Meaningful love stories for couples who want to celebrate in their own way…..
The Magic of a Celebrant-led Wedding
As your trusted guide on this journey of love and commitment, I’ll craft a ceremony that reflects your unique personalities and the amazing journey you have been on 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, or anywhere you choose, I will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your special day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of, and more.
Hi, I’m Yvonne, a bilingual Wedding Celebrant, based in Germany and London, creating fabulous ceremonies for couples eloping, planning a destination wedding or vow renewal either in the UK or across Europe. I love to craft personalised ceremonies for couples who choose intentional experiences rather than following tradition for its own sake, and who value their ceremony, the heart of their day, as being honest and true to them.
I’ll carefully weave your unique love story into a celebratory script that is filled with love, laughter, fun and storytelling, and naturally resonates with your own “voice”. As a bilingual Celebrant, I can deliver your ceremony in English or German, or a combination of both, so that everyone present with you feels connected in these special moments.
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. Stepping into your marriage, no matter how long or short the time is that you’ve been together, is a thrilling moment!
I would be delighted to stand with you, lead your ceremony, in the UK or in Europe – it really is that simple!
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.”
A Celebrant-led Wedding is all about you!
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 really should be someone who will take time to get to know and understand you, your relationship, your goals and dreams, who takes every step in the journey with you, and is 100% present, reliable, and supports and encourages you to have the wedding you have always dreamed of.
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 love 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
Your Ceremony will contain authenticity and originality. 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 an active part, and acknowledge and honour those who are not able to stand with you.
With this degree of personalisation, your ceremony will make you feel the way you want to feel: happy, relaxed, and completely present in the moment, along with your family and friends. Your celebrant-led Wedding Ceremony really is designed for you, and because of you, it really will be awesome!
Create 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!
Feel excited and ready to chat yet?
Get in touch, there really is no obligation, no hard sell, just me, ready to listen and help, and give you the benefit and advantage of my years of experience and over 550 weddings! That really is a lot, and I promise you it will be worth the call.
A SIMPLE PROCESS:
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, perhaps even a year or more, 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 email you and confirm what we’ve discussed, and provide you with a full quotation, along with current Terms and Conditions.
Your price will be fixed when you pay the booking fee. For ceremonies in 2026 and 2027 my diary is now open!
Of course you may feel that you would like additional services, such as Vow Writing help, Handling Nerves, some additional MC support but not the full package – all these can be offered, and the changes and additional costs will be quoted separately for your approval.
DIARIED DATES ARE EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
I only book one ceremony on any one date, and sometimes need to book out a complete weekend / three days for your ceremony, depending on where it will be held and how much travel is needed. This does not mean you are paying more – it simply is the best way for me to serve you and my packages include travel days and accommodation.
Contact me as soon as you can after choosing your venue, as significant dates from May to September always get booked quickly, and I really hate to disappoint.
In the event I am booked though, I have a network of fabulous Celebrants I can recommend for you, or my “Violet” SCRIPT ONLY SERVICE means I will write your beautiful Wedding Day Script and coach your “On the Day Celebrant” to deliver it with confidence and panache!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, TIMELINES AND COMMUNICATION
Following your booking confirmation/signature on my Terms, and payment of the £400/€400 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 yvonne@bilingualcelebrant.com.
You can book a zoom call yourself if you wish, by using my Calendly link If you wish to set up a weekend call please get in touch via WhatsApp: +44 7800543426 so that I can easily arrange that for you.
So, do you feel ready to have a chat about your beautiful fabulous Wedding? I hope so!!
Get in touch soon for 2026 or 2027 dates and also take advantage of an early booking discount, for weddings in the UK, or Europe! Fill in the form below!
Thank you! I look forward to chatting with you soon!
Warmest wishes
Yvonne….
And if you arE curious as to my own journey, read on……
In 2002 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 with the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants.
Since moving to Germany in 2017, I offer destination English/Bilingual Weddings, Elopements and Vow Renewals.
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!
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! “
