Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser

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As a celebrant and Soleminzer, I can legally marry you while also creating the ceremony that you want, I like to think of your wedding ceremony as a co-creation between myself and you, the couple. Your ceremony can include anything you want !

I hope your wedding ceremony will be full of love, laughter with a relaxed atmosphere. I believe your ceremony is setting the tone for your big day and I hope everyone will leave your ceremony feeling relaxed, happy and a little bit in awe of the love they witnessed between you both. 

I encourage couples to involve family, friends and children in their ceremony. We can do this by having a hand fasting ceremony, sand ceremony, unity candle etc. 

I understand we all live differently in this world so I welcome everyone into the ceremony especially those with additional needs, everyone is welcome.

Please feel free to get in touch, I would be delighted to hear from you.

All my love

Catherine x

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Aoife & Billy
5.0
Married on 3rd Aug 2024
Thank you Catherine from the bottom of our heart - from Aoife & Billy.

We cannot put into words what your ceremony meant to us. Most people want a ceremony to be quick but the way you presented it we didn't want it to end. It was so special.

We wanted an intimate, family oriented wedding and you absolutely nailed it. You told our story perfectly and made us feel at ease throughout.

They say never work with Kids, but the way you integrate Louis and Sadie in everything (even when not planned) made the day so special to us and has given us memories that will last a life time.

If you are considering Catherine for your big day, I wouldn't give it a second thought. You will not regret it.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you so much
Added 23rd Aug 2024
Cian McCann
5.0
Married on 2nd Jun 2024
Catherine was a pleasure to deal with throughout our whole experience.

On the wedding day she had the audience engaged and myself and my partner relaxed.

We have received so many compliments by our guest how nice the ceremony was.

Catherine had our audience laughing and emotional with tears when telling our story.

She is such a credit to what she does and I have recommended her to anyone I know getting married.

Choosing a celebrant is a tough job when you are wedding planning but I can 100 percent tell you that Catherine is the right pick.

She has been there for us anytime we needed her and she is a delight to speak to.

Thanks so much Catherine for everything we really appriciate all you have done for us.

All the best
Cian & Zoe McCann
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you so much Cian and Zoe xxx
Added 7th Jun 2024
Jen & Lewis
5.0
Married on 19th Apr 2024
We really can't recommend Catherine highly enough. We were so delighted to have her officiate our wedding in April this year at Poulaphouca House and Falls. Catherine was professional and attentive from the start and the whole way through the process. She took the time to get to know us and hear what was most important to us and then created the perfect bespoke ceremony that really made our day. It was personal, relaxed and speckled with humour, which is exactly what we wanted and was noted as being a lovely, personal ceremony by our guests too. She was also an incredibly calm and reassuring presence when we were in the height of pre-ceremony nerves, which we very much appreciated! We would absolutely recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a celebrant who can legally marry them. It was a pleasure to have her as such a big part of our special day.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you so much Jen and Lewis, it was a day to remember in Poulaphouca House and Falls xxx
Added 26th May 2024
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Alison Connolly O Gorman
5.0
Married on 24th Oct 2024
We used Catherine for our recent wedding and I can no recommend her highly enough, you won't meet a nicer person. From the 1st chat with her I knew she was our celebrant, she went above and beyond for us, she was amazing with out 5 year old daughter, getting to know her so she was comfortable on the day, she even had a kinder egg under the table as a present for our little girl, Erin was so excited about this and it kept her interested throughout the ceremony. She made the ceremony full of love and laughs which I loved, Erin was allowed walk around sit where she wanted and was comfortable and involved the while thing which made is so less stressful. Catherine is an incredible celebrant and person and I highly highly recommend her to anyone, you won't regret having her part of your day
Added 29th Oct 2024
Niamh
5.0
Married on 16th Oct 2024
We couldn't have been happier with Catherine. From our first call with Catherine she was so personable and took time to discuss what we hoped our ceremony would look like. Catherine was able to personalise our ceremony and weaved in our own special quotes and stories. Throughout the whole process Catherine was a calming presence and was able to offer us advice and insights. We couldn't recommend her enough. Thanks so much for everything.
Added 4th Nov 2024
Paul and Susan
5.0
Married on 21st Sep 2024
I cannot convey how much Catherine made our day. What would normally be considered a chore to get through before the dinner and dancing ended up being our favourite part of the day!

Catherine prepared us and met with us to go through the day, our roles and the roles of the wedding party.
She was able to accommodate any suggestions we had seamlessly into the ceremony. She was very receptive via email, text, or call and and answered promptly and professionally.

She also allowed us to personalise the wedding so that it did not feel like a copy and paste job. The result was simply brilliant; every single guest at the wedding complimented Catherine and said it was the most enjoyable wedding ceremony they'd been to. Catherine also acted as wedding DJ, playing the music for intro etc, and was great in including the kids, screaming or otherwise.

I honestly can say that Catherine's role made our special day even more memorable that it might otherwise have been.

Thanks so much Catherine from Susie and Paul
Added 6th Oct 2024
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Gorretti Slavin
5.0
Married on 20th Sep 2024
Catherine made our wedding a joy to organise. She listened, supported and gave us wonderful steers and ideas. She made our family and friends feel such a part of the day. I could not recommend her highly enough.
Added 1st Oct 2024
Olivia Curran
5.0
Married on 7th Sep 2024
We are both very happy that we chose Catherine to officiate our wedding. She guided us through the process with ease and supported the choices we made for the ceremony. On the day she was very supportive as we were both nervous. She created a very warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. She also made sure she included the important people in our lives in the ceremony, while centring her full focus on ensuring that our day was as special in every way.
Added 25th Sep 2024
Shannon Press
5.0
Married on 10th Aug 2024
Catherine, oh wow! I cannot thank you enough for the most amazing ceremony you gave us! You are a gem and I am so glad we picked you to marry us. You made the ceremony so perfect, personal and exactly how we imagined it!
All the guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and how amazing you were. Thank you so much for the effort and attention you gave us. You are one of a kind! My sister who was a bridesmaid has already booked you for her wedding in 2026 she was so impressed!
Added 24th Sep 2024
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Nick and Linda Jackson
5.0
Married on 2nd Aug 2024
Lovely to deal with and made us feel so relaxed. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Catherine for helping to make our day so special for us.
Nick & Linda
Added 21st Aug 2024
Lisa O Brien
4.9
Married on 26th Jul 2024
Catherine was absolutely fantastic and we couldn't have asked for anything better. In such a saturated market, we found Catherine and were absolutely thrilled. She was always so organised, flexible, kind and easy to open / talk with. She is non judgemental and was focused on giving us the service we wanted and what worked for us! We genuinely couldn't have asked for anything better, our service was so unique, personalised and everyone commented at how relaxed it was, and how it represented myself and my husband.
Added 13th Aug 2024
Grace Buggy
5.0
Married on 20th Jul 2024
From the very beginning, Catherine was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took an interest in us as a couple and delivered a ceremony that was so personal and completely true to us. She encompassed everything we imagined our ceremony would be and then some! She made our day so special and put us both at ease that we did not feel any stress or anxiety in the run up to our day or on the day itself. We are still getting compliments over how beautiful our ceremony was! We cannot recommend Catherine enough for any couple going to get married, she is simply fantastic at what she does!
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you so much xxx
Added 25th Jul 2024
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Jade Dempsey
5.0
Married on 28th Jun 2024
From start to finish Catherine was amazing she was so professional excellent with my kids! I couldn't ask for more. I would highly recommend Catherine for your perfect day . We honestly can't thank her enough x
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Jade, I miss your babies :-)
Added 9th Jul 2024
Brian
5.0
Married on 10th Jun 2024
Catherine was amazing the entire lead up to and the day of the ceremony, even managing to keep me and my partner having fun during the ceremony when we realised we had misplaced our rings.

Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Brian it still makes me laugh about the rings xxx
Added 19th Jun 2024
Donna McCarthy
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2024
Catherine was a dream to work with. Always very helpful and prompt with her response to our queries. Made the actual day so personal and fun and touching all at once. All our guests commented on how beautiful our ceremony was. It was great having Catherine do our ceremony and would highly recommend her.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you much Donna
Added 4th Jul 2024
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Ali Fitzharris
5.0
Married on 15th Apr 2024
I honestly can’t speak highly enough of Catherine. We had a quick turnaround and then were both distracted with work etc but Catherine helped with anything that she could and ensured we had the most special day of our lives. All of our family had such positive feedback too and it was a perfect service. Catherine really cares about the people she works with and will do everything she can to make you comfortable and take pressure off. We will hopefully have lots of family occasions in the future that Catherine can be part of!
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Ali, I'm looking forward to lots of occasions to celebrate with you xxx
Added 29th Apr 2024
Emily and Niall
5.0
Married on 5th Mar 2024
Catherine was so easy to deal with from start to the end. She helped us create our ceremony and was so kind and gentle with the kids, she just made it so personal which all our guest commented on.
Added 21st Oct 2023
Michellemand Garreth Maguire
5.0
Married on 1st Dec 2023
Catherine was so professional she made us feel at ease on the day. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted she included our little girl on the day which made it so special to us. We can't thank her enough xx
Added 20th Jan 2024
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Jessica & Joe
5.0
Married on 25th Aug 2023
Catherine was truly amazing! easy to talk to and understood what we wanted and delivered the perfect ceremony for us with ease and warmth.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Jessica and Joe xxx
Added 16th Oct 2023
Stefani and Colin
5.0
Married on 21st Aug 2023
Catherine was a wonderfully warm, fun, and professional celebrant. She really went above and beyond. She was really helpful in our decision making by providing us with options and ideas while also giving us space to make it custom to our relationship. Her ceremony planning really focused on our love, us as a couple, and even incorporated our family who were and weren't present on the day of. I wouldn't have changed a thing.

Planning our elopement from the States, she was a huge help in getting some vendors scheduled and helping with the ceremony process set up (alongside our photographer). Highly recommend Catherine if you're considering a celebrant/officiant for your own ceremony.

If you're a bride looking for someone who is easy to work with, prioritizes what you want from your ceremony and knows what will look good in photos too, Catherine's your person!
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you both, I loved being with you in such a magical placexxx
Added 17th Oct 2023
Emma and Clive Mason
5.0
Married on 12th Aug 2023
We cannot recommend Catherine enough, right from the beginning she enveloped us into a sense of calm about our big day. Her genuine warmth and kindness shone through at our ceremony and set the tone for the whole day. Thank you so much Catherine and if I do it again ill be sure to call on you (Joke!!!!!) both myself, Clive and the girls would recommend you to any couple about to embark on the journey of marriage.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Emma and Clive, It was such an honour to be welcomed into your family and meet your beautiful girls.
Added 11th Oct 2023
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Nicola & Pat
5.0
Married on 4th Jun 2023
Catherine was amazing to deal with from day 1! The ceremony was everything we could have wanted, very personal with some laughs along the way. Catherine gave us lots of recommendations and ideas which we appreciated as there is a lot to think about. We got so many compliments from family and friends about Catherine and the ceremony. We couldn't be happier with how everything went and would highly recommend Catherine to any couple getting married!!
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Nicola and Pat, what an amazing weekend you had, I must say meeting your family and friends and feeling the love they all have your was so lovely to witness. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
Added 20th Jul 2023
Claire and John
5.0
Married on 27th May 2023
Catherine was amazing from start to finish, she met us and helped us pick everything for our ceremony and really made it unique to us. All our guest said it was the nicest ceremony they had been too!
Added 11th Oct 2023
Jessica Reagan
5.0
Married on 20th Apr 2023
Catherine was such a blessing to us! We traveled from the United States to Ireland to have our vow renewal ceremony there for our 15 year anniversary. She talked to us multiple times before we arrived in Ireland, and made sure to tailor the ceremony to our personalities and story. She incorporated our faith, and fun Irish traditions that made it so very special for us! Along with all that, she was also so very kind, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. I cannot say enough good things about Catherine! We will never forget the special day she was such a big part of!
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Jessica, It was so lovely working with you and I feel so privileged to be part of your vow renewal and hearing your story.
Added 25th Jun 2023
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Bernadette
5.0
Married on 31st Jan 2023
Catherine went above and beyond to help us with our special day nothing was too much to ask of her. Even with short notice she fitted us in on NYE and everyone enjoyed the ceremony. Highly recommend Catherine for any ceremony ???? xx
Added 6th Jan 2024
Catherine & Peter
5.0
Married on 16th Jul 2022
Catherine was so helpful and kind, she helped us plan our ceremony at home but also signed our green book in an official venue beforehand. She made everything so easy and our ceremony was so personal to us. Thank you Catherine
Added 18th Oct 2023
Cherie carpenter
5.0
Married on 6th Mar 2020
Cannot recommend Catherine enough ,she took care of every little detail and made the ceremony so personal for us ,our children and all our guests. She's so calming and warm and welcoming and she set the tone for the day for our wedding. So many guests took her details and said it was the best ceremony they have ever been to, which was down to Catherine . For anyone getting married I would highly recommend Catherine.
Response from Catherine O'Connor Celebrant & Solemniser
Thank you Cherie for your kind words, I wish you and Alfie a lifetime of happiness xxx
Added 31st May 2023
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