Catriona Doherty Celebrant & Solemniser

Catriona Doherty Celebrant & Solemniser I'm a Donegal wedding celebrant & solemniser. I specialise in ceremonies for all events in life – weddings, elopements, funerals, baby naming, and vow renewals.

I write & deliver elopements, vow renewals & weddings - legally binding & symbolic - across Donegal, NI and further afield.
💞 WeddingSuppliers.ie National Wedding Industry Awards 2026 finalist

17/03/2026

I can't wait for wedding season to kick off for me in only three weeks' time with N&C's special day at The Red Door Country House
Here's a little clip from my last wedding there, where I had the pleasure of working alongside the talented Louise Coyle Music

☘️An Irish blessing for the day that’s in it ☘️May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back.May the...
17/03/2026

☘️An Irish blessing for the day that’s in it ☘️

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

May God be with you and bless you;
May you see your children’s children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.

❤️New testimonial❤️“We always knew we wanted to get married in an intimate ceremony and were hoping to find a celebrant ...
14/03/2026

❤️New testimonial❤️
“We always knew we wanted to get married in an intimate ceremony and were hoping to find a celebrant who would suit us, and I'm thankful to say we found Catriona.

“She was always kind and patient, when we approached her we were still very much in the early planning stages and she talked us through the process and made the planning aspect of the ceremony much less daunting, we even had good fun doing it!

“The ceremony itself was perfect, our families joining in at points with a bit of craic which she took in her stride and that helped create the relaxed, fun atmosphere we were hoping to create.

“She's helped us create memories which will last a lifetime, and I'd highly recommend her.

Thank you Catriona!”

Kind words from Helen Campbell who tied the knot at Fanad Lighthouse 💫

Why choose me as your wedding celebrant?As a professionally trained and experienced celebrant and solemniser, I bring kn...
12/03/2026

Why choose me as your wedding celebrant?
As a professionally trained and experienced celebrant and solemniser, I bring knowledge, creativity, and absolute dedication to every ceremony I create.
Couples choose me because they want something meaningful, personal, and professionally delivered – and because they know they’ll be in safe hands from our very first chat.
Known for being organised, warm, and passionate about writing, I listen closely, guide gently, and come fully prepared for every moment.
On the day, I’ll lead with confidence and care, offering a calm presence so you can simply enjoy it all.
I offer:
• The ability to conduct legal wedding ceremonies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, seven days a week
• Twelve years of full-time writing experience
• A personalised couple’s story – a beautifully written keepsake of your day
• Unlimited contact and support from the moment you book
• A high-quality professional PA system for clear, flawless sound
• A one-wedding-per-day policy, ensuring my full care and attention are entirely on you

One of my brides-to-be said she'd like 'The Vow's by Scottish poet Len Pennie as a wedding reading. I didn't have it but...
25/02/2026

One of my brides-to-be said she'd like 'The Vow's by Scottish poet Len Pennie as a wedding reading. I didn't have it but the poet has a message on her social media to say if you email her she will share it for free. How kind of her. Here she is reading it 💕

❤️Wedding reading inspiration ❤️A 2026 bride-to-be shared this reading with me and it's  definitely something a little b...
24/02/2026

❤️Wedding reading inspiration ❤️
A 2026 bride-to-be shared this reading with me and it's definitely something a little bit different...

Marriage by Anon
Marriage is about giving and taking
And forging and forsaking
Kissing and loving and pushing and shoving
Caring and sharing and screaming and swearing

About being together whatever the weather
About being driven to the end of your tether
About sweetness and kindness
And wisdom and blindness

It’s about being strong when you’re feeling quite weak
It’s about saying nothing when you’re dying to speak
It’s about being wrong when you know you are right
It’s about giving in before there’s a fight

It’s about you two living as cheaply as one
(you can give us a call if you know how that’s done!)
Never heeding advice that was always well-meant
Never counting the cost until it’s all spent

And for you two today it’s about to begin
And for all that the two of you had to put in
Some days filled with joy, and some days with sadness
Too late you’ll discover that marriage is madness.

20/02/2026

Fanad Lighthouse

20/02/2026

Fanad Lighthouse

20/02/2026

Today's wedding ceremony location.
What. A. Spot 💫
Fanad Lighthouse

As I look forward to my first wedding of 2026, at Fanad Lighthouse this Friday – I’m thinking back to my last wedding th...
18/02/2026

As I look forward to my first wedding of 2026, at Fanad Lighthouse this Friday – I’m thinking back to my last wedding there. I have great memories of a wild and blustery day at Fanad Head in June, when Melissa and Jeremey exchanged vows on the rugged clifftop across the lighthouse, as the Atlantic Ocean crashed below. The romance of it all…
Photo credit: Mc Glinchey Photography

15/02/2026

The today 💞

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