Céline Larigaldie – English and German

The course of life

As a public writer, I've been writing for the others since 2013. One day, a young couple, seeking for a German speaking wedding officiant, asked me if I could celebrate their wedding. I hesitated a little bit, but not too long, since I felt this would be a very special experience. Indeed, it was a real entchantment.
On that first wedding day, I decided this would become my main professional activity.
Since then, I've been celebrating weddings regularly, mainly in French, English and German, but also in Italian, Portuguese and even Ukranian !

Style

I adapt my style to your personalities, since I aim at bringing out the most beautiful side of your couple and of your love.

I love listening to people talk about their love and transposing their story and values ​​into a beautiful ceremony.

Experience and training

I’ve studied English, German and French linguistics at the university in Aix-en-Provence and in Berlin. I came back to France after ten years in Germany, and I became a teacher. Then I decided to make a living by writing, and to dedicate my language and writing skills to others. I’ve been playing the theater for 30 years, and I love to speak in public. I did not have any specific training to become a celebrant : it just corresponded to me !

Languages

French, English, German

Assistance in the preparation of the ceremony

We meet several times (IRL or by Skype), we take the time to get to know each other. You tell me what your dream ceremony looks like and what you wish.

You tell me about the way you met, how you fell in love, what you experienced together, you tell me about your common dreams and plans for the future…

Writing texts

I write my speech in French, in English, in German, or in other languages if you help me ! My favourite ceremonies are bilingual ceremonies : I create a fluent and pleasant text alterning both languages, without making your ceremony become boring or too long. If you need help to write your vows, I can offer assistance.

Proposition of readings and music

We talk about music and readings, you tell me which style you like and I can make you some proposals or integrate your choice into the frame of your ceremony.

Additional Services

On your wedding day, I coordinate the whole process (logistical arrangements with the venue and the providers, DJ and/or musicians, speeches of your family and friends…). And I stand along to your side, so that you can concentrate on and take great delight in your wedding ceremony.

Proposed services

Celebration and writing texts, Celebration of the ceremony (without writing texts), Drafting only texts, Relations with providers, Ceremonial arrangement, Ceremonial coordination

Materials included in the service

Lectern, Symbolic Certificate, Guestbook, Other

Types of ceremonies

Homosexual ceremonies