Eric Sijpestijn – Wedding Celebrant in Fuerteventura

CELEBRANT FOR WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Looking to celebrate your big day in a way that feels truly you? I’m Eric — a celebrant and musician based in Fuerteventura — and I help couples and families create heartfelt, personal ceremonies to mark life’s most meaningful moments.

Whether it’s a beach wedding, a simple elopement under the stars, a vow renewal to celebrate a lifetime of love, or a relaxed celebration in your garden, I’ll work with you to craft a ceremony that reflects your story, your style, and your values.

As an optional extra, I can also provide live acoustic music to add a personal and emotional touch to your ceremony — from the walk down the aisle to your first moments as a married couple.

I am available across the island, but spots can fill up quickly — especially during peak season. Early booking is highly recommended.

Weddings

As your celebrant, I’m here to help you craft a ceremony that feels truly yours — a moment filled with meaning, joy, and emotion that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

I craft and lead personalised, non-religious wedding ceremonies that celebrate your story. We’ll talk about your relationship, values, and vision for the day — and I’ll help write a ceremony that’s as fun, emotional or relaxed as you want it to be.

Elopements

No fuss, just love. For couples who want something intimate and special, I offer simple elopement ceremonies in beautiful local spots across Fuerteventura. It’s just you, your love, the ocean breeze, and maybe a guitar in the background.

Civil & Symbolic Ceremonies

If you’ve already done the paperwork, or prefer to keep things symbolic, I can create a meaningful celebration without the legal formalities. Perfect for multicultural couples or those doing a second ceremony abroad.

All ceremonies include:

An initial, no-obligation consultation formulation — so we can get to know each other and talk through your vision, with no pressure at all.
Ceremony planning tailored to your style, values, and story.
Vow writing support, whether you want to write your own or need a little inspiration.
Optional live music, performed by Eric to add a personal, emotional touch.
Symbolic rituals, such as handfasting, sand blending ceremonies, unity candles or any tradition meaningful to you. Or you can invent something entirely new, something that reflects the unique connection you share.

Losing someone is never easy — but celebrating their life can be a powerful, healing way to say goodbye.I offer personalised, non-religious ceremonies to honor the life of a loved one, shaped around their story, personality, and the people they leave behind. Whether it’s a formal farewell or something more casual and intimate, I’ll work with you to create a moment that feels genuine, comforting, and respectful.

What I offer:

An initial, no-obligation consultation — so we can get to know each other and talk through your vision, with no pressure at all.
A personal tribute or eulogy, written from your memories, stories, and reflections, and delivered by myself or someone close to the family.
Readings, poems, or shared memories, chosen by you or suggested by me to reflect their personality, humour, or philosophy.
Family and friend tributes — time for others to speak, if desired, in an atmosphere that feels safe and supported.
Optional live music, performed by Eric to add a personal, emotional touch. If there was a tune they loved, or something that speaks to your memories, I’m happy to include it. Sometimes, music says what words cannot.
Symbolic rituals, such as lighting candles, planting trees, or any tradition meaningful to you. Or you can invent something entirely new, something that reflects the unique connection you share.

Whether you’re beginning a new chapter or closing one, I’ll help you create a meaningful ritual to mark the moment with intention, emotion, and authenticity. Here are just a few of the kinds of ceremonies I can create with you:

Engagement Ceremonies

Not all life events come with a script. Some moments are so personal, so deeply felt, that they call for something unique — a ceremony shaped around you, your story, and the meaning you wish to give it. I offer bespoke, non-religious ceremonies to honour life’s transitions — big or small, joyful or bittersweet. Whether you’re beginning a new chapter or closing one, I’ll help you create a meaningful ritual to mark the moment with intention, emotion, and authenticity.

Retirement or milestone birthdays

Some milestones deserve more than a party. Whether you're turning 50, 70, or stepping into retirement after decades of work, these moments can be honoured with gratitude, reflection, laughter, and love. We can include tributes, memories, music, and contributions from family and friends — a celebration of life so far, and what's still to come.

Custom Ceremonies

Not every important moment fits neatly into a category. If you’re going through a personal transition, recovery, reunion, farewell, or simply feel the need to ritualize a turning point in your life — I’ll work with you to create a ceremony that feels true, beautiful, and healing.

All ceremonies include:

An initial, no-obligation consultation — so we can get to know each other and talk through your vision, with no pressure at all.
Ceremony planning tailored to your style, values, and story — from joyful and light to intimate and reflective.
Custom-written ceremony script. I’ll write the ceremony from scratch based on our conversation — no templates or generic material. You’ll be able to review the script beforehand, suggest edits, or leave it entirely in my hands if you prefer a surprise on the day.
Contributions from family and friends. If you’d like family or friends to be involved — reading a poem, sharing a memory, offering a blessing — I can help organise and structure these contributions so they flow naturally within the ceremony.
Optional live music, performed by Eric to add a personal, emotional touch.
Symbolic rituals, such as lighting candles, planting a seed, creating a memory box, or any tradition meaningful to you. Or you can invent something entirely new, something that reflects the unique connection you share.

Time passes, seasons change, and yet — your love endures. Whether it’s been 5, 15, or 50 years, a vow renewal is a beautiful way to pause and honor everything you’ve shared so far… and everything that’s still to come.

Every couple has their own reason to renew their vows:

Celebrating a milestone anniversary.
Rekindling after a tough chapter.
Including family or friends who missed the original wedding.
Simply wanting to celebrate love again, in a deeper way.

No matter the reason, I’ll work with you to create a personal, heartfelt ceremony that reflects your journey together. Romantic, joyful, emotional, or lighthearted — it’s your story, your way.

No matter the reason, I’ll work with you to create a personal, heartfelt ceremony that reflects your journey together and celebrate the most meaningful moments of their lives — and few are as moving as the chance to say “I still choose you.” Romantic, joyful, emotional, or lighthearted — it’s your story, your way.

What I offer:

An initial, no-obligation consultation — so we can get to know each other and talk through your vision, with no pressure at all.
Ceremony planning tailored to your style, values, and story, revisiting the moments that defined your relationship. I’ll weave those memories into vows and readings that feel fresh, intimate, and true to you.
Vow writing support, whether you want to write your own or need a little inspiration.
Optional live music, performed by Eric to add a personal, emotional touch.
Symbolic rituals, such as handfasting, unity candle, sand ceremonies, or any tradition meaningful to you. Or you can invent something entirely new, something that reflects the unique connection you share.

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BOOK A CONSULTATION

Please note: As both a celebrant and musician, I offer flexible packages.

Whether you need just the ceremony, just live music, or a combination of both for the event, quotes will vary depending on the services you choose and the nature of your event.

I’m happy to provide a custom quote based on your needs — just get in touch to discuss your vision!