Meet IsaBel, your intercultural Wedding Celebrant !

A woman officiant with curly hair and a bright smile, wearing a blue dress and jewelry, holding a menu at an outdoor event on the beach.

For nearly a decade, I have led Bel Altar with a single mission: to create bilingual ceremonies that are both meticulously structured and deeply heartfelt.

My background, shaped by years of high-level English-Spanish simultaneous interpretation, means I hear the resonance of your emotions beyond the words—which is essential for the depth of our Love Realities process.

Consider me your expert guide in ceremony design and emotional content, and your guaranteed symbol of calm on your wedding day—always in blue, the color of clear, confident communication.

I work arm-in-arm with your Wedding Planner to ensure your most important moment in Cartagena is a seamless and authentic reflection of your love story.

Mind & Heart: The Dual Craftsmanship of Your Ceremony

My path has always been driven by language and connection. I learned early, as an independent translator and project coordinator, that mastery requires synchronization and teamwork—the same precision needed to launch major projects. This experience forged my structured discipline (Mind), which I now join with the heart's emotional resonance to bring my deep cultural knowledge and the power of love language directly to your ceremony in my hometown Cartagena de Indias

Persona de pie con cabello rizado, gafas y camisa blanca, sonriendo con brazos cruzados.

  • My expertise is founded on more than just language; it is built on disciplined precision.

    After my Information Technology degree, my very first interpreting role in 2005—assisting a U.S. investor in the renovation of historic Cartagena homes—ignited a lifelong dedication to communication.

    This commitment led to the creation of TIBABEL in 2015. An entrepreneurial journey that actively positioned me to facilitate high-stakes communication between English and Spanish-speaking leaders.

    TIBABEL did more than teach me organization; it sharpened my analytical mind and proved that I can consistently transform complex cultural and linguistic challenges into unshakeable connection—the very foundation of your bilingual ceremony.

Mujer sonriente con cabello rizado, fondo de ciudad desenfocado y cielo azul.

  • My journey celebrating bicultural love began with hard-earned trust. While focused on the precision of TIBABEL, and facing many closed doors, my dedication was recognized by one pivotal wedding planner. She didn't just hire me; she challenged my abilities, moving me from corporate events to social translation, until she finally entrusted me with the ultimate honor: officiating a Colombian-Hungarian union in 2018. That support proved I was ready.

    In this work, I discovered the most inspiring aspect of language: guiding your hearts toward union.

    My mission with Bel Altar is to create deeply uplifting experiences that unite families, effortlessly transcending language barriers.

    The seahorse is our symbol for a reason: it represents the special language of love that endures. Just as these creatures commit for life, I strive to design ceremonies that are your most authentic and beautiful celebration of lasting connection.

Discipline & Credentials

That “boring” but necessary part of my life that gave me super skills:

  • Strategic Project Experience: Contributing to the construction of El Dorado Airport’s international terminal and supporting major engineering projects.

  • Global Education: Specialized studies at the University of Michigan and advanced Digital Marketing certification from Google (Scholarship Recipient).

  • Validated Event Mastery: See my commitment to flawless execution and personalized design confirmed by reviews from wedding planners and couples on my Google Business Profile Reviews.

Connect with me on LinkedIn
I’m kinda boring there, but hey, anything to gain your trust! ;)

Trust earned: from global stage to your altar

  • July 2014. As TIBABEL translating for former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his foundation members.

  • TIBABEL next to former President Bill Clinton after a successful translation event in Cartagena de Indias.

  • March 2018. My first time officiating bicultural wedding (Colombia & Hungary)

  • December 2019. Celebrating the iconic Google bride & groom and 1st time wearing blue as a Wedding Celebrant(Colombia & England)

Bel Altar’s Global Reach

A World of Authentic Connection

Uniting bicultural couples since 2018.

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