The Wedding Man - International Wedding Celebrant, Barcelona, Northern Spain

James made our ceremony perfect. He was very engaged and flexible to all our specificities and requirements. He felt like he had known us and our family forever.

Wonderful man, put us at ease. Understood what type of ceremony we wanted, made one of the most important parts of our day so special. And made zoom calls so relaxed and personal

I wish I was able to write this in both English and Spanish for everyone to see, unfortunately though I am not multi-lingual like James is. We can honestly say that James was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. He helped guide us through not only the process for the ceremony, but offered advice in regards to other elements of the wedding. He was willing to make time for us to talk through all of our question and specifically to really get to know us in order to deliver a really personalised service. After a couple of zoom calls and one meeting in person we genuinely felt like we had a new friend and it was someone we would gladly have at our wedding, even as a guest. On the day he was a calming presence, extremely personable and delivered a heartfelt yet humourous ceremony, in keeping with the the vibe we wanted and one that all of our guests remarked upon as being the best they've been to. The only negative thing about our wedding was that there was some relatively heavy rain predicted for parts of the day and we had an outdoor ceremony planned. Luckily the weather held out and we were able to proceed as planned but James was so lovely, both in reassuring us that everything would be ok and in terms of being flexible. He offered to move the ceremony to fit around the weather and that he would do everything he could for us to have the best day possible. We honestly could not think of a better person to officiate a wedding. James is one of the nicest people we've ever met and extremely good at his job. It was an honour to share our day with him.

James provided an unforgettable ceremony full of laughter and tears! The whole experience was so personalised and he captured our relationship exactly how it is! James kept in touch even though our wedding was postponed and was patient when working with us when life sometimes got in the way. We will forever be thankful for the service that was provided and he was a massive part in helping our wedding to be the success that it was!

Wow! What can I say? As a couple getting married away from home, it's pretty difficult organising a wedding and even the thought of figuring out who is going to do the actual marrying of you is pretty stressful. We were a bit worried at first that we wouldn't find someone who would be able to personalise our ceremony the way we wanted, but James definitely came through big time. He made both of us feel extremely special while we were standing at the altar and all of our family & friends had such great things to say about him after the ceremony was finished. We cannot thank you enough James for making our day so great and we TRULY recommend this man for anyone looking to brighten up their wedding.

James really made our wedding ceremony so special, don’t hesitate to book him for yours. He put us at ease and all the guests commented on what a wonderful ceremony it was , we really can’t thank him enough for making it so special.

James was absolutely fantastic and we could not recommend him enough! James was super helpful in guiding us through ceremony options and other considerations for the day we’d neglected to think about. He was timely in his communication, kind, personable and nothing was every too much trouble. In the build up to the wedding, James took the time to learn about our relationship and our story and used this to create a really unique and personal ceremony that we will cherish forever. The vision of our day was captured seamlessly, we had an abundance of compliments from our guests and it is safe to say that there was not a dry eye in the room!

James performed the ceremony at our wedding both in English and French (with a perfect pronunciation!). He is very professional and we felt very comfortable with him from the begining, even the preparation felt like a fun game. We highly recommend his service, especially for a multilingual wedding. Thank you again for making this day extra special!

Working with James was a joy from the start, it was definitely one of the most relaxed and enjoyable parts of planning our wedding. James gave us great input into shaping our ceremony and easily adapted the thoughts and ideas we had shared during our video call sessions. On the day, James made us feel at ease during the ceremony, it honestly felt like it was just the two of us (not 120 guests)! Our family and friends loved how personal you made the ceremony and the way you shared our story. We're so pleased me made the decision to book The Wedding Man!

I'd have absolutely no hesitation in recommending James. He's extremely personable and professional. A genuinely nice guy who is very interested in getting to know you to make sure the ceremony is personal - it's as if you've got a (funny and smart) old mate doing it for you! Can't give him any higher praise than that!

When looking for an officiant we wanted the best. Charming, confident, professional, sincere, great delivery and the odd cheeky wink. I’m pleased to say that James delivered beyond our expectations and was a crucial part of the day’s success. We actually first met James back in 2020 pre covid. It was a chance to get to know each other and ask questions about our wedding plans. As a same-sex couple I think we were perhaps a little nervous when meeting new people and talking about the wedding. James put us completely at ease and helped to visualise the ceremony from start to end. He had lots of tips and suggestions to help us decide on the format and even the wording of our vows. Covid delayed our Barcelona wedding twice but when it finally came around, everything was just perfect and James was a massive part of that! He even had a tissue ready for my inevitable tears ???? Ever since the wedding our friends have said ‘wow where did you find the officiant!’ and ‘he fitted in so great, was he a family member?!’ Such glowing comments, that we couldn’t agree with more. Thank you James!

James was brilliant and we enjoyed our experience working with him. From the initial video call, to the email exchanges, and most importantly, the officiating of our wedding ceremony – he was superb. He made our ceremony uniquely tailored for us while being joyful. He was also helpful on the set-up of our ceremony and made insightful suggestions. We also got very positive comments about James from our friends and families, so we highly recommend his services.

James was amazing! From the get go he helped us create a very unique ceremony! True my made the whole wedding! The ceremony was my favourite part of the day! We loved him our guests loved him and he made our day truly memorable. Thank you James making everything so easy and really taking the time to make it exactly as we wanted! Thank you!

James was excellent. He really made the time to get to know us and our history which made our ceremony so personal. His relaxed style was just right for our day and he had everyone laughing. We would thoroughly recommend!

We had James as our celebrant on a very hot day in Barcelona in August. After watching a few videos I knew from the start James would be perfect for our wedding and I was right. From the very beginning James made us both feel as ease with some casual video chats in the kitchen discussing how we would like our ceremony to be. James picked up on exactly what we wanted and little bits of our conversations that we forgot and it was such a lovely surprise on the day. Our ceremony was funny, heartfelt and personal. We both can't recommend him enough and it felt like we had a friend marrying us on the day. Thank you James - you're the best! Love Rebecca and Asa x

As a Canadian couple married for 25 years, we wished to have a vow renewal and thankfully found James who was the perfect person for the job! James is extremely well organized, took the time to know our history in multiple calls and emails, and then brought his fun and energetic charisma to the big day! My wife and I had our vow renewals prepared and left the rest of the ceremony to James who absolutely nailed it. The moment was so special and James even found a way to roll our friends into the vow renewal. There is nothing but full respect for this celebrant and if you're lucky enough to secure James' services you'll have made the right decision, as we certainly did. Thank you James once again and for sharing in the laughs and tears with us all! Cheers BHerd

James Humber was our officiant for our summer wedding in Barcelona. James was absolutely fantastic on the day, really captured the essence of our vision for our wedding. Prior to the wedding he was very attentive, getting to know us personally through Skype calls and sending over questionnaires to complete. This meant on the day it really felt James knew us personally and many of our guests commented on this saying how amazing the service was. I would be very happy to recommend James to any couples planning their big day as he is very personable and professional. Many thanks again James.

My wife and I would highly recommend The Wedding Man. We knew from our first zoom call that he was the celebrant for us! He calmed our nerves, got to know us and by the end of the call he felt like an old friend. He personalised our ceremony completely. His words were beautiful and his confidence and great sense of humour had our guests in stitches many times! It didn’t feel like your average wedding ceremony. We even had guests approaching us after the ceremony to tell us how much they enjoyed his service and wished they had booked him for their own wedding! We couldn’t be happier.

We all want our wedding to be different; to be memorable and intimate. James played a huge role in ensuring that all of these were the case at ours. I have been to many weddings and the ceremonies are much the same however James was able to sound as though he had known us for years. James spent time through emails, questionnaires, zoom meetings to learn who we are and used this information to explain to us and our guests at the ceremony how our wedding day was inevitable. James was able to do a hand-fasting ceremony for us which was a unique alternative to a traditional ceremony. There was the perfect balance of laughter and tears and he made for an unforgettable day. Being someone who really doesn't like attention James was able to provide advise and a detailed heads up on how the ceremony would go and tailored it to ensure I was put at ease. James was also able to put us at ease by knowing many of the companies we had hired for different services (doing everything abroad can be seriously anxiety inducing however James' wide knowledge of the industry instantly was able to put many of my worries to bed). James is massively likeable, honest and helpful (even offering at one point to help translate/navigate a Spanish website I could not figure out). We would like to thank James for honestly creating the perfect atmosphere and putting all guests at ease and making them feel part of the day. James was honestly perfect and we can not express our gratitude in words. We were lucky to have had him and so will any other couple!!!!!

James was so gracious and easy to plan with. During our pre-call facetime, James was able to draw out of us the words and feelings that ultimately became the framework of our very personal ceremony. I cant thank you enough for the witty, loving manner in which you married us on July 4th!

I’ve procrastinated this review because all my praise can’t do justice to the funny and charismatic James, the wedding man... but I will try. James was so easy to work with and made our ceremony so personal and unique to us. He is a natural storyteller and performer, making us all hang onto every word. So many of our guests told us that this was the best ceremony they’ve ever been to— and some even said the ceremony was the best part of the wedding. Can you believe??? A ceremony better than the hors d’oeuvres?! Yes, it is somehow possible! Our wedding wouldn’t have been as special without him and I whole heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a personal, funny, and sweet ceremony. A+, would marry again. Thanks James!

We had an instant connection with james, he got to know us so well that our guests believed he was a friend! The service was perfect- personal yet funny which is exactly what we asked for. We can’t thank him enough!

James was absolutely perfect as our wedding celebrant. We were looking for someone who could speak both English and Catalan fluently, and he did not disappoint. The ceremony he put together for us met all of our wishes, was thoughtful, touching, and incorporated just the right amount of humour. Not only were we very happy as the bride and groom, we also got many compliments from our guests. If you are considering James as your celebrant for your wedding, do not hesitate! He is wonderful.

James, we don’t even know where to begin… we knew that you were going to be amazing but you were better than perfect! The way you wove our answers together throughout the ceremony was brilliant, so thank you for making our special day even more special. If I had a pound for every time someone said that that was the best ceremony they had ever been to, the wedding would be paid off! You were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish, giving us to much of your time. You were so kind and professional and we are so grateful. Thank you so much for everything!

James really exceeded our expectations with the ceremony, we can only recommend him! We are a couple from different cultures, countries and religions and whose families don't speak a common language. Therefore we knew the ceremony was probably going to be one of the trickiest parts of the celebration, since we wanted everyone to be able to relate to the event and enjoy it as well. None of the wedding celebrants we initially found seemed to fit, but once we came across James and had our first call through Zoom we knew he would be great. He is very experienced and guided us to ensure a vague idea of a ceremony would become reality. Our wishes and comments were taken on board 100% and in the end he designed a ceremony that was perfect for us. He has a great sense of humor, made great efforts to include little references from our cultural backgrounds here and there and delivered a ceremony that everyone enjoyed. We can only recommend James' services to any couple!

James was ever so helpful and charming in all the Zoom calls prior to our destination wedding in Sitges and made sure the calls were scheduled to our work schedule. He took so much time to get to know us as a couple and make his speech as personal as possible. James made both sides (English and German) feel involved and made sure everyone could follow - he even managed to say some sentences in German too. The ceremony was absolutely perfect. The whole audience was engaged and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere altogether with humor and sincerity. We really couldn't have asked for more and loved every moment.

James went above and beyond! We wouldn't have had the best day of our lives had we not stumbled upon James, that's honestly how we feel. By the looks of other reviews, he seems to have a habit of doing that to weddings :) Perhaps even more than that, James held our hand in the planning of our big day, even on things he was not directly involved with. Anyone planning their big day will want to surround themselves with great people, and James is absolutely amazing at what he does. He will surprise you, again and again, and make you feel like he wants what's best for you.

James ‘The Wedding Man’ was just incredible and we were extremely pleased that we were able to book him for our wedding. Throughout the whole process James kept in touch with us through regular video calls and made us feel extremely comfortable about the ceremony, he guided us and helped us make it our own. On the day he was just brilliant, he really made it personal towards us and had all the guests laughing. So many of the guests complemented on how good he was. We would highly recommend James to anyone who is wanting the perfect personalised wedding ceremony, especially if you want to make it unique!

Where to start with James! He truly made our day so special. He has a true talent for turning the information we provided in advance into a moving, beautiful and at times hilarious celebration. Throughout the whole process, James was so easy to talk to, open to our ideas/questions, easy to communicate and keep up-to-date with and just such a genuinely lovely man. Really made such an incredible contribution to the most perfect day. Cannot recommend enough.

We recently requested for James to be our celebrant at our wedding in May 2022, through a recommendation by our wedding organisers - to be totally honest we didn't put much thought into who was doing it at first. That being said, James absolutely transformed the room with laughs and stories of myself and my wife's past history, I've never been to a vow precession like it. I was so proud it was our ceremony and it was James that made it special. From thinking it maybe one of the more 'slower' parts of the day, it turned out to be one of the highlights, if not, the highlight of the day. James, thank you again for making our day so special. Everyone of our guests came to us afterwards and spoke of how well you captured the day. We owe you all of our gratitude, thanks again, Jack & Melissa

In one word James was INCREDIBLE! We are so happy we chose James. He was professional, caring, and took the time to get to know us on a personal level. We had so many worries about having a destination wedding, however, James was never one of them. He made the whole process so easy and most of all FUN!! From only communication via Zoom calls, he made it feel as if he was in our living room speaking to a lifelong family friend. On wedding day he was fantastically warm-hearted and funny. All of our guests spoke highly of James to us. We would recommend James to every couple getting ready to tie the knot, you will not regret it.

We decided fairly last minute that we wanted a celebrant instead of reciting vows ourselves, and we are so glad we did! James was an absolute joy to work with. We laughed, we cried, and we just had the best time. James was able to personalize our ceremony and make it feel so special. We can't recommend him highly enough!

We were thrilled with the ceremony! It was perfect, thank you James. I think it worked so well because you went out of your way to get to know us and understand us as a couple. You helped it be as amazingly fun and full of laughter as it was!! It was so lovely that it was very much personalised and tailored to us. I was worried I’d be really nervous but I settled down and felt so comfortable within your first few lines! It really was perfect. All of our guests commented how much they enjoyed the ceremony - I feel this is never something I remember from UK weddings at all - but we will and our guests will forever! Thank you again for everything you did for us to make our day perfect.

The ceremony itself was more than we could have ever imagined and we loved how James personalised everything from start to finish using our anecdotes and memories. Everyone was talking about it after and they all said what an amazing job he did and how special he made it! We laughed, we cried and cried with laughter at times! Poor James managed to get swiped by our bridesmaid as she tried to sort my dress, knocking his iPad clean out of his hand and smacking him clean in the face with the mic! James handled this amazing and we couldn't stop laughing - I'm sure slight panic may have set in inside but it added to our memories and reflects the type of couple we are! We also streamed the ceremony for my grandmother who wasn’t able to travel which was really special and worked well! A huge thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. We can’t recommend James enough! All our love Stacey & Scott xx

SENSATIONAL! James was able to step in very last minute when the church let us down. With less than a month notice we were lucky that James had availability for our wedding day. From the very first zoom chat we felt at ease straight away, he has a knack of making you feel very comfortable. We knew after our first conversation that James would be a fantastic part of our ceremony. James was able to offer guidance not just on the actual ceremony but on choreography for the best photos, how best to capture those special moments and directing all of our guests! James is a total professional and a true gentleman, I would highly recommend him to be part of your big day.

James helped to create the perfect wedding ceremony. He has the balance between humour, warmth and sentiment down to a tee. James had both our guests and ourselves in tears - both with emotion and laughter. He took the time to get to know us both so well before the ceremony that one of our guests even asked if he was a friend of ours! We cannot recommend him highly enough. He will help make your special day truly magical.

We really couldn't have picked a more perfect celebrant ! James listened to every single word we said and tailored our ceremony to perfection. He really nailed it and he really went out of his way to give us the most incredible ceremony ! He incorporated the perfect amount of humour and laughs as well heartfelt moments ! He made our day beyond special and memorable :) Our guests mentioned how it seemed like James had known us for years and how perfect the ceremony was. They complimented how friendly and approachable he was , how he kept everyone engaged and made everyone feel so incredibly welcome. We couldn't agree more !There's just not enough words to explain how happy we were with our decision to have James as our celebrant. Thank you for everything. We will forever be grateful ! We would 100% recommend James no questions asked !

James is the most wonderful wedding celebrant! From beginning to end he gave us a warm, friendly and professional service with thoughtful attention to detail. The most important criteria we had when looking for our celebrant was that they would be able to deliver a fully bilingual ceremony in English and Spanish and that they would be open to performing a handfasting ritual as part of the ceremony and James delivered on all of this and more! From the start, working with James was super easy. He was consistently speedy to reply to our messages and flexible with his availability for meetings. We knew from our first call with James that he was the right person to be our wedding celebrant, as he greeted with us such kind enthusiasm perfectly blended with professional poise. It was also always evident during our time working with James that he genuinely cared about getting to know us, to understand our story and to do our relationship justice when he celebrated our wedding. The pre-wedding questionnaire he shared with us was very thoughtful and fun to fill out together and he was able to take our answers and include them in the ceremony in a natural and beautiful way that our family and friends really enjoyed. It was very helpful that he had wedding ceremony templates prepared in Spanish and English so we could use them as a base for crafting a very personal ceremony. He was even able to share with us a beautiful template for a handfasting ceremony that he’d prepared for a previous couple that we were also able to personalize for our use. Having these resources at hand was so important as it saved us the time and stress of trying to write a wedding script from scratch and it helped us mix traditional wedding ceremony wording with our own personal touches. During the planning process James was very generous with his time and we were able to have several calls to iron out the final details with him, and we left every call feeling calm and reassured about how things would work on the day. Even though we made a few last-minute changes to the wording of the ceremony, he handled them with grace! We really appreciated how James was very proactive while we were planning the ceremony in ensuring that it was well balanced between English and Spanish and making sure that both sides of the family felt included, as one family didn’t speak English and the other didn’t speak Spanish. On the actual day of the wedding, James arrived promptly and mingled with our guests helping to make everyone feel happy and relaxed even before the ceremony began! He absolutely looked the part of a wedding celebrant and we appreciated that he was considerate enough to check with us beforehand whether we had any dress code requirements. During the ceremony James was perfectly confident delivering the ceremony in both languages and engaging both bridal parties with humor and emotion. He went beyond doing just a direct translation between languages and it was clear to everyone that he had a special level of skill and experience to make things sound natural and flow well. Our guests laughed, cried, and everything in between at the ceremony, and they all told us afterwards how impressed they were with James! We will always treasure the beautiful memory of our wedding ceremony and are so grateful to James for being a huge part of it and helping to make our special day so magical.

We couldn’t have wished for a better service for our wedding. James made it so personal and talked as if he had know us for years. Our friends were really touched by his words and many commented that they’d wished they could have had a ceremony like ours. This was our third attempt at marrying due to covid and James was extremely flexible in order to be there. As a language teacher, I should also mention his fantastic linguistic ability. Thank you so much James for making our day so special. We will treasure the memories forever. We feel so lucky that we found you!

The perfect wedding celebrant and specially for bilingual couples, our families do not speak one or the other language and James done the perfect ceremony so everyone could understand. The ceremony was touching and funny, exactly what we asked for. Also we will love to add that James is a big professional where any provider was happy to work with as well as kind, funny and I really good acquaintance. 100% book your ceremony with him! :)

More than celebrant a very good company,we clicked nicely, sharing ideas and keeping in touch for updates most of the time. He helped us decide how do we want to have ceremony and which elements to include.He pointed out many particular episodes in our relationship that brought us back in time from the beginning till the end in a fun but professional way. We are very happy he was our celebrant.

James was so flexible and accommodating, we knew immediately he was the right Celebrant. Meeting him and preparing the ceremony through Covid times was great as he made us feel comfortable and confident. The ceremony went so well, especially since he made both families feel welcome. Key to this was that he did the ceremony in English & Catalan - he even threw in a few Dutch words and a couple of jokes as ice-breakers. Thank you so much James, we will never forget it!

It is incredible and shows true love for the job when people think your celebrant is an old friend or relative! James made the ceremony a highlight for not only us but the guests too, making it so personal that I’ve had multiple people ask how James is related to us! The ceremony was fantastic, it was tied together beautifully, and all in two languages to make sure everyone was involved. James hit all of the right notes with love, our anecdotes and light hearted jokes. He went above and beyond with his help with reviewing our vows beforehand, translating for a bilingual wedding and adding touches across both family’s cultures. We would whole-heartedly recommend James for an unforgettable ceremony.

The Wedding Man provided extraordinary service! Everything from the planning stage to the actual wedding went smoothly. The Wedding man (James) went to great lengths to understand us as a couple. During our preparatory Skype calls, he provided valuable guidance when needed. He truly cares to make your wedding a personalized and fun experience. The actual wedding was fantastic. James has a unique ability to make everyone laugh where it was needed but also to create a sincere and loving atmosphere during the ceremony. He was able to improvise and acknowledge guests individually. I cannot imagine a better officiant!!!

We are so glad we found James to officiate our special day. We immediately bonded from our initial call, he was friendly with a great sense of humour and helped guide us through our chosen vows. For the ceremony he did the most amazing job of sharing our story and provided many laughs in the process! It was perfect for us - not too serious but striked the right balance between playfulness and professionalism. Many guests provided great feedback on James. I would highly recommend to all!

We were blown away by how great our ceremony was with James. From the beginning of our emails and video chat, we were very excited about having James officiate at our wedding. From the happy tears to the big laughs, it was a huge hit. Many of our friends told us it was the best they’ve ever heard. Thanks again James!!

Impecable! We wanted an intimate, inclusive and personalized wedding ceremony. We felt really confortable and the guests, from all over, had a really good time. James made it possible.

We had such a great experience with James as our wedding speaker from planning till the end! Everyone really enjoyed his bilingual speech (Catalan and English) and the ceremony was a big success thanks to him! We especially would like to thank him for his flexibility during the whole COVID mess, it was never an issue to change dates, which we had to do several times! We can only recommend James to other people, especially if you need someone who manages to give a smooth and entertaining speech in two languages with no one feeling left out!

James provided an absolutely wonderful wedding service for my wife and I in the very same place we met 3 years ago. We planned the whole thing from the US (where we live) and he was very flexible and helpful in helping us plan the ceremony in Barcelona. He provided us with a questionnaire about our love story, so he could better understand how our story began and what it has become today. The words and script he used for the service was breathtaking, and we will cherish it forever. His kindness, friendliness, and humor made the whole experience that much better. We are so grateful for your involvement in our wedding James! Kerstin and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!

We appointed James for our wedding in Barcelona and what a ceremony! We had so many compliments from our guests at how brilliant the service was. We found James through the internet and we instantly knew he was cut from a different cloth to his competitors. His website was so informative and presented in such a professional manner and the most important detail which we picked up on, was the use of videos of a ceremony being conducted. From the outset of getting in touch with James, his communication was brilliant with numerous emails and a skype call. James’s nature is so warm, friendly and approachable and we knew he was the right celebrant for our ceremony after our first skype call. He made us feel at ease about the whole event, answering questions and learning about us. Often a ceremony is the shortest part of a wedding day, lasting between 30-45mins, however, James really invests in learning about you as a couple to ensure your ceremony is bespoke and tailored to you. We made contact with James approx. 12 months before our wedding day and we met around 9 months prior to the day in Barcelona to become acquainted with each other. James really invested in us as a couple, rather than just being strangers on the day. So much so, that an hour meeting ended up being a 4 bottle wine session all evening with laughter and stories between us all. This was so beneficial to us having a familiar face to help ease the nerves when your entire wedding party is staring at you while you wait for your bride to arrive. Our symbolic ceremony was filled with humour, love and personal anecdotes about us, which our guests kept complimenting being so different from a standard ceremony. This made our ceremony stick in the minds of our guests who still talk about it to this day, especially James but most importantly in ours. We were unlucky to have initially instructed mediocre wedding planners in Barcelona which did not last the test of time for our wedding planning. James offered advice and recommendations to help our wedding get back on track. We eventually found amazing new wedding planners. James also provides you with a template of the ceremony so you can understand the order as well as example readings and vows if this is something you might struggle with writing. We highly recommend James to any couple thinking of a celebrant, whether in Spain or not as you can rest assured that your ceremony is covered. We cannot thank James enough for all his work at our wedding and so glad we met him, as we both class him as a friend which we will keep in contact with. We highly recommend James, he truly is the best at what he does and if you want something personal for your ceremony. He is your man! Thank you so much!!

James was comforting from the beginning! His lightheartedness and laughter makes one at ease when talking with him! We communicated well on all aspects seeing as though I am from the USA! He introduced me to a wonderful photographer which together they matched up well. We picked a public (yet private) place to wed and I couldn't have asked for a more intimate, well planned day!!!

Can't thank you enough James for the intimate, relaxed and fun ceremony you contributed to. With only our closest familymembers present, we wanted a simple yet personal and warm touch to our wedding, and that's exactly what we got. We didn't want the ceremony to end! Thank you from all of us, you are truly born to do this!

The minute we began communicating with James, we knew he was perfect for our ceremony. He answered questions we didn’t realise we needed to ask, providing informative options for how we wanted our ceremony & ensuring we understood exactly what was needed. We got to meet James a couple of times before the day and he reaffirmed every time that he was the man for the job. James has such a warm, friendly manner that makes you instantly feel comfortable around him & this is exactly how he conducts the ceremony. A lot of our guests have gone out of their way to comment particularly on how wonderful James was, saying it was one of the nicest ceremonies they’d been to and we must say it was everything we hoped for and more. The best thing about James, is he gets to know you as a couple and then personalises the ceremony to reflect who you are and he really did that with us! Intertwined with some traditional moments that we all expect to hear, it really was the perfect balance of romance, laughter and happy happy tears! I could not recommend James enough, he’s a wonderful human and one of the best at what he does.

James is amazing! He was so helpful from the day we first contacted him. The guests were positively surprised and repeadetly said what a difference it makes to have such a great wedding man and that they never have enjoyed such a personal and amazing ceremony! The ceremony was filled with laughter, love and happy tears! Thank you so much!!

James, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for conducting the most beautiful wedding ceremony ever. It was perfect and everything we could have hoped for and so much more. Since we were doing everything from the United States it was scary at times not knowing the real vendors we were choosing to work with, but the minute that I saw your videos from precious weddings you held, I knew that you would be the best one for Andrew and I. Thank you for making the ceremony intimate and filled with love, joy, tears and happiness… oh and including our babies Amelia and Walter in it. I can’t wait to rewatch the ceremony and cry all over again. Thank you for everything James. We wish you all the happiness in the world, because you have given that to us and our family and we will never forget you.

We just want to thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special. All of our guests repeatedly said they had never been to anything like it. I felt such a great sense of relief seeing you at the top of the aisle and I was immediately put at ease. Your warm and inviting presence made it so much easier to take it all in and your words had the perfect balance of emotion and humour and they were both expertly timed. To have the booklet as a souvenir is also very special and something we will treasure. We had been apprehensive going for a non religious ceremony and now we both agree it was one of our best decisions. The whole thing was so personal and you captured our relationship so well. You’re an expert in your field and I can’t thank you enough for making it all so memorable. You have a big place in our hearts.

It is very rare for me to write a review, but in this instance you'd have a difficult job stopping me! We found James online, emailed him for information and received a response within an hour. Impressed initially by his efficiency , we were further impressed by his friendly and kind manner in all our correspondence. We arranged to meet James in Barcelona months before our wedding, a meeting we thought would last an hour maximum. We really liked ' 'the wedding man' instantly and a couple of hours later we had booked him knowing he was exactly the person who would make our wedding different and very personal to us. James kept in touch with us, making sure the ceremony was exactly as we wanted. Our wedding, a few days ago was fabulous! James conducted the ceremony with humour and solemnity as required.....he wasn't even flawed by our dog, Layla being the ring bearer! When you are on 'Cloud Nine' it is difficult to assess how well your wedding is going, but the comments we've received have all been about how wonderful James was, how different and personal the ceremony was , many guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever attended. We thoroughly recommend James to conduct your wedding, book him without hesitation. Finally, besides being the right guy for your wedding, James is a really lovely man with great humour and a big heart.

James was absolutely fantastic! He took the time to really get to know us both as a couple and as individuals which meant the ceremony was completely personal to us. We hoped for a ceremony that made both us and our guests feel the love and laughter of our relationship and James managed to create just that! When we renew our vows we will hopefully do it back in Barcelona and will definitely be contacting James to do the renewal! We met James in person a few months prior to the wedding and he was so thorough in his briefing and questioning We then had several back and forths about the ceremony etc on email so we knew exactly what was going on. Couldn’t recommend James more!

James was absolutely fantastic and a true professional. What we knew we would get was a personal and lovely ceremony. Which James delivered perfectly. Laughter, tears, and a sense love that doesn’t come often from a celebrant. What we didn’t expect was his help and support for us both. From little pep talks, to even help organise the venue before we arrived. I really couldn’t praise James enough. A true gent and a wonderful celebrant

Where do we even start? We don't think we have ever heard so many compliments about a wedding ceremony - ever! So many of our guests have commented on how personal, unique and funny the ceremony was and how you really captured "us". You were fantastic to deal with; you really understood us as a couple and you made a ceremony that could not have been more suited to us. You made a daunting task so relaxed and enjoyable and made us laugh all the way through. Your personality and professionalism from the very first skype meeting to the big day was so reassuring, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect person to celebrate our marriage. We hope you enjoyed the experience even a little bit as much as we did! Thank you so much for everything, Kieran and Amanda Mannix

From the moment we met on a Skype call, we knew James was the right person to officiate our wedding in Ibiza. We were after a joyful but emotional ceremony - someone who could relate to us, keep the mood upbeat and help share our 13 year love story with our friends and family, who had flown in from all over the world. James met us in Barcelona ahead of the wedding for a prep session and, once in Ibiza, went above and beyond the usual celebrant duties. Brendan invited him out with the groomsmen for breakfast, and James continued to look after/corral them during the morning, ensuring their ties and pocket squares were on straight and generally, helping keep the boys' nerves in check. The ceremony was everything we could have hoped for and more - full of laughter and love. We couldn't count the number of people who asked afterwards how we found James and commented on how unreal he was - he made it feel as though he'd known us both for years. If you're having a wedding anywhere in Europe, we highly recommend you put a tiny bit of budget aside to fly James in to help you make the day just that bit more special.

We can’t thank James enough for making our wedding ceremony amazing, he spoke Spanish and English for our guests to understand, his sense of humor reading our questionnaire that we filled out was a nice added touch. I would highly recommend James to MC your wedding

James is an exceptionally warm, helpful and personable guy. His whole approach to ensuring you have an amazing ceremony is well crafted and thoughtful. This involves taking the time getting to know you via calls, Skype and email. I concur with every review I’ve read of James. He is absolutely fab, and everyone will cry and laugh and tell you that was the best ceremony they’ve ever been to and it’ll be 100% accurate. He is a true professional and highly recommendable.

What an absolute pleasure it was to share our day with The Wedding Man. James produced an outstanding ceremony for me and my husband. He really took the time to look into our history and get to know us personally to make our day even more perfect. Everyone at our wedding commented on James to say how amazing he was and we couldn’t imagine our day now without him. He really touched our hearts and made every single guest smile, laugh and cry with happiness.

Personal while professional, fun yet also formal, James is the perfect wedding celebrant. James was thorough in learning our preference of ceremony style and considerate of our unique needs. If you’re considering a wedding in Barcelona, James is the perfect addition to your plans.

James did an excellent job as a wedding man at our wedding. We couldn't be happier to have chosen him for that special moment. From beginning to end, he listen to all our queries, our preferences and give us advise and tips for the ceremony. He made an extra effort to keep in contact even when we lived in the other part of the world. He prepared and delivered a ceremony which was engaging, deep and at the same time with funny moments. Also, it was impressive the ability he has to change languages from his perfect Spanish to English to make everybody included and part of the ceremony. We would highly recommend him to anybody that is searching for that perfect wedding man that will deliver the ceremony of your dreams. Thank you again James! James hizo un trabajo excelente como celebrante en nuestra boda. No podríamos estar más contentos de haberle elegido para ese momento tan especial. Durante todo el proceso, él escucho todas nuestras propuestas, nuestras preferencias y nos dio consejos para la ceremonia. Se amoldo a nosotros y a nuestros horarios ya que vivimos en la otra parte del mundo. El preparó y nos presentó con una ceremonia cautivadora, profunda y al mismo tiempo divertida. Además, fue increíble la abilidad que tiene de cambiar de inglés a - su perfecto - español para incluir a todo el mundo en la ceremonia. Recomendaríamos a James para todo aquel que está en la búsqueda del perfecto celebrante de bodas que os presentará una ceremonia de vuestros sueños. ¡Muchas gracias de nuevo James!

James Humber is the perfect celebrant!! We were so thrilled to have him as part of our big day and he left such an amazing impression on all our guests! People are still talking about him!!

We had a small, relaxed and intimate wedding in the south of France earlier this year. We didn't want a stuffy celebrant who made the mood too serious or formal. We simply wanted a relaxed, fun but professional person to match the mood of our wedding and tie the ceremony together. However, it's surprisingly difficult to find someone who can do this so skillfully and understand your vision for the ceremony. But James did exactly this and more. After a quick conversation with James, we knew he was what we were looking for. He really is a master of ceremony and we would highly recommend him to anyone!

James, we just wanted to say a MASSIVE Thank you for making our day so special! We loved every second of our ceremony...it was relaxed, charming and made us all giggle it was just brilliant!! You are absolutely fantastic at what you do! Thank you again for everything Love The Tomés xx

We just wanted to take some time to thank you for the lovely ceremony you performed for us. So many of our guests have commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how memorable it was. The little anecdotes you put together captured us a couple perfectly - you made the ceremony both touching and fun which is just what we wanted. You also made us feel really at ease so we both felt confident reading our vows and exchanging rings. We loved every minute of it so thank you!!

James was wonderful. He was easy to communicate with before and full of lots of great ideas for the ceremony. He has a great sense of humour and incorporated our relationship stories into the ceremony to make for a really special occasion. The day was full of laughter. Everything about the day brought us closer.

We can’t thanks James enough for our perfect wedding ceremony - thoughtful, engaging and funny whilst also being full of love! Thank you also for all of your help and support on the lead up to our wedding day, you played a huge part in making everything perfect. Thank you again!

The Wedding Man was just beyond amazing with our litte ceremony in Barcelona. My husband and I were fed up with the expensive cliche that weddings have become where we live, so we decided to cancel everything and go to Spain for our wedding and honeymoon- and it was the best decision we could have made. Through every step of the process James was there, the communication, the planning, venue picking, the last minute ‘bride panicking for being late to her ceremony’, James was there. He just goes above and beyond, makes you feel like you’re old friends, and gives your wedding that little something extra. My husband and I both walked away going “I love him and miss him already!” You can’t go wrong with The Wedding Man.

The Wedding Man - what to say? I do not have enough superlatives to describe our interactions with The Wedding Man, let alone the actual ceremony. He was such a joy to have at our wedding. All interactions with him prior to the wedding were fantastic and very enjoyable - he made to process of arranging the ceremony so easy for us. He was the consummate professional however gave a personal touch to the day. He was funny when appropriate , and made it the ceremony of our dreams. Speaking in flawless Spanish/English fusion, he involved the mixed nationality crowd from start to finish - truly engaging and brilliant. Reciting tales of our relationship brought tears to our eyes. The Wedding Man was one of the highlights of our wedding with all guests blew away by his brilliance, and we would totally recommend him. An absolute genius.

James was absolutely wonderful. He has such a lovely presence. He’s very funny and made us feel comfortable with him before we had even met! And when we did meet, he was even better than we could have imagined. He’s a remarkable speaker. He spoke at our wedding in English, Spanish and Catalán. He made a beautiful ceremony, speaking so eloquently but funny too. Always so inviting and professional. Everyone commented on his service at our wedding, they all loved him. I highly recommend hiring him!!

James was phenomenal! We decided to get married exactly one week before our trip to Barcelona, and James prepared a beautiful ceremony, as well as hooked us up with a fantastic photographer! We could not be happier. James was extremely flexible, and he even entertained our crazy notion of being married in one of the most "touristy" of locations: Park Guell. If you're planning a destination wedding in Barcelona, we highly recommend The Wedding Man!

James was just a right man on the right place! The ceremony led by him was very special and emotional. We didn’t exactly know what James is going to say about us during the ceremony but he got to the point! He made our guests and us cry and laugh at the same time! Hi did not have any problem to perform the ceremony in English and Spanish. Also at the same time James got to say corectly a few phrases in Polish. James made this special moment very personal and unique also by dedicating his time to meet us and get to know us better before the wedding. He helped us a lot with detailed planning and preparing our vows and ceremony plan. He came up with some ideas which gave us imagination about the best ways we could build our dream ceremony. We are very happy that we had the pleasure to say ‘’I do’’ with The Wedding Man. We recommend James to everyone.

James perfectly understood how to make our ceremony classy and at the same time funny and relaxed. He found the right balance. Everybody loved the ceremony and the Wedding Man...exactly what we were hoping for! We can highly recommend James and wish him all the best.

As a couple who have been together a very long time and tend to shy away from overt public displays of affection, we were apprehensive about a big ceremony. There was no need to worry, James captured the mood perfectly. He invested time in getting to know the both of us, going over and above to understand what we wanted from a ceremony (which we didn't even know!). The anecdotes and stories that he had gathered about us and weaved into the ceremony made it personal and relatable for our friends and family. All who were present commented on how excellent and fitting the ceremony was for the oaccasion. So, James comes highly reccomended from all those who saw him in action: bride, groom, friends and family alike!

James was just fantastic! Our wedding ceremony was so special and personal. All of our guests were commenting on how amazing and unique it was. He was a pleasure work with, very helpful and approachable. We had lots of contact with James before our wedding day, meeting up in Barcelona, Skype calls and emails. This really put us at ease and made the ceremony run smoothly, Thank you so much!

We loved having James as our wedding celebrant. We wanted something relaxed and not too formal and that’s exactly what he delivered. James really personalised the service and the light hearted touch was appreciated by us and our guests. Several guests commented on how much they enjoyed the service, one even saying it was the best they had ever been to! Thank you James! We also valued how good the communication was in planning for the event, James quickly repsonded to all of our queries and filled us with confidence. We enjoyed every minute working with him and would highly recommend him to other couples.

James was excellent, super friendly and put us at ease straight from the beginning. Witty and funny and relaxed and informal as we wanted. It was perfect. Thanks James!

Full score on every point might seem like an exaggeration, but it really isn't. We came across James (i.e. The Wedding Man) when looking for wedding celebrants online, and quickly realised that this was a sure bet. From the first mail, quickly followed by a Skype chat, he demonstrated professionalism and enthusiasm, and willingly helped us with ideas and suggestions for the ceremony. The ceremony itself turned out perfect, and he easily brought out both tears and laughter from the guests. There's really not a single thing we would've wanted different, and the ceremony would not have been the same without him.

He was better than we expected!

The best there is! Ten stars quality! We cant thank James enough for his professionalism, and all his effort in advance of our big day in Barcelona. We had the chance to meet him before the wedding took place for a quick cup of coffee, and from the moment we met we just knew it, this guy is going to marry us, definitely! James is a warm, calm and friendly person, a person that when you meet, you feel like you've known him your entire life! Such a gift. Like many other couples we had a bunch of questions up front, and he always reply fast to e-mails. James: once again, we are so humble and thankful for the special moment you gave us when we said: I do... in our city of love, Barcelona. To readers of this review: If your searching for someone special that will give you that little extra touch on your important day, then this is THE man. Look no further. Book him, before someone else does! All the best, Preben Y Cecilie.

James was the perfect officiant for our wedding. His multilingual skills were seriously tested in our trilingual ceremony, and the mostly unilingual wedding guests were all very impressed. Right from the first Skype call with him we knew that we had made the right choice. His sense of humour matched well with our own, and yet he was always professional when it came to the serious matter of the preparation of our ceremony. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony he would check in from time to time to try to prevent us from making classic blunders ("Got those vows written yet? Huh?"). On the wedding day itself, James stepped up to the plate in a big way, re-arranging the venue to provide a better backdrop for the photographer, and mingling effortlessly with the very disparate guests. The ceremony that he had prepared was lovely, and perfectly captured our joy of life and our joy together. We didn't ever second guess the decision to take on James as part of our "team" - and would highly recommend his services.

James performed our ceremony in Spain (we live in the UK). He truly made everything so easy and smooth right from the first conversation. We had a brief chat about what we wanted, he provided some formats etc. for us to look over and a questionnaire which we filled in about each other. On the day he enhanced an atmosphere of calm and fun! The whole ceremony was perfect and our guests haven't stopped commenting on how good James was!

We are so grateful to have had James officiate our ceremony. His support leading up to the big day was exceptional: chatting over skype to get to know us, and meeting with us to assuage any nerves about the wedding. James offered us so much guidance on how to put a ceremony together, but very much allowed it to be our own, with plenty of music and personal stories included. On the big day, James was his usual charming self, and he did an amazing job at every stage of the ceremony. He is just a wonderfully sincere, funny, and charming man, and that comes across so clearly in his work. Thank you James!

James made our wedding ceremony a moment we will never forget!! It was a pleasure working with him for our big day. He is very professional and charming. The ceremony had the right mix of serious and personal. As we are both from different countries it was important for us to make everybody feel part of our special moment and James managed this perfectly, he spoke French, English, Catalan and a bit of Dutch.

You will not be able to find a better, charming, sympathetic and professional celebrant than James. James conducted our ceremony in Catalonia last summer. We could not have wished for a better ceremony, it was personal, emotional and funny at times. James takes a real effort in getting to know you beforehand (meeting you in person, Skype, email, etc), together with his knowledge of human nature and wedding-experience he delivered a beautiful ceremony that was greatly appreciated by us and our guests. Do yourself a favor and get in touch with James! Eva & Joris

Both Megan and I work in London so our first meeting with James was over Skype from Barcelona. We instantly decided James was a great fit for us and met with James on our second trip to Barcelona where we just ran through some details of the big day and some ideas about the flow of the ceremony. James provided us with a template and some ideas for vows - one of the many things we hadn't thought about. He also asked some questions to get context of us as a couple. On the days itself James was was excellent. The tone of the ceremony was ideal with a mix of humour, love and even a Brexit joke was squeezed in. Feedback from the guests, a mix American and UK citizens was very positive and everyone appreciated the relaxed conducting of the ceremony under the Spanish sun. Thank you James!

We are delighted to recommend James as the celebrant for your wedding. We had a Spanish/Irish wedding in Catalonia in July 2017 with neither sides guests understanding the other language. We couldn't figure out what to do about this and then we came across James website and everything was fine from then on. His preparations beforehand are excellent and the day itself was perfect. James conducted the ceremony perfectly, switching from Spanish to English at ease, allowing everyone to feel included. We received a lot of compliments from guests on this. James is professional, funny & engaging and we would recommend him to anyone getting married in the Barcelona area, even if you don't need a multi lingual celebrant.

James, you did such an amazing job as our celebrant. You made us both feel super relaxed. Although we had only met each other once prior to our wedding day, we felt as if someone who knew us like a close family friend was marrying us. This, I feel, is a rare and special connection. Your communication throughout the whole process was great. If at any point we felt the need to double check anything with you, our email would be replied to and our questions answered promptly and professionally. We have also had members of our family and friends comment on the wonderful job you did. They mentioned how friendly, warm and professional you were :) I'm so sorry we weren't able to say a proper goodbye to you, as we would have liked to of been able to thank you in person for the wonderful job you did for us. It was lovely getting to know you over the past year or so and I am sure our paths will cross again at some stage.:)

We originally met James in Barcelona a year before our wedding for a drink and lovely chat. Throughout the year ahead we remained in touch regularly through emails and Skype as we live in England. James from day one of meeting gave us confidence in our choice of wedding ceremony - even suggesting helpful hints that we hadn't thought of to help make our day unique to us. The ceremony itself was way beyond our expectations. James created a personalised emotional funny and loving ceremony that was like no other I have attended. he managed this through really getting to know us individually and as a couple. James is a warm and generous person and this came through throughout the day. we are now happily married with memories of a ceremony that was perfect for us. We can also remind ourselves as James kindly provided us after with a beautifully presented copy of the ceremony itself. We cannot capture everything we want to share in a few words only that we recommend James to everyone that wants a wedding made unique to them that's full of 'love smiles and happiness'. James we cant express enough thanks to you. You created a ceremony beyond our dreams. We wish you every success and happiness in the future and would love to catch up next time we are in Barcelona. Ryan and Mari. x

James was perfect for our wedding. We didn't want anything religious and James provided us with a beautiful ceremony that was just that. Still felt very spiritual with other romantic readings

We met James long before our wedding in Spain and from the very beginning he put our minds at ease with his easy-going charm. He kept in touch throughout our wedding planning and took the time to meet us in Barcelona twice to discuss how we wanted our ceremony to work. James officiated our wedding in May 2017 at Villa Catalina, Sant-Pere-de-Ribes. The setting and weather were perfect and James didn’t disappoint either. He immediately allayed any wedding day jitters for the groom whilst waiting at the end of the aisle, being calm, collected and offering advice on what would happen. Once the ceremony began he really came into his own and gave a great introduction and history of the bride and groom. James was assured and amusing in the right places throughout which led to numerous comments from our guest saying how good he was and what a great celebrant we’d chosen. We’d definitely recommend James to anyone getting married in Spain and we’re so happy he was able to be a part of making our day so special. Thanks James!

We cannot praise James enough, he was the perfect celebrant for our relaxed wedding in Spain. Taking the time to not only Skype us, (we live overseas) but also meet us in person before the big day, James got to know us and ensured he understood what type of ceremony we wanted. For us, a relaxed fun filled day was the aim, and James' ceremony kicked it all off perfectly. His relaxed demeanor immediately puts you at ease, and his enthusiasm for what he does makes you even more excited :) We had SO MANY guests comment on how great he was, and what a personal, humorous yet sentimental ceremony he gave. Should we ever renew our vows we will be contacting The Wedding Man!

When planning a wedding you tend to focus on the parts you think will add value; the venue, the caterers, the band, but you can't appreciate just how much value a good celebrant can bring to your day and James is a great celebrant. From the first meeting James showed a genuine interest in us as people and our relationship and through this he was able to provide us with a touching, funny and professional service that got our already special day off to the perfect start, he even helped us find a singer for the service. To have all our guests come up to us afterwards and tell us that was the best service they had seen is testament to the time and effort James put into our day and is the strongest recommendation and best compliment we can give.

James provided fun and laughter to our wedding celebration. He is a bilingual speaker which was perfect given we have family speaking both English and Spanish. We received many comments from the guests about James, and his sense of humour. This was exactly what we wanted, people to enjoy the setting and the day and to be relaxed moving forward. I would highly recommend James if you are planning a wedding in Barcelona or the nearby area.

Having James as our wedding celebrant was the perfect choice! He met and exceeded all of our expectations! He took the time to get to know us and conducted the ceremony with such style and grace! We highly recommend him to anyone who wants a personalized touch to their weddig ceremony!

Right now, you are planning your perfect wedding day as you search through every celebrant or officiant, and reading countless reviews- but let me give you assurance, you can stop here. I cannot say enough great things about James The Wedding Man! Honestly, after meeting James via Skype and instantly connecting with him, there was no question we wanted him with us on our wedding day. It turned out to be a fabulous decision. James is witty and sentimental at the same time while also being professional and organized. James guided us through the process and sent helpful inspiration along the way. We were so happy Flutter Magazine shared our wedding ceremony and included a photo with the best officiant we could ask for. Thank you James from the bottom of our hearts!

James was a last-minute celebrant, recommended by someone who needed to cancel at short notice. And we couldn't have been happier! From the moment we spoke to James via Skype, we knew that we were in good hands. Personable, warm and approachable, he was really quick to understand what we were like as a couple and what we needed from a celebrant. He is extremely professional and led our ceremony beautifully, but it was his open and relaxed style that meant we shared in a celebration of our relationship, not merely a bland service. The ceremony was personal and perfectly tailored to our needs - in fact many of our guests commented on just how 'us' our ceremony was. Getting the right celebrant at a destination wedding is so important, and we are extremely grateful that James made our special day memorable and unique.