Jenny and Brian: a match made in heaven

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 ~ simone

Testimonial from wedding couple — Photo Credit: Annie Kheffache

We all know that planning a wedding can be a mammoth task but from the moment we started working with Simone we knew things were going to be a lot smoother. Her warm caring approach put us ease straight away and she really listened and guided us through creating a ceremony that was a true reflection of us as a couple. We would highly recommend Simone as a celebrant to anyone wishing to capture that special event in their lives. Thank you so much Simone. Jenny and Brian

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Confetti: And other things to throw at your wedding

January 29, 2020January 22, 2022 ~ simone ~ Leave a comment

Before I was a celebrant, I didn’t realise throwing confetti was a skill that needed to be taught and that blowing bubbles can stain a wedding dress! Did you know there are lots of other things you can throw or wave in the air to salute the newly married couple? Read on!
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Claire and Patrick

October 4, 2019 ~ simone ~ Leave a comment

I first met Claire, a leading Irish wedding photographer, when we worked together on a surprise vow renewal ceremony, held at the lakeshore in Glendalough. So, I was very honored when she asked me to be the celebrant for her and Patricks wedding.

Courtesy of Paula O’Hara – Wedding Photographer

Having seen Simone working before, I immediately knew I would love to have her at my own wedding too. When planning ours, our main concern for the ceremony was that it would be personalised to us and intimate. Simone worked with us to achieve exactly that and went above and beyond our expectations every step of the way. She thought of every detail to incorporate our loved ones and each ceremony element she helped us choose reflected us completely, including having our dog involved in the ceremony! Simone’s manner is kind and compassionate and she is deeply committed to achieving her client’s desires. Many of our guests also commented on her warm and friendly disposition throughout the ceremony. We are so thrilled to have had Simone deliver our ceremony and couldn’t recommend her more highly – Claire and Patrick

Claire and Patrick’s wedding was elegant and timeless. It was also the first time I worked with a ring bearer who was a (all be it gorgeous) golden retreiver! She was as good as gold. A last-minute decision to hold the ceremony inside turned out to be the right one, as it poured rain a few minutes in! I have such beautiful memories of Claire and Patrick’s day, and feel privileged to have been part of it <3

For fine art wedding photography contact Claire at Studio Brown

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From the heart: Amanda and Shaun

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 ~ simone ~ Leave a comment

Amanda and Shaun – Silver Tasse, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Having travelled the world together, Amanda and Shaun returned to their home county of Donegal to celebrate their marriage with family and friends.

The wedding rings were warmed with love by everyone present and then placed in Amanda and Shaun’s hands. Each strand of the gold cold representing the facets of their life together, secured the rings within, and the ‘Hand Blessing’was read.

The best wedding vows are those spoken straight from the heart. Amanda and Shaun openly shared stories of their adventures and how it united them in a most unique way.

Every tiny detail represented Amanda and Shaun and their wonderful life together!

Thank you for delivering the most perfect ceremony on our wedding day! Without you it truly would not have been so special. You are so very good at what you do and I would recommend you highly. Thank you so much and we will never forget the most perfect ceremony you delivered.

Amanda and Shaun

If you are planning your wedding ceremony and would like to have an informal chat, please feel free to ring +353 87 7813594.

I look forward to speaking with you!

Just Us Two: Elisha and Mark

July 31, 2017August 2, 2017 ~ simone ~ Leave a comment

Elisha and Mark – Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara, Co.Mayo

While on a tour of Irish Castles, Elisha and Mark took time out to celebrate their marriage on the grounds of Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara, Co. Galway.

With a hand crafted bouquet and button-hole made from the pages of a Cinderella book, Elisha found the perfect spot for their ceremony. A small archway hidden away from view, where the rushing of the nearby river was the only sound to break the silence.

Elisha and Mark choose the ancient ritual of hand fasting to ‘tie the knot’ and to make personal commitments to each other. Their ceremony closed with a reminder of the responsibility that comes when we hold the dreams of another in our hands, done through the words of W.B. Yeats – The Cloths of Heaven.

Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding. I truly appreciate all the hard work you put into our ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony and day.

Elisha and Mark