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Fiona Whelton – Doolin Celebrant
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Countries Covered
IÂ travel Nationally & Internationally
Specialisms
My specialism is the option to incorporate ceremonial Cacao into a ceremony. This beautiful heart opening drink is particularly favoured among wedding couples and vow renewal couples as it marks a moment of deep connection and sealing of their vows.
Affiliations
IIOC, Earth Spiritualist Foundation
Languages
English and basic Gaeilge (Irish)
Hi, I'm Fiona
Hi! I am a vibrant and creative celebrant based on the Wild Atlantic Way of the West Coast of Ireland. I perform both Legal and non-legal Wedding Ceremonies, Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies & Milestone Ceremonies and I am a proud supporter of the LGBTQI+ community. The day that Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise Same-Sex marriage by popular vote made me so proud of my little country.
I so love the process of crafting a fully bespoke and unique ceremony for a couple or family and look at it as a true privilege to be part of.
While I am happy to travel for your ceremony I do live in an utterly breath taking part of the world so if you are looking for a destination wedding with romance, mythology and stunningly beautiful photo opportunities I am your woman. Check out www.cliffsofmoher.ie and www.burren.ie and you’ll see what I mean!
What's my ceremony style?
My style is fun and vibrant and I love nothing more than when a couple or family come to me with a request to make their ceremony unique, meaningful and truly memorable. My mission is to create a unique and bespoke ceremony that truly reflects your personality. I don’t do generic or template ceremonies and I pride myself in the fact that no two of my ceremonies are ever the same! I love bringing in spiritual elements to a ceremony or elements from a persons culture or heritage. To me being in ceremony with people no matter whether a small intimate affair or a large gathering is very much about remembering who we are, honouring those who have gone before us and carrying the light for the generations to come.
Prices From
450 euro for a Vow Renewal to 600 euro for a wedding.
Highlight
One of my favourite moments was when a very special couple requested a healing fire ceremony before their vow renewal. They wanted to release all that no longer served them both individually and as a couple. It was such a powerful ceremony for me to hold space for and I will be eternally grateful to them for trusting me with such a profound moment. You can read all about it on my blog on www.doolincelebrant.com
Why choose Fiona?
I believe in the importance of really listening to a couple or family, listening to their hopes and dreams for their ceremony and helping to make it happen. From the moment we first make that initial connection right up to the ‘Big Day’, I am with you every step of the way. I love having that little ‘something different’ in a ceremony, something that makes it truly memorable and personal to those involved. So whether it’s a cleansing fire ceremony or a cacao ceremony or a Community Vow to name but a few…I know we can come up with lots more ideas!
What do I offer?
Weddings
I am a proud member of the Irish Ethical Celebrant Society and for me that means so so much particularly since Ireland recently voted to legalise Same-Sex Marriage.
It is difficult to say what my ideal couple is as I have worked with so many different people from all walks of life and to me all couples are unique and special and deserve to have their thoughts and hopes listened to. I love the couple who know exactly what they want just as much as I love the couple who are utterly clueless!
From the moment you make contact with me and we embark on this journey together you have my full attention…we are in this together! I so love the process of crafting a bespoke ceremony, choosing the poems and readings, writing the love story, helping the couple with their vows; each step is a privilege for me to be part of.
I offer my couples a professional and heart led service where I accompany them on every step of their ceremony journey. From the moment we connect to the day of the ‘I Do’ I am available with ideas, inspiration, calming words, creativity and an impressive collection of love quotes and poetry! I love nothing more than diving in to my books to find the perfect words for the perfect moment in our couples ceremony. Some of my favourite enhancements are Hand Fasting, Sand Ceremony, Ring Warming and the Unity Candle but my absolute favourite is something I am proud to have created myself…Cacao Ceremony. I would love to tell you more!
Prices From
500 euro
Why choose Fiona for your wedding?
I am vibrant, professional, creative and heart led. To me being trusted to guide this most beautiful ceremony in a couples lives is a privilege that I take very seriously. In the months leading up to your Big Day I will be there for you every step of the way, whether it’s reassuring words that are needed or some deep breathing exercises (I’m a trained Yoga teacher!) or a little inspiration from my vast collection of love quotes and poetry; I’ve got you.
I promise your ceremony will be a true reflection of your personality, I don’t do generic ceremonies. Every ceremony I write is unique and bespoke for you.
Naming Ceremonies
One of my favourite ceremonies to conduct is a Baby Naming Ceremony, there is so much love in the air! It is such a privilege to be part of this tiny persons special day and to witness their loved ones hopes and dreams for their future. It is generally a more informal and relaxed affair than other ceremonies and one where there is so much scope for family involvement.
A lovely enhancement that is very often used is the Wish Tree. This is where each guest writes a little message of love on a piece of paper and then ties it to a bunch of twigs which represent a tree. Another option is to have a miniature tree in a pot such as miniature orange or lemon tree. These messages are then gathered at the end of the ceremony and safely put away for the child to read in the future.Â
Prices From
400 euro
Why choose Fiona for your naming ceremony?
As a busy mum of 3 kiddos myself I understand the needs for a Naming Ceremony to be fuss free and child friendly while also being fun and meaningful! I love how members of the baby’s family can have active roles in their naming ceremony whether it’s to read a poem or bestow a blessing or bring a special gift…there are endless roles that I would love to explore with you!
Renewal of Vows
Maybe its been one year or maybe it has been 10 years since you first said ‘I do’ but the love is stronger than ever and you want to celebrate this! What better way to do that than with a Vow Renewal Ceremony. It might be a small intimate ceremony where its just the two of you or it might be a chance to invite all your friends and family and have a mega party! Whatever way you want to do it I have lots of ideas to make it memorable and meaningful.
No matter what type of ceremony I perform my commitment to listening to your needs is the same. It is so important to me that you feel heard, that your hopes and desires have been considered and that this ceremony is bespoke and unique to you and not just a generic scripted ceremony. Celtic Hand Tying also known as Hand Fasting is an ancient tradition in matrimony and where we get the term ‘tying the knot.’ It is a lovely part of both the Wedding Ceremony and Vow Renewal where the couple may use different coloured ribbons to symbolise their marriage; red for passion, green for growth, gold for prosperity. As part of our planning together I can suggest some other beautiful ceremony enhancements available such as Sand Ceremony, tree planting, broom jumping, wine box ceremony etc. I am also very excited to tell you more about a unique Cacao Ceremony which I offer to couples.
Prices From
400
Why choose Fiona for your renewal of vows?
When a couple choose to renew their vows they might choose to do things quite differently to their actual wedding day. They might now have children and wish to include them in the ceremony in a very meaningful way. Many couples opt for a more intimate and informal gathering and love that they have the freedom to do things their way. I love working with couples who have done the big wedding and now really want something small and intimate to focus on their love and commitment to each other. I promise to bring you a truly unique and meaningful Vow Renewal Ceremony that will beautifully affirm your commitment to each other all over again!
Unfortunately Fiona Whelton – Doolin Celebrant is not available for Funerals.
Reviews for Fiona Whelton – Doolin Celebrant
Total Reviews: 28
Average Rating: 5
reviews (28)
Unforgettable Vow Renewal!
I’m not sure where to start with Fiona or this review! She went above and beyond to help coordinate and set up a surprise 10 year anniversary vow renewal for my wife on the Cliffs of Moher! She answered ALL of my questions and addressed any concerns I had with helpful ideas or ways to work around any issues that may have come up! We had all our bases covered and she made it so I was able to not be nervous before the surprise to give anything away to my wife! Her actual ceremony and location were unforgettable. An amazing experience all around. If you’re having any sort of service near Fiona, do not hesitate to contact her! You wont regret it! Thank you Fiona for making our trip to Ireland even more romantic than our trip to Paris!
Truly personal experience
We had the pleasure of having Fiona as our wedding celebrant at the beautiful Mount Juliet Estate, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience. From the outset, Fiona was incredibly easy to work with, embodying professionalism and warmth that made the planning process a breeze. She went above and beyond in understanding our vision, ensuring every detail was perfectly aligned with what we envisioned for our special day. Her dedication and personal touch truly made our ceremony unique and memorable. Fiona’s ability to create a ceremony that felt personal, intimate, and reflective of our journey together was remarkable. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for a celebrant who offers not just a service, but a memorable experience. Her contribution to our wedding was invaluable, and we’re forever grateful for the magic she brought to our day.
Perfection!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Fiona is a fantastic celebrant.
Gary and I clicked with her from the very first call. Bit by bit with no stress or confusion she helped us piece together the most wonderful ceremony to celebrate our love for one another.
She is kind and caring, honest and creative, professional and hardworking. Fiona provided us with an excellent framework for our ceremony all the while encouraging us to put our own personal spin on the day – nothing was out of the question to ask for. Planning with Fiona was both relaxed and orderly.
From taking the time to gain insights into our relationship for our very special ‘Love Story’ she created to offering advice on the running order, music and much more – Fiona was always there for us.
The ceremony was our favourite part of our special day. Every word had such depth and meaning to it – it was so personalised from start to finish. Its not an exaggeration to say that every guest at our wedding commented on how wonderful the ceremony was – we have Fiona to thank for that.
She did a wonderful job and we will be forever grateful and honoured that she played such a special role in our day.
Thank you Fiona,
Le Grá,
Gary & Grá.
