Celebrant
The Celebrant Rachel
Galway, Clare, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Destination Wedding
As a legal wedding celebrant, I work with couples to create ceremonies that feel genuine, personal, and true to who they are. I take the time to get to know each couple, listen to their story, and shape a ceremony that reflects their values, relationships, and sense of humour—without unnecessary fluff or formality. My role is to hold the space for a meaningful moment, guide the ceremony with warmth and clarity, and make sure it feels comfortable, memorable, and very much them, not forgetting a bit of craic!
Here are some testimonials from couples I’ve worked with, and answers to frequently asked questions below—so you can get a clear sense of how I work and what you can expect.
Do you perform legal weddings in Ireland?
Yes. I am fully qualified and registered to solemnise legal weddings in Ireland, and I will guide you through the required paperwork and timelines to make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Can we personalise our ceremony?
Absolutely. Every ceremony is written from scratch and shaped around your story, values, and preferences. You can be as involved as you like in the process, and nothing is included unless it feels right for you.
Will we meet before the wedding day?
Yes. We’ll meet (in person or online) to get to know each other, talk through your ideas, and plan a ceremony that feels comfortable and meaningful. I’m also available for support and questions in the lead-up to the day.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes. I’m based in Galway and regularly travel for weddings. Travel within a reasonable distance is included, and any additional travel costs would always be discussed in advance.
Linda & Stephen
We we're so lucky to have Rachel for our ceremony. I genuinely cannot recommend Rachel highly enough! She was on the ball from our first conversation and made the planning effortless. We we're completely clueless when it came to what we wanted in the ceremony, but Rachel is incredibly knowledgeable and her thoughtful suggestions helped shape and ceremony that felt like us a a couple (with some sneaky private jokes thrown in 😉). What meant the most to us was the compassion Rachel showed when speaking about my dad, who recently passed away. She handled such a sensitive part of the ceremony with grace, empathy and genuine care.
* Rachel made our day. I'll be forever grateful for the part she played in it. She is so professional, great craic and really knows her stuff!* Thanks so much for everything you did for us!!!
Louise and Paraic
Rachel was our celebrant recently for our wedding. She was just amazing. From the first meeting Rachel put us both at ease, she has such a warm presence and she made our ceremony so personal and special. Our guests even commented on how amazing she was. Rachel has a true gift for this role and our day wouldn’t have been the same without out her. Thanks so much for everything again Rachel.
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