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My name is Caroline Grewar-Brinkhoff and I live with my family in Cape Town, South Africa. During the South African winter months, it's the Swiss wedding season and a great opportunity to spend some time on home soil for me. Working as a wedding celebrant is my passion project, and I want to give personal relationships more appreciation and space again in our digitalised world.<\/p>\n

With over 15 years in communication and storytelling, I understand what it takes to craft a compelling narrative. I'm passionate about writing stories \u2013 not merely lining up words, but moving people with them. Additionally, I bring you countless ideas for designing your unique ceremony while working with professionalism and efficiency. I'm fluent in German and English and can seamlessly transition between the two languages. You're planning for a Cape Town wedding? I would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

Do your friends want to officiate your wedding ceremony but don't know where to start? I'd be delighted to help. An extensive workshop plus specific guidance and resources will enable your friends to craft a wonderful ceremony.<\/p>\n

Curious about how I became a wedding celebrant? To be honest, from boredom... I was working full-time in corporate communications, sitting at the same desk in the same office daily \u2013 and urgently needed a change. Organizing our own wedding and a friend's request inspired me to start officiating ceremonies. That was over six years ago, and I've now married more than 35 couples. And: it's truly the most wonderful job imaginable. <\/p>\n

Every couple has amazing stories up their sleeve, as every love is one of a kind. You simply need to listen well, ask the right questions, and feel where there's more to uncover.<\/span><\/p>\n

On your big day, you'll experience your story in a one-of-a-kind way. In Swiss German dialect, German, French or English. Happy tears and genuine laughter guaranteed! <\/p>\n<\/div>

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My name is Caroline Grewar-Brinkhoff and I live with my family in Cape Town, South Africa. During the South African winter months, it's the Swiss wedding season and a great opportunity to spend some time on home soil for me. Working as a wedding celebrant is my passion project, and I want to give personal relationships more appreciation and space again in our digitalised world.<\/p>\n

With over 15 years in communication and storytelling, I understand what it takes to craft a compelling narrative. I'm passionate about writing stories \u2013 not merely lining up words, but moving people with them. Additionally, I bring you countless ideas for designing your unique ceremony while working with professionalism and efficiency. I'm fluent in German and English and can seamlessly transition between the two languages. You're planning for a Cape Town wedding? I would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

M\u00f6chten eure Freunde die Hochzeitszeremonie f\u00fcr euch gestalten, wissen aber nicht so recht, wie angehen? Dann unterst\u00fctze ich euch ebenfalls gerne. Ein umfangreicher Workshop sowie gezielte Fragestellungen und Tools helfen euren Freunden, eine gelungene Hochzeitszeremonie zusammenzustellen.<\/p>\n

Ihr fragt euch, wie ich \u00fcberhaupt auf die T\u00e4tigkeit als Traurednerin gekommen bin? Ehrlich gesagt, aus Langeweile\u2026 ich arbeitete im Vollzeitpensum in der Kommunikation und war jeden Tag im selben B\u00fcro, am selben Schreibtisch \u2013 und brauchte dringend etwas Abwechslung. Die Organisation unserer eigenen Hochzeitsfeier und die Anfrage von Freunden haben mich ermutigt, freie Trauungen anzubieten. Das war von mehr als f\u00fcnf Jahren und in der Zwischenzeit durfte ich \u00fcber 25 Paare verheiraten. Und: es ist der sch\u00f6nste Job \u00fcberhaupt.<\/p>\n

Jedes Paar hat tolle Geschichten auf Lager, denn jede Liebe ist einzigartig. Man muss nur gut zuh\u00f6ren, die richtige Fragen stellen und sp\u00fcren, wo es noch mehr zu erz\u00e4hlen gibt.<\/span><\/p>\n

On your big day, you'll experience your story in a one-of-a-kind way. In Swiss German dialect, German, French or English. Happy tears and genuine laughter guaranteed! <\/p>\n

Things I like:<\/p>\n

Eine T\u00e4tigkeit mit Purpose \u2013 Schwalbe zwischen zwei Welten sein: Schweiz und S\u00fcdafrika \u2013 Schweizer Berge \u2013 die s\u00fcdafrikanische Kultur \u2013 high tide & big swell: wenn das Meer so richtig lebt \u2013 surfen auf meinem Longboard \u2013 Musikfestivals \u2013 Punkrock \u2013 Roadtrips \u2013 South African Braai \u2013 eiskalten Chardonnay \u2013 Authentizit\u00e4t \u2013 gigele bis der Bauch schmerzt \u2013 Group-Hugs & Cuddles \u2013 intensive Gespr\u00e4che, wo man die Zeit vergisst \u2013 Yoga \u2013 Meditation \u2013 tanzen bis in die Puppen \u2013 Wald \u2013 Mountainbiken \u2013 das Bier von meinem Bruder \u2013 Wortwitz \u2013 Sarkasmus \u2013 alternative Hochzeitsideen \u2013 spontane Abenteuer \u2013 Glitzer \u2013 einen Schwumm im Rhein \u2013 nach dem Joggen ins 11 Grad kalte Meer tauchen \u2013 mindful Parenting \u2013 und vieles mehr\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Things I like:<\/p>\n

A job with purpose \u2013 being a swallow between two worlds: Switzerland and South Africa \u2013 Swiss mountains \u2013 South African culture \u2013 high tide & big swell: when the ocean really comes alive \u2013 surfing on my longboard \u2013 music festivals \u2013 punk rock \u2013 road trips \u2013 South African braai \u2013 ice-cold Chardonnay \u2013 authenticity \u2013 laughing until your belly hurts \u2013 group hugs & cuddles \u2013 intense conversations where you lose track of time \u2013 yoga \u2013 meditation \u2013 dancing until dawn \u2013 forest \u2013 mountain biking \u2013 my brother's beer \u2013 wordplay \u2013 sarcasm \u2013 alternative wedding ideas \u2013 spontaneous adventures \u2013 glitter \u2013 a dip in the Rhine \u2013 diving into the 11-degree ocean after jogging \u2013 mindful parenting \u2013 and so much more...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"Caroline packaged our story wonderfully and presented it so captivatingly at the ceremony. Her ideas for the ritual were fantastic too!\"<\/p>\n

Evelyne & Marc, Summer 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>

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