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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
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
How to plan an elopement and cut stress
How to plan an elopement or micro wedding and live stream your ceremony to cut stress by thinking small!
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 does a Celebrant work?
A Celebrant works by taking you all the way from “Will you?” to “I do!” Step by step the process is explained including service agreement and payments.
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
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
Wedding in Spain with a hint of Hollywood
How to grab yourself some Hollywood glamour in the hills of Marbella for a very different destination wedding in Spain.
Pink palaces and gay weddings in Spain
Get away from the LGBT+ social scene and enjoy an intimate romantic gay wedding in Spain. The Costa Tropical’s Pink Palace is the new secret wedding location
How to apply for a legal civil marriage in Spain
How do you get married in Spain? Read this information and advice for how to contract your legal civil marriage followed by a non-religious wedding.
How to have socially distanced weddings in Spain, summer 2020
Top tips for a beautiful socially distanced wedding in Spain within regulations for summer 2020
Why a marriage and a wedding are different
A marriage and a wedding are two different things. Marriage is the legal contract and a wedding is the ceremonial celebration. It is your real wedding day!
The best engagement ring advice ever!
Engagement ring advice for the most romantic gesture you will ever make, to ensure your marriage proposal and your lifelong symbolic gift are both accepted!
Read Debbie’s Featured Blogs

Dream destination weddings in Spain
Guest blog for EngageWeddings .co.uk

New blog coming soon
New guest blog from Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, coming soon

Your wedding day options explained
Guest blog for Wedding Assistant .co.uk

Just married, no wedding. The forgotten couples!
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
Step by step 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 – wedding and event supplier directory 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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