MULTI AWARD WINNING CELEBRANT and Solemniser ��
Creatively writes and delivers unique ceremonies ❤️ I also work with all people taking a non-biased approach.
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My name is Áine Mckenna of Celebrate Love � and I am a qualified Wedding and Family Celebrant and Solemniser. I serve Dublin and the surrounding areas in Leinster including Longford and Louth. Whether it is the exciting threshold of marriage, the nervous anticipation of becoming parents, or the celebration of an important milestone it is my honour and privilege to officiate those rites of passage
which are sacred and most deserving of our attention. I look forward to working with you to claim the ceremony that most deeply reflects you and your values- it being Non-Religious, Semi-Religious, Mixed Faith & Spiritual.
💕 L & M brought stones from London and sand from Dublin to include in their very special unity sand ritual ✨️
Their family, friends, and children travelled from near and far to witness them finally sign on the dotted line, becoming 'Mr & Mrs'.
Thanks to Mary and the team 🙏
Wishing this wonderful couple a world of happiness 💕
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💕 Yesterday L & R tied the knot at the ever beautiful - aaaaand the weather stayed nice 🙌
Wishing this gorgeous couple and their adorable daughter so much luck and love on their journey forward, with lots more penguin antics (inside joke 😅) 💕
The excellent 'I do crew':
✨️ WEDDING CELEBRANT OF THE YEAR 2024 ✨️
It's always very surreal to me that this little business of mine gets any recognition, let alone an award! 😱
There is lots on the horizon for 2024/25, and I am just so thrilled that so many wonderful couples have entrusted me to facilitate one of their biggest milestones. As always, thank you for the support and for choosing me to be your Celebrant 🙏
Áine x
I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself to any new couples that have found themselves on my page 🙋🏼♀️
I'm Áine and I am a solopreneur at my first baby, Celebrate Love ❤️
A little about me:
♡ I live in Blackrock, Louth
♡ I have 2 mental cats
♡ & 3 feral boys (or is that the wrong way around?!) 2 are twins! All under 4...
♡ My husband matches my crazy
♡ I lived in Greece, Canada, and the Cayman Islands
♡ I used to be a massage therapist and worked on a cruise ship in the Western Caribbean
♡ I massaged some notable celebrities in another role *ahem, Lady Gaga, Adam Levigne..
♡ I have shares in Nutella (jokes 👀)
♡ Tea is my drug of choice
♡ I love being a Celebrant ✨️
Feel free to message me if you would like to chat 🙋🏼♀️🫶
✨️ Watch this space ✨️
💕 Yesterday at the the sun gods smiled on D & E (or the child of Prague, depending on your beliefs! 😉).
It was a mix of unity candles and handfasting to represent this gorgeous couple (with a very special daisy ribbon chosen by their beautiful daughter!). They had a massive contingent of their family and friends to share in the joy of their special day.
Wishing this wonderful family a lifetime of happiness 💕
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💕 What a pair of genuinely lovely people 😍
It was a great day in when Gemma & Kealan made their union official and managed to even share their vows with their two gorgeous boys by their side 🥰
Thank you both for trusting me with your love story. I wish you all every happiness 💕
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💕 Last Saturday, S & D had a beautiful unity candle ritual with their two brilliant boys and shared their vows (finally!) in front of the nearest and dearest at
Thank you to Alison and the team for being so accommodating as per usual and to S&D for my lovely bottle of bubbly 🫶
Wishing this amazing couple many more years of D singing soppy numbers and S pretending she's mortified 😅💕
✨️ Just a thought ✨️
💕 Words fail me.... but they certainly didn't fail Tina & Dave.... 🥲🫶💕
💕 BELTAINE BLESSINGS 💕
Seems like a good day to share this little article I wrote recently about the beautiful ancient tradition of ring warming for
💕 KIND WORDS 💕
From the fabulous Niall & Caroline. Their ceremony was literally packed to the rafters in and you could feel all the love in the room for this very special couple! ❤️
Wishing them both a lifetime of love and lots of happy memories in the making 💕
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When Melinda & Gareth told me they wanted their Teddy Bear mascot, Patrick to be their 'Ring Bear' I knew I was going to enjoy working with them! 😊
In the beautiful surroundings of with their closest loved ones in attendance, Melinda & Gareth blended sand as they blend their lives in marriage. But they also opted for their own version of the Scottish Quaich ritual, and each sipped a very tasty (I am told!) Toffee liquor, symbolising their commitment to sharing everything in life 🍻
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✨️ I am so excited to announce the launch of my newest venture - underwater weddings! ✨️
I recently got my PADI certificate, and I am now available to don an oxygen tank and perform your ceremony, in the sea, in a lake or even in a large pond. Cue cards included ✨️❤️
💕 Nedless to say, D & T are happy with their script, all ready for their May ceremony 💕
✨️ AWARDS ✨️
Seriously now, I'm going to have to purchase a new hat for my big head! 😅🙏
Soo thrilled and honoured to be recognised as 'Best Wedding Celebrant 2024 (Leinster): Aine Mckenna AND
Hand-Fasting Specialist of the Year 2024 (Leinster): Aine Mckenna.. in the Global Wedding Awards 2024
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"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.” — Serena Williams
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Rebecca & Cillian married last month at and are just the coolest, lovliest couple! Thank you both so much for the kind words 🫶 Keep adventuring together. Much love ❤️
✨️ AWARD ✨️
I am absolutely delighted to have been named 'Most Trusted Wedding Officiant 2024 (ROI)' in the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards , 2024.
Trust is such a critical part of the celebrant / couple relationship, so it is particularly poignant to be recognised for this trait. I am so grateful to all my couples for their continued support and positive feedback. Without this, I wouldn't be where I am today ♥️
✨️ When St. Brigid complained to St. Patrick that the men of Ireland were taking too long to propose a deal was struck that every four years, on February 29th, it was a 'ladies privilege' to do the proposing. Of course, things have changed, and anyone can propose on any day! Thankfully! It's still a popular day throughout the world. Wishing all the couples out there so much luck and love on this the day of your proposal ❤️ ✨️
✨️ 2024 IS ALMOST CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS ✨️
SUMMER - very limited availability- August, closed
AUTUMN - LimIted availability, September almost full
WINTER - Limited availability, Decemeber almost full
If you are lolling to book your 2024 ceremony, please get in touch ASAP.
💕 Such kind words from my lovely school friend Rachael and her wonderful husband Ronan, who I had the great pleasure and honour of marrying at last November 💕
💕 What a cracking day for S & S at , where they tied the knot (with a little help from their 3 adorable kids!). They also had a very special surprise for both Mum's with a very respectful, adoring homage to both of them for their continued support and unconditional love over the years. They also had a part in lighting S & S's unity candles - a lovely full circle moment 💕
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💕 Happy Valentines Day! These 4 are my whole ♥️
Wishing you and yours an amazing day of celebrating love! 💕
✨️ A little article I wrote on Handfasting is now live on Irish American News. Link below 🫶✨️
https://www.irishamericannews.com/irishamericannews/index.php/736-explore-the-beauty-of-handfasting-in-your-irish-ceremony
✨️ When the bride enters to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica and exits to 'Is this Love' by Bob Marley, played so brilliantly by - you know you've found some kindred souls.
R & C were surrounded by the coolest collection of their closest friends and family at the gorgeous . They lit a candle in remembrance to the grooms, much beloved parents who passed on, and they tied the knot in a style only they could exude; 6 special people laid ribbons on their clasped hands. After 10 years of growing and loving together, they have finally tied the knot; now on the precipice of a new exciting adventure. ✨️
Wishing these two amazing souls a lifetime of happiness and love 💕
✨️ Lá Fhéile Bríde ✨️
Today is a celebration of my namesake - Áine BRIGID, and that of my amazing Granny 💕
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"Aine was amazing from start to finish! She told our love story so beautifully. We have got so many compliments on how it was a perfect ceremony for us and it was! Aine is so kind and warm and I am so grateful she was there to join us in marriage 💞"
Leah & Paul had their special day back in December 2023 and it was so full of personal touches, fun and buckets of love. Wishing these two amazing souls a lifetime of happiness 😘💕
✨️ Happy Nollaig na mBan ladies!✨️
💕 Was there a little something extra in your stocking this year 💍?!
CONGRATULATIONS ✨️🥳💕
Recently and navigating the exciting journey that is ?
I would love to chat with you about your ceremony! I may just be your perfect match 😉 🫶
I am a fully inclusive HSE registered solemniser & Celebrant operating in Ireland and Northern Ireland, specialising in ceremonies injected with fun, love and humour. Your love story is at the heart of it all. ✨️❤️
Pop me a message or email [email protected] and I can send you on a brochure or arrange a free consultation to chat further 🙋🏼♀️💕
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✨️ When they asked what I do, well I had to show them.... Starring my sons, Cian & Finn, with Oisín having his say in the background! 💙✨️ #cute #twins #twinboys #boymom #Handfasting #handfastingceremony #unityritual #familytime #demonstration #Celebrant #weddingcelebrant #celebatelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
✨️ Thank you to my sister, my best friend @fife32 for an amazing night in Dublin. I milked this birthday..... ✨️ 🍽 @krewe_dublin 🍸@pennylane_dublin 💃 @4_damelane 🍸& 🛌 @searsons_bar_dublin #nightout #dublincity #birthdaycelebration #celebrantinthewild #sister #bestfriend #funtimes #celebratelife #celebratelove
💕 On Tuesday I was a busy lady. I celebrated another lap around the sun (my husband and 3 boys completely spoiled me!). It was also a day to celebrate another amazing couple. S & H came all the way from China to share their vows in front of their Irish family in @portmarnockresort (having already completed the legal marriage in Macau). S's mother played a blinder as an acting wedding planner for the day. It did rain... alot! But this is Ireland, and we embrace the weather; it's also very good luck! Here is a simple reading shared by the bride's brother: 上邪！Yuefu folk poem "Oh Heaven!" 我欲与君相知， I want to be your love forever and ever, 长命无绝衰。 Without break or decay. 山无陵， ‘Til the mountains crumble 江水为竭， The rivers run dry, 冬雷震震， When thunder rumbles in winter, 夏雨雪 ， When snow falls in summer. 天地合， When heaven and earth come together as one, 乃敢与君绝！ Not til then will I part from you! Wishing this fabulous duo (and their beloved dog!) Lots of luck and love to follow them on their journey 💕 #irishchinesewedding #fusionwedding #wedding #hotelwedding #chinesepoem #lovepoem #commitmentceremony #vowrenewal #Celebrant #irishcelebrant #Solemniser #celebratelove #ainemckenna
💕 Today was a special one for N & C at the beautiful @woodside_chapel - the place was literally packed with all their loved ones. They opted for a unity candle ritual with their mums - I love a good full circle ❤️ @dougsheridansinger1 got the crowd moving and singing - brilliant as always 🙌 The flowers were just fabulous by @vintagevioletflorist Wishing N & C a lifetime of happiness, loads more adventures (day drinking included! 🙃) and buckets full of love 💕 #mrandmrs #happilymarried #happycouple #husbandandwife #unitycandles #wedding #louthwedding #celebrant #weddingcelebrant #celebratelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
💕 Happy Mothers Day 💕 Four years ago I was told I would probably never have kids. I beat all the odds and have 3 beautiful children that teach me new ways to love every day 💙 #mothersday #motherhood #boymom #happymothersday #celebratelife #celebratelove
💕 On Sunday at @dunboynecastle, I had the unreal honour of naming the daughter of a couple I married in 2021 😍 Wishing P, S, and little M so much joy, love, and fun in their future together 💕 #namingceremony #familyceremony #familycelebrant #Celebrant #babynamining #babyname #irishcelebrant #milestoneceremony #milestonecelebrations #celebrate #celebratlife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
🎶 Going to the Chapel of Love - The Dixie Cups 📸 @jasnapasalicweddings #Celebrant #solemniser #weddings #weddingcelebrant #weddingplanning #justengaged #Celebratelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
💕 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 💕 The best day to be celebrating all kinds of love ❤️ #happyvalentinesday #valentinesday #valentinesday2023 #love #loveisintheair #happycouple #happycelebrant #happilymarried #lovemyjob #celebrant #weddingcelebrant #familycelebrant #solemniser #celebratelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
🌈 Today is definitely a day to #celebratelove of all kinds 🥳 Happy Pride weekend everybody!! 🌈 #pride #pridemonth #prideweekend #loveislove #lovehasnogender #lovehasnolabels #lovehasnoborders #lovehasnoboundaries #lovehasnolimits #love #celebratlife
Hello May 👋🌞 Bring on the outdoor celebrations 🍾🙂 #mayday #may #spring #sun #outdoorwedding #outdoorcelebrations #irishlandscape #mountains #lakes #irishwedding #weddinginireland #elopetoireland #irishcelebrant #excitedtobeback #weddings #vowrenewal #namingceremony #familyceremony #familycelebrant #celebrant #celebration #celebratelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
🙋🏼♀️ How's everyone doing? I am currently working from home with 2 mental work colleagues.They do not respect personal space, their grooming leaves alot to desired, one farts and the other screams at me for no apparent reason. Not to mention they have both taken swipes at my poor laptop 🤷🏼♀️ 🐾 On a serious note - I hope you are all well and safe. Áine xx #workingfromhome #catcolleagues #cats #petsintheoffice #covid_19 #corona #staysafe #stillworking #writing #feelinginspired #Celebrant #weddingcelebrant #familycelebrant #ethicalcelebrant #celebratelife #celebratelove #ainemckenna
How to hypnotise a kitten and get him to sleep 😻granted when he opened his eyes again he attacked my poor hair 🤣 Loki ❤ #rescuekitten #rescuecat #catsofinstagram #cute #kittens #gotosleep #tabbycat #tabbykitten #lovethisguy
It was my absolute honour to officiate Kathy and Jason in the most intimate and personal commitment ceremony I ever had the pleasure of writing. Their enduring love story is one that will stay with me for years to come #perksofthiswonderfuljob
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Áine Mckenna is a multi – award winning, Ethical Celebrant based in Dublin, Ireland; fully qualified and accredited by the Irish Institute of Celebrants.
Áine is truly passionate about delivering a memorable and heart felt ceremony, reflecting your journey and beliefs. Also specialising in traditional Celtic ceremonies, such as Handfasting and ring warming.
Áine crafts ceremonies that most deeply reflects you and your values- being Non-Religious, Semi-Religious, Mixed Faith & Spiritual.
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