Estella Balbastre

About

Turning your wishes into reality

For as long as I can remember, I have loved organising, coordinating, imagining and bringing projects to life. Long before becoming a wedding planner and ceremony celebrant, I was already working in the events world. Over the years, I have organised events of every size, from intimate receptions to gatherings of several tens of thousands of people.

This experience taught me that behind every successful event lie rigorous preparation, strong anticipation and close attention to detail. Today, I put that expertise at the service of couples who want a wedding true to their story, their wishes and their budget — including international couples marrying in France or Belgium.

A simple belief

I don't believe in standardised weddings. I don't believe there is only one way to celebrate love. Every couple has their own story, traditions, dreams and vision of the day. My role is not to impose choices on you, but to understand what truly matters to you and to find the best ways to make it happen.

I once met a bride whose dream was to marry on a farm, surrounded by animals — I made that dream come true. Another couple dreamed of marrying at home in a barn they renovated themselves — we did it. Because in the end, what matters is not recreating a wedding seen on social media, but creating a wedding that feels like you.

Expertise built over 25+ years

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to organise prestigious events, international trade shows, openings and gatherings welcoming several thousand attendees. That experience allows me to approach every wedding with method, calm and professionalism. The most beautiful events don't rely on luck: they rely on listening, anticipation and the ability to find solutions whenever needed.

Hungarian by birth and bilingual French-Hungarian, I naturally lead ceremonies in Hungarian as well as in French and English — as close as possible to families and their roots. My background was shaped between literature studies at the Sorbonne, which feed my love of words, and the Jaëlys wedding planning school, where I learned the rigour of the profession.

Passing it on and growing the profession

Alongside supporting couples, I also train wedding professionals. Wedding planners, ceremony celebrants and wedding designers are among the roles I have been teaching for several years. More than 750 professionals have already benefited from my training and mentoring — work I continue notably through Wedding Business Coach.