Meet Brian Twomey
A Heartfelt, Personal Ceremony?
I’ve always had a natural curiosity, and now I’ve channeled it into something meaningful—telling love stories and asking the questions that matter most. I’m passionate about celebrating life’s joyful moments and sharing those experiences with others. Weddings and family celebrations hold a special place in my heart—the music, the food, and the energy of it all (even though I’m not much of a dancer!).
What sets me apart? I bring the focus back to the reason behind the celebration: love and connection. I craft personalized ceremonies by listening to each couple’s story, weaving in traditions, and curating the perfect words to mark the occasion.
If you’re looking for a celebrant who’s joyful, enthusiastic, fun, heartfelt and full of quirky facts about wedding traditions, I’m your celebrant.
(But if you need someone to lead a flash mob… remember, I don’t dance!)
Check out my blog for some useful articles.
My job- make your Ceremony Unforgettable
Why Choose a Celebrant Ceremony?
A celebrant-led ceremony gives you complete flexibility to create an experience that reflects you. Here’s why it’s special:
- Personalised Content: Combine secular, religious, or spiritual elements, or mix them as you wish.
- Interfaith and Cultural Blending: Celebrate your unique backgrounds in a meaningful way.
- Location & Timing Flexibility: Choose the time and place that suits you, including evenings or weekends.
See my getting married in Cork page.
Why Choose Me as Your Celebrant?
- Your Story, Your Way: I craft bespoke ceremonies that capture your journey as a couple and engage your guests.
- Creative Content: I can source meaningful readings, poems, and music—both secular and spiritual.
- Ritual Expertise: From handfasting to unity candles, I’ll suggest rituals that suit your personality and explain their significance to your guests.
- Public Speaking Skills: As an experienced speaker, I ensure your guests stay captivated, whether we’re indoors or braving Irish weather outdoors!
Check out my blog for some useful articles.
My job- make your Ceremony Unforgettable
The Process – Let’s Make It Easy
- Get in Touch: Reach out via phone, email, or text to schedule your free consultation—either in person or via GoogleMeets/WhatsApp.
- Initial Consultation: We’ll chat about your vision, preferences, and ceremony details.
- Wedding Workshop: At this we will plan your wedding. We will discuss all the things you thought of but more importantly the things you didn’t.
- Follow-up: Following the Wedding Workshop, I will send you a draft Ceremony. You will finetune this and we will meet again to go through it before your wedding day so that we are all on the same page.
- The Big Day: I handle everything—printing readings, guiding participants, and ensuring everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy your celebration!
See my getting married in Cork page.
Ceremony Rituals – Adding Meaning to Your Ceremony
There are countless ways to enrich your ceremony. I have a particular grá (love) for Celtic traditions, but I’ll suggest rituals that align with your values and personality. Whether it’s a unity candle, sand blending, or a handfasting or a Quaich, I’ll ensure the meaning behind each act resonates with you and your guests.
See my getting married in Cork page.
You can have different elements within your perfect Cork wedding civil ceremony, whether it is Handfasting, Unity Candle, Sand Ceremony, Ring warming, readings, poems, music, vows and many more ideas to choose from.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is a celebrant ceremony legally binding?
Yes! I’m a registered Solemniser and can complete the legal elements of your marriage. I also offer symbolic ceremonies for couples who have already had a legal ceremony elsewhere.
How do we register our marriage?
The Marriage Registration Form (MRF) signed by you, your witnesses, and me must be returned to the Registry Office within 30 days after your wedding.
Can we get married anywhere?
A legal wedding can take place in any venue open to the public with a verifiable address. Symbolic ceremonies can be held anywhere—even in private homes or gardens.
What time can we get married?
You can get married at any time—morning, afternoon, evening, or night—on any day of the week.
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Plan Your Perfect Ceremony
Most couples have an idea of what they want in their ceremony—or at least what they don’t want! During our chats, I’ll help you discover readings, songs, or rituals that resonate with you. My goal is to create a relaxed, joyful experience that reflects your personality and your love for each other..
Let’s create something unforgettable together!
Contact me: mob 087-2990337
Email: [email protected]
Resources & Ideas?
Please do check out my website here to see what you need to marry legally in Cork. In particular, I have a blog post on Cork Weddings and your choices, if you choose to get married in Cork. To be sure, remember that you MUST give 3 months notice to HSE Civil Registration Office for the legal and civil ceremony part of your wedding. The reality is therefore that you will need more time than that for your Cork marriage, as there are waiting lists to get appointments. However, the reality is that the time will not be long going!
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What do Couples like you say?
Brian was our wedding celebrant in November 2024 and we were not disappointed! He made planning the ceremony a breeze for us and personalised it all to our taste. He is blessed with natural quick wit and the ability to be serious when the occasion requires. Many of our friends and family complimented us on how they enjoyed our ceremony and in particular how excellent Brian was as a celebrant and how he delivered the relaxed but fun atmosphere we wished for on the day. Special mention to his own beautiful wife who made sure the ceremony table and room layout were just right with finishing touches on the day and managed the music too. Thank you Brian for officiating our wedding in a beautiful manner.
Claire Williams – Google Reviews
Wedding Seaview House Ballylickey
My husband and I were married by Brian on the 16th of November 2024. Brian made our wedding so magical and special. Every single guest was talking about how it was the best ceremony they every attended and the way Brian spoke about us as a couple made our family and friends believe that he must be a personal friend of ours.
He made the ceremony moving and also enormous fun. There was not a dry eye in the house and never a single dull moment.
We cannot ever thank Brian and his wife Ann, (who’s timing with the music throughout the ceremony was impeccable) enough for making our ceremony so meaningful and memorable.
We highly recommend Brian as a celebrant. You will not find anyone who pays so much attention to detail and makes such an effort to make your wedding personal, individual, moving and fun.
Thank you again Brian.
Sharon and James Butler – Google Reviews
Wedding Hayfield Manor
Brian was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He was so calming, reassuring and kind throughout the whole journey. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, everybody was raving about how relaxed, fun and special it was. We laughed, we cried and it was truly everything we wanted and more. I cannot recommend Brian enough, he truly went above and beyond 🤩 💫 🌟
Karen Galvin – Google Reviews
Wedding: River Lee Hotel
From the first contact with Brian he was so lovely. He helped us put the whole ceremony together and guided us about the green folder. Brian has a great sense of humour and made you feel so at ease when the nerves kicked in a little! From start to finish he was amazing. Any question I had he got back to me so fast . He makes the ceremony so personal and everyone was in the stitches laughing . Couldn’t recommend Brian enough .
Katie Hourihane – Google Reviews
Wedding: Inishannon House Hotel
Brian was the perfect Celebrant.
He was a clear and confident guide in the preparation meetings, helped to keep us on schedule , and to sculpt the Ceremony to be our own.
On the day Brian was calm, organised, attentive and fun. He held us both perfectly through the Ceremony, and as promised involved our family and friends from beginning to end.
Many came to tell us how moved they were, how much they felt part our celebration, and how much they enjoyed it.
Ruth and I savoured every moment, it was fabulous.
Thank you Brian
Kim Lawson – Google Reviews
Wedding: Barnabrow, East Cork
How can I put into words how incredible Brian is. It’s hard to explain how amazing he is. From the moment we met Brian we knew we were lucky to have him as our celebrant. On our wedding Day my husband was extremely nervous and he is still talking about how Brian put him and ease and looked after him. He is kind, caring and fun. Our ceremony had a perfect mix of fun and of course the serious parts too! People who were at our wedding have said they have never seen a celebrant like Brian. I feel like thank you isn’t enough! Any couple who are lucky enough to book him have hit the jackpot !!
Sinead Hennessy – Google Reviews
Wedding: Fota House
From our first meeting with Brian we knew we was in great hands! He guided us through the process every step of the way and made so easy for us! He made sure every box was ticked and that is was a stress free experience.
When it came to the ceremony well it was the best. From the moment it started to the moment it ended we was transported into a magical love story with myself and Jonathan at the core of every part.
We would highly recommend Brian for your special day.
Graham Mc Dermott – Google Reviews
Wedding: The Orangery, Maryborough Hotel, Cork
Brian was the celebrant for our wedding in October at Fernhill House in Clonakilty.
He was superb! We met with him a few times in the lead up to the wedding and he provided so many different ideas on the ceremony structure.
He completely listened to us and what we wanted from our wedding and tailored the ceremony to suit us. He impressed everyone and people were blown away by him.
He put us at ease and made us laugh, I couldn’t recommend him more.
Evelyn Halpin – Google Reviews
Wedding: Fernhill Hotel & Gardens, Clonakilty
Sincerity, feeling, fun, Heartwarming & Captivating
What I do...
Wedding in Cork?
If you want to marry in Cork, I can do it because I am an HSE registered solemniser therefore, I can marry you legally anywhere in Ireland.
As a fully trained Ordained Interfaith Minister I am a wedding celebrant and consequently a legal Solemniser registered with the HSE.
Funerals / End of Life
I will create a ceremony that reflects the wishes, beliefs, cultural background and values, religious or non-religious of your loved one and your family, because we minister to all faiths and none.
Even in the sadness of loss we can still celebrate life.
Diversity Statement - everyone should have the right to have their Love celebrated
