Orla McCarthy Celebrant and Registered Solemniser
Hello! I’m Orla, your Cork based full-time professional Celebrant and Solemniser with Entheos. I am committed to creating heartfelt and inclusive ceremonies that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, 7 days a week. I carry out legal weddings, funerals, vow renewals and naming ceremonies.
My goal is to make your ceremony stress-free, personal, and truly memorable. I’m organised, easy to chat to and I’m always here to guide you from planning, all the way to the ceremony itself, with thoughtful and meaningful suggestions. It’s such a privilege to be part of some of the biggest events to happen in people’s lives and I’d love to be there for yours.
Originally from Tipperary, I now call the countryside outside Cork city home, where I live with my husband and young son. My son, who is autistic, has taught me a whole new way of viewing the world, when I view it through his eyes.
Before becoming a Celebrant, I spent many years working with multinational companies in Ireland and abroad, specialising in employer branding and recruitment. Living abroad in diverse cultures has helped me develop a broader understanding of the world and a great appreciation for different perspectives. I bring that open mindset to all my ceremonies and provide what people really want, without any constraints.
When I decided to become a Celebrant, Entheos stood out as the right place for me. They are authentically inclusive and fit with my values and what I want to provide in the world of ceremony. People can include whatever they wish in their ceremony, whether they follow a particular faith path or not.
You can find a lot more reviews on my website and Google Business Page.
Choosing the right Celebrant is essential to making your ceremony truly special. Let’s chat to see if we’re a right fit for each other!
Reviews of Orla McCarthy Celebrant and Registered Solemniser
Orla gave us so many wonderful ideas and advice for shaping the ceremony, always making sure it reflected our personalities and the type of celebration we wanted. On the day itself, she was incredible. She helped calm my husband’s nerves beforehand – offering him water and gentle reassurance, which he says made all the difference.
The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. The love story Orla crafted for us was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly balanced with just the right touch of humour. We had so many compliments afterwards from our guests, many of whom had only ever attended Catholic weddings before. They all said how refreshing, moving, and personal it felt. Even those who joined via livestream told us it was one of the most memorable ceremonies they’d ever witnessed.
If you’re looking for someone who will truly capture your story, put you at ease, and deliver a ceremony that feels like you, we can’t recommend Orla enough.
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One of the most important things for us was including our two girls in the ceremony, and Orla was always there with thoughtful advice and wonderful ideas to help make that happen. She truly listened to what we wanted and helped create a ceremony that felt so personal and meaningful.
On the day itself, Orla delivered the most beautiful ceremony we could have wished for. So many of our guests commented afterwards on how amazing the ceremony was, and that was all down to Orla's incredible talent.
If you're looking for a wedding celebrant, look no further than Orla. She is absolutely amazing at what she does, and we honestly can't thank her enough for making our day so special. We will always be grateful for the memories she helped create.
Steph & James McCoy
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a joy to get to know you and your girls and be part of your day.
Regards
Orla