Secular Wedding Ceremonies in Switzerland & Beyond

My words belong to you alone

THE EXPERIENCE BEGINS HERE
sacred zone

Every love story holds a sacred space that no one else can see. From our very first conversation, that is what I look for, so that it becomes the heart of your ceremony.

In the whirlwind of wedding planning, it is easy to lose sight of what matters most: the richness of the path that leads you to your union.

Far more than your guide, ceremony designer and humanist celebrant, I offer you a true journey, walked side by side. Together, we dive into your story, all the way to what you have never yet said to each other.

With delicacy, I seek out what makes your relationship singular and put into words the emotions that give your bond its depth. A celebration that is truly yours then takes shape naturally, sincere, poetic and timeless.

A traveller at heart, I celebrate in Switzerland and anywhere in the world, and I gladly join you at the end of a journey, in a country that feels like you or where your story began.

Multilingual, I gladly weave into your ceremony French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, or any other language that is yours.

– MY VALUES –

Integrity
Sensitivity
Inclusivity
Exclusivity

A pioneer of secular ceremonies since 2014, I have developed an exclusive approach, deeply human and continuously refined.

Every ceremony has a universe of its own. I never write the same one twice, and none of its words will ever be used for another couple.

I celebrate no more than twenty weddings a year, so that every couple receives the full depth and attention their ceremony deserves.

I attend to every detail, because you only get one chance to make this day truly yours. To me, elegance lies in subtlety and emotion.

I welcome every couple with the same openness, whether it is a straight or gay wedding, an LGBTQ+ celebration, an intercultural union, or a ceremony bringing different beliefs and traditions together.

Secular Wedding Ceremonies

My guidance is for you if:

You want to celebrate your union with depth and meaning, not only with beauty.

You live by your own rules, free from conventions and from the need to please others.

Your secular wedding, in Switzerland or abroad, must reflect who you are, inside and out.

You are curious about what makes you who you are as a couple, and you see marriage as an adventure nourished by what truly binds you.

You have your own beliefs and your own spirituality, and you want to give them their full place in this sacred passage.

symbolic gay wedding
Marylin Rebelo holding symbolic ceremony vow booklets
Multicultural couple kissing after their symbolic wedding in Switzerland

This is not for you if:

You are looking for a turnkey secular ceremony, delivered in two conversations and interchangeable from one couple to the next.

You are looking for the cheapest wedding officiant on the market.

You want a ceremony made for the photos, without taking the time to open up.

To you, a wedding is a party to organize, not a passage to live.

Watch • Feel

Imagine

Celebrant adjusting bride's dress before ceremony

I see you, and that begins long before the ceremony does

At a wedding, much of what I do happens before you ever walk down the aisle. I arrive early, connect with the people involved, check the sound, the space and the transitions, prepare the elements that will become part of your ceremony, and take care of the details that should never become yours to think about.

But presence is also about what cannot be checked off a list.
It might mean being there with a bride in those last few minutes before she walks in, helping her settle into the moment. Reassuring someone who is about to speak. Sensing that a planned transition no longer feels right. Giving a moment more space instead of rushing into what comes next. Quietly adapting when something unexpected happens.

These things rarely appear in a ceremony script. Some cannot be planned in advance. But they are part of what I mean when I say I see you. I am not there simply to deliver a ceremony and leave. I am there to understand what this moment needs, to anticipate what I can, and to be fully present for what I cannot.

Officiant reassuring bride before her wedding ceremony in Montreux, Switzerland
Celebrant holding ribbons during symbolic ceremony in Lavaux, Switzerland

“It felt as if you had known us for years.”

“Hearing our story told so beautifully felt like a true gift.”

“You truly captured our essence.”

“We thought we were creating a beautiful moment. We received so much more.”

“The intimacy and emotion were incredible, yet light, joyful and full of fun.”

“We didn’t want it to end.”

Your Wedding Ceremony Experience

These are not packages. They are distinct experiences, each built around a clear intention, each offering its own way of honouring one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

More than 300 ceremonies celebrated in Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal and Greece, since 2014

Essence

Where your love finds its voice

For couples who want a ceremony that is sincere and elegant in its simplicity, without losing anything of what makes their story unique.

What you experience:
• Your ceremony, written and celebrated with finesse
• Your story gathered with care, through our conversations
• Everything included in The Foundation (see below)

DISCOVER ESSENCE

Signature

Where your story becomes art


For couples who wish to reveal the full depth and singularity of their relationship, and to see its invisible thread become a work of art.

What you experience:

• A ceremony shaped by meaning and symbols that belong to you
• Your story explored in depth, from our first conversation
• The text of your ceremony, to keep and rea again
• Everything included in The Foundation (see below)

DISCOVER SIGNATURE

Heritage

Where your bond becomes a legacy

For couples who wish to honor not only the love they share today, but also what has led them here and what they want to pass on.

What you experience:
• An extraordinary ceremony that leaves you transformed
• Your story explored in depth, together and individually
• The blueprint of your relationship through the Enneagram
• Heirloom ceremony books designed to be passed down through generations
• An integration session after the ceremony
• Everything included in The Foundation (see below)

DISCOVER HERITAGE

THE FOUNDATION (included in all experiences)

At the core of my work lies an intuitive sensitivity, the ability to capture what words alone can’t express.

• One single point of contact: me, from our first conversation to the last word of your ceremony.
• Guided Couple Sessions – Sessions that deepen your connection and bring clarity to your ceremony.
• Reflection Tools – Questionnaires to explore your story and values.
• Heartfelt Ceremony Script – A narrative that weaves together your essence, emotions, and vows.
• Ongoing Support – I’m by your side via email and/or WhatsApp to answer questions and hold space throughout the process.
• Officiating Your Ceremony – My warm, grounded presence, wherever your love takes you, in one or more of my six languages.
• Music & Sound Coordination – Creating the atmosphere that carries your story.

Would you like a loved one to officiate your ceremony?

Through Their Voice

The voice of a loved one. The guidance of a professional.

Choosing a loved one to officiate your ceremony is a deeply meaningful decision. But leading a ceremony is also a profession. Behind every ceremony that feels effortless lies a careful balance of storytelling, pacing, emotion, symbolism and presence.

My role is to equip your loved one with the confidence, structure and support they need to carry your story beautifully, while ensuring your ceremony feels as meaningful, seamless and memorable as one led by a professional celebrant.

• Guidance for you and your chosen officiant
• Ceremony writing support, or a fully bespoke ceremony written by me
• From preparation and rehearsal to ceremony-day coordination
• A ceremony that feels personal, seamless and beautifully held

LET’S EXPLORE THIS

Other Ways to Celebrate Your Love

Elopement

Do you dream of an intimate celebration, far from conventions, in one of Switzerland’s most breathtaking locations?

Let’s embark on this adventure together.

LET’S LOOK INTO ELOPING

Vow Renewal

Love beyond time…

What if you said “yes” again?

WHY SHOULD YOU RENEW YOUR VOWS?

The Books of Your Love

Priceless Memories

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The Book of Your Story

JAPANESE SILK & GOLD cover

Accompagnement de couple en Suisse

Timeless Vows

VELVET & SILK booklets, Choice of Colours

Accompagnement au mariage laïque

Unique Professional Calligraphy

YOUR handwritten COMMITMENT

Transforming your story into words is truly magical.
I create timeless materials that encapsulate the essence of your love, to be read and cherished for generations to come.
These precious items become treasured memorabilia, holding the beautiful memories of your secular wedding, from its preparation to the heartfelt celebration.

Frequently asked questions about secular wedding ceremonies in Switzerland

A secular wedding ceremony celebrates your union outside any religious framework and beyond the formality of the registry office, built entirely around who you are as a couple. Its words, its rituals, its place and its form are yours to choose, so it can express exactly what is true for you: your values, your spirituality if you have one, your cultures and your languages. Yet a ceremony with no fixed framework only becomes meaningful when someone knows how to reveal what truly belongs to you. This is what I do. In 2014, I chose to create a profession that did not yet exist in Switzerland, and every ceremony since has been written for one couple only.

Yes. Because it has no legal value, a secular ceremony can take place wherever you feel at home: in the garden of a family house, on a lakeshore, in a mountain chalet, a castle or on a hotel terrace. The only limits are practical, such as the permission of the venue or landowner, access for your guests and a plan for the weather, which can change quickly near lakes and mountains. I celebrate throughout Switzerland and beyond, and I help you consider how the place, the light and the layout will serve the moment you say your vows, so that the setting holds the ceremony instead of overshadowing it.

No, and this is precisely what gives it its freedom. In Switzerland, only the civil marriage celebrated by a civil registrar has legal value, at the registry office or in a venue approved by the canton, following an official form. Most couples marry civilly a few days or weeks before, in a short and simple appointment, and keep their wedding day for the ceremony that truly speaks of them. Couples who live abroad usually sign their legal marriage at home, which spares them a long administrative procedure in Switzerland. The registry office makes your marriage official; the ceremony we create together is the one you will carry with you.

In three movements. First, we explore your sacred space: through our conversations and reflections, I listen to what you say and to what you leave unsaid, and I feel what lies beneath your words, until what holds you together and what you are building comes to light. Then I craft your ceremony, writing every word for you, choosing with you the rituals and music that carry meaning, and weaving in the voices of those who matter to you. Finally, on your wedding day, I hold the space, so that you are free to be fully present to each other. You already know your story, so I do not simply retell it: I reveal it, often in a way that surprises you both.

Yes. I officiate in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, and I can create a ceremony that moves naturally between several of them, so that both families feel welcomed and no one is left outside the emotion. For multicultural couples, language is far more than a matter of translation: the words your grandmother understands and the expressions your partner grew up with carry a part of who you are. I weave them into the ceremony with care, giving each language its own moment instead of repeating everything twice, so that your guests live one ceremony, shared by all.


As soon as your date is set, ideally twelve to eighteen months ahead for a summer Saturday, when dates are most in demand. I accept a limited number of weddings each year so that every couple receives the full depth of my presence, and the most beautiful dates are often reserved first. Booking early also gives the preparation room to breathe: the reflection we share is what makes your ceremony yours, and it unfolds best without urgency. If your wedding is closer, reach out anyway, as a shorter timeline is sometimes possible.

It depends on the experience you choose, the location of your wedding, the travel involved and the time I dedicate to you on the day. Your ceremony is the moment around which your whole wedding is built, and the one your guests will still talk about long after the menu has been forgotten. My wedding ceremony experiences start from CHF 2,500, plus travel and Swiss VAT. After our first conversation, I send you a personalized proposal built around your vision, so that you know exactly what your investment includes.

A loved one knows your story, but they are living it too: on the day, they are a guest, moved, often trembling, and they cannot be both inside the emotion and the one holding it. My role is to reach what you leave unsaid, to write a story that moves your grandparents as much as your friends, to hold the rhythm of a gathering and to welcome the unexpected without anyone noticing. And if you wish a loved one to officiate, I guide them so that they never have to carry that weight alone.

Yes. If you wish to write it yourselves or entrust it to a loved one, I support you through focused sessions that answer your specific questions, so that the ceremony you create still feels entirely yours.

Yes, and it is one of the most moving ceremonies I create. Renewing your vows means choosing each other again, knowing everything you have lived since, the joys, the trials and the person each of you has become. I guide you with the same care in preparation as for a wedding, so that your new promises speak of who you are today, whether you celebrate as two, with your children or surrounded by those who have walked beside you. You will find more about it on my vow renewal page.

LOVE IS NOW – through my voice & my (French) words

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