Your ceremony is the beating heart of your wedding day, so, of course you’re going to want a very special person to lead it. But where do you find them? Well, today, we’re lending a helping hand, with a round-up of the best wedding celebrants in Ireland. The celebrants on this list are our absolute faves, each one is a HSE-registered solemniser who can legally marry you, but, when you meet them or attend one of their ceremonies, you’ll see that they’re so much more! Not only do they guide you and your guests in celebrating your marriage, but they’ll help you create a beautiful, bespoke ceremony that matches your expectations and feels authentically you. Ready to meet them? Let’s go!
The Best Wedding Celebrants in Ireland
Catherine McWade
Catherine McWade is a HSE registered Interfaith solemniser whose ceremonies are all-inclusive and completely reflect the thoughts and wishes of couples on their special day. Catherine works closely with her couples to create special, one-of-a-kind ceremonies, ensuring they have ever-lasting memories of what will undoubtedly be a magical day. Having performed in an award-winning wedding band for over 20 years, this professional and knowledgeable celebrant knows how weddings work inside out and understands the power of music and words in bringing people together.
Nationwide | For more information on Catherine, visit celebrantcatherinemcwade.ie
Tara Carroll
A HSE-registered solemniser who has helped countless couples celebrate their marriage in style, Tara Carroll specialises in ceremonies that are personal, meaningful and relaxed. Dedicated to making every ceremony unique, Tara writes her couple’s love story into the ceremony, bringing lightness and humour to the day’s proceedings. Her goal is to make the ceremony a relaxed and stress-free part of the day for couples and their guests, so she’s a great person to have on your team when you’re planning this part of your celebration.
Nationwide | For more information on Tara, visit spiritualceremonies.ie
Bernadette Dolan
Registered as a solemniser with the General Registrars Office in the Republic of Ireland, Bernadette Dolan is passionate about creating a personalised wedding ceremony which reflects a couple’s love and diversity, while observing the spiritual aspects to the wedding service as required by the Rites of the Spiritualist Union of Ireland. Bernadette’s ceremonies are infused with wisdom, love, joy, peace, and humor. As part of her ceremonies, Bernadette provides the following options for couples: Ring Warming, Candle Ceremonies, Hand Fastening, Rose Ceremonies and Sand Ceremonies.
Nationwide | For more information on Bernadette, visit spiritualceremonies.ie
Brian Twomey
What makes Brian Twomey stand out from the crowd as a celebrant is his passion for crafting ceremonies that perfectly reflect your love story. Whether you want something lighthearted and fun, or more heartfelt and serious, he’ll create a ceremony that feels 100% you. With years of experience and hundreds of happy couples, Brian will guide you through the process, making sure you feel relaxed and excited.
Cork & Kerry | For more information on Brian, visit corkcelebrant.com
Rev Brenda O’Grady
Leading ceremonies for couples of all beliefs and none, Rev Brenda O’Grady is a HSE-registered celebrant who loves to create personal ceremonies in collaboration with her couples, seamlessly weaving in the legal vows and signing of the register. She’ll guide you through the process of creating your ceremony, ensuring that it expresses your love and commitment to each other in a unique and meaningful way, and reflects your beliefs and wishes, personal stories, philosophy of life, and personalities. Best of all, she’ll do it in the most stress-free and simple way possible, so you can focus on the other elements of wedding planning!
Nationwide | For more information on Brenda, visit weddingandfamilycelebrant.ie
Nuala O’Sullivan
Nuala O’Sullivan is a talented wedding celebrant known for creating deeply personal and memorable ceremonies. With warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail, she works closely with couples to reflect their personalities, values, and vision. Experienced in speaking to both intimate and large gatherings, Nuala ensures every guest feels included and engaged. Fluent in French and Gaeilge, she offers bilingual ceremonies that celebrate culture and connection. Based in Cork and available to travel nationwide, Nuala is passionate about making each wedding day truly special.
Nationwide | For more information on Nuala, visit www.celebrantnuala.ie
Enda Harte
A HSE-registered solemniser and a legal officiant in Northern Ireland, Enda Harte does much more than perform marriage ceremonies – he takes the time to get to know each couple, and works closely with them to create a warm, relaxed ceremony that reflects their personalities. As well as talking you through the legal processes, he’s happy to suggest poems, readings or rituals that might suit your big day, and is happy for you to include some religious or traditional elements in your ceremony, or none at all! His goal is for your guests will walk away from your ceremony thinking, “Wasn’t that just lovely? Wasn’t it very them!?” and, honestly, we’re struggling to think of a better result!
Nationwide | For more information on Enda, visit spiritualceremonies.ie
Alison Driscoll of Bespoke Words
For Alison Driscoll, working with brides and grooms to build their dream nuptials is its own reward. Based in Cork City, the Bespoke Words celebrant joyously collaborates with couples from all over the country to create wedding ceremonies filled with sweet moments that show the happy couples’ charm. As a Registered Solemniser with Entheos Ireland, Alison has been a part of so many extraordinary ceremonies and loves to create the perfect matrimonial service that speaks to the commitment you, as a couple, hold.
Nationwide | For more information on Alison, visit bespokewords.ie
Celebrant Moments by Mairéad
Mairead Quinn Fallon, better known as Celebrant Moments by Mairéad, is a qualified professional wedding celebrant and a registered solemniser, meaning she can legally marry you. She will work with you every step of the way to create a truly memorable ceremony filled with personal touches, no matter your values or beliefs. Past brides and grooms say Mairead’s attention to detail is ‘second to none,’ her genuine passion and love shining through. ‘Fun, passionate, supremely talented and really approachable,’ Mairéad is just the kind of person you want by your side on one of the most important days of your life.
Nationwide | For more information on Mairéad visit, celebrantmoments.com
Noelle Cody
As a professional celebrant and legal solemniser, Noelle Cody creates inclusive, heartfelt ceremonies that truly capture her couple’s love story. With her guidance, your ceremony will become a reflection of your journey together, free from rigid rules or traditions. Whether it’s a very simple ceremony with only your nearest and dearest, or a large gathering, your love story can be celebrated any time, any place. Noelle is here to offer advice on content, poetry, and unique ceremony enhancements that make your day unforgettable. She loves to involve family, friends, and children, adding those personal touches that mean so much.
Kilkenny | or more information on Noelle, visit amazingceremoniesireland.com
Graham Barrett
An Officiant of the Spiritualist Union of Ireland, Graham Barrett is a warm, welcoming celebrant, and a registered solemniser who can perform the legal aspect of your ceremony on the day. He loves to focus on each couple’s wishes, and help them to personalise their ceremony. He offers a range of ceremony rituals such as ring warming, candle ceremonies, hand-holding, hand fasting, sand ceremonies or rose ceremonies, while making lasting memories for your special day, for you and your guests alike.
Nationwide | For more information on Graham, visit spiritualceremonies.ie
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