FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about your celebrant-led wedding ceremony.
Does a celebrant-led wedding replace a civil ceremony?
No, because a celebrant-led wedding ceremony has no legal validity, similar to a church wedding. Ideally, you should obtain the "formal blessing" beforehand at the registry office. Alternatively,
the civil and celebrant-led wedding ceremonies can be combined, but this requires more coordination.
between all parties involved.
What does an officiant do at the wedding ceremony?
I am neither a registrar, nor a wedding planner, nor a pastor.
I will plan the wedding ceremony and provide suggestions for the process and possible rituals (e.g., ring exchange) or how to involve your guests. On the big day, I will guide you and your guests through this part of the wedding celebration. A wedding ceremony typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.
When is the right time for a celebrant-led wedding ceremony?
It doesn't matter whether it's 10 days after your civil wedding ceremony or 10 years later.
Whenever you want to celebrate yourselves and your love in your own personal way,
I am here for you.
How exactly does your process look like?
Following your request via the contact form, I will get back to you within 48 hours. Learn more about the full process here.
In which languages do you conduct wedding ceremonies?
I'm happy to conduct your wedding ceremony in German, English, or Spanish. Bilingual ceremonies combining two of these languages are also possible.
Where can we celebrate with you?
I would be delighted to accompany you and your celebration (almost) anywhere in Austria: from Salzburg through Styria and Lower Austria to Vienna, from Upper Austria to Carinthia. No matter where you will celebrate – please get in touch, and together we can create your very own personal and unforgettable ceremony!
