Legal & Ceremony

Since I began my journey as a celebrant in 2018, I’ve seen ceremonies blossom into something far freer and more soulful than ever before – less bound by tradition, and more guided by the heart.

Planning a symbolic ceremony for your Big Day? You’re in the right place! Today we’re sharing it all, including top tips from Irish wedding celebrants!

Wondering ‘what documents do I need for my HSE appointment?’… check this out!

Are you thinking about writing your own wedding vows? We love this idea – so we’ve compiled a few bits of handy info and tips to help you get started.

If you’ve been thinking about including a handfasting ritual in your ceremony, we have just the thing for you today. We’re delighted to introduce you to textile artist, Kelly from AnamcharaCords – thanks for sharing your guidance and beautiful creations with us!

Worried about guests being on their phones at your wedding? You may want to consider hosting an unplugged wedding ceremony! This way, your guests can be fully present, not hiding behind their phones, and you’ll know that they are all enjoying the moment. 

Things like “I now pronounce you man and wife” only make sense for some couples. We’ve gathered some beautiful same sex wedding ceremony script ideas to suit all couples.

If you are hosting a faith-based wedding ceremony, you’re probably wondering about Christian wedding vows. After all, the moment you make those public declarations and promises is the whole reason you’re gathering everyone!

The Central Statistics Office has released their marriage statistics for 2023 and the results are interesting! Compared to their 2022 findings, it’s clear that the amount of weddings taking place in Ireland is starting to come down to pre-pandemic levels.

Introducing the handfasting ceremony! If you’ve ever heard the phrase ‘tying the knot’, this is where it comes from! In this beautiful Celtic tradition, the couple’s hands are literally tied together to symbolise them joining together in marriage.

A few weeks ago we shared 33 amazing female singers and their favourite ceremony songs to perform (you can catch up with that here), and today it’s the turn of our incredible male artists from across Ireland.