FAQ

Yes! I’m a fully trained celebrant and a registered solemniser with FuturFaith, which means I can legally marry you almost anywhere in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland; indoors, outdoors, on a mountain, by the sea, you name it.

A registrar is a government official who performs a standard legal marriage ceremony, often in a set location and with little flexibility. A celebrant-led ceremony is fully personalised, and because I’m a legal solemniser too, you get the best of both… a ceremony that’s meaningful and legally binding.

Yes, if you’d like. I offer non-religious, spiritual, or blended ceremonies that include elements of your faith, culture, or family traditions. It’s entirely up to you.

For weddings, I recommend booking 12–18 months in advance, especially for popular dates. But if your date is sooner, get in touch anyway, I might still be available!

Absolutely. I’m based in Northern Ireland, but I happily travel across Ireland and beyond for ceremonies. Travel fees may apply depending on the distance.

Yes please! I love when couples write personal vows and if you’re nervous, I can help guide you or even write them with you.

Most wedding ceremonies are around 25–35 minutes, depending on what’s included. But it’s your day …we’ll tailor it to suit your style and timing.

Not exactly, but we have a lot in common!

Like a Humanist celebrant, I create personal, non-religious or blended ceremonies that are completely focused on your values, story, and relationship. The main difference is that I’m part of FuturFaith, a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that embraces all beliefs, identities, and traditions.

So while Humanist ceremonies are strictly non-religious, I can include spiritual, cultural or even gentle religious elements if they’re important to you or keep it fully secular if that’s your preference. The key is that it’s your ceremony, your way.

Unlike Humanist celebrants in Northern Ireland, I am also a registered Solemniser with HSE in Ireland, which means I have the added benefit of also being able to legally marry you across the whole island of Ireland.

A naming day is a non-religious alternative to a christening. It’s a joyful, family-focused celebration to welcome your child (biological, adopted, or otherwise) into the world and your community.

Absolutely. You can include any special people; guideparents, grandparents, siblings, or friends, with readings, promises, or symbolic gestures.

As someone who is adopted myself, I understand how profound and emotional this experience can be. I’d be honoured to help you create a ceremony that reflects your story, your bond, and your hopes for the future as a family.

Yes, absolutely. My Adoption Welcoming Ceremonies are a beautiful way to honour and celebrate this incredible moment in your family’s journey.

These ceremonies are similar in style to a naming day but are tailored specifically for adopted children, whether they’re babies, older children, or teens, and can include guideparents, grandparents, and other loved ones in meaningful ways.

Both. I create inclusive, heartfelt ceremonies that reflect the life and beliefs of the person who has passed, whether that’s completely secular, lightly spiritual, or includes specific religious elements.

Yes, and I’ll help you shape the ceremony in a way that feels meaningful and manageable during such a difficult time.

I can lead ceremonies in funeral homes, crematoriums, family homes, or meaningful outdoor spaces across Northern Ireland and Ireland.

It starts with a relaxed chat to see if we’re a good fit. If you’d like to go ahead, I’ll send over a booking form and deposit details to secure your date. From there, I’ll guide you every step of the way.

Yes, for weddings and naming ceremonies, I’ll send you a full draft in advance so you can make sure it’s just right. (Funeral scripts may have a shorter turnaround, but I always seek family input.)

Prices vary depending on the type of ceremony, ( ie weddings (legal or symbolic are priced the same),  funerals or naming ceremonies), location, and what’s involved. I’m happy to provide a detailed quote. Just get in touch for a friendly chat.