Choosing Your ceremony
Understanding Your Wedding Options in Ireland
Choosing who will conduct your wedding ceremony can feel overwhelming. Terms like Registrar, Registered Solemniser, Humanist Celebrant, church wedding and symbolic ceremony are often used interchangeably, making it difficult to know which option is right for you. This guide explains each ceremony type in simple terms, helping you understand your options and choose the ceremony that best reflects your values, your beliefs and your vision for your wedding day.
Explore your Options
Find the Wedding Ceremony That's Right for You
Every couple is different, and so is every wedding ceremony. Whether you're considering a civil ceremony, a Registered Solemniser, a Humanist Celebrant, a traditional church wedding or a symbolic ceremony, the guides below explain each option in clear, simple terms to help you decide what's right for you.
Compare Your Options
Still deciding? Compare your options and find the ceremony that best suits your beliefs, values and vision for your wedding day.
Civil Ceremony
Learn how a civil ceremony works, who conducts it and what to expect on your wedding day.
Registered Solemniser
Discover what a Registered Solemniser does and how they can legally marry you while creating a personalised ceremony.
Humanist Wedding
Understand what couples mean by a Humanist wedding and explore the personalised ceremony options available in Ireland.
Church Wedding
Explore traditional church weddings, what they involve and whether they're the right choice for your ceremony.
Non-Religious Wedding
Discover the different options available for couples who would like a personalised wedding ceremony outside a traditional church setting. Learn about the legal and symbolic ceremony choices available in Ireland.
Symbolic Ceremony
Understand what a symbolic ceremony is, when it's suitable and why some couples choose this option.