The following is a guideline for your ceremony. See enhancements for further ideas.
We at Celebrant Ireland will help you to design, craft and deliver your ceremony - your way!
Layout of ceremony
• Opening music - Your choice
• Introduction - General welcome - with a line in Irish, if you wish. Words of appreciation for guests, those who have travelled long distances to attend, and other special mentions you may have
• Candle lighting for your dearly departed
• Reverends address
• Reading 1 - Your choice (we provide sample readings)
• Your love story
• A bespoke blessing
• Reading 2 - Your choice
• Reflections/Prayers of the faithful/Words of wisdom
• Legal declarations and legal wedding vows
• Personal wedding vows
• Ring exchange
• Pronouncement
• First kiss as a married couple
• Legal signing
• Closing - Couple exits to music (everyone is ready to party!)