Frequently Asked Questions

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What services do you offer?

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I’m able to offer a number of different services that can allow me to officiate your symbolic or legal ceremony in your chosen venue. This includes Legal Wedding Ceremonies, Celebrant led Ceremonies (non-legal), Vow Renewals, Elopements and Baby Naming Ceremonies. 

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Can you legally marry us?

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Yes I can! As a accredited member of Futurfaith, I am on the HSE Register of Solemnisers. This means I can legally marry you, siging your Marriage Registration Form (MRF) on your big day.

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Futurfaith Ministry and it’s members welcome people of all backgrounds, faiths, or no faith. As such, Futurfaith is listed on the Register of Solemnisers as a Religious Body, rather than Civil/Secular. This will be important to note when going to your HSE appointment.

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Can we hold our ceremony anywhere we want.?

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This depends on the type of ceremony you are looking to hold. Baby Namings, Non-Legal Weddings and Vow Renewals can be held in any venue, even a private residence.

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Legal weddings are subject to certain criteria in order to comply with The Marriage Act. This includes that the venue/ location must be open to the public without hindrance (access fee etc.) If in doubt, double check with the venue when first making enquiries about available dates.

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How much of our ceremony can we customise?

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The beginning, the middle and the end!

 

This is a wonderful thing about training and registering with Futurfaith. In welcoming people from every facet of society, there is a blank sheet of paper in front of us on which we can create a ceremony that is completely unique to you.

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While weddings in particular have a general running order and some recognisable content, its up to you to decide what you do to fill in the between spaces. We can include as much or as little content and enhancements as you might like. Readings can come from anywhere, famous literature, speeches from movies, poems, limericks, self drafted words. Vows can be a classic or as personal as you wish. There is a whole world of Ceremony Enhancements to explore, discuss and choose from. It’s your day, your way.

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Where are you based/where do you cover?

 

I am based in West Cork on the Beara Peninsula. Generally, I cover the Cork and Kerry region but am happy to travel if the date is available.

 

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We have no idea where to start, help!

 

It begins with either no idea of what you want for your day, or too many ideas that you cannot figure out how to fit everything in! This is where I come in.

 

Together, we will build your ceremony piece by piece and create the perfect celebration for you. I’m here to hold your hand and guide you through the process while also allowing you the space to explore and discover what is best way to celebrate you!

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What is the booking process?

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First, get in touch and say hello. You can use my contact form on the website or email annie@thecustomcelebrant.ie .

 

Step one is checking to see if I am available on your chosen date. It is important to me that you are sure you have found the right Celebrant for you and feel confident that what we can create together is what you want your ceremony to be.

 

Before confirming, we can have a no-obligation phone or video chat to talk about what you envision your day to be and how I can help it to come to life. If you’re happy and feel confident that I am the right fit for you, we can then proceed and hold the date with a securing deposit.

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What are the fees, payments and paperwok involved?

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Fees vary by ceremony type and may include a small travel expense if I will be going outside the Cork/Kerry region. When you get in touch, tell me what type of ceremony you are looking to arrange and the venue you are looking to book, I will be able to give you specific pricing at this stage.

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Once you confirm you want to proceed with your booking I will send a booking form which you must fill out and return with your booking fee of €150*.

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You will receive an invoice and payment confirmation at each stage**. Terms and conditions will be laid out in the booking form and are also available on my website. Payment can be made by bank transfer using the IBAN or Revolut details I will provide you with.

 

*Remaining balances can be split or paid in one transfer but final payment must be made at least two weeks before the ceremony date. Trust me, get as much paperwork, payments and bits and pieces tidied up before this point and you will have a much more enjoyable run up to the day itself.

 

*Note: Only after the deposit is paid will the date be confirmed as booked. Once the first draft script is sent to you, your booking deposit will be non-refundable.

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What might I have missed?

If there is something you want to know that I haven’t covered here or you cannot find elsewhere on the website, please just get in touch and ask! Email me anytime at annie@thecustomcelebrant.ie