Sarah Donovan – Humanist Celebrant and Solemniser
Cork, Nationwide
Kildare, Nationwide
Carlow, Nationwide
Laois, Nationwide
Kilkenny, Nationwide
Waterford, Nationwide
Kerry, Nationwide
Tipperary, Nationwide
- 5.0 ( 26 - Reviews )
About
Hailing from Kilkenny, I have made Cork my home for over 15 years with my wife Louise, and two lurchers. I sing with Choral Con Fusion and play ukulele with Shandon Ukulele Ensemble. I am a vegan, love gardening and am an active member of the Cork Humanist group. Having studied Theology in college, I taught for 17 years in a secondary school in Dublin, followed by 10 years in Adult Education in Cork. Today, I celebrate life’s milestones as a Humanist Celebrant accredited by the Humanist Association.
As a Humanist celebrant, I specialize in creating non-religious, legal wedding ceremonies that center on your unique love story and shared values. Unlike traditional religious ceremonies, a Humanist wedding with me is truly personal and can take place at a time convenient for you. I craft tailored ceremonies that reflect your journey, making your celebration meaningful and inclusive.
In your ceremony, we can include readings, music, and personal vows that genuinely reflect who you are as a couple. You may choose to incorporate symbolic rituals like Celtic Hand Fasting, Drinking from a Quaich, or a Sand Ceremony to represent your new union. I also welcome including children, family members, friends, and even pets to make it a warm, joyful celebration.
If you want to celebrate your love story your way, I’m here to help make it happen. Let’s create a ceremony that truly reflects your values and your love. Contact me now if you’d like a chat.
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Niamh Lenihan
The ceremony from start to finish was perfect.
Thank you so much Sarah. You are such a calming presence. The ceremony from start to finish was perfect. We had continuous communication from Sarah leading up to the wedding and she was always there for any advice we needed. The ceremony really felt like a celebration of us and our family. It’s hard to believe that such fun, laughter, and kind words can result in such an important life matter : marriage ! Thank you again. X
Katie Mullen
Sarah is nothing short of phenomenal.
Sarah is nothing short of phenomenal. Working with her has been such a joy. She is professional, thorough and maintained excellent communication throughout the planning process and on the day itself. She is so knowledgeable and was fantastic for sharing all essential information, helping us with each step, and guiding us through the whole process. The ceremony she designed was so personal, and catered to exactly what we wanted with lots of choices given. Any adjustments or additions were made quickly. On the day, she was very organised and had everything ready for us. It was brilliant having someone so experienced, friendly and fun leading our marriage ceremony, and many of our guests commented on how brilliant she is! Our heartfelt thanks to Sarah for making our day so special.
Lisa & Simon Hare
We were thrilled with her service
Sarah could not have been more helpful. From our initial chat with her insightful questions to prompt our thoughts, her ideas and patience have been amazing. The ceremony was warm, filled with joy and laughter along with a few tears. Everyone has commented on what a beautiful wedding it was. We were thrilled with her service and would recommend her to anyone. Thanks for making our day Sarah. X