Have your own unique ceremony crafted just for you. From your “Entrance song” to “I do” and everything in between, making your ceremony warm, memorable and personal to you.
Malaga Celebrant wedding ceremonies in the sun of the Costa del Sol make for the most unforgettable celebrations, with its stunning scenery and breathtaking views.
What better way to start your special day than with an incredible bespoke ceremony, filled with love, joy and happiness.
Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony, a beautiful destination wedding, an elopement or a celebration with family and friends travelling from different parts of the world, your ceremony should feel personal, meaningful and completely your own.
Your wedding day is a celebration of your relationship, your love for each other and the promises you are making for the future. The ceremony is the moment when you bring everyone together to share that celebration.
My name is Barry John, I am an Irish Celebrant and I am qualified through the Irish Institute of Celebrants.
I’m an Irish Celebrant living in Malaga, Spain, and I create warm, meaningful and personalised ceremonies for couples celebrating their love across Malaga and the Costa del Sol.
In my opinion, a great ceremony is the heart of every celebration and sets the tone for the rest of the day.
My aim is to create a meaningful, warm and personalised ceremony that tells the story of who you are as a couple. Your love for each other, your journey together and your personalities are unique, and I believe each ceremony should be reflective of that.
Getting to know you, understanding what is important to you and creating a ceremony that feels natural and personal are all part of the journey.
Every couple is different, every family is different and every celebration has its own story. My role is to create a ceremony that reflects you and makes everyone feel welcome, included and part of your special day.
As an Irish Celebrant qualified through the Irish Institute of Celebrants, I bring warmth, personality and a relaxed approach to every ceremony.
My aim is to create a celebration that feels genuine, meaningful and personal to you.
With a natural, relaxed approach, I connect easily with couples and create ceremonies that feel genuine, personal, and completely you.
I bring warmth, energy and plenty of joy to every ceremony, making sure your celebration feels as happy and unforgettable as the love you’re celebrating.
Being fluent in Spanish, I create ceremonies where everyone feels included.
Blending your families, cultures and traditions into one meaningful celebration makes your ceremony unique and truly representative of you as a couple.
EXCELLENT
Based on 18 reviews
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Barry KirbyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barry was fantastic from start to finish. He really delved into our story and life to deliver a great ceremony. He's way of working and enthusiasm is second to none. If you are reading reviews and considering a celebrant look no further a professional celebrant and a lovely person as well. I wish him all the best for the future.Posted on Google![]()
nicola kellyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barry did an amazing ceremony.All our guests spoke highly about what a great service it was.would highly recommend Barry xx Nicola & RobPosted on Google![]()
Joanna FisherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Perfect Day Wedding package Colomares Castle Monument Benalmadena Thank you so much Barry the ceremony was amazing. We had such a wonderful day. All the family are all so grateful, We are all looking forward to the photos, they captured some magical moments. We would have no hesitation in recommending you as a wedding planner and Celebrant. Your calm approach, nothing was too much trouble. It was an absolute pleasure. Thank you BarryPosted on Google![]()
Rodney McAuliffeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had our wedding ceremony at sunset beach club hotel recently and we had Barry as our celebrant . From all the emails to meeting him in person he had every detail down to perfection. On the day of the wedding ceremony we couldn't have asked a better person to carry it through Barry was excellent and would highly recommend him thanks very much Barry for a fabulous ceremonyPosted on Google![]()
Paul JuddTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barry was an absolute gent from start to finish. From the first chat, he had us totally at ease and full of laughs. He really took the time to get to know us, and you could tell — the ceremony was pure us from start to finish. On the day, he was cool as you like, kept everything flowing, and had the perfect mix of craic and sentiment. He had everyone smiling, a few tears here and there, and plenty of laughs. I was a bag of nerves before it all kicked off, but Barry kept me calm and made it all feel easy. Everyone’s been saying it was the best ceremony they’ve ever been at — fair play to him, he did a class job. Couldn’t recommend Barry enough — a sound man through and through!Posted on Google![]()
Jessica DunneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant than Barry! From the very first meeting, he made us feel completely at ease and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. Even though we were planning everything from Ireland for our wedding in Spain, Barry made the whole process so easy and personal. Our ceremony was everything we dreamed of — heartfelt, relaxed, and filled with laughter. Barry captured our story perfectly and created such a beautiful atmosphere that had all our guests talking about it afterwards. Thank you, Barry, for making our day so special and for giving us a ceremony we’ll remember forever. We’d recommend you to anyone looking for a warm, genuine, and professional celebrant! 💕Posted on Google![]()
Niamh StaffordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barry is a very sweet man and the role of celebrant comes very naturally to him. He was very accommodating and adapted the ceremony to suit our style, even getting our young children involved. Thank you Barry for some lovely memories.Posted on Google![]()
Ashleigh WoodsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barry was our wedding celebrant on Friday 22nd August 2025 at the gorgeous venue, Hotel Fuente del Sol, Malaga! Barry captured our love story brilliantly and we absolutely loved having him officiate on our big day! Barry was very easy going and helpful throughout every process - he even made sure not to wear the same colour suit as the groom!! Everyone on the day also commented how smoothly everything went, and praised him greatly on his work! Thank you again Barry for everything, you played a massive part in our special day!Posted on Google![]()
Katrina MaguireTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
barry was amazing from start to finish! kept our guests smiling with all our stories and kept the entire ceremony personal with our childrenPosted on Google![]()
William HigginsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
First of all I would like to say thank you Barry! You were on it from the first day we met you. You listened to our story and you put it in words on the day of the ceremony, which was absolutely brilliant and beautiful! You are excellent in what you do Barry! Thank you so much… D&L
From our first conversation to the moment you say “I do”, I’ll be there to make creating your ceremony enjoyable, personal and completely stress-free.
Get in touch and let’s have a chat about your plans, your ideas and the kind of ceremony you’re dreaming of. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and make sure we’re the right fit.
If you feel I’m the right celebrant for you, we can secure your wedding date. Once your date is confirmed, you can relax knowing your ceremony is in safe hands.
Now the fun begins! I’ll get to know your story, talk about your ideas and create a ceremony that reflects your personalities, your relationship and the love you share.
I’m an Irish Celebrant in Malaga, Spain and I’m here to help bring your perfect ceremony to life.
Whether you’re just beginning to plan or ready to finalize details, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or to schedule a consultation.
I look forward to hearing from you!!!

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