About Marylin, Humanist Celebrant
When the pressing need to find meaning meets the need to offer it, stars align.
After years spent in a world where image and profit were the only measures of success, I began to feel profoundly disconnected. My core values and aspirations were being overshadowed — yearning for the space they deserved.
Then, love entered my life — a turning point that changed everything. Together with my husband, we decided to craft our own wedding ceremony, one that reflected the true depth of our commitment. Guided by my love for words, I found myself writing our story, giving voice to emotions that had long been waiting to be expressed. Everything suddenly made sense.
At the same time, I returned to university to complete my higher education, choosing to dedicate my dissertation to the meaning of secular symbolic ceremonies. Once my diploma in hand, I knew I had found my path. I began building my business alongside my job, and eventually took a leap of faith, leaving it behind to embrace this new calling as a humanist celebrant.
IIn 2016, I became a mother for the first time. Welcoming my child into the world opened a new dimension of love and awareness. The emotions were overwhelming and transformative, prompting deep reflection on what it truly means to nurture life and connection. The idea of creating a secular naming ceremony came naturally — an act of love and gratitude.
Since then, I have been devoted to designing and officiating meaningful ceremonies that honour life’s most profound moments: from unions and vow renewals to naming and farewell rituals for funerals and tributes
In 2020, my work expanded to include a more holistic and human approach, supporting individuals through life transitions and rites of passage. Because I believe that in a world craving depth and authenticity, our connections — with ourselves, with others, and with life — are what truly sustain us.
Love is the ultimate meaning of everything around us.
Rabindranath Tagore
What I Love
My family
I never imagined I would marry, start a family, or one day become a wedding and humanist celebrant. Life had other plans, beautiful ones. Watching my children grow and passing on what I learn each day is one of my greatest joys.
Adventure
I’ve travelled to more than 30 countries, often alone with just a backpack and an open heart.
Those journeys — through distant landscapes and inner worlds — have shaped who I am and how I connect with others.
Words
I’ve been writing since I was twelve. There’s something sacred about giving shape to emotions through words. My love for communication naturally led me to explore cultures and to speak several languages — each one another bridge to the human heart.
Music
I have an eclectic taste, but I particularly adore electro. Music serves as a source of inspiration for my writing. My love for music has deep roots, influenced by my musician father, who now resides among the stars.
Timeless Design
I find joy in discovering vintage pieces, unique furniture, and forgotten atmospheres. Wandering through flea markets, I love reviving the beauty of the past, a beauty often lost in today’s quest for uniformity.
Animals and Nature
Living in harmony with nature is an essential part of who I am. I strive to live consciously, respecting the Earth and standing firmly against animal cruelty.
My writing
is intuitive
The day I accepted and embraced this gift, I began to soar. When I write, I am guided. I don’t try to understand by whom or by what; I simply honor and trust this state of grace.