Your Dordogne Celebrant
My name is Michelle Roberts and I am a bi-lingual celebrant based in the South West of France.I would love to design a unique and individual wedding ceremony for you.Each ceremony is personalised to reflect who you are as a couple.When you book me to do your ceremony I will work with you to create something memorable and meaningful to you both.Please send me an email - I am very happy to discuss your special day with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A celebrant led ceremony is a symbolic or secular one, not a legal one. In France it is called a “Ceremonie Laique”. Most couples choose to do the legal side at a registry office, before they arrive in France. However, in so far as the “optics” on the day - all that your guests will see is a beautiful wedding ceremony focusing on you professing your love for each other in front of all your family and friends.

Yes, I do. If a venue is over an hour from my house, I will stay nearby to the venue the night before your wedding and have a rehearsal with you and your wedding party the day before. This really helps with the “choreography” on the day and ensures that everything runs smoothly on the wedding day.

I love to help couples write their vows. I have a large number of resources as well as templates to get you started. I also have a library of different types of readings to help you choose - from humorous, to religious, to nature themed, to literary and beyond.

Yes! I love to incorporate different rituals, such as hand fasting, sand ceremonies, candle ceremonies, wine box ceremonies, ring warming ceremonies, a commemorative certificate signing or a cocktail making ceremony - these are but a few. The sky is the limit with a celebrant led ceremony. All of these can add a very memorable touch to your ceremony. I often try and involve other family members and friends when performing them.
"We both wanted to thank you so much for all your help in organising the ceremony and guiding us. The ceremony was absolute perfection and so many guests mentioned how fantastic it. It was funny and emotional in all the right places. We could not be more thrilled with how it turned out."
Izzy, Chateau Pape Clement, May 2023
"It was a totally magical 3 days for us, especially the ceremony day of course which was better than we could even have hoped. Thanks for your part in creating and managing the ceremony, it was very appreciated both by us and also by our guests. I used to think that I had the best iob in the world as a handbag and jewellery buyer but I think yours tops it!"
Tess, Gites La Colombieres, May 2023
"It really wouldn't have been the same without you! We had the best day, and you were such a big part of it, really helped put us both at ease and created such a happy and positive atmosphere! All our guests kept saying how brilliant you were!"
Tom and Chals, Gites La Colombieres, September, 2022
"We had the best day! Thank you so much for such a lovely ceremony. You really did make us feel so at ease and comfortable which made the experience so much more enjoyable. The day was definitely worth the wait."
Catherine and Adam, Gites La Colombieres, May 2022
"It was definitely everything we wished for and we are so glad you were our celebrant"
Heather & Rhys, Gites La Colombieres, May 2022
"You had me laughing and crying during the ceremony - sometimes at the same time!"
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"I’ve been to over 200 weddings and that was one of the best ceremonies I’ve ever heard!"
Quote from a guest at a wedding I did recently
"We had such a brilliant day (now we’ve absorbed it!) and so much of it was down to your amazing and lovely ceremony, and your organisation of us all! I’ve only just been told we were quite late to the wedding (the bride should be I guess!) mostly because the children were having meltdowns upstairs which everyone heard so funny the stories you hear back afterwards! We had so many comments on your ceremony and everyone really loved the personal touches. We were so happy we chose you!"
Anishaa, Chateau Rigoulieres, September, 2023
"Thank you so much for your lovely email and with apologies for not coming back to you sooner, we’re both only just emerging from the post-wedding haze. We absolutely loved having you as our celebrant. I can’t tell you how many of our guests commented that you were fantastic. You really nailed the vibe that we wanted and brought our story to life. We can’t thank you enough. It was wonderful working with you."
Steph and Rob, Chateau de Lerse,July, 2023
"Just a quick note to say thank you again for being the celebrant for our wedding. You made it so enjoyable & the ceremony was everything we wanted. You really put us at ease and guided us through despite the nerves! Every single guest has said how fabulous the ceremony was and lots have said it was the best they ever attended! We cannot thank you enough for making it so special and perfect. "
Ciara and Jamie, Chateau Naudoo, September, 2023
"Thank you so much for being our celebrant, it was such an amazing special day that we will cherish forever. I still can't believe how perfect and beautiful it all was, I wish we could do it all over again! All of our friends and family commented on how lovely and personal the ceremony was and how brilliant you were. I think most people were surprised as they hadn't been to a wedding where it was so personal before."
Emma and Trystan, Chateau Barayre, July 2023
" Thank you so much for everything! I am had the best day and here are a few photos as we promised! Thanks for everything again."
Catherine and Kevin, Chateau de St Paul, July 2023
"You were amazing Michelle, thank you so much for everything. It was a pleasure to have you."
Megan and Gary, Chateau Mader, August, 2023
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