Questions & Answers
There are several good reasons to book a ceremony with me.
Here are a few examples:
You want a personalized ceremony where boredom is nowhere to be found.
You are not allowed to do the ceremony in a church.
You do not believe in God/the church and want a secular ceremony.
You are not a member of the church.
You want to marry a same-sex partner.
You are divorced and want to get married for the second time.
Your child's godparents are of a different denomination/are not baptized.
You want to renew your wedding vows.
You want your child to decide for themselves which religion to follow later in life.
I mainly work in the Munich and Regensburg areas. But of course, I will travel throughout Bavaria and Germany for your special day. Need me somewhere else in the world? I'll pack my suitcase!
Wedding ceremonies, renewal of wedding vows, funerals or life celebrations, funerals for stillborn children, animal memorial services, children welcome ceremonies, writing workshops, business speeches, speeches for other private celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, divorces (nothing is too crazy), etc. Just ask me, I'm sure I can help you!
The rule here is: anything goes, nothing is mandatory!
I personally believe in God and am happy to include a prayer in the ceremony. However, it is important to understand that I am not a clergyman or theologian and therefore cannot perform official religious acts.
I am open to other religions and spiritual practices, and we can work together to see how we can incorporate your beliefs.
Those who prefer a purely secular ceremony are just as welcome with me.
No. A non-religious wedding ceremony does not replace a visit to the registry office. Only a civil wedding is legally recognized in Germany. A non-religious wedding ceremony is a wonderful addition to the formal part and celebrates the couple's love in a unique ceremony.
From my side: Yes!
But unfortunately, this decision lies with the respective registry office or church. Some officials and pastors are more open-minded than others. Just ask, and if we get the go-ahead, I will be happy to work with the registry office or church.
Anywhere. The great thing about these ceremonies is that they can take place anywhere. In your garden, your favorite restaurant, in a castle courtyard, on a ship, on the beach... There are no limits to your imagination.
At funerals, the ceremony usually takes place in the funeral hall. Forest cemeteries also usually offer a place for the ceremony. However, a funeral service can also take place after the burial, for example at the home of relatives. By then, the initial shock of the loss has subsided and we can honor the deceased together and remember them with love.
Children's welcome ceremonies mostly are held instead of a christening, which is why most of the children are between 4 and 8 months old. However, I think it's just as nice when the child is older and understands what the day is all about. So age doesn't matter.
Of course! If you want your children to play a central role in the wedding ceremony and you want to take advantage of the fact that all your friends and family are already gathered together, that's a wonderful thing. Feel free to ask me about the possibilities!
Of course, I think that's a wonderful idea!
After all, you have become parents and want to welcome your child, just like parents with biological children do!
Of course, this varies depending on your preferences, but generally speaking:
Children's welcome ceremony: to ensure that it is not too long for the children, the ceremony usually lasts around 20–35 minutes.
Independent wedding ceremony: usually around 45 minutes.
Funeral: the day is difficult enoughfor those who are grieving, so there is no need to prolong it unnecessarily. That is why an independent funeral service only lasts around 20–40 minutes. In addition, in cities such as Munich, the funeral hall can often only be booked for 20 minutes.
Fortunately, that has never happened! But just in case, I have a network of other great celebrants and do my best to find a replacement, even at short notice.