Secular Wedding
in Switzerland

Guidance & Celebration

sacred zone

Every love story carries something that belongs only to the two of you — a quality so specific, so alive, that it deserves to be seen, named, and celebrated exactly as it is. That sacred space between you is what I seek, from the very first conversation.

I will be your humanist celebrant, I don’t just officiate. I guide, craft, and hold space for a ceremony that is genuinely, deeply yours. As we work together, we’ll embark on a journey into the heart of your relationship, exploring what makes your bond exceptional, giving words to emotions you may never have fully expressed before.

Your ceremony will naturally take shape as I guide you step by step through creative moments. It will reflect your couple—a genuine, poetic, and timeless celebration of your bond.

I’ve had the privilege of celebrating over 300 ceremonies across Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, and I bring that same depth of presence wherever your love takes you. As a multilingual celebrant, I weave French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese — or any language that is yours — into the fabric of your ceremony.

Secular Wedding

My guidance is for you if:

You wish to celebrate your union with depth and meaning, not just beauty. You live by your own rules, free from conventions and the need to please others. Your secular wedding in Switzerland or abroad should reflect who you truly are, inside and out.

You’re curious about yourselves as a couple, drawn to explore what makes your relationship unique, and you see marriage as a powerful adventure requiring deep connection and continuous growth.

You have your own beliefs and spirituality, and you wish to honor them fully during this sacred passage.

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

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.

Essence

Where your love finds its voice

For couples who wish to celebrate their union through a heartfelt and beautifully simple ceremony

• Everything included in The Foundation (see below)
• Your heartfelt ceremony
• A guided preparation

Signature

Where your story becomes art

For couples who wish to uncover the depth and uniqueness of their relationship.

• Everything included in The Foundation (see below)
• Your ceremony shaped by meaning and symbolism
• An immersive exploration of your relationship
• A digital ceremony keepsake

Heritage

Where your bond becomes a legacy

For couples who wish to honour not only the love they share today, but also the journey that brought them here and the legacy they hope to leave behind

Everything included in the Signature Experience, plus
• A deeper exploration of your journey
• Heirloom ceremony books
• Post-ceremony integration

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.

Every experience includes:
Premarital Guidance – 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 — mountains, lakes, vineyards — in up to 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

From CHF 1,250

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.

Vow Renewal

Love beyond time…

What if you said “yes” again?

The Books of Your Story

Priceless Memories

livre cérémonie de mariage

The Book of Your Love

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.

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