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Ceremonies by Caroline

Larne, Co. Antrim
CelebrantWedding Planner
Est. 2020£725 - £845 26 to 50 weddings Team of 1 Elopements welcomeMax. 30 weddings per year

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About this supplier

Ceremonies by Caroline | Legal Wedding Celebrant Northern Ireland and Ireland

Looking for a wedding celebrant in Northern Ireland or Ireland who can create a ceremony that genuinely feels like you and legally marry you as part of it?

I’m Caroline McAlister, a qualified FuturFaith celebrant based in Larne, County Antrim. I am registered to conduct legally binding marriages in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having photographed weddings since 2013, I also understand how wedding days really flow, from timings and family dynamics to calming nerves, making sure wedding dresses are sitting properly and working smoothly with venues and suppliers.

My approach is simple: a ceremony that fits you, even if you do not fit neatly into a box.

FuturFaith represents an inclusive approach that embraces and respects all faiths, mixed faiths, semi faith and no faith. Whether you want a completely non religious ceremony, are considering a humanist wedding or would like religious or spiritual elements included, we can create something that reflects your beliefs, values and relationship. All couples are warmly welcomed.

Your ceremony should not sound as though your names have simply been added to a template. I take time to get to know you, learning how you met, what makes you laugh, what you have faced together and what makes your relationship yours. I then weave those details into a ceremony created in collaboration with you.

It can be romantic, relaxed, emotional, funny or a mixture of everything. You might choose to include personal vows, readings, music, family traditions or symbolic elements such as handfasting, candle lighting, a quaich or a sand ceremony. Nothing is included simply because weddings are expected to have it.

I will guide you clearly through the process, including the legal requirements, ceremony choices and writing personal vows if you choose to have them. You receive your ceremony script before the wedding, giving you the opportunity to make changes and ensure it feels completely right.

On the day, I want you to feel calm, supported and able to be fully present. I will invite you to take a breath, look around and absorb the moment before we begin a ceremony centred on your words, your promises and the life you are building together.

If you are looking for an inclusive wedding celebrant and legal solemniser in Northern Ireland or Ireland, I would love to hear about your plans.

Caroline x

Booking terms at a glance

Deposit
£100 upfront. A 2nd payment of £250 is due 3 months before your ceremony & balance due 1 month before
Travel fee
There may be a small travel charge depending on distance

Peace of mind

One wedding per day
Only one wedding booked per day.
Emergency backup cover
I have a network of suppliers I can contact in an emergency.

Sustainability

Sustainability matters to me – both in life and in love. I’m very much a “leave no trace” kind of celebrant. If you're dreaming of an outdoor ceremony surrounded by nature, I’ll work with you to make sure we keep that beauty untouched – including gently suggesting confetti be saved for your reception venue instead. I’ve gone as paperless as possible in my business: all contracts, questionnaires, and ceremony drafts are handled online to reduce waste. At wedding fairs, I don’t hand out flyers – instead, I’ll take your details and pop you a wee email with everything you need. At home, we're passionate recyclers and solar energy users – doing our bit to tread lightly on the planet while creating meaningful, modern ceremonies that reflect your values too.

Top tip

If you're worried about reading your personal vows in front of your family friends, don't worry...I've got your back. I was one of those brides so I totally get it. There are a few different options that allow you to have that special moment with your other half without lots of people watching & listening.

You could do what we did, and read your personal vows during a private "first look". You could write each other a love letter with your vows and exchange on your wedding morning. Your photographer can capture the emotions of you reading your other half's vows to you. Or you could choose to read them to each other later in the day. I love when I am also the photographer on the day and I get to capture the moment a couple read their vows to each other privately during their photo shoot.

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Booking 2026 to 2030

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Frequently asked questions

Yes! I’m a fully trained celebrant and a registered solemniser with FuturFaith, which means I can legally marry you almost anywhere in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland; indoors, outdoors, on a mountain, by the sea, you name it.

A registrar is a government official who performs a standard legal marriage ceremony, often in a set location and with little flexibility. A celebrant-led ceremony is fully personalised, and because I’m a legal solemniser too, you get the best of both… a ceremony that’s meaningful and legally binding.

Yes, if you’d like. I offer non-religious, spiritual, or blended ceremonies that include elements of your faith, culture, or family traditions. It’s entirely up to you.

For weddings, I recommend booking 12–18 months in advance, especially for popular dates. But if your date is sooner, get in touch anyway, I might still be available!

Absolutely. I’m based in Northern Ireland, but I happily travel across Ireland and beyond for ceremonies. Travel fees may apply depending on the distance.

Most wedding ceremonies are around 25–35 minutes, depending on what’s included. But it’s your day …we’ll tailor it to suit your style and timing.

Not exactly, but we have a lot in common! I create personal, non-religious or blended ceremonies that are focused on your values, story, & relationship. I’m part of FuturFaith, a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that embraces all beliefs, identities, traditions. Humanist ceremonies are non-religious, I can include spiritual, cultural or even gentle religious elements if they’re important to you or keep it fully secular if that’s your preference. It’s your ceremony, your way. I'm a registered Solemniser with HSE , which means I have the added benefit of also being able to legally marry you across the whole island of Ireland.

I certainly can. I cover the cost of my second photographer to capture the end of morning preparations & the ceremony so that I can concentrate on getting you legally married. By the time your guests have left the ceremony space I have my cameras all ready to go. Getting to know you both so well whilst creating your ceremony elevates the photography experience even more than usual. I only take on a limited number of celebrant/ photographer weddings.