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Frequently Asked Questions

As your Celebrant Costa Blanca there's always lots to think about when planning a wedding ceremony in Spain and I'm sure that you've got lots of questions about your forthcoming ceremony that you'd like answered.

 

This section covers some of the most common questions and queries that my wedding clients have during their discovery and planning process.

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If you can't find the answers that you're looking for here amongst my frequently asked questions, don't worry! just send me a message and let me help.

Please get in touch hello@celebrantcostablanca.com 

What kind of ceremonies do you offer?

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I am a professional, trained celebrant that specialises in weddings and family celebrancy in Spain. I work mostly with couples from outside Spain and have recently enjoyed creating magical ceremonies for couples from the UK, Canada, Ireland and Belgium.

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I also offer family celebrancy in the Alicante region including naming ceremonies, funerals and memorial ceremonies.

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To read more about my ceremonies please click on the links above or for more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

How does the ceremony planning process with you work?

This is a popular question! I've written a handy guide to the process on this page here THE PROCESS 

 

But here's a quick Process Outline - Take this as a guide that can be flexed to meet you and the type of ceremony that you choose.

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  • Discovery Call

  • Booking Your Date

  • Couple Questionnaires

  • Your Vows/Commitments/Promises

  • First Draft & Revisions

  • Ceremony Balance

  • Wedding Day 

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READ MORE ABOUT THE PROCESS HERE 

 

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain, my roles as Celebrant Costa Blanca or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

How much do you charge for your ceremonies in Spain?

My ceremonies start at €450 for a simple ceremony up to €675 for a bespoke ceremony.

For wedding pricing click here

For vow renewal pricing click here

For elopement pricing click here

For naming ceremonies click here

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For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

How far in advance do we need to book a wedding celebrant?

I find that most of my bookings are made between 9 and 12 months in advance of the ceremony date. Sometimes it's shorter and on occasion longer, a lot depends on when and how you start planning.

My diary can change at any moment and often fills up for the popular wedding months well in advance, so to avoid disappointment it's advisable to confirm your dates with a reservation fee as soon as you can.

I know that for sometimes particularly with vow renewals and elopements its can be a more last minute decision. and I am, diary permitting available for ceremonies at shorter notice. Obviously some time is required to create and write the ceremony itself but its remarkable what we can create with even a short amount of time. My availability for shorter-notice bookings can depend on my booked commitments and when and where the ceremony will be. If you're planning a ceremony in the very near future the best thing to do is to get in touch and i can give you a quick answer regarding my availability to conduct the ceremony for you.

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Where do you do ceremonies?

I am your celebrant costa blanca and I deliver wedding ceremonies mostly across the Costa Blanca, Valencia and Murcia regions of  Spain. But, I love to travel and am also available to travel for wedding ceremonies further across Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands, France and Portugal.

 

I'm lucky to be  based near to the city of Alicante and work in the South-east corner of Spain from Valencia down to Murcia including some of the popular wedding locations Alicante, Moraira, Calpe, Javea, Villajoyosa, El Campello, Denia, Elche, Torrevieja, La Manga, Guadarmar del Segura  and VillaMartin.  

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Popular locations for my ceremonies are in the Spanish countryside, the mountains, hotels, beaches or city. As an independent wedding celebrant I work in a variety of venues and locations in the Costa Blanca.

 

For international weddings or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

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If you're looking for a particular type of wedding venue in the Costa Blanca for your wedding, I might be able to help you with recommendations.

Is a celebrant wedding ceremony in Spain legal?

No, a celebrant wedding ceremony is not legally binding or recognised within the marriage laws Spain, Any European Country, the United Kingdom, Canada etc.

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I recommend that you arrange a basic statutory ceremony at a convenient register office in the the country where you are a citizen

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For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

What is a celebrant wedding ceremony?

A celebrant wedding, sometimes called a blessing is a personalised wedding ceremony that allows you the complete flexibility to have a meaningful wedding:

  • -When you want 

  • -In a location of your choice 

  • -To use your words in your vows/promises 

  • -Include involve and have present only those that you choose

  • -Bring interest and meaning with rituals or fun touches

  • -Acknowledge the spirit of loved ones lost

  • -Include children, family or friends

  • - With a celebrant that you know - Me!

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A celebrant wedding ceremony gives you freedom to do things your way on your special day, formal, informal, fun or classic the choice is yours.

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As an independent celebrant I can work closely with you to develop bespoke vows and a wedding script that is as you imagined.

  • If you wish to include religious references, we can do that.

  • If you'd like your sister to read a poem, we can do that.

  • If you'd like everyone to sing a particular song, we can do that.

  • If you'd like to include a hand tieing or sand ritual, we can do that.

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For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Can we legally marry in Spain?

The short answer is Yes if you're a Spanish Citizen, Spanish Resident (of more than 5 Years) Or marrying in a Catholic Church. But the process for people who are not citizens can be very time consuming, complicated and costly.

 

READ THIS PAGE  -On this page I go into a lot more details that may be helpful  to you understand more about legally marrying in Spain 

 

 For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Where can we hold our wedding in the Costa Blanca?

Anywhere! I work couples to create ceremonies in private villas, hotels, restaurants, rooftops, golf resorts, mountains, beachside and more.

 

If you're searching for ideas or the inside track on the best locations in the Costa Blanca get in touch and i'm sure that I can recommend a stunning hidden gem location.

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For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Can I hold a ceremony in a Villa?

  • Yes but careful of air b n b as they may not have a licence for events 

  • A one off event at a family private villa is usually straightforward.

  • For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Can we have our ceremony on the beach?

  • Yes but you should be aware that licences are required from the appropriate local council 

  • There are some great hotels that offer on beach weddings contact me an I'll share those that I know that offer this 

  • If this is too complex then there are many beachside venues to consider 

  • For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

When is the best time for a wedding in Spain?

The Weather in the Costa Blanca is wonderful and much more pleasant than most for a lot of the year 

April - June - My busiest time for weddings 

July and August - Can be too hot for some couples 

September and October - also popular for Costa Blanca Weddings

The winter months can also be very pleasant with daytime temperatures in the upper teens, with cooler evenings.

Ceremonies in Spain can be on any day of the week

Popular Timings are afternoon to evenings

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

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We don't want any fuss, we're really low-key?

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

What is your ceremony Style?

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

How long does a ceremony last?

This depends on the ceremony that you choose and your ideas for your ceremony

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Weddings simple ceremonies are 15-20 minutes with bespoke 30-40 

Elopements nomrally around 20 

Renewal of Vows 15 and 30 minutes 

For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

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I'm not in Spain. How can I manage my wedding from afar?

  • Contact me to discuss hints and tips to take the stress out of planning a wedding in the Costa Blanca 

  • For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

Are you Spanish?

I'm British and Irish 

I studied at university in northern Spain, and worked in Spain and managing Spanish businesses for many years in a successful corporate career

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For more information about my ceremonies in Spain or to discuss a venue or location please contact me for more details - hello@celebrantcostablanca.com

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