Wedding Ceremonies

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I do…..

Firstly congratulations! You are planning your wedding day! So much excitement and so many things to think about and the most important item being your wedding ceremony! Yes, there is a cake, and a dress and a guest list and a venue – all of these things are dependent on there being an actual wedding ceremony. And that is where we come in.

At the IECS we offer unique weddings, open to all values, created with the greatest attention and care. The possibilities for your ceremony are endless and our expertise is there to guide you through that process. With us by your side, the end result will be the ceremony of your dreams.

To dream requires no limits, and the IECS Celebrants love to imagine the endless possibilities of outdoor beaches, cliffs, and woodlands for their celebrations. Of course, in Irish weather, we all recognize the beauty of a hotel/indoor venues or a garden marquee. The IECS provides a truly unique service: your wedding ceremony anytime, anywhere.

How can we do this? The choice is yours….

In line with other EU countries many of our Celebrants have chosen not to be affiliated exclusively with religious or secular groups and as such do not hold solemnising status. This leaves our Celebrants free to offer you no limits to your dream wedding location and ceremony. If you choose one of these Celebrants and wish for your marriage to be registered in Ireland, you will need to legalise your marriage with the HSE.

Some of our Celebrants do have solemnising status. If you choose to have your marriage legally recognised as part of your wedding ceremony, then be aware that some limitations will apply regarding venues in line with Irish national regulation.

We offer the choice as it is your day, your way. All of our Celebrants are happy to chat, so feel free to contact any of them. You can find all of the information here on the HSE requirements to make your marriage legal in Ireland.

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Rituals

We offer an array of ceremony enhancements/rituals to really personalise your Ethical Wedding Ceremony. Examples of some of the most popular rituals are listed below:

Handfasting

Handfasting

Otherwise referred to as 'Tying the Knot', Handfasting is an ancient Celtic ritual. Two people's hands are tied together to symbolize the binding.

Candle Ritual

Candle Ritual

A unity candle ritual involves two slender candles and a large centre candle. As you and your partner light the large candle you symbolize coming together as one.

Sand Ritual

Sand Ritual

A sand ritual is a unique way to symbolize two lives becoming one. The joining of two or more coloured sands represents two peoples unifying their lives.

Love letter

Love letter

Another beautiful ritual is writing a love letter to be locked away for safe keeping, to be opened if the marriage was ever feeling rough or on an anniversary.

Wishing Stones

Wishing Stones

Wishing Stone Ceremony is a great way to involve guests of a small wedding. Guests will write wishes on the stones to the couples which can be kept away for safekeeping or opened on the day.

Tree Planting

Tree Planting

Tree Planting Ritual serves as a visual representation of the growth of your relationship. It is a very special and unique ritual.