Personal, powerful, unforgettable ceremonies — legally recognised everywhere I go
Weddings Across Ireland & Northern Ireland
Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your day and it’s where the story begins. At Timeless Ceremonies, I believe your ceremony should be so much more than the legal formalities. It should reflect who you are as a couple, your journey together, and the promises you want to make for the future. As a fully registered celebrant and solemniser, I can legally marry couples anywhere in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Whether you’re planning a grand castle wedding, a relaxed countryside celebration, or an intimate city gathering, I’ll craft a ceremony that feels authentic, inclusive and completely yours.
Wedding ceremonies Across Ireland & Northern Ireland
I perform legal wedding ceremonies across all counties in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Choose your location below to learn more about planning your ceremony in each county, with a closer look at wedding venues in my local counties of Louth and Meath.
Weddings in the Republic of Ireland
County Louth
County Meath
County Dublin
County Monaghan
County Cavan
Weddings in Northern Ireland
County Armagh
County Down
County Derry
I perform ceremonies right across Ireland and Northern Ireland, so if you’re considering another location, I’d be delighted to help there too.
Looking for a little more support on the day?
Your ceremony might be only one part of what you’d like help with. If you’ve planned your wedding but would rather not spend the day checking timings, answering supplier questions or making sure all those little details are where they should be, I now offer Wedding Day Coordination too.
You can book this in one of two ways:
Wedding Day Coordination
Already have your ceremony sorted? I can step in around 6–8 weeks before your wedding, get to know your plans and coordinate things at your reception venue on the day.
Celebrant + Wedding Day Coordination
If I’m conducting your ceremony, I can also stay on afterwards and coordinate the rest of your wedding day through to dinner.
Why Choose Me
Legal Ceremonies: As a Registered Solemniser, your marriage will be legally recognised.
Personalised Ceremonies: No templates. Every ceremony is created around you as a couple and the kind of ceremony you want.
30+ Years’ Experience: My background in weddings, hospitality and hotel management means I understand what goes on behind the scenes as well as what happens during your ceremony.
Inclusive for All: First-time weddings, second-time-around, LGBTQ+ couples, mixed faiths and blended families are all welcome.
Real experiences
What Couples say
Choosing your celebrant is a personal decision. These reviews have been shared by couples whose wedding ceremonies I've had the privilege of creating and leading.
Karen was very supportive and organised throughout her involvement in our wedding ceremony and the preparation for it. She was very meticulous in her coordination, comprehensive in her suggestions for the content of the ceremony. Even a month later, we can't stop hearing good things about her. We were truly blessed to have her officiate our wedding.
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Joshua Akaehomen
8 days ago
Karen was absolutely amazing to work with from the start. She was always open to all of our ideas and always ensured that the ceremony was 100% our own. On the day, she was the perfect conductor which ensured everything ran smoothly, and guided us through it so we always felt safe in her hands. We, and all the guests, absolutely loved her! Thank you Karen for marrying us!!
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Almudena Moreno Borrallo
18 days ago
We honestly couldn’t recommend Karen enough! From the very beginning, she was absolutely amazing and made the whole process so easy for us. We really didn’t know what we needed to do when it came to the legal side of getting married, especially as we were getting married in Ireland, and Karen guided us through everything step by step. She made sure we had everything organised correctly and took so much of the stress and worry out of the process. When it came to the ceremony itself, she made it feel so personal to us. She took the time to get to know us and our family, and the ceremony was warm, relaxed, meaningful and completely reflected us as a couple. So many of our guests commented afterwards on how beautiful and personal the ceremony was. Karen was such a lovely part of our wedding and we’re so grateful for all of her help, support and guidance in the lead-up and on the day itself. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Thank you so much, Karen! ❤️
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Rebecca Martin
21 days ago
Standing in a room with our family and friends Karen made us feel like the only people in the room. From the first meeting Karen was open to our ideas and shared from her personal experience to make our day, our day. Joining our families was important to us and Karen helped us fulfil our dream. Our guests commented on how the ceremony was perfect. Our musician said Karen was fantastic to work with. Down to checking we had included everything and everyone, to messaging the day before to check we had everything, Karen made us feel like being part of our day was her pleasure. Heartfelt thank you Karen. Richie and Niamh
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Richard Barnes
1 month ago
Karen done our wedding at clonabreany house and I can honestly say she was amazing to work with, she did everything we asked for and kept the whole ceremony exactly how we wanted it, which was short and intimate. I would highly recommend 👌
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cheryl lynch
1 month ago
Karen, Thank you so much for writing our personal wedding ceremony, it was 100% perfect for us and you managed to include and exclude everything we wanted. You made the whole process so easy and stress free, from our first conversation I felt that you were the person I wanted to marry us, easy going, accommodating, and competent with a lovely way about you on top of it all. So many of or guests complemented the ceremony, and especially loved the hand fasting. I can't thank you enough for your beautiful ceremony and would highly recommend you to anyone getting married ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Alison Reynolds
2 months ago
Karen is one in a million. She made our ceremony very individual. She kept us calm and the ceremony was full of laughter, tears and smiles! We would highly recommend her to all!!
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Debbie Mulhall
3 months ago
From my first encounter with Karen, I knew she would be perfect for our wedding ceremony. She listened and understood what we as a couple and a family were looking for. Nothing was ever an issue with her. She gave us lovely ideas on how to incorporate our young boys in the ceremony, something that was important to me. She had me at ease right from the beginning of our first phone call. Her kind and gentle nature made us feel very calm and relaxed on the day, I couldn’t have asked for more. Would highly recommend Karen.
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Carla Vambeck
3 months ago
We just want to say a HUGE thank you to Karen, our big day was everything we hoped for and more. From our first meeting to the big day itself, Karen was so professional and considerate. Karen was always there for advice and really helped us create a ceremony that reflected us as a couple. It was truly beautiful and very personal. Thank you for making us feel so at ease and relaxed, the whole experience was so seamlessly perfect. We are so happy you were part of our journey and can't wait to start our next chapter together ❤️ Lots of Love, Shauna and Alan xo
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Shauna Clarke
4 months ago
Answers made simple
Frequently Asked Questions About Weddings in Ireland & Northern Ireland
From legal requirements to personal touches, here are the answers to the questions couples ask me most when planning their wedding ceremony.
Can we get legally married in our own home or garden?
No - under Irish law, a legal wedding must take place in a venue that has public access and is open for inspection. Private homes and gardens don’t qualify. Don’t worry though as there are plenty of stunning hotels, castles, heritage centres and outdoor spaces that do meet the requirements and I’ll guide you through your options.
What makes a wedding legal in Ireland and Northern Ireland?
For your marriage to be legally recognised, you need a registered solemniser (like me) to perform the ceremony, plus a venue with public access. You’ll also need to give notice to the registrar in advance and have two witnesses present on the day. I’ll walk you through all of this step by step.
Do you perform weddings outside my county?
Yes - I officiate weddings right across Ireland and Northern Ireland. From Dublin city weddings to countryside castles in Cavan or coastal ceremonies in Down, I’m available wherever your love story takes you.
What types of ceremonies do you offer?
I provide legal wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, elopements and commitment ceremonies. You can also add symbolic rituals like handfasting, unity candle, sand blending, ring warming, wishing stones, or a time capsule to make your ceremony even more personal.
Ready to Begin?
Wherever you’re planning to say “I do,” I’d be honoured to create a ceremony that’s truly unforgettable.