FAQs

I am a Celebrant with the IIOC (Irish Institute of Celebrants). I can provide all aspects of a wedding ceremony with the exception of one area — I cannot sign your legal documents. This you must do separately at a registry office, but this takes only a short time and then your ceremony with me can be as long and as personal as you wish.

The choice is yours. Some couples choose to have a ceremony to declare their love and commitment to each other. It is entirely up to the couple if they choose to make this commitment legally binding. Those who choose to do so simply visit their local registry office to sign the legal paperwork.

As your wedding is ceremonial, when and where is up to the couple. I can perform the ceremony at any time, 7 days a week. The ceremony can take place anywhere — a garden, a field, a castle, the beach. The world is your oyster!

Yes of course you can. It has never been easier to plan your big day from abroad. We can Skype, FaceTime or Email to plan your big day. Many of my couples are based overseas and plan their ceremony remotely — it works wonderfully.

Using an accredited celebrant on the most important day of your life will ensure that you get a celebrant trained in the craft of ceremony — one who is able to mark the milestones and transitions in the lives of those they serve with grace and intention. I am fully accredited with the Irish Institute of Celebrants.

I am based in South County Dublin but I offer a nationwide service. I am happy to travel anywhere in Ireland for your ceremony.

I would recommend booking as early as possible, especially for popular dates during the summer months. However, I am always happy to discuss shorter timelines — just get in touch and we can see what is possible.

Simply head to the Contact page and fill in the form, or email me directly at rachelgarlandcelebrant@gmail.com. I respond to every enquiry and look forward to hearing from you.