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Hi, I'm Yvonne 👋
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"Yvonne, thank you! From the thoughtful, heartfelt words that truly reflected who we are as a couple, to the seamless transitions between German and English, you made our day unforgettable. "
When I began as a Celebrant, it was simply to offer freedom and flexibility for couples who needed to feel participants and not simply spectators at their wedding. Since training in 2011, and working with over 450 amazing couples, I now offer much more than simply an "alternative" to a church or register office service. My ceremonies are full of magic, excitement, suprise, and adventure, and fabulous storytelling! Are you ready? Lets chat!
Yvonne Beck Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

I love weddings! I love being a Celebrant and creating magical, memorable ceremonies for couples who embrace their own spirit and have a real sense of adventure! I work with UK and International couples, in venues and locations in the UK and Europe so will always offer a bespoke service with a full quotation after I truly understand what you are looking for. I also offer bilingual weddings in English and German, for that added special moment for all your guests to feel totally included. So, I dont usually begin with pricing.... the reason being, you need to know more than what my prices are: we will spend time together over months and sometimes maybe even a year or more, and so it really is more about whether we are the right combination and fit for each other. To find out, we need to have a chat, over zoom or WhatsApp, and let's start with that. Ready to chat? Get in touch +447800543426
Yvonne Beck Details

Products and Services

Celebrant / Officiant
Vocal Coach
Last-Minute Orders
Inbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Outbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Yvonne Beck Full Description
When I began as a Celebrant, it was simply to offer freedom and flexibility for couples who needed to feel participants and not simply spectators at their own wedding! Since training in 2011, and working with over 450 amazing couples, I now offer much more than simply an "alternative" to a church or register office service. My ceremonies are full of magic, excitement, suprise, and adventure, and fabulous storytelling! With bilingual couples I offer ceremonies in either or both languages, and cover the whole of the UK as well celebrations in Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy for destination weddings and eloping couples. My ceremony philosophy is really simple – it’s all about you. It is your total freedom to choose, without compromise, supported by my 12 years’ experience, skills, and passion. I would be honoured to create a Ceremony that is all about you, that reflects your unique story and journey together as a couple, and your excitement about the future. Every couple has a unique story, and together we bring all the elements of your personality, history, values, beliefs and dreams and forge a beautiful ceremony which can include ritual, music, laughter, happy tears, readings, poems, your loved ones, and absolutely make this day one of the best ever! The legal registration of your Marriage can be done easily at the Register Office where you only need to exchange 32 words to sign a marriage licence. After that, your Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Celebrations can be held anytime, and anywhere, with traditional elements like the I Do and Ring Exchange, and modern touches, which will be revealed once we begin working together. Are you ready? Let's chat!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Yvonne Beck
I can't wait to hear about your plans and ideas, and to support you with my 12 years of knowledge, experience, and also with my enthusiasm! With a background in public speaking, and a passion for creating ceremonies that are original, authentic and joyful, I am sure you will look back on your big Celebrant Wedding with a huge smile of happiness and satisfaction - it will truly be "your day, your way".

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Stefi and Matt
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Yvonne is nothing short of amazing!
Yvonne has created the most beautiful and personal bilingual wedding ceremony for us. From the first time we met all the way through to the big day, Yvonne has been nothing short of amazing. So much care and thought went into creating the perfect ceremony for us and we really can't thank Yvonne enough.
Ashton and Ryan
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Yvonne made our ceremony perfect!
Yvonne is the best!!! She made our ceremony perfect. She is so good at making your ceremony unique! We couldn’t recommend her enough- she is the sweetest!
Kelly and Marius
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
The perfect person for a bilingual ceremony!
Yvonne performed our ceremony in English and German. Working with Yvonne was great and started with a get to you know call and then followed by completing a survey, both of which she used to make a customised ceremony which we were able to tweak to our liking. We enjoyed being able to provide feedback so that the ceremony was exactly as we envisioned. Yvonne is the perfect person to do a bilingual ceremony and all our guests were happy to be able to understand the entire ceremony. I would highly
Jenny and Wyatt
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Yvonne has a wonderful way with words and people..
We had the pleasure of having Yvonne create our bilingual ceremony in english and german. She did an amazing job and was such a pleasure to work with. She was always reliable and answered very quickly when we had any questions. She created a wonderful and personal ceremony that was fun for us and our guests. She has a wonderful way with words and people. Our ceremony turned out absolutely perfect. Thank you Yvonne for the thoughtful and unforgettable ceremony that you created for us!
Allison and Bryce
Happy couple married in June
November 2023
Yvonne is top notch!
We did a video chat with her and instantly knew she was a great match for us. She is kind, delightful and has such a positive outlook on life- always making things fun! She provided a detailed questionnaire that helped us explain our love story that she used to wonderfully craft a script for our small ceremony in the Bavarian Alps. When we informed her our German speaking family would also be attending, it was no problem for Yvonne to translate the ceremony for us.
Rionnagh and Patrick
Happy couple married in May
July 2020
Everything we could have wished for....
Thank you so much Yvonne! Our bilingual wedding ceremony was everything we could of wished for and more! Both our families felt included and the ceremony still felt very personal to us
Yvonne Beck Location & Contact Details

Address

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England

Travel Notes

Dividing my time between my homes in England and Germany means travel is included in my packages, however the cost of accommodation is an extra and we will discuss this before you confirm your booking.

Nearest Town

Amersham

Nearest Train Station

Amersham

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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Yvonne Beck Press & Awards
(8)

Industry Awards (3)

SME News UK Enterprise Awards - Best Multilingual Wedding Celebrant Service 2019
The Wedding Industry Awards -Regional Finalist 2018 and 2019
2023 INTERNATIONAL WEDDING AWARDS Bilingual Celebrant Germany

Bridebook Awards (1)

Frequently Asked Questions
(10)

What is your most memorable wedding?

Weddings are all amazing and give me so much pleasure, but I have absolutely adored working in beautiful stately homes. Cliveden and Hedsor are two of my favourite venues and each wedding there was simply delicious! I also love Castles, and have worked with several in England and in Europe. Magical fairytale weddings give me goosebumps!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Adventurous, romantic, enthusiastic, well-organised, experienced

What about your business are you most proud of?

I was trained by Terri Shanks, who was trained herself by Dally Messenger III - the man who introduced Celebrancy into Australia over 50 years ago. It really is a huge priviledge to have such a wonderful provenance for my own training and I try to be the best possible Celebrant I can be, upholding their Values and Ethics. I love to offer couples a really authentic, original, beautifully crafted and tailored ceremony.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your Celebrant as soon as you have your Venue and photographer, to ensure you're not disappointed, as key dates and weekends tend to be booked very quickly! I only conduct one ceremony on any one day so that you can relax, and never feel rushed, and you have my 100% attention as I am not going anywhere else!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

The Ring Warming custom, where the rings are passed hand to hand to each guest, who is asked to hold and warm them with their love and wishes for the couple's future happiness. This is such a beautiful way to include everyone as a participant in the ceremony, just just a spectator. As most Celebrant ceremonies tend to be non religious, it also allows those who practice faith, to say a silent prayer or give a blessing, which again is inclusive and personal.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I like to meet in person or over a video call and answer the couples questions, and then send them a booking form, when they feel comfortable with my style, ideas, and experience. After the booking I send them a couples questionnaire which helps me to create the personal part of the ceremony, and allows me to write in the correct or most appropriate style and format. I send drafts by email and keep in touch with the couple by phone, email or text. Drafts are usually approved quickly but I aim to have them completed at least 6 weeks before the day itself, so there are no last minute stresses, and on the day i usually arrive at the venue an hour beforehand and help with the co-ordination, meet the guests who are reading, introduce myself to their wedding planner, or generally just try and usher or orchestrate so we have a smooth running ceremony. If they want to hold a rehearsal before the big day, that can be arranged.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?

I was asked to wear 15th Century Costume for a Wedding at Warwick Castle over Christmas. The couple were from Australia and wanted a "Royal Wedding" of their own. Actually my first time ever "dressing up" and amazing to see every guest in historical costume. The most interesting part was when the couple wanted me to include Vows and Promises from that time period too - and were surprised when they realised that the same words are still used today!

How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?

I make sure that all timelines and meetings are scheduled and that enough time is given to schedule regular catch ups, updates, and writing the ceremony. I arrive at the venue around an hour beforehand and meet all the key support team, suppliers, photographers and wedding party members. I often help nervous readers with a five minute coaching session and also ensure the groom knows his "marks" ! The Rings, ritual set up and any other preparation is also done quickly and my role and focus is to create a happy, excited but calm environment and ensure the ceremony flows and goes smoothly.

What do you love most about your job?

Tip Number 1 is to Book your Celebrant when you are thinking about your venue. We work in licenced and unlicensed premises, and in almost every location - indoors or outside. But we only conduct one wedding on one day, much like your photographer, so please consider booking us early so as to avoid any disappointment. My Second Tip is to consider other /alternate days of the week! You may be pleasantly surprised to find that venues will be more budget friendly. Your guests will always make time for your Wedding, it is a big moment for them too!

What is your favourite moment at a wedding?

I have to say my favourite moment is the Vows and the Ring exchange and hearing two people deeply in love give their personal promises to each other, and exchange precious rings, the outward symbol of their union, in front of their family and friends. Weddings are all about deep and meaningful emotion,so i do expect there might be some happy tears!