Celebrant Derv

26/02/2022

How I would love to deliver ceremonies Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore. Also a beautiful spot for funeral ceremonies. https://www.lafcadiohearngardens.com/weddings/

The perfect location for an outdoor wedding. Beautiful Gardens Weddings, Japanese Gardens, small weddings, large weddings, Exotic Wedding Location, Intimate

21/02/2022

I've a picture in my head of myself in front of this couple. I know their real names, but for now I'll call them Maggie and Lorcan. I'm helping them renew their vows. The vow renewal ceremony is happening in a place that they have chosen and they are surrounded by people they have chosen to surround themselves with. The ceremony features the music they want and the readings they want. I tell a story that celebrates their love.

This is what I aim to achieve for people as a vow renewal celebrant. Not a trace of Hallmark sentiment in sight – just words that are true to them, words that make the couple think, wow, look how far we have come.

Like the sound of a vow renewal ceremony like that? Check out the Vow Renewal section on my website. Link in the bio.

Photo Description: A couple stand side by side, linking arms. She wears a flowery dress; he wears a suit. He has white hair and a white moustache, and she has flowing ash blonde hair and glasses.

17/02/2022

Now this is how to organise an inclusive ceremony - love this! https://www.boredpanda.com/autistic-adhd-couple-had-sensory-friendly-wedding/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=BPFacebook

After sharing how they managed to throw a sensory-friendly wedding, honeymoon wasn't the only thing this neurodivergent couple got to celebrate.

17/12/2021

In my last video for 2022, I share my recipe for a perfect Christmas.

What ingredients make a perfect Christmas recipe for you? Feel free to share in the comments below.

Happy Christmas/holidays and New Year.

09/12/2021

Not all disabilities can be seen. There are thousands of people living with invisible disabilities of all kinds, and they have needs too. As a celebrant, I'll accommodate whatever needs they have for the ceremonies I plan for them. And I'll follow the golden rule when it comes to planning an accessible ceremony – just ask.

I've chosen a pic of a sunflower to go with this post because the sunflower is the symbol for invisible disability. The sunflower is a way for people with invisible disabilities to be seen.

08/12/2021

For people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, finding a ceremony venue that's accessible can be a challenge. But it need not be. With a ramp, smooth flooring and plenty of space between chairs, people with physical disabilities can move easily around any space.

The good news is that there are venues that are committed to accessibility, and those venues have signed up to a service called Mobility Mojo. Hotels can evaluate their accessibility and if they meet the right standard, they get accreditation as an accessible venue. The Dalata Hotel Group in Ireland, which includes the Clayton hotels, has earned Mobility Mojo accreditation for its hotels.

If you'd like to find out more about my accessible ceremonies and accessible venues I recommend, call me on 0876959799.

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07/12/2021

This is how to say I Love You in Irish Sign Language. I'm committed to making my ceremonies accessible to couples, families and anyone who's a guest at the ceremony.

For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, I would make my ceremony script available to whoever is signing it, so they can sign it easily. I would learn a little sign language myself to include it in the ceremony. I would speak clearly. And I would follow the golden rule – Just Ask.

If you would like me to deliver a colourful, creative and accessible ceremony for you, give me a call on 0876959799.

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07/12/2021

Here's another way to say I Love You – in Braille, the written language that helps blind people read with the touch of a finger. The National Council for the Blind offers Brailling services, so I would get in touch with them to format my ceremonies in Braille.

I'd make ceremonies available in large print, or at the very least in a clear and well-spaced font. I'd also video myself reading parts of the ceremony – when your sight is impaired, your voice has greater power. These little adaptations would also go down well with people who have dyslexia.

If you're curious about my accessible ceremonies and would like to find out more, please drop me a direct message (DM).

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03/12/2021

In this video, I'm speaking about something that's very close to my heart – delivering ceremonies for people with disabilities. Have a watch of the video to find out more. And if you like what you hear and you'd like me to deliver an accessible ceremony for you, give me a call on 0876959799.

02/12/2021

A slightly more personal question for this poll, but an important one nonetheless. What belief system would you like to see underpinning your wedding?
Spiritual (any faith)
Secular (completely secular, humanist)
Mix of spiritual and secular.
If you'd prefer to answer me by private message, please feel free to do so.

01/12/2021

I offer vow renewal services and I've done a beautiful virtual vow renewal, but I do wonder whether people still think it's something that only celebrities do. So I thought I'd ask: Would you consider renewing your vows?
Yes
No.

30/11/2021

I love the idea of delivering ceremonies in unusual venues, like deconsecrated churches, arts centre or restaurants. I wanted to see whether you feel the same. So, please let me know which of these lovely venues you would consider for a wedding ceremony, or what kind of venue you had your ceremony in. Here are the choices.

What type of venue do you think is the perfect fit for a wedding ceremony?
Hotel (incl boutique hotel)
Boutique Wedding Venue
Community venue – arts centre, theatre, community hall
Former church
Your house

29/11/2021

This week, I've decided I want to get to know you all better, so I'm going to be asking you wuestions about wedding ceremonies. It's really because I'm nosy and I love finding out about people's weddings. You can answer these questions if you're dreaming of a wedding, planning a wedding or have already had a wedding.

First up, what number of guests do you feel is right for a wedding?
Less than 50?
50-100?
100-150?
150+
Whatever you're having yourself.

Stick your answers in the comments, or any alternative answers you might want to give. Or WhatsApp me with your answers. I'd love to hear from you.

25/11/2021

There are loads of rituals you can do to demonstrate family unity, and the idea of people coming together as one. One great way of involving children in a wedding ceremony and celebrating the family you've created is a handprint ritual. I'm going to suggest this to my June 2022 wedding family.

It's a messy but fun ritual. You dip your hands in paint and then press your palm onto a sheet of paper, to show your hand print. I should add that I won't be suggesting the family do this on the day! They can do it at home, frame the sheet of paper and bring it to the ceremony. And I'll say some words I've created especially for the ritual, about how everyone in the family as an individual, but they're also united in their love.

If you'd like me to perform colourful rituals for your ceremonies, give me a call or a WhatsApp on 0876959799.

24/11/2021

At this wonderful wedding ceremony I'm delivering next June, there'll be lots of colourful rituals. But I always make room for words. As this'll be a very family oriented ceremony, I'm planning to suggest a reading that captures the joy and adventure of being part of a family and invites us all to explore the wider world. It's 'The Places You'll Go' by Dr Seuss.

This Dr Seuss quote was designed by a social media guru with great visual flair, . There's alt text embedded in the photo for my visually impaired followers.

If you'd like me to suggest joyful, poetic or reflective readings for your wedding ceremony, and plan the rest of the ceremony while we're at it, give me a call or a WhatsApp on 0876959799.

23/11/2021

I'm delighted to say I'll be delivering a wedding ceremony June 2022, for a quirky, creative couple. It'll celebrate not just them, but the beautiful family they've created. The wedding will be at a glorious Georgian venue, in Co Meath. It's a place that specialises in creating tailored weddings for every couple. A mere seven months to go and I'm excited already.

If you'd like me to put together a quirky, creative wedding ceremony for you, give me a call or a WhatsApp on 0876959799.

01/10/2021

This week, I thought I'd share the values I bring to the ceremonies I deliver as a celebrant. In the word clouds I've created, you'll see lots of words that I believe sum up my ceremonies. Today's word cloud is all about weddings and vow renewals.

If the words in this word cloud chime with you, why not send me a WhatsApp on 0876959799.

Photo Description, I've created a word cloud in pastel colours containing these words: values, words, love, laughter, celebrate, joy, spirit, meaning, creative, professional, delivery, natural, true, authentic, passion, humour, stories, writing, committed, music, readings, family, ritual, colour, accessible, disability friendly, happiness, freedom, choice