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Colomares Castle elopement photo Michal Carbol

NEW! Micro weddings are trending in Spain

Why you should downsize your wedding in Spain
Debbie Skyrme writes for ExPats in Spain magazine page 64

Costa Tropical vow renewal wedding

NEW! Spain rings the changes in original nuptials

Special featured interview in International Newcomers Club of Madrid

How to get married in Gibraltar

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?

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.

Read Debbie’s Featured Blogs

Spain Wedding Banquet photo by Pedro Bellido

Wedding Day 2 recovery parties!

How to plan the day after your wedding in Spain – your Day 2 Recovery Party!
Debbie Skyrme writes for ExPats in Spain magazine page 60

Colomares Castle elopement photo Michal Carbol

Micro weddings are trending in Spain

Why you should downsize your wedding in Spain
Debbie Skyrme writes for ExPats in Spain magazine page 64

Frigiliana vow renewal Nerja photo Michal Carbol

Spain rings the changes in original nuptials

Why destination weddings are on the increase in Spain – interview with Debbie Skyrme.

Special featured article in The Olive Press

Costa Tropical vow renewal wedding

Spain rings the changes in original nuptials

Special featured interview in International Newcomers Club of Madrid

Exclusive Marbella style

What is a wedding content creator?

How to make your wedding in Spain go viral by Debbie Skyrme for ExPats in Spain magazine page 66

Celebrant Spain elopement on the Costa Tropical

How to keep your wedding cool!

Top tips for keeping your Spain wedding cool by Debbie Skyrme for Expats in Spain magazine p62

Mountain retreat elopement celebrant in Spain

How to get married in Spain

Top tips for getting married in Spain

Special feature in This Is Spain

Celebrant Spain officiates styled beach wedding photographed by Natasha Ince

How to pull off the perfect beach wedding

Everything you need to know to create the best ever beach wedding in Spain by Debbie Skyrme for Expats in Spain magazine p66

Malaga wedding couple celebrate marriage blessing officiated by Celebrant Spain with photo Ana Marielina

Real urban city wedding in Malaga

Real Spain city rooftop wedding in Malaga – ExPats in Spain magazine page 68

styled small beach wedding in Malaga

Wedding woes - what can go wrong at weddings

Hilarious things that can go wrong at weddings by Debbie Skyrme for ExPats in Spain magazine page 66

Weddings Abroad photo Nora M Photography

What is a Maestra de Ceremonia wedding MC?

Emcee, MC, Master of Ceremonies, Toastmaster – all is expained in Event Planner Spain

traditional small beach wedding at Torremolinos with Celebrant Spain and photo Juanma Segura

Style your dream micro beach wedding in Spain

Elopement, micro or mini wedding, Debbie Skyrme Celebrant Spain reveals her styling tips  – see Event Planner Spain

Luna Vandoorne eco wedding elopement photographer

What makes a great wedding video?

Get the most from your wedding videographer in Spain – read more in Event Planner Spain

Dutch wedding in Spain photo Michal Carbol

Can expats plan better weddings in Spain?

Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, talks about the pros and cons of expats planning weddings in Spain – see ExPats in Spain page 64

Maestra de Ceremonias MC photo Daniel Marquez

Maestro de Ceremonias your wedding MC

A Master of Ceremonies or wedding MC really helps your celebrations run smoothly – read more in Event Planner Spain

Christmas winter wedding couple

Shoestring Christmas weddings in Spain

Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, tells you how to create a Christmas wedding in Spain on a shoestring budget – see ExPats in Spain page 62

Spain wedding photographers at ceremony of two brides

How to create the best ever wedding video

Top tips from Debbie Skyrme for creating amazing wedding videos – read more in Event Planner Spain

Fun elopement and fine dining at Finca Yantar

Do you need a wedding planner in Spain?

Debbie Skyrme, Celebrant Spain, advises on choosing your Spain wedding planner – see ExPats in Spain page 56

tiny beach wedding in Spain

How to style your beach wedding in Spain

Top tips to create your best possible beach wedding – guest blog in Event Planner Spain

Wedding Sparrow elopement in Granada photo Olya Kobruseva

Elopement shout out in Wedding Sparrow

Mel and Miguel’s Granada elopement photos by Olya Kobruseva feature in Wedding Sparrow inc supplier credits

Spanish wedding vows with Celebrant Spain and photo David Luque at Mijas

What's the best date for your wedding in Spain?

The best month and time of day can make or break your wedding in Spain! Guest blog for Event Planner Spain

Photo Lidia Clemente first dance at Casa Grande de La Zujaira

Secrets to the best first dance wedding music

Your first wedding dance music is super important! Read Debbie’s top tips in ExPats in Spain page 56

Dutch wedding in Spain photo Michal Carbol

Can a Foreigner Get Married in Spain?

Debbie answers the big question asked by destination wedding couples. Guest editorial for Event Planner Spain

Cool guest with a Spanish fan at La Cala Resort Mijas

Wedding Experts Approved! Spain's Top Wedding Destination

Spain: a Tapestry of Culture and Romance. Debbie Skyrme writes for Destination Wedding Planners website

Elopement wedding dress and flowers

How to say YES to The Dress!

Top tips to choose the best wedding dress for you. Guest editorial for Event Planner Spain

tying the knot in Spain

Destination wedding location in Spain

A Tapestry of Culture and Romance. Experts review by Debbie on the Destination Wedding Planners site

Weddings Abroad photo Nora M Photography

The Difference Between a MARRIAGE and a WEDDING

Why your ceremony overseas IS your REAL WEDDING DAY! Guest blog for Weddings Abroad

Teressa Ninu Atelier Spanish wedding dress designer

Top Spanish wedding dress designers in Spain

Discover the best Spanish wedding dress designers in Spain in Debbie’s editorial in ExPats in Spain magazine page 58

Marbella indoor wedding photo Agata Jensen

Selecting the best non-religious wedding readings

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain on how to choose fun, meaningful, romantic BUT non-religious wedding readings

wedding speech photo by Lidia Clemente

How to write a wedding speech - stress free!

Read my top tips on how to write an entertaining wedding speech – stress free!

Expats in Spain magazine page 56

Spain wedding music band

How to choose your wedding music

top tips for choosing your first dance and wedding music- feature in Event Planner Spain

Grooms hat photo credit Fran Ortiz

How to be the Best Ever Wedding Best Man

What does the best man actually do at a wedding? Read more in ExPats in Spain page 70

Wedding catering photo by Amanda Watt

Top Tips for Wedding Catering

How to plan the best food catering options for your wedding breakfast here in Spain

Photo credit bridesmaids by The Love Hunters

The Role of the Wedding Bridesmaid

Top tips for being the best ever bridesmaid – feature in Event Planner Spain

Spain wedding car

How to have a religious wedding in Spain

All you need to know about religious weddings in Spain – see page 24

Costa Tropical vow renewal wedding

Can a Foreigner Get Married in Spain?

All you need to know about getting married if you are a foreigner in Spain

Marbella indoor wedding photo Agata Jensen

All weather wedding venues in Spain

How to choose the best plan B wedding venue in Spain

Winter wedding photo Love Wanderers

Plan the best ever winter wedding in Spain

ExPats in Spain guest article for getting a head start on winter wedding planning in Spain – Page 22

Christmas winter wedding couple

Christmas winter weddings in Spain

Guest editorial for Event Planner Spain celebrating Christmas winter weddings

Celebrant Spain new blog

How to Plan a Wedding

Great wedding planning tips from Debbie in Event Planner Spain

mobile phones at weddings

Mobiles phones at weddings - yes or no?

My guest editorial for Event Planner Spain asking the hottest wedding question for 2023

Michal Carbol engagement photo

Getting engaged in Spain

Top tips for how to get engaged in Spain – turn to page 56

Wedding Event Planner Spain

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

Fun adventurous wild mountain elopement

Wedding rituals in Spain

Top tips for what to expect at a Spanish wedding. Guest editorial in ExPats in Spain magazine – page 50

Shona Lily photography wedding cool in Spain

Top tips to keep cool at a Spanish wedding

Make the most of the Spanish sunshine without breaking into a sweat!

Elope to Casa Eden champagne sunset in Spain

How to Choose Your Wedding Venue in Spain

Picking the right wedding venue and choosing the best Spanish location – see page 24

Love Wanderers photo Spain winter wedding

Top tips for out of season weddings

Get a jump on winter destination weddings
ExPats in Spain Magazine – page 22

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Debbie Skyrme, la mejor oficiante de bodas de Europa

Mi historia en NIUS Diario

romantic boat elopement couple in Spain

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

Wedding blessing and commitment ceremony

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

Dutch wedding in Spain photo Michal Carbol

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

Spain elopement photo Luna Vade Boda

Eco Weddings in Spain

Guest blog for Expats in Spain: how to save money on a budget wedding and save the planet! Page 6

harbour wedding ceremony flowers in Spain

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.

Wedding Event Planner Spain

Children at Weddings in Spain

Read why Spain is one of the most child friendly destination wedding locations in Europe

Wedding Event Planner Spain

Celebramos Las Bodas Gay

Muchas parejas del mismo sexo del extranjero eligen ahora España como destino para su boda

Gay weddings in Spain photo Evenpic

Gay Weddings in Spain

Read why Spain is one of the most gay friendly destination wedding locations in Europe

Boda ecologica foto Luna VanDoorne

Hidden Nature: elopement con conciencia ecologica

Como crear la fórmula perfecta para una boda sostenible al pie de Sierra Nevada

Sun rise vow renewal ceremony with Celebrant Spain

Vow Renewals in Spain

Expats in Spain magazine – turn to page 8  for VOW RENEWAL CEREMONIES IN SPAIN
Elopement photo Anna Kudinova

How to get married in Spain

Guest editorial for Expats in Spain Magazine pages 36 & 37

Olive farming in Spain

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!

Amanda Watt photography Boda Sostenible

Bodas Sostenibles en España

Como hacer una boda ecológica en España. Editorial en Event Planner Spain

Elopement wedding dress and flowers

Eco weddings in Spain

How to save money and save the planet with your sustainable wedding in Spain

Spain wedding planner

Spain's secret Costa Tropical wedding destination

Editorial for Event Planner Spain spilling the secret’s os Spain’s Costa Tropical wedding destination

Weddings Abroad

Eco Friendly Ethical Weddings in Spain

Sustainable weddings featured editorial in WeddingsAbroad.com

Michal Carbol photo Spain wedding cake with celebrant

Real Family Elopement in Murcia

Delighted to feature my family elopement ceremony in an editorial by Michal Carbol Photography

Elopement in Spain on a boat at sunset photo by Toni Bonet

Should you plan your own destination wedding?

Guest blog in Weddings Abroad explaining the different types of destination wedding planner

Costa Tropical vow renewal wedding

Why Vow Renewals are the New Weddings

Guest blog: How YOUNG couples are now renewing their vows in Spain

The Olive Press

International Women's Day in Spain

Honoured to feature in The Olive Press with other women in Spain I truly admire and respect

Wedding Event Planner Spain

Coches para bodas en Espana

Desde coches de boda clásicos hasta autocares para los invitados, cómo elegir tu transporte nupcial.

Vow Renewal Wedding

Renovaciones de Votos son las Bodas Nuevas

Existe una nueva categoría de pareja de novios, “casados pero sin boda”

Spain wedding car

Wedding Cars in Spain

Guest blog: From classic cars in Marbella to American muscle cars – how to choose your wedding car in Spain

Barcelona wedding elopement

Real Barcelona Wedding Elopement

Guest blog for the Celebrant Directory of a true story international destination wedding elopement in Barcelona

Vow renewal ceremony on Spain's Costa Tropical

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

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Perfect Beach Wedding in Marbella

Top tips for your perfect beach wedding in Marbella – Marbella Holiday Apartments

Junebug Weddings Logo

Afro American Jumping the Broom Ceremony Featured in Junebug Weddings

Vibrant and Intentional Granada Elopement

Cool guest with a Spanish fan at La Cala Resort Mijas

Is a symbolic ceremony my REAL WEDDING DAY?

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain explains the difference between a marriage and a wedding

winter elopement wedding at Edenin Spain

Winter sunshine weddings in Spain

Guest editorial for Weddings Abroad packed with advice and links for winter weddings

winter wedding in Spain on a boat

Bodas de Invierno en España

Editorial en Event Planner Spain: Dónde se celebran las mejores bodas de invierno en España

Spain wedding flowers photo by Michal Carbol

Spain wedding flowers, Spanish florists and floral artists

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain: wonderful wedding decoration options in Spain

International Wedding Award Winner Spain

The Value of Wedding Awards

Guest editorial for The Wedding Industry Journal questionning Wedding Awards

Toni Bonet photographer boat wedding breakfast in Spain

Boat Weddings in Spain!

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain: Sail off into the sunset on a range of wedding boats.

Celebrant Spain elopement on the Costa Tropical

Have Your Longest Wedding Season Ever!

Guest editorial in The Wedding Industry Journal with top tips for other suppliers

Michal Carbol photography destination wedding cake in Spain

Destination Wedding Cake Inspiration

Guest blog: tips for choosing destintation wedding cakes in hot countries like Spain!

Spain wedding planner

Should You Plan Your Own Wedding?

Guest blog in The Wedding Industry Journal asks, “Do I need a wedding planner?”

Wedding officiant Debbie Skyrme Celebrant Spain

Secrets to Getting Married in Spain

Guest editorial in Costa Connection Magazine – September 2021,  page 44

Michal Carbol photo Spain wedding cake with celebrant

Inspiracion para tu tarta de boda

Opciones y alternativas inspiradoras para conseguir bonitas tartas de boda

Photo Anne y Celeste of wedding planner Tatiana Llevenes

How to Choose a Wedding Planner

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain to best choose your wedding planner

Wedding Event Planner Spain

Cómo elegir una wedding planner

Editorial de Event Planner Spain para elegir tu planificadora de boda

The Costa Connection Magazine Swedish wedding in Spain feature

Real Swedish couple's wedding in Almunecar

Guest ediorial in The Costa Connection Magazine – August 2021, pages 48 & 49

Photo Natasha Ince real beach wedding crafts

How to keep your Wedding Cool

Guest blog in Wedding Industry Journal for stress-free summer ceremonies

Euro Weekly News Story with Debbie Skyrme

Debbie Skyrme Wins European Celebrant Award

Front Page News Story in Euro Weekly

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Debbie Skyrme Wins European Celebrant Award

Front Page News Story in Spain Today

Wedding Certificate signing in Almunecar

How to Plan a Last Minute Wedding

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain – book your holiday and your wedding!

Granada cortijo wedding at La Casa Grande de Zujaira

Cómo planear una boda de última hora

…Es fácil con nuestros principales consejos

Celebrant Spain officiates Granada finca wedding ceremony photographed by Lidia Clemente

Ultimate Guide to Destination Weddings in Spain

Guest blog for The Celebrant Directory

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Getting married in Spain made easy!

Guest blog for GoSpain – top tips for getting married in Spain stress-free

Michal Carbol family photographer

Alternative baby naming ceremonies in Spain

Guest blogin Event Planner Spain. Non-religious celebrations for children

TV beach wedding for Canal Sur

Behind the Scenes Tips for a Successful TV Wedding

Guest blog in The Wedding Industry Journal

The Wedding Guide UK

Married but no wedding

Guest blog for The Wedding Guide UK – honeymoons and overseas section

Toni Bonet baby naming photographer

5 Best Blogs for Baby Naming Ceremonies

Guest blog in The Celebrant Directory for alternatives to christenings and baptisms

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Real Urban Wedding in Malaga city

Guest blog for The Urban Wedding Company of Adam and Victoria’s city wedding

Mi Boda Rocks

Mi Boda Rocks

Ver mi ceremonia presentada en la editorial, “White Town Love”.

styled small beach wedding in Malaga

How to style a small beach wedding

Guest blog for Tie the Knot Directory. Small beach wedding styling tips

black and white photo by Andreas Holm of bespoke wedding ceremony by Celebrant Spain

Wedding venue visit advice

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Tips for choosing wedding venues

Cool guest with a Spanish fan at La Cala Resort Mijas

Vow Renewals are the New Weddings

Guest blog in Wedding Industry Journal promoting the “married but no wedding” couples

Wedding blessing and commitment ceremony

What is a wedding blessing?

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Wedding blessings and commitment ceremonies

Wedding Industry Journal

Is someone stealing your blog?

Guest blog for Wedding Industry Journal

Styled beach wedding favours

How to style a beach wedding in Spain

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Tips for beautiful beach weddings

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Dream destination weddings in Spain

Guest blog for EngageWeddings .co.uk

Elopement and handfasting of two grooms officiated by Celebrant Spain

The best alternative wedding rituals

Guest blog in Event Planner Spain. Your guide to magical, meaningful, memorable ceremonies!

Weddings Abroad

Your wedding day options explained

Guest blog for Wedding Assistant .co.uk

Natasha Ince photo of beach bower at wedding ceremony in Torremolinos officiated by Celebrant Spain

Just married, no wedding. The forgotten couples!

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain. Book that holiday and a last minute wedding ceremony!

Weddings Abroad

Top tips for eloping to Spain

Guest blog for Weddings Abroad.com

One Fine Day Wedding Consultants

Cómo planificar una boda

Paso a paso la planificación de la boda

Wedding Industry Journal

The difference between a marriage and a wedding

Guest blog for Pretty and Punk Weddings

tiny beach wedding in Spain

How to plan your wedding in Spain

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain. Your step by step guide to wedding planning in Spain

Wedding Industry Journal

Behind the scenes at a fairy tale wedding shoot

Guest blog for The Wedding Industry Journal

Celebrant Spain small beach wedding

Comment organiser un mariage

Planification du mariage étape par étape

Celebrant Spain blog as featured in Tie the Knot Wedding Directory

Small wedding - big ideas!

Guest blog for Tie the Knot Wedding Directory

Spanish elopement couple at Marina del Este in La Herradura

Elopements en España

Nuevo blog en Event Planner Spain – beneficios de novios a la fuga en España

Celebrant Spain blog as featured in Festival Weddings magazine

Whatever Floats Your Boat!

Guest blog for Festival Events and Planning Magazine – Winter 2020, Page 141

Celebrants in Spain team on the Costa Tropical of Granada

Celebrantes de bodas en España

Nuevo blog en Event Planner Spain sobre celebrantes de bodas, oficiantes y maestros de bodas.

Wedding Industry Journal

How all suppliers benefit from online weddings

Guest blog for The Wedding Industry Journal embracing the benefits of online weddings

Gibraltar register office marriage of Spanish and English couple

5 razones para casarte en España

Mi blog para Event Planner Spain – portal de proveedores en España

One Fine Day Wedding Consultants

5 top reasons to have a destination wedding in Spain

Guest blog for Event Planner Spain – why you should have a wedding in Spain!

Wedding Industry Journal

Behind the scenes at a styled shoot

Guest blog for The Wedding Industy Journal giving a behind the scenes look at styled wedding shoots

One Fine Day Wedding Consultants

Top tips for creating a wedding ceremony

Guest blog for One Fine Day Wedding Consultants, creating beautiful destination wedding ceremonies

Celebrant Spain blog as featured in Tie the Knot Wedding Directory

How to have a prequel wedding

Guest blog: How to have your wedding BEFORE you get married with a “prequel” wedding

Almunecar info

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

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

Celebrant Spain new blog

New blog coming soon

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

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