Sarah Donovan Celebrant

Welcome To Sarah Donovan

Humanist Celebrant
& Legal Solemniser

Warm, inclusive, and deeply personal ceremonies for couples and families across Cork, Munster and South Leinster

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Sarah Donovan Humanist CelebrantI’m Sarah Donovan, an accredited Humanist Celebrant and legal wedding solemniser, crafting ceremonies that feel authentic, meaningful, and unmistakably you.

Personalised, Inclusive Ceremonies for Every Story

Your ceremony should feel like home — relaxed, heartfelt, and filled with the people and moments that matter most. I create ceremonies that honour your values, your humour, your quirks, and your connection. Nothing assumed, nothing expected. Just a ceremony that feels true to who you are.

I proudly celebrate all couples and families, including LGBTQIA+ communities, blended families, and those seeking a ceremony that reflects their worldview rather than a religion.

Legal Wedding Solemniser – Everything You Need to Know

As a legal wedding solemniser in Ireland, I can complete all the legal elements of your marriage on the day. I guide you through the full process — from giving notice to the HSE, to signing your Marriage Registration Form, to ensuring everything is completed correctly and stress‑free.

Your ceremony can be held in a venue you love, indoors or outdoors, anywhere in Cork or the wider Munster or South Leinster region.                  

 

Wedding Ceremonies Crafted With Care

Every wedding ceremony includes:

  • A personalised script written just for you
  • A warm, relaxed delivery on the day
  • Optional symbolic rituals (Handfasting, Quaich, Sand Ceremony, Candle Lighting and more)
  • Support with vows, readings, and ceremony structure
  • A copy of your ceremony script

Whether you imagine something intimate and simple or full of storytelling and laughter, we shape it together.

Serving Cork, Munster & South Leinster

I am based in Cork and regularly travel across:

  • Cork City & County
  • Kerry
  • WaterfordSarah Donovan Humanist Celebrant
  • Limerick
  • Tipperary
  • Kilkenny
  • Wexford
  • Carlow
  • South Leinster

If your ceremony is further afield, just ask — I’m always happy to explore options.

Ready to Begin Your Ceremony Journey?

If you’re planning a wedding, naming day, funeral, or milestone ceremony, I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

Contact me HERE

My Services

Humanist Ceremonies for Life’s Milestones

I specialise in personalised, non-religious ceremonies.

  • Weddings – marking a commitment with honesty, care, and meaning
  • Naming Ceremonies – welcoming a child with warmth and intention
  • Funeral & Memorial Ceremonies – compassionate, dignified, and centred on the person’s life
  • Coming‑of‑Age & Family Ceremonies – marking important transitions with authenticity

Each ceremony is crafted with sensitivity, respect, and a deep commitment to honouring your story.

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What is Humanism?

Humanists believe that every human being should live the best and happiest life possible while we are here on earth. Humanism is a philosophy of life and ethics, based on concern for humanity and the natural world. We do not look to any supernatural power for guidance but base our decisions on experience and reason. For a fuller explanation of the principles of Humanism, click here.

We are inclusive, so whether you are a humanist or religious, regardless of your worldview or philosophy, you are welcome at any of our ceremonies.

Celebrants accredited by the Humanist Association of Ireland are the only solemnisers who can offer a secular wedding in Ireland.

Creating Your Ceremony

I feel it is such a great privilege to work with you to mark your most meaningful moments. As a Humanist Celebrant, I specialize in creating personalized, non-religious ceremonies for weddings, naming ceremonies, and funerals, but I am happy to work with you to create any ceremony to mark your special occasion. My role is to guide you toward celebrating your family landmarks in a warm, personal, and meaningful way. These are some of the most important days of your life and require special care.

As we craft your custom ceremony together, I will listen carefully to you and bring your personality to the heart of it. You can choose to include readings, music, and symbols of your choice. You can include your guests to make them feel really part of the ceremony.

Your character will be stamped all over it. I will bring calm, knowledge, and professionalism to your day, and hopefully a large helping of fun too!

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