Manuela Mader
As an independent wedding officiant, Manuela Mader creates heartfelt ceremonies that reflect your love in all its facets—whether on a mountain peak, in a castle park, or at your favorite spot. With heart, humor, and sensitivity, she crafts a wedding speech that deeply moves you and your guests and makes your wedding unforgettable.
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Your love, your story—the whole thing. Whether in Tyrol, Vienna, or your favorite place: As your wedding officiant, Manuela Mader creates wedding ceremonies for people with a story to tell. For couples who have been together for a long time and have shared many experiences. For second marriages where children from a previous relationship join in the celebration. For queer couples who were long denied the right to marry.
Wedding Officiant in Tyrol, Vienna, and Austria
What made Manuela a freelance speaker? Her love for real stories and her ability to truly listen. She senses, between the lines, what connects two people, and captures exactly that—even the chapters that didn’t go smoothly. A good speech doesn’t just celebrate your happiness. It understands your journey—sometimes colorful and loud, sometimes quiet. The couples she accompanies are as diverse as her speeches. Whether it’s just the two of you on a mountaintop, in a castle park with 200 guests, or on a small island in Carinthia: every couple that takes their story seriously is welcome.
With sensitivity, humor, and heart, Manuela creates custom wedding ceremonies that will move you and your guests. After a no-obligation initial consultation—if the chemistry is right—we’ll begin planning together: in-depth discussions with you as a couple, a site visit, and plenty of creative ideas ensure that your ceremony truly becomes your own. Upon request, Manuela will also involve your family and friends. If children from previous relationships are present, they’ll have their own special place in the ceremony.
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And if you’d like to say “I do” again after many years, she’s the right person for you: Manuela plans vow renewals with the same care and attention to detail. She also offers welcome ceremonies for children. In these ceremonies, Manuela focuses on rituals and personal words rather than standard phrases.
Does a non-religious wedding ceremony replace the civil ceremony?
No, the civil registry office provides the legal framework for your wedding ceremony. The non-religious wedding ceremony can take place immediately afterward or even several weeks or months later at a location of your choice. During the wedding ceremony, you can say “I do” to each other once again in a completely personalized way at a place close to your hearts—whether alone or surrounded by your family and friends.
How did you come to offer non-religious wedding ceremonies?
Love and the stories surrounding it have always fascinated me. At some point, I realized: I don’t just want to watch people celebrate their special day—I want to help shape it. As a freelance officiant, I have the opportunity to find words that touch hearts and to create ceremonies that are as unique as the couples themselves. This profession brings together everything that’s important to me: listening, storytelling, celebrating—and helping to create the magic of an unforgettable moment.
Is it also possible to incorporate rituals—and which ones do you suggest?
Yes, I’d be happy to! Rituals are a wonderful way to make your wedding ceremony even more personal and symbolic. Whether it’s a traditional handfasting ceremony, lighting a wedding candle, planting a tree, a sand ritual, or something entirely unique—together, we’ll choose something that suits you and reflects your story. Some couples bring their own ideas, while others let me inspire them. There are no set rules—anything that feels right to you is allowed.
When is the latest we should book you?
It’s best to do this as early as possible—many couples book their date 12 to 18 months in advance. Popular wedding months like May, June, and September often fill up quickly. If you have a specific date in mind, just get in touch—sometimes a date becomes available on short notice.
Do you also officiate weddings abroad or at unique locations?
Yes, I’d be happy to! Whether on the beach, in the mountains, in a romantic garden, or in a small chapel—I love organizing wedding ceremonies in places that hold special meaning for you. Weddings abroad are also possible. The only important thing is that we plan together well in advance so that your dream location and all the details are perfectly arranged.
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