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We\u00a0spoke\u00a0with Carly Petracco and Isabel Nunes of Your European Wedding Celebrant\u00a0(YEWC)\u00a0and we asked them a few questions to better understand the importance of having a Wedding Celebrant and that’s when we realized we were talking about Emotion!<\/p>\n
Why a Wedding Celebrant?<\/p>\n
I believe the great reason why couples choose a celebrant is because more and more people are looking for something unique and personalized that mirrors their personalities, beliefs and lifestyle. I think people are tired of the\u00a0cookiecutter\u00a0model of conventional ceremonies. Hence,\u00a0why\u00a0many couples seek out our services. At Your European Wedding Celebrant, we\u00a0work\u00a0with each couple\u00a0individually\u00a0to create a totally unique and personalized ceremony for them. This is what marks\u00a0our\u00a0great difference\u00a0and\u00a0makes our work stand out.<\/p>\n
What kind of\u00a0couples\u00a0come to you? The more relaxed or more\u00a0traditional kind?<\/p>\n
Mostly, they are more\u00a0laidback\u00a0couples. However, I feel that more and more, we are most sought after by all types of couples. Even the\u00a0more\u00a0traditional\u00a0couple\u00a0are beginning\u00a0to be open to the idea of \u200b\u200bhiring a celebrant,\u00a0this is because we\u00a0can easily meet all their desires and expectations. A celebrant will be available to hold a ceremony in a garden, on a beach, in a lounge, on a yacht or even in a hot air balloon,\u00a0as we have already done at YEWC! A celebrant\u00a0can create\u00a0a ceremony with a neutral tone, but\u00a0she may also\u00a0create one with\u00a0a religious tone, a spiritual tone or even in a\u00a0more comedic\u00a0tone. Because of this wide range of possibilities, I believe that even the most\u00a0traditional\u00a0couples are beginning to realize that a celebrant can\u00a0easily\u00a0fulfill\u00a0their needs.<\/p>\n
There is\u00a0certainly\u00a0a need\u00a0to create\u00a0a bond based on empathy\u00a0with the bride and groom.\u00a0It is not always easy\u00a0is it?<\/p>\n
Bonding and empathy with the\u00a0couple\u00a0are\u00a0undoubtedly critical. Since it is a very intimate work, it is essential for the celebrant to identify\u00a0with\u00a0and understand the couple and their relationship so that they can generously transpose the\u00a0couple’s love\u00a0into\u00a0the\u00a0ceremony. However, it has not been difficult for us to create such bonds and empathy. In order to be a\u00a0wedding celebrant, it is necessary to have a very open mind, be communicative and be very generous. If a celebrant has these characteristics,\u00a0they\u00a0will easily create a great relationship with the couple right\u00a0away. If a celebrant does not have these characteristics then it might be best to seek another profession.<\/p>\n
How do you manage the whole process, from contact to the long-awaited Day?<\/p>\n
Wedding day is considered\u00a0to be\u00a0one of the most special days in someone’s life. Usually, it creates tremendous stress and anxiety\u00a0for the couple. As celebrants, it is our job to accompany\u00a0the couple\u00a0from the first contact until the day of the celebration to ensure that the ceremony is exactly as they wish. The first interview is usually a very\u00a0emotional experience\u00a0for the couple, because it forces them to go back in time and remember how everything happened and to reflect on why they are getting married. Then we move into the\u00a0writing\u00a0of the ceremony, it is very important that the celebrant does not put\u00a0her\u00a0ego into writing. That’s why I speak\u00a0about generosity! The celebrant must be aware that\u00a0she writes for the couple and not for\u00a0herself, and must be prepared to change the ceremony as often as necessary until it is exactly in accordance with the\u00a0couple’s expectations. This is continuous work, starting from the time of hiring until the day of the wedding, obviously including\u00a0the rehearsal, where we always guarantee our presence.<\/p>\n
Does the Marriage Celebrant replace the civil registry, that is, is it also a\u00a0justice of the peace\/notary\u00a0or does this type of ceremony require the presence of both?<\/p>\n
No. The work of a celebrant has no legal validity, it is only symbolic. Usually, couples do the legal procedures before the day of the celebration. It is possible to include\u00a0the legal part\u00a0in a ceremony of this kind, however, we do not advise this. These ceremonies are usually a very intimate and emotional, and the intervention of\u00a0a notary with the legal and bureaucratic elements\u00a0always ends up breaking the rhythm and the emotion of the moment.<\/p>\n
How would you characterize your work in two words?<\/p>\n
UNIQUE and UNFORGETTABLE<\/p>\n
Are\u00a0you curious?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n