Bride in a white dress and groom in a dark suit, with their celebrant in a green dress, carrying out a handfasting with coloured ribbons in a conservatory with trees.

Orla McCarthy Cork Celebrant & Solemniser

Bride in a white dress and groom in a suit and their celebrant in a pink flowery dress, carrying out a handfasting with a cord of green and white.

Inclusive Wedding & Funeral Ceremonies

Hello! I’m Orla, your Cork based full-time professional Celebrant and Solemniser with Entheos. I am committed to creating heartfelt and inclusive ceremonies that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, 7 days a week. I carry out legal weddings, funerals, vow renewals and naming ceremonies.

My goal is to make your ceremony stress-free, personal, and truly memorable. I’m organised, easy to chat to and I’m always here to guide you from planning, all the way to the ceremony itself, with thoughtful and meaningful suggestions. It’s such a privilege to be part of some of the biggest events to happen in people’s lives and I’d love to be there for yours.

Headshot of Orla McCarthy Celebrant, who has short brown hair and is wearing a black and cream spotty dress.

Why choose me as your Celebrant?

Originally from Tipperary, I now call the countryside outside Cork city home, where I live with my husband and young son. My son, who is autistic, has taught me a whole new way of viewing the world, when I view it through his eyes.

Before becoming a Celebrant, I spent many years working with multinational companies in Ireland and abroad, specialising in employer branding and recruitment. Living abroad in diverse cultures has helped me develop a broader understanding of the world and a great appreciation for different perspectives. I bring that open mindset to all my ceremonies and provide what people really want, without any constraints.

When I decided to become a Celebrant, Entheos stood out as the right place for me. They are authentically inclusive and fit with my values and what I want to provide in the world of ceremony. People can include whatever they wish in their ceremony, whether they follow a particular faith path or not.  

Choosing the right Celebrant is essential to making your ceremony truly special. Let’s chat to see if we’re a right fit for each other! 

Ceremony Enhancements

Check out the different types of enhancements you can add to your ceremony.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better marriage celebrant than Orla. After initially meeting Orla at a wedding expo, I knew she was the right match for our ceremony. She was professional, easy-going and made the ceremony planning a breeze. Orla helped us to create a simple ceremony that was right for us through her attention to detail and thoughtful suggestions. On the day, Orla was calm, organised, and delivered our ceremony beautifully. I cannot recommend Orla enough!”

Katie and Alan – Kilshane House