Ruby the Celebrant

08/09/2025

I think the mention of my dance moves in this review may be the best part…

I honestly still haven’t processed the magic of Conor and Emily’s wedding day, under their favourite tree in their local park in their hometown by the sea. Like their wedding day, this couple themselves are pure magic ✨

Emily and Conor embraced the process of working with a celebrant open heartedly from the beginning, and as they were planning a unique ceremony that didn’t fit into a neat little box, we worked on the logistics of this together too - filling out risk assessments for the local council isn’t in the normal remit, but if it’s what needs to be done for you to get married near the fairies I’LL DARN WELL DO IT 😂

I learnt a lot from Conor and Emily in the course of creating their humanist ceremony. They delight in the simple beauty of life, and are mindfully grateful for and considerate of each other in all they do. Their love for their clan is strong, and they wanted to celebrate this in their ceremony - to say the things you might usually only say after a rake of pints proudly in the sunshine on your wedding day. I felt nervous when writing their ceremony script that I wouldn’t be able to find the words to sum up their gorgeous outlook on life and their pure devotion to each other, but together we built a ceremony that embodied their unique craic and deep love in a way that was just them all over.

THANK YOU, Emily and Conor; for letting me in and trusting me with your story, for throwing a feckin unreal wedding, for welcoming me into your wee home and for being your beaut selves. You’re also gegs and unreal dancers x

Excited to share more from this incredible day soon…

Go raibh mile maith agut. Love yas 💕

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24/08/2025

Can you guess which one was mine? 😏

These are some of the songs my nearlyweds have come down the aisle to this spring/summer…such a varied range of genres, eras and vibes! And yes, hidden in amongst these is my own aisle song. Who can guess what bop I l sauntered down to?

Sometimes people choose a song because of its meaningful lyrics, sometimes because it’s a piece of music that’s held significance in their relationship. Sometimes it’s got a hidden gag or inside joke for their partner waiting at the other end of the aisle!

I am so up for alternative processionals - I empower all of my couples to do their aisle walk exactly how (and with who!) they want to. Me and my husband came down the aisle together and this was such a special way to enter our wedding ceremony. You might also be in camp “why do either of us even have to walk down the aisle?”, and choose to be in the space before your guests join you! Class.

If you are planning to walk down the aisle, choosing the music and how it will be played can be a really fun and meaningful part of the wedding planning process. As a humanist celebrant, I’ve loved seeing what everyone chooses and discovering new tunes and artists along the way. I also often help out with a Spotify playlist, which gives me an extra insight into the tunes you love!

What would you walk down the aisle to? And who, if anyone, would accompany you on the short but significant trek to meet your lover? Or if you’re already married, comment below what your aisle tune was if you did a processional 🎶

Massive shoutout to all the amazing musicians who have played/sung my gorgeous nearlyweds down the aisle this wedding season. I’m in awe of ya 😍










And anyone I’ve missed!

Ruby x

19/08/2025

Check out the new website for the Humanist Society NI! Follow our socials to keep up with all our craic ☺️

04/08/2025

“Choose wedding vendors that you want to be mates with,” they say…

The mad thing about this match was that it was totally accidental! My colleague who was set to be Meghan and Darren’s celebrant had to back out months ahead of their wedding for family reasons - of course she wouldn’t leave them stuck, so put them in touch with me as she thought I’d be a good fit. And she wasn’t wrong!

When we had our first chat over Zoom, it felt like we’d been pals for ages. We got stuck in to deep chats about humanism, the arts, and the WHYs behind both of our wedding choices, and I felt in the presence of kindred spirits. When we met in person, the craic was mighty, and Meghan and Darren shared their story openly with me in a generous yet light hearted way.

Crafting their ceremony was a total joy as they’d given me so much to work with, and when I met their families ahead of the big day I felt the same comfortable, open, fun energy Meghan and Darren exude. The ceremony itself was an absolute geg, with so much personal input from their loved ones, and an overwhelming excitement for this class couple rolled in waves through the whole day.

I don’t buy into the trope that you should leave your wedding BFFs with your vendors - yous have enough going on for flip sake! But I do feel fortunate that my job allows me to get to know people on a deeper level, and some of those relationships will last long after the wedding day.

Thank you, Darren and Meghan, for your kind words, and for the privilege of being a part of your most special day 🤍

15/07/2025

The loveliest review from the loveliest gal 💕

It really means so much to me, knowing I was able to make the process of getting married enjoyable and stress free for couples as fab as Rhianna and Neil. My approach with every couple is unique, as no two couples have exactly the same vibe or way of doing things…flexibility and authenticity is integral to us all having the best time ever.

It was a dreamy day at marrying these movie stars in their bespoke humanist ceremony. Thank you so much again for choosing me to help you celebrate your way ✨

12/06/2025

We’re nearly halfway through 2025 and I’m so happy that my trend predictions are coming true!

Also soooo chuffed I decided to follow these trends for my own wedding, and that so many of my gorgeous couples are incorporating them too…

If you’re yet to get married in 2025 and haven’t thought about these hot trends, don’t sleep on it 💅🏻

(And if you’re looking for a celebrant who gets it, hit me up)

09/06/2025

TRY and keep me off a rainbow light-up dancefloor, I DARE YA! 🕺

Had the absolute craic with the guys from EVENTS BY Cassidy-McCleans yesterday at the Love Weddings Studio Wedding Fair at Banana Block.

They have incredible decor and entertainment options available for weddings, parties or just a dull Sunday afternoon! I’ve requested their dancefloor for all future ceremonies and public engagements 😅

Check them out and give them a follow! X

07/06/2025

Sunday. Love. Weddings. Bananas.

Like, what more do you want, people?

Fill your boots with wedding craic this Sunday at the Love Weddings Fair, where loads of fab vendors will be there to chat about bringing your wedding vision to life (it doesn’t have to include bananas if you don’t want, we’re all very flexible).

I’ll be chatting all things ceremony and being nosy about your love stories, come and say hiya if you’re passing ☺️ I can also give you the skinny on what it’s like getting married in this unique city venue, having had our wedding here just a month ago! (Spoiler alert: it was f*ckin class)

Tag any engaged mates so they don’t miss out on the craic!

12/05/2025

Gorgeous work from 2 incredible suppliers..do yourself a favour and check them both out! Cruising Creative Lobster and Lime ❤️

08/03/2025

💜 UPPA WOMEN 💜

Having a moment of public appreciation this for the inspirational women of the Humanist Society NI - look at them like, pure beauts aren’t they?

Being a part of this caring, supportive, hilarious and feisty community of women means more to me than they probably realise! I’m so lucky to have had innumerable incredible women to look up to through my life, and these new friends are continuing that trend.

At our last meeting we honoured our outgoing board members Julie and Annette, whose vision and hard graft laid the foundations for gorgeous, joyful things I now get to benefit from and partake in. I want to be like them when I grow up!

We also collected donations for - an amazing project aiming to and doing formidable work to raise awareness of issues affecting women and girls in NI.

Sending my love to sisters everywhere today, most especially to those who don’t have access to the freedoms and opportunities we wish for all people 💜

PS Women are f*ckin class pass it on

20/02/2025

05/02/2025

Read the comments for an answer to this insanity 😅