Twyla Dawn Weixl
- Queen of Heimat-Spagat, Kreativitätsquelle, reality responder
Freie Traurednerin Twyla Dawn Weixl
Hello, young lovers of all ages and flavours…
Your unique love story deserves to be told with heart, wit and warmth. I’d love to tell it!
Hallo, ihr Liebenden, jeden Alters und jeder Art.
Eure einzigartige Geschichte verdient es, erzählt zu werde – mit Herz, Witz und Wärme. Ich würde sie gerne für euch erzählen!
I’m a Canadian-born, Munich-based wedding speaker and I am open to every possible partner combination and wedding vision you may have.
To reach the heart of your unique story, we’ll meet in person for an in-depth conversation. Imagine it as if we’re sitting around a glowing campfire. In the trust and warmth generated by our shared commitment to your story, you and your partner can relax, reflect and share what matters most to you about each other and your life together. I’ll describe who you’ve been and who you are becoming as a couple – and what your marriage means to you. I’ll present this speech to you and your guests in an eloquent and entertaining blend of dignity and humour.
Who am I? Two homes and two cultures = double the perspectives and double the fun!
Having lived on 11 air force bases in four countries in the 1950s and 1960s, I’ve encountered vivid contrasts in climate, culture and communication styles: icy northern Canada, post-war Germany and France, technicolour California. Growing up as the daughter of a nurse and a Starfighter pilot, I’ve experienced many shades of dedication, conformity and freedom. Naturally, I revelled in the experimental vibes of the 1970s, which brought road trips with friends across Canada and Europe, hippie communes, questioning everything, flipping pancakes in diners, delivering mail through hip-high snow, wrangling actors’ kids in a travelling theater troupe, studying film animation in Montreal…all the while writing and drawing my experiences.
And then, a fateful romantic visit to Munich in 1979 – and I’m still here!
Nun habe ich zwei Heimaten. Welches Glück! Und München is soooo schön!
I dove into exciting work here as a production designer for television (ARD TV hit music show, Formel Eins) and as an SFX assistant in The Neverending Story I at Bavaria Studios. Working behind the scenes in film and TV taught me to look beneath the surface, where often the most interesting stories unfold…
Looking beyond the surface for a stronger connection
For many years I’ve taught English and drawing to international students in schools, universities and in businesses. Building an honest connection has always been my primary goal. (And if that doesn’t include some genuine laughs, it’s incomplete!) I am currently writing and illustrating a series of autobio-based fictional graphic novels set in Canada, Germany and California. Happily, I’ve been mentored by some great comic art professionals and now love mentoring young comic artists and writers – the kids are so playful and inventive! Giving back to the next generation is deeply satisfying.
And now back to you, and a question…
Isn’t marriage an expedition to the source of life: deep relationship, sustained by love?
There is no destination more important for human happiness. Aber ihr wisst das ja bereits.
You’ve chosen each other as the best possible companion for exploring this new emotional terrain in your lives. As your dedicated “expedition guide” and speaker, I will gather and write all the input needed for a meaningful and entertaining speech – the heart of every wedding. Step-by-step, we will map out a personalised ceremony which includes your music choices, my speech, your vows and ring ritual, and possibly memories and wishes from family and friends. Our compass on this journey is the growing trust and openness we’ll share, that will lead to an emotionally fulfilling wedding ceremony, in which you two are surrounded by joyful celebration and the love, tears and laughter of your near ones and dear ones.
Let’s create a beautiful ceremony together!
Videoportrait von Twyla
Twyla Steckbrief
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Erfahrungen von Paaren mit Twyla
Elena & Damien
Our officiant Twyla was absolutely incredible for our English-German free wedding ceremony. From our very first consultation, her professionalism, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm for our relationship shone through.
She is truly talented in her role, taking the time to understand our personal story, our vision for the ceremony, and the exact tone we wanted to set. On the day itself, her delivery was perfect—she managed to be both deeply heartfelt and engaging, weaving humor and sincerity into every moment. We received many compliments from our guests about how personal and moving the ceremony was, and that is entirely thanks to Twyla’s skill and careful preparation.
What truly made our wedding feel extra special was Twyla’s unique ability to create a calm, focused, and utterly magical atmosphere. We wholeheartedly recommend Twyla to any couple looking for an officiant who will not only execute a perfect ceremony but also turn the entire experience into an unforgettable memory.
Greta & Simon
Für unsere zweisprachige (EN/DE) Hochzeit in München haben wir Twyla gewählt und waren von Anfang an überzeugt!
Twyla hat uns mit ihrer warmen Persönlichkeit, ihrer künstlerischen Ader und ihrer sympathischen Art begeistert. Sie hat sich viel Mühe gegeben, uns als Einzelpersonen sowie auch als Paar im Detail kennenzulernen und die Entwicklung unserer Beziehung genau zu verstehen.
Sie hat den sehr ausführlichen und gut strukturierten Prozess sehr freundlich, humorvoll und respektvoll geführt. Es war offensichtlich, dass sie dabei echtes Interesse an unserer Geschichte hatte und sie hat sich viel Zeit genommen, die wichtigen Aspekte zu verstehen. Für die Planung der Zeremonie hatte sie viele Ratschläge aus ihrer langen Erfahrung und auch schöne Ideen für den Ablauf.
Am Tag der Hochzeit hatte Twyla eine beruhigende Ausstrahlung und hat die Zeremonie souverän und stimmungsvoll geleitet. Ihre Rede war sehr passend und hat die Balance zwischen den beiden Sprachen für unsere internationalen Gäste perfekt getroffen.
Wir werden immer mit Freude an diesen wichtigen Moment zurückdenken und danken Twyla ganz herzlich, dass sie uns bei unserer Trauung begleitet und eine so magische und liebevolle Stimmung geschaffen hat!
Diana & Florian
We knew from the first meeting that Twla was the right person for our ceremony. She took a lot of time to get to know us and our special interests and not only did she write a beautiful and emotional speech, she also made sure to include all our important moments and experiences in it.
Throughout the entire process she supported us not only when it came to the ceremony but also shared her expertise in general wedding logistics. Trying to create a ceremony that was not only bilingual but involving a third language was especially difficult but Twyla was there every step to help and support us. All of our friends and family were very moved by the beautiful ceremony where we all laughed and cried together.
Twyla even surprised us by learning a few words to greet our guests in all three languages and made everyone feel included.
Melissa & Othrin
Stefanie & Fabio
Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Trauzeremonie mit Twyla. Sie hat uns und unsere Gäste mit ihren lieben Worten und dem tollen kanadischen Akzent total verzaubert. Die Zeremonie war gefühlvoll, aber nicht kitschig (das war uns sehr wichtig!) und total anders als die Zeremonien, die man so auf YouTube und anderen Plattformen findet.
Einfach besonders! Für unsere Gäste, die von außerhalb Deutschlands kamen, hat Twyla einzelne Passagen auch auf Englisch abgehalten. Wir mussten hier nicht nur weinen, sondern auch viel lachen! Noch heute sprechen uns die Gäste auf unsere tolle Traurednerin an.
Twyla hat aber nicht nur vor Ort „performt“. Auch im Vorbereitungsgespräch in Hamburg, Zoom Meetings und E-Mails hat sich Twyla für uns viel Zeit genommen und uns bei unserer Planung und Vorbereitung der Ehegelübde unterstützt. Sie hat Organisatorisches mit den Musikern und der Location-Vermieterin besprochen.
Liebe Twyla, wir danken dir von Herzen für einen unvergesslichen Tag!
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