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NEW! Spain Wedding Rituals
Top tips for what to expect at a Spanish wedding – see page 50
NEW! Mobile phones at weddings - yes or no?
My guest editorial in Event Planner Spain asking the hottest question for weddings in 2023
Recreate this eco wedding elopement
How to recreate this eco wedding elopement in Spain for under €1500 including 3 nights accommodation
Recreate this Spain villa elopement
Recreate this Spain villa elopement with honeymoon night, private chef, photographer and celebrant for €2,100
Recreate this romantic boat elopement in Spain
Recreate this romantic boat elopement, wedding, vow renewal or marriage proposal in Spain from as little as €1550
Recreate this luxury mountain retreat elopement in Spain
How to recreate this luxury mountain retreat elopement in Spain yourself for under €1500
Different child naming ceremonies
Child naming ceremonies in Spain – meaningful, non-religious, humanist style options for welcoming your baby into the community
How to get married in Gibraltar
How to get married in Gibraltar is easy with these top tips from Celebrant Spain offering advice and guidance for marrying on the British Overseas Territory
How to plan a destination wedding
To plan a destination wedding anywhere in the world here are the questions you need to ask BEFORE any of the planning even starts!
Why you need to renew your vows
There has never been a better time to renew your vows. Here are some great reasons for a second wedding blessing or recommitment ceremony
Real styled beach wedding in Spain
Read Zoe and Matt’s most beautifully styled real beach wedding ceremony in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol
What to do when a website copies your celebrant blog
Funeral celebrants and wedding celebrants here’s what to do when your celebrant blog is published word for word on another website
How to write your wedding vows
The stress-free way to write your own wedding vows and easily say how you feel on your wedding day in your own words.
Wedding rituals for a bespoke ceremony
From handfasting to creating your own cocktail, learn about wedding rituals, cultural traditions and a modern take on marriage blessings
Religion at non-religious wedding ceremonies
A non-religious wedding ceremony that looks and feels like a traditional ceremony, personalised to reflect that fun sunshine wedding vibe
How to create a fairy tale winter wedding
Once upon a winter wedding – a bride arrives on horseback as a couple’s fairy tale wedding dreams come true in the Spanish woods
Secrets to a successful small wedding
Tops tips for making a successful small wedding magical, memorable and meaningful by upgrading quality and downsizing your special day
Read Debbie’s Featured Blogs
Mobiles phones at weddings - yes or no?
My guest editorial for Event Planner Spain asking the hottest wedding question for 2023
New blog coming soon
New guest blog from Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, coming soon
What is a wedding celebrant?
It’s normal in Spain to contract your legal marriage on one day and celebrate your wedding on a different day – read more
Wedding rituals in Spain
Top tips for what to expect at a Spanish wedding. Guest editorial in ExPats in Spain magazine – page 50
Top tips to keep cool at a Spanish wedding
Make the most of the Spanish sunshine without breaking into a sweat!
How to Choose Your Wedding Venue in Spain
Picking the right wedding venue and choosing the best Spanish location – see page 24
Top tips for out of season weddings
Get a jump on winter destination weddings
ExPats in Spain Magazine – page 22
Debbie Skyrme, la mejor oficiante de bodas de Europa
Mi historia en NIUS Diario
Winter weddings in Spain
The main wedding season in Spain is from April to October. But more couples than ever are choosing out of season weddings
Why Spain is the new Italy for destination weddings
Guest blog for Weddings Abroad as more wedding planners and couples are choosing Spain over Italy for their ceremony overseas
Weddingmoon! Combine your wedding with your honeymoon holiday!
Guest blog for ExPats in Spain page 6
Why couples are having a wedding on holiday in Spain
Eco Weddings in Spain
Guest blog for Expats in Spain: how to save money on a budget wedding and save the planet! Page 6
Bodas de invierno en España
La temporada principal de bodas en España es de abril a octubre. Pero más parejas que nunca optan por las bodas fuera de temporada.
Children at Weddings in Spain
Read why Spain is one of the most child friendly destination wedding locations in Europe
Celebramos Las Bodas Gay
Muchas parejas del mismo sexo del extranjero eligen ahora España como destino para su boda
Gay Weddings in Spain
Read why Spain is one of the most gay friendly destination wedding locations in Europe
Hidden Nature: elopement con conciencia ecologica
Como crear la fórmula perfecta para una boda sostenible al pie de Sierra Nevada
Vow Renewals in Spain
How to get married in Spain
Guest editorial for Expats in Spain Magazine pages 36 & 37
Read Debbie's Story in Costa Women
No internet. No English speakers. No mains water – what a huge learning curve!
But I wouldn’t change a thing!
Bodas Sostenibles en España
Como hacer una boda ecológica en España. Editorial en Event Planner Spain
Eco weddings in Spain
How to save money and save the planet with your sustainable wedding in Spain
Spain's secret Costa Tropical wedding destination
Editorial for Event Planner Spain spilling the secret’s os Spain’s Costa Tropical wedding destination
Eco Friendly Ethical Weddings in Spain
Sustainable weddings featured editorial in WeddingsAbroad.com
Real Family Elopement in Murcia
Delighted to feature my family elopement ceremony in an editorial by Michal Carbol Photography
Should you plan your own destination wedding?
Guest blog in Weddings Abroad explaining the different types of destination wedding planner
Why Vow Renewals are the New Weddings
Guest blog: How YOUNG couples are now renewing their vows in Spain
International Women's Day in Spain
Honoured to feature in The Olive Press with other women in Spain I truly admire and respect
Coches para bodas en Espana
Desde coches de boda clásicos hasta autocares para los invitados, cómo elegir tu transporte nupcial.
Renovaciones de Votos son las Bodas Nuevas
Existe una nueva categoría de pareja de novios, “casados pero sin boda”
Wedding Cars in Spain
Guest blog: From classic cars in Marbella to American muscle cars – how to choose your wedding car in Spain
Real Barcelona Wedding Elopement
Guest blog for the Celebrant Directory of a true story international destination wedding elopement in Barcelona
Behind the scenes at a styled boat wedding in Spain
What really happens when you moor next to a nudist beach! Guest destination wedding blog for Tie the Knot Wedding
Perfect Beach Wedding in Marbella
Top tips for your perfect beach wedding in Marbella – Marbella Holiday Apartments
Afro American Jumping the Broom Ceremony Featured in Junebug Weddings
Vibrant and Intentional Granada Elopement
Is a symbolic ceremony my REAL WEDDING DAY?
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain explains the difference between a marriage and a wedding
Winter sunshine weddings in Spain
Guest editorial for Weddings Abroad packed with advice and links for winter weddings
Bodas de Invierno en España
Editorial en Event Planner Spain: Dónde se celebran las mejores bodas de invierno en España
Spain wedding flowers, Spanish florists and floral artists
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain: wonderful wedding decoration options in Spain
The Value of Wedding Awards
Guest editorial for The Wedding Industry Journal questionning Wedding Awards
Boat Weddings in Spain!
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain: Sail off into the sunset on a range of wedding boats.
Have Your Longest Wedding Season Ever!
Guest editorial in The Wedding Industry Journal with top tips for other suppliers
Destination Wedding Cake Inspiration
Guest blog: tips for choosing destintation wedding cakes in hot countries like Spain!
Should You Plan Your Own Wedding?
Guest blog in The Wedding Industry Journal asks, “Do I need a wedding planner?”
Secrets to Getting Married in Spain
Guest editorial in Costa Connection Magazine – September 2021, page 44
Inspiracion para tu tarta de boda
Opciones y alternativas inspiradoras para conseguir bonitas tartas de boda
How to Choose a Wedding Planner
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain to best choose your wedding planner
Cómo elegir una wedding planner
Editorial de Event Planner Spain para elegir tu planificadora de boda
Real Swedish couple's wedding in Almunecar
Guest ediorial in The Costa Connection Magazine – August 2021, pages 48 & 49
How to keep your Wedding Cool
Guest blog in Wedding Industry Journal for stress-free summer ceremonies
Debbie Skyrme Wins European Celebrant Award
Front Page News Story in Euro Weekly
Debbie Skyrme Wins European Celebrant Award
Front Page News Story in Spain Today
How to Plan a Last Minute Wedding
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain – book your holiday and your wedding!
Cómo planear una boda de última hora
…Es fácil con nuestros principales consejos
Ultimate Guide to Destination Weddings in Spain
Guest blog for The Celebrant Directory
Getting married in Spain made easy!
Guest blog for GoSpain – top tips for getting married in Spain stress-free
Alternative baby naming ceremonies in Spain
Guest blogin Event Planner Spain. Non-religious celebrations for children
Behind the Scenes Tips for a Successful TV Wedding
Guest blog in The Wedding Industry Journal
Married but no wedding
Guest blog for The Wedding Guide UK – honeymoons and overseas section
5 Best Blogs for Baby Naming Ceremonies
Guest blog in The Celebrant Directory for alternatives to christenings and baptisms
Real Urban Wedding in Malaga city
Guest blog for The Urban Wedding Company of Adam and Victoria’s city wedding
Mi Boda Rocks
Ver mi ceremonia presentada en la editorial, “White Town Love”.
How to style a small beach wedding
Guest blog for Tie the Knot Directory. Small beach wedding styling tips
Wedding venue visit advice
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Tips for choosing wedding venues
Vow Renewals are the New Weddings
Guest blog in Wedding Industry Journal promoting the “married but no wedding” couples
What is a wedding blessing?
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Wedding blessings and commitment ceremonies
Is someone stealing your blog?
Guest blog for Wedding Industry Journal
How to style a beach wedding in Spain
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Tips for beautiful beach weddings
Dream destination weddings in Spain
Guest blog for EngageWeddings .co.uk
The best alternative wedding rituals
Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Your guide to magical, meaningful, memorable ceremonies!
Your wedding day options explained
Guest blog for Wedding Assistant .co.uk
Just married, no wedding. The forgotten couples!
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain. Book that holiday and a last minute wedding ceremony!
Top tips for eloping to Spain
Guest blog for Weddings Abroad.com
Cómo planificar una boda
Paso a paso la planificación de la boda
The difference between a marriage and a wedding
Guest blog for Pretty and Punk Weddings
How to plan your wedding in Spain
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain. Your step by step guide to wedding planning in Spain
Behind the scenes at a fairy tale wedding shoot
Guest blog for The Wedding Industry Journal
Comment organiser un mariage
Planification du mariage étape par étape
Small wedding - big ideas!
Guest blog for Tie the Knot Wedding Directory
Elopements en España
Nuevo blog en Event Planner Spain – beneficios de novios a la fuga en España
Whatever Floats Your Boat!
Guest blog for Festival Events and Planning Magazine – Winter 2020, Page 141
Celebrantes de bodas en España
Nuevo blog en Event Planner Spain sobre celebrantes de bodas, oficiantes y maestros de bodas.
How all suppliers benefit from online weddings
Guest blog for The Wedding Industry Journal embracing the benefits of online weddings
5 razones para casarte en España
Mi blog para Event Planner Spain – portal de proveedores en España
5 top reasons to have a destination wedding in Spain
Guest blog for Event Planner Spain – why you should have a wedding in Spain!
Behind the scenes at a styled shoot
Guest blog for The Wedding Industy Journal giving a behind the scenes look at styled wedding shoots
Top tips for creating a wedding ceremony
Guest blog for One Fine Day Wedding Consultants, creating beautiful destination wedding ceremonies
How to have a prequel wedding
Guest blog: How to have your wedding BEFORE you get married with a “prequel” wedding
How to get married in Spain
Guest blog: Top tips for a stress-free wedding in Spain and local advice for the Costa Tropical
The Times Online - interview
Paradise lost: How “unjust” Spanish quarantine cut short our dream holiday
Extraordinary online weddings
Guest blog: Real ways to celebrate your wedding online – that work!
Destination wedding secrets
Guest blog: Six pages of secrets and tips to plan your wedding day abroad (from page 59)
Rescheduled wedding advice and inspiration
Guest blog: Tons of positive advice for rescheduling your wedding
How to create a destination wedding on a budget
Guest blog: Top tips to afford a beautiful destination wedding abroad
What suppliers do I need for my wedding?
Guest blog: List of every supplier you need for your wedding day
What is a styled wedding shoot?
Guest blog: How to create your own styled wedding shoot
Secrets to a successful elopement
Guest blog: Real Ceremony Elopement at the Alhambra Palace in Granada
3 Top Reasons Why You Should Renew Your Vows
Guest blog: The main reasons for the increase in vow renewal ceremonies
Romantic vow renewal ceremony overlooking the beach at sunrise
Guest blog: Real celebrant-led vow renewal ceremony in Spain
Talk Radio Europe, Life Stories
Listen to Debbie interviewed by Ian Rutter on Talk Radio Europe
Marbella Radio TV Lifestyle with Emma Acebo
Listen to Debbie interviewed on Marbella Radio TV Lifestyle with Emma Acebo
How to do a ring warming on a ribbon
Guest blog: Love the idea of a ring warming by passing it along a ribbon during your wedding ceremony.
Real fairy tale wedding ceremony in Spain
Guest blog: Real castle wedding in the Spanish sunshine
Local’s Top Tips For The Perfect Spanish Wedding Location
Guest blog: Insider knowledge to the best places for a destination wedding in Spain.
Your Guide to Celebrant Weddings
Guest blog: You may be missing a trick if you don’t consider the benefits of a celebrant-led wedding
Destination Spain!
Guest blog: Spain is trending for sunshine elopements, vow renewals and wedding ceremonies.
Pros and Cons of a Wedding Ceremony Abroad
Guest blog: Weighing up the different options for your destination wedding day in the sunshine.
Are We Over the Rainbow Badge?
Guest blog: The Pros and Cons of Displaying an LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Symbol.
Wedding or Marriage? You're Spoiled for Choice!
Guest blog: How to opt for a legal marriage and a Celebrant-led wedding ceremony.
Getting Married Second Time Around. I do, Take Two!
Guest blog: Wedding ceremonies for couples who have been married before.
Why Do They Call It a "Destination Wedding" and not a "Marriage"?
Guest blog: Celebrate the difference between a wedding and a marriage
New blog coming soon
New guest blog from Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, coming soon
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