Wedding Celebrant is a collective of symbolic wedding celebrants based in Portugal and was founded in 2014. Offering to preside over marriage ceremonies across the continent of Europe, we aim to create personalized events which reflect your distinctive bond. Founded by Carly Petracco, the team comprises several officiants eager to create your perfect wedding ceremony in Portugal and across Europe.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

We only conduct symbolic wedding ceremonies. In Portugal the only way to be legally married is by a priest or a lawyer, we are neither. So while we cannot marry you in the highly formalized and impersonal way that the law requires, we can, however, conduct an entirely bespoke wedding ceremony for your day. Thank you for understanding.

Services Offered

The bespoke ceremonies created by Your European Wedding Celebrant allow couples seeking to celebrate a destination wedding to do so in safe hands. Through a combination of thorough communication, coordination, planning, and creative assistance, we are able to bring your destination ceremony to life - right up to the moment you walk down the aisle as newlyweds.

Typically, we preside over ceremonies that last no longer than thirty minutes. This allows an unhurried, lovingly crafted ceremony to take place while keeping everything running smoothly and in accordance with the rest of the day’s schedule.

Conveniently, Your European Wedding Celebrant offers multilingual services - we can officiate your ceremony in English, French, German, Portuguese (Continental and Brazilian), Flemish, Russian, Italian, Spanish or a combination of those languages.

Regardless of the type of celebration taking place, we are able to accommodate your needs thanks to our inclusive approach.

Already, we have joined over 400 couples in marriage since the company was founded - will you and your partner be part of the next 400?

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Reviews of Your European Wedding Celebrant

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Reviewers had exceptional experiences with the wedding celebrants from "Your European Wedding Celebrant." They praised various celebrants such as Isabel, Lara, Shahnaz, and Vanessa for their personalized, emotional, and unforgettable ceremonies. The celebrants were commended for their professionalism, ability to capture the essence of relationships, and for creating ceremonies that were memorable and special for both the couples and their guests. The celebrants were noted for their friendly, open, and accommodating personalities, making the wedding ceremonies intimate, unique, and joyous occasions. Overall, the celebrants from "Your European Wedding Celebrant" received high recommendations for their outstanding services in creating beautiful and unforgettable wedding ceremonies.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers had exceptional experiences with the wedding celebrants from "Your European Wedding Celebrant." They praised various celebrants such as Isabel, Lara, Shahnaz, and Vanessa for their personalized, emotional, and unforgettable ceremonies. The celebrants were commended for their professionalism, ability to capture the essence of relationships, and for creating ceremonies that were memorable and special for both the couples and their guests. The celebrants were noted for their friendly, open, and accommodating personalities, making the wedding ceremonies intimate, unique, and joyous occasions. Overall, the celebrants from "Your European Wedding Celebrant" received high recommendations for their outstanding services in creating beautiful and unforgettable wedding ceremonies.

Claudia
Claudia Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A melhor celebrante que podíamos ter escolhido

A Lara foi a nossa celebrante, foi um dia único e especial, a Lara fez chorar toda a gente. 😂😂😂 foi uma cerimónia única, personalizada com muitas risas e muito emocionante. Además uma pessoa muito próxima com uma empatia enorme e um grande coração. Adoramos o trabalho dela, estamos muito agradecidos por tornar o nosso día inesquecível. Um muito obrigada Lara, Cláudia e Pablo
Kate
Kate Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amending!

Isabel was an amazing wedding celebrant and made our wedding ceremony so special. The feedback from all of our guests was the ceremony was the best they have ever witnessed. As soon as we met Isabel over zoom, we knew she was the person to marry us and from that point, Isabel really got to know us as a couple and put together a ceremony that was personally tailored to us as a couple and our journey. Any amends to the ceremony, Isabel was more than happy to accommodate and provided the new version very quickly. We are extremely grateful to Isabel, who will always be remembered in our lives.
Inês
Inês Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Isabel foi muito mais do que uma simples condutora da cerimónia, ela tornou-se uma amiga e pessoa especial que partilhou connosco um momento único!

A Isabel é uma verdadeira “storyteller”, que tem o dom de tocar os corações e criar memórias duradouras.

A Isabel cativou os nossos corações com a sua presença calorosa e genuína. Demonstrou sempre um profundo entendimento do amor e do compromisso que nos unia como casal, sendo capaz de transmitir isso de uma forma única e emocionante durante a cerimónia.

A sua habilidade incrível de contar histórias e utilizar palavras cheias de significado fez com que todos os presentes se sentissem conectados e envolvidos no momento. Cada palavra proferida pela Isabel parecia ter sido cuidadosamente escolhida para refletir a nossa história.

A emoção que a Isabel trouxe à cerimónia era palpável. Ela foi capaz de equilibrar momentos de alegria, amor e até mesmo de humor, criando uma atmosfera envolvente e descontraída.

Recebemos inúmeros elogios por parte dos nossos familiares e amigos em relação à Isabel. Muitos afirmaram que nunca tinham presenciado uma cerimónia tão especial e significativa. A Isabel foi capaz de captar a essência do nosso relacionamento e transformá-la numa experiência inesquecível para todos.

Não podemos expressar o suficiente a nossa gratidão pela presença da Isabel no nosso casamento. Ela foi muito mais do que uma simples condutora da cerimónia, ela tornou-se uma amiga e uma pessoa especial que partilhou connosco esse momento único nas nossas vidas.

Gratidão Isabel!
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