Jessie and Amish traveled from Los Angeles to marry at Son Marroig, on a cliffside above the Mediterranean. As their wedding officiant, the brief was clear from the start: a ceremony with no religious framing, built entirely around their relationship — and one that could hold space for family who couldn’t physically be there.
Honoring Family Who Couldn’t Be There
Not every ceremony is only about the two people standing at the front. For Jessie and Amish, it mattered deeply that her father — too unwell to travel — and Amish’s mother, who had passed away, both had a real presence in the ceremony. That’s not a line added for sentiment; it’s a specific, deliberate part of how the ceremony was written, so their absence was acknowledged with the same care as everything else being celebrated.
A Cliffside Ceremony at Son Marroig
Son Marroig sits above the Mediterranean in the Tramuntana mountains, with ancient stone walls and sweeping coastal views. For many of Jessie and Amish’s guests, it was their first time in Mallorca — so alongside the ceremony itself, sharing a little of Son Marroig’s own history gave the day an added sense of place, not just backdrop.
Jessie and Amish met in 2021, after a mutual friend insisted Jessie come meet her “one single guy friend” in Sherman Oaks. They made things official in 2022. Their wedding at Son Marroig, surrounded by close family and friends, was the next chapter of that story.
Officiating Wedding Ceremonies for American Couples in Mallorca
American couples planning a Mallorca wedding are often looking for a few specific things:
- A genuinely non-religious ceremony that still carries real emotional weight
- Space to honor family who can’t attend, woven into the ceremony rather than treated as an afterthought
- A celebrant who understands what an American guest list needs — humor, warmth, and enough local context to make first-time visitors feel like they understand where they are
That same attention to family and cultural context shapes every ceremony for couples traveling far to marry in Mallorca — including a Chinese couple’s wedding ceremony at Son Marroig and a Japanese-British destination wedding, also at Son Marroig.
The Wedding Crew
- Ceremony Designer: Iban Collin
- Wedding Planner: Luisa at Cygnus Events
- Venue: Finca Son Marroig
- Decoration: Fusion Deco
- Photographer: Chris & Ruth
- Video: La Vida en un Dron
- Make Up: Jose Ojeda
- Hair: Sergio Quesada
- Catering: Fosh
- AudioVisuals / Singer / DJ: Panela Productions
- Wedding Dress: Eisen Stein
- Wedding Shoes: Bella Belle
- Bridesmaids Dress: Show Me Your Mumu
- Groom’s Suit & Shoes: Suit Supply
- Jewelry / Rings: L.K. Jewelers & Maria Elena
- Invitations: De Pluma y Letras
- Transportation: Love Cars
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you officiate a non-religious wedding ceremony in Mallorca? Yes. Ceremonies can be written entirely without religious framing while still carrying real emotional weight, built around the couple’s actual relationship and story.
Can family members who can’t attend be honored during the ceremony? Yes. Whether someone is unable to travel or has passed away, their presence can be woven into the ceremony itself in a way that feels genuine rather than a brief mention.
Do you work with American couples planning a destination wedding in Mallorca? Yes. American couples are one of the most common groups planning ceremonies here, and the approach is built around what tends to matter most to that audience — personal, non-religious ceremonies with warmth and humor.
Ready to Plan Your Own Ceremony
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Mallorca and want a ceremony that honors your whole story, family included, get in touch to start planning your ceremony.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Iban as our wedding celebrant in Mallorca. From the very beginning, he brought a sense of warmth, humor, and genuine care that set the perfect tone for our ceremony—it was everything we had hoped for and so much more.
Our ceremony took place outside on a stunning cliffside at Son Marroig, overlooking the Mediterranean, and Iban made the setting feel even more magical. He created an atmosphere that was intimate, heartfelt, and full of love—not just between us, but shared among all our guests.
One of our most important wishes was to keep the ceremony non-religious, yet deeply meaningful and personal. Iban absolutely delivered. He centered the ceremony around love—our love for each other, for our families, and for the life we’re building together. His words were authentic and heartfelt, and he wove in our personal stories and preferences with such ease and sensitivity.
What meant the world to us was how beautifully Iban honored my father, who was too ill to attend, and my husband’s mother, who had passed. These tributes were seamlessly integrated into the ceremony, allowing their presence to be felt in such a respectful and moving way.
Iban also included fascinating history about Son Marroig, which delighted our guests—many of whom were visiting Mallorca for the first time. It added a lovely sense of place and made the ceremony even more special.
Perhaps one of the best parts was how much joy Iban brought to the day. Thanks to his natural warmth and humor, our guests were smiling and laughing throughout the ceremony. He made everyone feel connected and at ease, striking the perfect balance between emotional and uplifting.
So many of our guests told us afterward how personal, emotional, and unique the ceremony felt. Iban truly helped everyone feel the love in the air and the beauty of the moment. He brought out the heart of who we are, and we’ll always be grateful for that.
We truly cannot recommend Iban highly enough. He made our ceremony unforgettable!