Authentic wedding ceremonies for the modern couple.

The Rebel Weds by Sandra Strohmaier

At Rebel Weds, I believe in the "I Do My Way" of getting married. It´s about celebrating bespoke, anti-traditional ceremonies that capture the essence of unique modern lovers.

It's not just about two individuals uniting in love; it's a statement against age-old traditions, cheering on couples who boldly redefine their journey of love.

The Rebel Weds is synonymous with the spirit of this contemporary, individualistic approach to weddings.

What you get

  • I´ve been to a lot of weddings and also to some which were said to be bilingual. Turns out, the standards are incredibly different. Bilingual weddings, in my book, mean that there is one ceremony in both languages. I tell your love story in two alternating languages so that everyone understands what´s going on and those who understand both English and German don´t get bored. Frankly, I haven´t seen this done anywhere in Austria or Germany by anyone else. At least not on mother tongue level in German and British English.

  • Love is an extraordinary gift, deserving to be celebrated in a way that represents you . Just as freely as you choose whom to love, you should have the freedom to celebrate that love. To me, gender is a social construct and I take joy and pride in my job. It's all about how you, as a couple, decide what feels right for you.

  • I don´t believe in doing what everyone else is doing. Rather than that, I will give you a truly special wedding ceremony free of standard phrases you´ve seen in Hollywood movies. Your wedding ceremony deserves to be a reflection of your love story. And I won´t settle for less.

  • Lighting candles, pouring sand and kitsch balloons is what you associate wedding rituals with? Yeah, I hate them too. Which is exactly why I do not offer them and will not wed couples who want them. There are truly unique and modern symbolic gestures out there. Together, we´ll find the perfect one for you.

  • It might sound cocky, but hear me out. Not only am I a professional wedding celebrant, I was a bride, too. I come from a complex background and have dealt with impossible family situations, hardships and the parents-getting-involved-in-your-wedding situation. I´ve been to many weddings near and far and have lived in several countries. This multinational background and my own experience will guarantee that I understand and am here to be your partner in crime. No questions asked.

  • Have you been to weddings where you sat there and thought “oh this sounds familiar”. Yeah, me too. The way I write wedding speeches is totally different - but always catered to the couple. I don´t repeat sentences and cannot predict what I´m gonna say until I actually sit down and write it. And even then, during the ceremony, I might think of something more that I remember about you. I don´t care if you want a more classic approach or to go wild; if you want dried flowers sprinkled on your heads or a modern fairytale. What I care about is that your wedding ceremony represents you as a couple and that you leave knowing your story is special to me.

Say goodbye to the cookie-cutter ceremonies and embrace a celebration as bold and unique as your love story.

Freie Rednerin Bayern Sandra Strohmaier Fotografie von Anna Kafka

Meet your
wedding officiant

I am Sandra Strohmaier

I´ve been writing since I was able to hold a pen. I was a little girl with big dreams to write novels that would change the narrative. Now, I officiate weddings - meaning I write the truly meaningful stories.

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