Meet Our Celebrants

Professional Celebrants, Personalised Ceremonies

Each symbolic ceremony grows from the meeting between those who celebrate and the celebrant who guides the moment.

The Celebrantes – Bespoke Ceremonies network brings together trained professionals who create and conduct personalised ceremonies across Portugal, honouring the history, culture, and sensitivity of each celebration. Each celebrant brings their own background, their listening skills, and their unique way of giving voice to the stories that deserve to be celebrated.

Ana Catarina Afonso | PT - ENG

Celebrant since 2025

Based in the Lisbon Region

Ana Cristina Henriques | PT

Celebrant since 2022

Ceremonies conducted in Portuguese
Available across Portugal

Anderson Oliveira    PT/ BR - FR - ENG

Celebrant since 2025
Ceremonies conducted in Brazilian Portuguese
Ceremony coordination on the day of the celebration
Available across Portugal

Joana Branco | PT - ENG

Celebrant since 2018
Coordinator for the Northern Region
Ceremonies in Portuguese and English
Central and Northern Portugal

Joana Raio | PT - ENG (Bilingual)

Celebrant since 2022
Interpreter for civil ceremonies
Ceremonies in Portuguese and English
Ceremony coordination on the day
Available across Portugal

Maria Ricou    PT - ENG (Language)

Celebrant since 2025

Interpreter for Civil Ceremonies

Ceremonies in Portuguese and English
Available across Portugal

Raúl Boino Lapa | PT - FR - CA - ENG

Celebrant since 2025
Interpreter for civil ceremonies
Bilingual in Portuguese, French, and English
Ceremonies in Portuguese, French, English and Catalan
Available across Portugal

Teresa Castelo | PT - ENG - FR - DE

Celebrant since 2025
Interpreter for civil ceremonies
Ceremonies in Portuguese and English
Fluent in French and German
Available across Portugal

Share your vision with us.

Every ceremony is unique, just like the story behind it.
Tell us what you envision, and our team will help turn it into a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Contact us

We are happy to schedule an initial consultation with no obligation.