CRAFTING YOUR STORY TOGETHER
Your Bespoke Wedding Ceremony in Spain
It’s your big day! So, whether it’s a 120 guest wedding or an intimate 2 person elopement, you should have the ceremony exactly the way you want it – the laws of gravity and public decency allowing.
The wedding ceremony is without doubt the emotional focal point of your big day. The Wedding Man will provide you with an affectionate, tailor-made and professionally delivered ceremony that you, your family and friends will cherish forever.
However formal or informal you choose to make your momentous occasion, The Wedding Man will guide you all the way. He will help you select the style of ceremony, the staging, the readings, the music and, of course, the vows that best reflect you and your partner’s feelings and tastes.
the optional extra
As an optional extra, the wedding man also offers a post-ceremony service as MC to help coordinate and present all the key celebratory moments throughout the rest of your big day. E.g., the happy couple’s entrance to the reception, the speeches, the toasts, the cake-cutting, the first dance, the floral bouquet-hurling and anything else that takes your fancy.
Creating Your Ceremony Together
Many couples ask me: “What exactly happens in the ceremony? What do we say? What do we do? What do you do?”. To help you get started I’ve prepared these orientational documents for you to download.
The Ceremony
This is a basic sample script which illustrates the possible shape, content and feel of a celebrant led wedding ceremony.
The Vows & The Rings
Here are loads of real life examples for those all important vows and the exchanging of rings.
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The Readings
Check out these real examples of something moving, sweet and wise that a family member or friend could read out during the ceremony.
The Questionnaire
The answers you send me about your unique love story go a long way towards creating a truly personalised ceremony.
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These documents get the ball rolling, from there on we will have all the contact required to tailor-make your wedding ceremony to perfection. Just to give you a heads-up, most ceremonies last between 20-30 minutes.
Types of Bespoke Wedding Ceremonies
Every love story has its own flavour, and so should your ceremony. Here are a few ceremony styles I often perform, but don’t worry if yours doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Together, we’ll blend a bit of tradition, a splash of personality, and your brilliant ideas into something unmistakably you. Ready to make some magic? Get in touch and tell him what you have in mind.
Bilingual Wedding Ceremonies
The Wedding Man is a multilingual wedding celebrant, confidently conducting wedding ceremonies in English, Castellano, Français, or Català in Barcelona and throughout Spain.
Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies
Celebrate love in all its brilliant forms with The Wedding Man, your celebrant for heartfelt same-sex ceremonies across Barcelona, Sitges, the Costa Brava, and beyond.
Destination Wedding Ceremonies
The Wedding Man would be delighted to be the celebrant for your destination wedding ceremony in Barcelona, the Costa Brava, or one of Catalonia’s dreamy country houses or castles.
Intimate Elopements
Run away to magical Barcelona for your elopement with The Wedding Man as your officiant. With so many emblematic locations, you’ll be spoilt for choice for a picture-perfect ceremony.
Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Celebrate your love all over again with The Wedding Man as your officiant. Whether a private moment or a joyful celebration with family and friends, Barcelona offers the perfect setting.
Choosing a Venue for your Bespoke Wedding Ceremony in Spain
Sun-kissed skies, photo-friendly architecture and stunning landscapes… the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies. That’s why, for so many couples worldwide the Mediterranean is the go-to wedding location.
Mas Torroella, Costa Brava
Casa Felix, Sitges
This Must Be The Place, Moià
Castell d’Empordà, Girona
El Palau de la Mùsica, Barcelona
Castell de Sant Marçal, Sant Cugat
La Garriga de Castelladral, Barcelona
Castell de Caramany, Girona
El Convent de Blanes, Costa Brava
Mas Torroella, Costa Brava
This Must Be The Place, Moià
Castell d’Empordà, Girona
Casa Felix, Sitges
El Palau de la Mùsica, Barcelona
Castell de Sant Marçal, Sant Cugat
El Convent de Blanes, Costa Brava
La Garriga de Castelladral, Barcelona
This is just a handful of spectacular venues in Catalonia that the wedding man has officiated at over the years. Check out the tags in his instagram posts to see heaps more great venues and wedding vendors.
FAQs About The Wedding Man’s Bespoke Wedding Ceremonies
What does the Wedding Man's celebrant service Include? What do we get for our money?
- an introductory meeting via videochat with the wedding man to see if you like him!
- then, if you do like him… all the contact required to tailor-make your wedding ceremony to perfection (videochats, phone calls, emails whatsapps etc.).
- a questionnaire to help you tell the wedding man about all the fun, sweet and memorable details of your particular love story.
- useful practical advice and creative input on all aspects of your ceremony including the staging, entrances and exits, music, readings, vows and ring exchanges.
- helpful suggestions about the range of traditional, modern and alternative ceremony styles (because there really are infinite ways to celebrate the big “I do” moment).
- lastly, but not leastly; the best wedding, the happiest guests and the biggest newlywed smiles… ever!
Which languages can The Wedding Man confidently conduct a wedding ceremony in?
The Wedding Man can confidently conduct wedding ceremonies in English, Castellano, Français, and Català.
He also enjoys weaving in a phrase or two in other languages spoken by your guests, helping everyone feel included and engaged throughout the ceremony.
Creating truly inclusive wedding ceremonies is central to The Wedding Man’s ethos, ensuring each ceremony is personal, heartfelt, and welcoming. This is particularly meaningful for Barcelona destination weddings, where guests often travel from many countries and cultures to celebrate the couple’s love.
How long does a destination wedding ceremony with The Wedding Man last?
My ceremonies are designed to feel relaxed, engaging, and perfectly paced, never rushed, never dragging. For a monolingual ceremony, you can expect around 20–30 minutes, depending on the elements you include. If you choose a bilingual ceremony, the timing is naturally a little longer to allow each language to shine without feeling repetitive; these usually last 30–40 minutes.
Can The Wedding Man help plan a bespoke wedding ceremony from abroad?
“So, we don’t live in Spain, but you do… how does that work then?”.
Whether you live locally or on a different continent, The Wedding Man can still help you create an unforgettable bespoke wedding ceremony.
The Wedding Man will take the time to get to know each couple, with as many video chats and conversations as needed before they arrive in Spain. This means he can craft a ceremony that’s completely unique to them, perfectly reflecting their personalities and vision.
Having lived in Spain for over 30 years and speaking fluent Spanish and Catalan, he can also offer insider advice on local culture, timing, traditions, and practical details to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly.
How does The Wedding Man make a wedding ceremony inclusive?
An inclusive wedding ceremony ensures that every couple feels seen, celebrated, and fully represented.
The Wedding Man takes the time to get to know each couple before the big day, helping him craft a ceremony that reflects their story, their values, and their personalities. Every ceremony celebrates love authentically and joyfully in all its glorious forms – bride & groom, bride & bride, groom & groom, or any two humans mad enough about each other to say “let’s do this!.”
As an inclusive celebrant, The Wedding Man is happy to conduct ceremonies in English, Spanish, Catalan, and French. He’ll also happily weave in a phrase or two from the languages spoken by your guests, helping everyone feel included and engaged throughout the ceremony. Some couples also choose to include rituals from their own culture, making the ceremony feel personal for them and meaningful for guests who share that heritage.
Making ceremonies truly inclusive is central to The Wedding Man’s approach, welcoming all couples, all backgrounds, and all expressions of love. This is especially important for Barcelona destination weddings, where friends and family often travel from across the world (and across cultures) to celebrate with you.