Ruth Healy - Humanist Celebrant and Solemniser
Castlebar - Mayo - Galway - Roscommon - Donegal - Sligo
My name is Ruth Healy and I am a registered solemniser with the HSE Ireland and accredited with The Humanist Association of Ireland to preform legal wedding ceremonies in Ireland.
I have worked for the past 20 years as a professional florist in the wedding & events industry and prior to this taught speech & drama and effective communication to both children and adults.
In essence I have been storytelling all of my working life, portraying human emotion through the medium of flowers, theatre and words. Creating a portal through which personal expression can be shared and enjoyed.
A Humanist wedding ceremony is a non religious ceremony crafted in celebration of your love story.
Your ceremony is the beating heart of your wedding day and it is my job to help you design a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple and portray it in such a way that you and all your loved ones experience the emotional beauty of this new beginning.
A Humanist wedding ceremony is sheer joy.
There may be music and poetry and laughter and nerves, there may be missing rings and excited kids, there may be rain there may be sun there may even be a few tears but amidst all that there will be fun there will be joy and there will be love .
It would simply be a privilege to be a part of it all .
Feel free to call me on +353 87 6970387
Reviews of Ruth Healy - Humanist Celebrant and Solemniser
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Dianne Slowey
5.0
Married on 25th Jan 2025
Siobhan Nic Fhlannchadha
5.0
Married on 18th Jan 2025
Anyone looking for a celebrant need look no further than Ruth! What a dependable, capable and fun professional. My husband and I found the whole process with Ruth so easy and felt supported throughout. And then on the day she surpassed expectations with her kind words, expert delivery and kindness. Go raibh míle maith agat Ruth!
Added 2nd Mar 2025
Nanci & Siobhan Scanlon
5.0
Married on 29th Dec 2024
We were so lucky that we found Ruth. Ruth made the whole organising process so easy for us. She was in contact with us all the time, She added special touches and gave us some wonderful ideas. Our service was just perfect in every way. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. All our guests commented on how Amazing and personal Ruth was. We would highly recommend Ruth and we are so grateful to her for making our day so special.
Added 6th Jan 2025
Nigel K
5.0
Married on 7th Dec 2024
We recently had Ruth as a celebrant at our wedding in Sligo in Dec ‘24 and could not be happier we chose her. From the very start, Ruth gave a high level of detail and communication through the whole process, really getting to know the couple. She is extremely friendly, funny, approachable and makes you enjoy the process even more.
Ruth made the ceremony itself massively tailored to us the couple, and we got a huge amount of compliments about how nice thw ceremony was laid out and approached. Ruth brought a huge amount of energy to the occasion, and has a wide array of options on how to personalise/tailor the ceremony the way we wanted (ie tieing the knot, candle lighting, poems/readings, ring presenting etc)
Couldn’t recommend Ruth more as a celebrant. The ceremony for us was one of the nicest parts of our wedding day, and this was purely down to Ruth and her celebrant experience.
Ruth made the ceremony itself massively tailored to us the couple, and we got a huge amount of compliments about how nice thw ceremony was laid out and approached. Ruth brought a huge amount of energy to the occasion, and has a wide array of options on how to personalise/tailor the ceremony the way we wanted (ie tieing the knot, candle lighting, poems/readings, ring presenting etc)
Couldn’t recommend Ruth more as a celebrant. The ceremony for us was one of the nicest parts of our wedding day, and this was purely down to Ruth and her celebrant experience.
Added 3rd Jan 2025
Kiran Bearpark
5.0
Married on 28th Nov 2024
Ruth!! A beacon of light - thank you so much for bringing your warm and sincere energy to what was a very special ceremony. You perfectly weaved our love story, our affection for one another as well as a memorial of a loved one, so eloquently and with such flair! (All over a few zoom sessions really)- it was so impressive how well you captured us!
Thank you for creating a calm bubble around me the morning of my wedding. The ceremony was the highlight for me - through music , beautiful words, unity candles and tying of the knot! The atmosphere was nothing short of electric and we have the pleasure of this core memory forever!
After the ceremony a guest approached me to say that whilst he is not looking to get married ever again - if he did- he would want Ruth to do the ceremony as it was so wonderful! I thought that was brilliant and spoke volumes.
I would highly recommend Ruth as your humanist celebrant.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts much love The Bearparks (your favourite couple to date) 🐻🤪🤍🥹💖🌟
Thank you for creating a calm bubble around me the morning of my wedding. The ceremony was the highlight for me - through music , beautiful words, unity candles and tying of the knot! The atmosphere was nothing short of electric and we have the pleasure of this core memory forever!
After the ceremony a guest approached me to say that whilst he is not looking to get married ever again - if he did- he would want Ruth to do the ceremony as it was so wonderful! I thought that was brilliant and spoke volumes.
I would highly recommend Ruth as your humanist celebrant.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts much love The Bearparks (your favourite couple to date) 🐻🤪🤍🥹💖🌟
Added 14th Dec 2024
Kevin Reilly
5.0
Married on 23rd Nov 2024
We were fortunate enough to have Ruth officiate our recent wedding on 23rd November and couldn’t be happier with the experience.
We had several chats with her in the lead up to the big day where she outlined what to expect and how to prepare for the ceremony, which was great for calming the nerves and letting us know we were in good hands.
The ceremony itself was personalised to us and our own story, and it went off without a hitch thanks to Ruth’s confidence and professionalism. In the words of one our guests we could have listened to her speak all day it was that nice of an experience!
We’d highly recommend Ruth to anyone looking for a confident and professional celebrant who’ll work with you to make your big day something special.
We had several chats with her in the lead up to the big day where she outlined what to expect and how to prepare for the ceremony, which was great for calming the nerves and letting us know we were in good hands.
The ceremony itself was personalised to us and our own story, and it went off without a hitch thanks to Ruth’s confidence and professionalism. In the words of one our guests we could have listened to her speak all day it was that nice of an experience!
We’d highly recommend Ruth to anyone looking for a confident and professional celebrant who’ll work with you to make your big day something special.
Added 30th Nov 2024
Clíona Naughton
5.0
Married on 27th Oct 2024
Ruth Healy was amazing from the first communication to the big day itself. The ceremony was so beautiful and personal, and Ruth really listened to how we wanted the ceremony to be. Communication was great and we were so calm on the day as she had given us details and talked us through everything. Definitely recommend!
Added 22nd Nov 2024
Noel Gallagher
5.0
Married on 26th Oct 2024
I would recommend Ruth to anyone, she definitely is the best.
Added 22nd Nov 2024
Anne Cawley
5.0
Married on 19th Oct 2024
Excellent service. So personal. The detail to our love story was very moving. Very helpful from beginning to end of peperation. Highly recommend
Added 24th Oct 2024
Laura D
5.0
Married on 5th Oct 2024
We had Ruth as our celebrant and she was just out of this world. From day 1 she was so involved and walked us through all the details every step of the way. She spoke with such passion and warmth and had everyone feeling so relaxed and involved in our intimate ceremony, she was a calming presence for myself and my partner on the morning of our day and she kept us both cool and calm! She is so kind and full of enthusiasm and I am forever grateful to her for being a part of our day. I would highly highly recommend her to anyone getting married you are in the best hands and will have nothing to worry about!
Added 24th Nov 2024
Rachel Kennedy
5.0
Married on 12th Sep 2024
Ruth was fantastic from start to finish. From the first video call we knew we wanted Ruth to marry us. She made us feel at ease and was always easy to contact. She got to know us as a couple and our story and implented it so well into our ceremony, she worded everything so beautifully. All our guests were raving about her! I honestly couldn't recommend Ruth enough.
Added 10th Oct 2024
Catriona Hogan
5.0
Married on 5th Sep 2024
Myself and my partner got engaged just 9 months before our wedding date and so we got to work planning very quickly.
We were recommended Ruth by our Venue and by some miracle she happened to be free for our date! We had an initial video call and knew very quickly that Ruth was the right person for our day.
Warm, personable and intelligent, she made us feel relaxed and gave us incredible support throughout the lead up.
Ruth listened and understood us well, she brought our story to life with beautiful words and the ceremony flowed flawlessly.
The feedback from our guests was abundantly positive and consistent. They all expressed how welcome and included they were made feel and how engaging the ceremony was.
We cannot recommend Ruth enough and if you are lucky enough to have her for your special day, you will be in extraordinary hands!
Thank you for everything Ruth,
Cat and Ciaran
We were recommended Ruth by our Venue and by some miracle she happened to be free for our date! We had an initial video call and knew very quickly that Ruth was the right person for our day.
Warm, personable and intelligent, she made us feel relaxed and gave us incredible support throughout the lead up.
Ruth listened and understood us well, she brought our story to life with beautiful words and the ceremony flowed flawlessly.
The feedback from our guests was abundantly positive and consistent. They all expressed how welcome and included they were made feel and how engaging the ceremony was.
We cannot recommend Ruth enough and if you are lucky enough to have her for your special day, you will be in extraordinary hands!
Thank you for everything Ruth,
Cat and Ciaran
Added 5th Sep 2024
Megan McMullan
5.0
Married on 24th Aug 2024
Ruth was absolutely amazing from start to finish. So friendly and easy going, she made the whole process a total breeze. It can be pretty daunting doing something different for a ceremony, writing vows and telling "your story" but honestly Ruth made it feel like we were just catching up with an old friend as she put together our tale. She has a way of making even the most mundane seem wildly romantic. Everyone loved the ceremony and said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Ruth was there on the morning early to help organise people and keep everyone right which was also such a great help in the midst of the busyness.!
Added 8th Oct 2024
Beth Lavery
5.0
Married on 22nd Aug 2024
Ruth made our day so special. From the preparation and learning about our love story to her telling it, was simply amazing. I felt like she was interested in our travels and adventures as a couple and felt like a family friend on the day infront of us as we exchanged vows. Ruth talked about our loved ones who had recently passed in the most beautiful way, which meant so much to us, Ruth made the ceremony everything we wanted it to be. Everyone had commented on how lovely the ceremony was. Ruth even came to see me during the bridal prep - just her presence in general was reassuring. Ruth is such a professional with a big heart and loves what she does. We could not recommend her enough as a celebrant.
Added 9th Oct 2024
Cormac Heinen
5.0
Married on 16th Aug 2024
Ruth was so welcoming, friendly and understanding from the very first meeting. The ceremony itself was amazing, it was just perfect everyone was so absolutely emotional and happy !
Many Thanks Ruth you have really made our day unforgettable!
Many Thanks Ruth you have really made our day unforgettable!
Added 15th Oct 2024
Patricia Joyce
5.0
Married on 10th Aug 2024
Ruth thank you for the beautiful ceremony Michael john and l enjoyed every moment you are a fantastic celebrant I will send you some photos thank you again for everything from Michael john and patricia
Added 21st Aug 2024
Katie Mulligan
5.0
Married on 7th Aug 2024
I wholeheartedly recommend Ruth to anyone looking for a humanist ceremony! Ruth is a warm and lovely human with the most comforting and calm present. Every meeting with her was a dream as she took facts about our lives and partnership and wove them into a beautiful story. We were so well taken care of which is a relief for the day knowing you're in such good hands.
All of our guests loved Ruth too and told us time and time again how lovely she was. Thank you so much, Ruth!
All of our guests loved Ruth too and told us time and time again how lovely she was. Thank you so much, Ruth!
Added 15th Oct 2024
Julie Peacock
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2024
We were really happy that Ruth Healy was able to do our wedding ceremony, from our first call with Ruth she put us at ease, explained everything and kept us on track (timewise) the whole way.
Ruth is professional and friendly and I cant recommend her enough, we knew from early on we were in safe hands. She managed to get a great sense of us as a couple and that was reflected in our ceremony. We had lots of compliments about Ruth and the wedding ceremony on our special day.
Thanks Ruth
Ruth is professional and friendly and I cant recommend her enough, we knew from early on we were in safe hands. She managed to get a great sense of us as a couple and that was reflected in our ceremony. We had lots of compliments about Ruth and the wedding ceremony on our special day.
Thanks Ruth
Added 24th Feb 2025
Catherine & Hubert
5.0
Married on 19th Jul 2024
Ruth was truly the best person we could have selected for celebrating our marriage. From the jump she was friendly, warm and excited to get started. She got to know us and weaved together our love story, our chosen ceremony rituals and readings into the most beautiful ceremony.
I had so many guests tell me how blown away they were by her and that it was the most beautiful ceremony they’d ever witnessed.
We were simply over the moon with the way the ceremony went and so glad Ruth was part of our day. Highly recommend her for you day.
I had so many guests tell me how blown away they were by her and that it was the most beautiful ceremony they’d ever witnessed.
We were simply over the moon with the way the ceremony went and so glad Ruth was part of our day. Highly recommend her for you day.
Added 22nd Jul 2024
Nicola & Hugh
5.0
Married on 7th Jun 2024
Ruth officiated at our wedding which was a very small and intimate celebration with immediate family. From the first meeting to the day itself, Ruth made everything easy and fun and she really listened to how we wanted our wedding to be celebrated and this showed on the day. We were extremely happy.
Added 9th Jul 2024
Anna Rafferty
5.0
Married on 31st May 2024
We were incredibly fortunate to have Ruth officiate our wedding ceremony. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know us as a couple, asking thoughtful questions to understand our story and what we envisioned for our special day. Her warmth and genuine interest made us feel truly seen and valued, and this personal touch shone through during the ceremony.
After the ceremony, numerous guests approached us to express how impressed they were with Ruth.
How she made the ceremony feel intimate and engaging. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for a celebrant who will bring a personal and professional touch to their wedding day.
After the ceremony, numerous guests approached us to express how impressed they were with Ruth.
How she made the ceremony feel intimate and engaging. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for a celebrant who will bring a personal and professional touch to their wedding day.
Added 12th Jul 2024
Alex & Sinead
5.0
Married on 11th May 2024
We had so many guests who hadn't witnessed a Humanist ceremony before who really loved it and many more who complimented Ruth on how charismatic, heartfelt and personal herself and the ceremony were, it really set the tone for the whole day going forward.
Ruth was very active in helping us prepare the content for the ceremony and we were able to meet with her a couple of times prior to the wedding to go through what she needed and what to expect. These meetings where very easy to arrange and Ruth was very accommodating.
Ruth Healy is very easy to recommend if you are looking for a Humanist wedding service and I'm sure you will not be disappointed if you choose her for your special day.
Ruth was very active in helping us prepare the content for the ceremony and we were able to meet with her a couple of times prior to the wedding to go through what she needed and what to expect. These meetings where very easy to arrange and Ruth was very accommodating.
Ruth Healy is very easy to recommend if you are looking for a Humanist wedding service and I'm sure you will not be disappointed if you choose her for your special day.
Added 16th May 2024
Brigid and Darren
5.0
Married on 10th May 2024
Ruth was so supportive and had such a gentle approach from our first online meeting. She guided us through all the steps along the way and delivered a beautiful ceremony. We have a young child who she included in the ceremony and was able to go with the flow of our childs needs as they arose. I would highly recommend her.
Added 24th Jun 2024
Alanna Hennigan
5.0
Married on 11th Apr 2024
Ruth was a pillar of knowledge, support and reassurance throughout our ceremony planning journey. Ruth invested interest, time and kindness into the process and it was an absolute privilege to have her marry us. Ruth's calm demeanor, patience and guidance made the process stress free and enjoyable. On the day of our wedding Ruth held the room in a loving and touching way, with every guest commenting on how beautiful our intimate ceremony was. Thank you Ruth for both your professionalism and generous contribution to our special day, it will never be forgotten.
Added 7th May 2024
Brid Dennehy
5.0
Married on 28th Mar 2024
I am so happy Ruth was our celebrant. Our ceremony was my favourite memory of the day and Ruth was a massive reason why. When we got of our first zoom meeting I instantly knew I did not need to worry or think any more that part of the day because it was in safe hands!!! She took in everything about us as a coupe and put it into beautiful words for us all to enjoy on the day, Co ordinated the musicians , family and us so seamlessly - she is truly gifted in what she does xx
Added 10th May 2024
Catherine and James O'Shea
5.0
Married on 15th Mar 2024
Ruth was an incredible celebrant and we couldn't have wished for a better person. She was so kind to us, so happy and helpful all the way through. I had seen that Ruth had become a celebrant and I knew she was the perfect lady for the job. We had the most beautiful day and she made the ceremony utterly magical. She made it exactly as we wanted it and the allocated time was absolutely perfect. Ruth is a gorgeous person inside and out, highly, highly recommended.
Added 8th May 2024
Emma Prendergast
5.0
Married on 24th Nov 2023
I don't think a short review will do justice to the incredible job Ruth did on our wedding day. The ceremony was without a doubt (and unexpectedly) our favourite part of the whole experience and that was down to Ruth's inspirational words. Ruth set a very relaxed tone making us and all of our guests feel at ease from the start. She delivered a ceremony that was full of humour and was so personal to us as a couple. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Ruth had the difficult task of getting to know us as a couple. She made this experience so easy through zoom calls and made us feel so relaxed with the whole process. Ruth has the ability to be so professional while also making you feel like you are chatting with a good friend. Ruth was mentioned many times on our wedding day and for weeks after, with people complimenting how personalised, heartfelt and meaninful the whole ceremony was. I cannot recommend Ruth enough.
Added 19th Jan 2024
Sally Budd
5.0
Married on 14th Oct 2023
Ruth truly made our wedding 100% personal and amazing. All our guests noted what an amazing ceremony it was, celebrating our love story and family, Ruth supported us to ensure every individual was involved as they wished.
We couldn't recommend Ruth highly enough, her approach, positiviity and personality shone.
We couldn't recommend Ruth highly enough, her approach, positiviity and personality shone.
Added 5th Feb 2024
Anne Devers Majchrzak
5.0
Married on 30th Sep 2023
Ruth was professional in her approach, reliable, punctual, and well-organised. She had an understanding of the legal requirements for a marriage ceremony and was able to handle any necessary paperwork efficiently. We had a beautiful day and the ceremony was perfect thanks to Ruth, it was everything we could have asked for and most importantly it was made easy and plain sailing by Ruth. She delivered a personl, intimate, beautiful ceremony without any stress put on us and was very understanding when we had to cancel first time round, would highly recommend Ruth.
Thank you Ruth for our beautiful ceremony.
Thank you Ruth for our beautiful ceremony.
Added 19th Jan 2024
Laura
5.0
Married on 15th Sep 2023
We had the pleasure of having Ruth Healy as our wedding celebrant in September.
She took the time to really get to know us prior to the wedding and tailor made the most personal, heartfelt and fun-filled ceremony which absolutely set the tone for the day.
We feel so lucky to have had Ruth play such a big part in our day and I couldn't recomend her more highly.
If you want a ceremony filled with happy tears, laughter and love, Ruth is the celebrant for you.
She took the time to really get to know us prior to the wedding and tailor made the most personal, heartfelt and fun-filled ceremony which absolutely set the tone for the day.
We feel so lucky to have had Ruth play such a big part in our day and I couldn't recomend her more highly.
If you want a ceremony filled with happy tears, laughter and love, Ruth is the celebrant for you.
Added 4th Nov 2023
Ciar?n & Amira Gallagher
5.0
Married on 26th Aug 2023
Ruth is very easy to work with. and very helpful with any inputs you may have.
Made what could have been a mountain of work into a manageable process.
Helped making our wedding, a day that will live forever in our memories.
Made what could have been a mountain of work into a manageable process.
Helped making our wedding, a day that will live forever in our memories.
Added 24th Jan 2024
Aideen and Tom Pink
5.0
Married on 12th Aug 2023
We feel extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Ruth as our wedding celebrant!
From the moment we asked Ruth to marry us, to the ceremony itself, Ruth guided us through every step with professionalism, efficiency and confidence, whilst maintaining a very relaxed and approachable attitude, Ruth accommodated our needs, taking into consideration that we live in England, providing a super flexible service with zoom calls/meetings and working around our busy schedules!
Despite inevitable emotions and nerves, Ruth helped us both feel at ease. The invaluable piece of advice she gave minutes before the start of our ceremony "smile and enjoy" is evident in our photos! Ruth created the most beautiful atmosphere for our ceremony, incorporating our individual words and chosen enhancements, filling the room with love, laughter and joy! Our family and so many of our guests commented that it was the best ceremony they've ever witnessed! For a truly unique and memorable ceremony, we highly recommend Ruth as your celebrant. Memories we will certainly cherish forever. Thank You!
From the moment we asked Ruth to marry us, to the ceremony itself, Ruth guided us through every step with professionalism, efficiency and confidence, whilst maintaining a very relaxed and approachable attitude, Ruth accommodated our needs, taking into consideration that we live in England, providing a super flexible service with zoom calls/meetings and working around our busy schedules!
Despite inevitable emotions and nerves, Ruth helped us both feel at ease. The invaluable piece of advice she gave minutes before the start of our ceremony "smile and enjoy" is evident in our photos! Ruth created the most beautiful atmosphere for our ceremony, incorporating our individual words and chosen enhancements, filling the room with love, laughter and joy! Our family and so many of our guests commented that it was the best ceremony they've ever witnessed! For a truly unique and memorable ceremony, we highly recommend Ruth as your celebrant. Memories we will certainly cherish forever. Thank You!
Added 30th Jan 2024
Annette & John walsh
5.0
Married on 5th Aug 2023
We had a lovely day and Ruth was amazing, she did a lovely job of our wedding ceremony, thanks so much
Added 18th Jan 2024
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5.0
Married on 22nd Mar 2023
Ruth was amazing from the very beginning she really helped in the choices we made for our ceremony and was always so available and calm, which kept us calm. We couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Added 14th Apr 2023
Eedie Duffy
5.0
Married on 7th Aug 2022
Ruth really helped make our wedding day even more special. She brought warmth and humour to the occasion and really helped calm my nerves. Everybody thought the ceremony was the highlight of the day.
Added 17th Apr 2023
Jane Maloney
5.0
Married on 31st May 2019
My journey with Ruth from the first phone call to the closing of our wedding ceremony was by far my favourite. Ruth had us us laughing with her witty humour one minute and crying tears of deep love the next. She wrapped a tender arm around my daughter when she cried during her poem and equally beamed with pride when my eldest sang. It is very easy to get caught up in the surroundings, the aesthetic and the non essentials.. however it's the feeling created that counts. When you find someone, like Ruth, who aligns herself to that .. grab her !!
Added 26th Apr 2023
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The day itself was the best and most fun day we have ever had and that started with Ruth’s ceremony.
She had people laughing and crying ( good tears!) and she really captured us as a couple and our love story.
After the ceremony, all of our guests commented on what a fabulous ceremony it was, with a few even saying that they wanted to get married again just to have Ruth marry them!
We will eternally be grateful to Ruth for such a beautiful ceremony and setting the tone for what went on to be such a fun day!
Thank you Ruth!! Xx