Catriona Doherty Celebrant & Solemniser

25/01/2026

All set up at and looking forward to chatting to lots of engaged couples today 💓

24/01/2026

It's tomorrow 😆

19/01/2026

Ways to include children in your ceremony
• Write your children into your ceremony. This is something your celebrant can do when they are scripting your unique love story.
• Include children in the sand ceremony by inviting them up to pour sand from one container into a larger vessel.
• Children may enjoy doing a reading. Your celebrant will most likely have a suitable selection, from longer poems for older children, to short and simple quotes such as this from Frozen by Olaf: ““Love … is … putting someone else’s needs before yours.”
• Involve little ones in the unity candle ritual. If the children are young, the couple could light candles for each of them, if the children are older they could light their own candle, before lighting the larger/centre candle together with their parents as a family.
• In a ceremony that includes children, the bride and groom could give them a gift such as a piece of jewellery. This present, like the couple’s rings, serves as a reminder of their commitment to each member of the family.
• The most obvious way to include children in your ceremony is to give them the starring role of flower girl, page boy or ring bearer – and if you are doing that, then you may not need to consider any other options. You’ve already got it covered.

18/01/2026

Delighted to see my business listed as a finalist. Roll on awards night 🎊💫🤞

12/01/2026

❤️Testimonial ❤️
“Catriona was so professional throughout our wedding preparations and on the day. Catriona kept in touch with us from the day we booked her until the day of our wedding.
Our ceremony at Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa Hotel was the talking point of our day with guests commenting on how beautifully personal it was.
We both highly recommend Catriona for your wedding day xx”
Kind words from Julieann and Philly ❤️
redcastlehotel

12/01/2026

Wedding Fayres

08/01/2026

Dreaming of a Donegal wedding?
Check out my guide to Donegal wedding venues where you can get married on site (Part One: Inishowen):
https://catrionadohertycelebrant.com/blog/top-ten-donegal-wedding-venues-where-you-can-marry-on-site-inishowen-edition

Ten Donegal wedding venues to inspire your perfect day

07/01/2026

I absolutely love to receive my couples’ wedding photos in my inbox – I just love it! These beautiful snaps by Stevie Toye were taken on New Year’s Eve, capturing the loveliest couple, Donna and Gerry, on their special day.

Stevie Toye - LogoPix Jackson's Hotel

05/01/2026

❤️New testimonial❤️
“The support that Catriona offered throughout the planning process of our wedding took so much of the wedding stress away. From our initial consultation appointment to the day of the wedding, Catriona was available to help with any questions we had and to keep us right on the legal part of the process.
“We can't recommend Catriona enough. We opted for a non-religious wedding and the ceremony that Catriona prepared for us summed up our relationship perfectly. This was really personal and made our day even more special.”
Kind words from Ruby Buchanan who tied the knot at An Grianan Hotel in December.