What is a Unity Candle ritual, what is involved and how can you include it in your modern wedding ceremony?  What do I mean by a ritual? First of all, what is a ritual? A ritual is the term we use to describe an element within the ceremony, usually an action that is symbolic.  Rituals The post What is a Unity Candle ritual? appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

Wedding dances are one of the most memorable moments of a couple’s special day. It’s the first time they take the floor as husband and wife, and it’s a moment they’ll remember forever. However, preparing for your first wedding dance as a couple can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not used to dancing The post How To Prepare For Your First Wedding Dance As A Couple appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

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We have all seen the meme of a bride/groom with the caption “I’m planning 2 weddings, the one inspired by Pinterest and the one I can afford”.  Few of us have the luxury of an endless budget and even less so now as we head into 2023 with rising costs for nearly everything these days. The post Top tips for setting a wedding budget appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

Top tips for writing your own vows Something that I am seeing more and more of (and I love) is Irish couples willing to write their own vows.  Usually I find that my Irish couples are too self-conscious to write their own vows, preferring me to write something or going with something taken from my The post Top 5 tips for writing your own vows appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

Fancy an Irish elopement?  If you have decided on an Irish elopement or destination wedding, the chances are you are interested in the culture, history, stories and music.  You may also have been blown away by the stunning natural beauty of our little island.  If you are looking for adventure, for romance, or just for The post Easy ways to add tradition to your Irish elopement appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

Eloping in Ireland Have you decided to elope but aren’t quite sure where to go? Then let me ask you, do you dream of a mystical elopement ceremony atop a cliff or hillside, surrounded by nature?  Maybe an ancient castle is where you imagine saying your vows. Are you looking for history, great food and The post Eloping in Ireland – why do it? appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Celebrant ..read more

Celebrant Led Ceremony Yesterday I received some photos from a couple who got married in the Summer of 2019.  It was one of my favourite ceremonies of 2019, mainly because of the couple themselves.  Jason and Holly were one of the most laid back and relaxed couples I have ever worked with.  They were one The post Celebrant led ceremony – Jason & Holly appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Weddings ..read more

Eloping to Ireland Have you decided to elope but aren’t quite sure where to go? Then let me ask you, do you dream of a mystical elopement ceremony atop a cliff or hillside, surrounded by nature.  Maybe an ancient castle is where you imagine saying your vows. Are you looking for history, great food and The post Eloping to Ireland – why do it? appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Weddings ..read more

What is an Ethical Celebrant?  Two years ago I graduated as a celebrant, having completed an intense training course.  I was absolutely thrilled and looked forward to all the wonderful celebrations I would get to be a part of. I was very lucky to get the opportunity to do a ceremony so soon after graduating The post Ethical Celebrant – why choose one? appeared first on Yvonne Cassidy Weddings ..read more