Alison Driscoll | Wedding Celebrant & Solemniser

It’s official - Celebrant of the Year 2026! ✨✨ Actually lost for words - wasn’t expecting this at all!! Beyond grateful for all your votes and all the wonderful couples who choose me to make their day absolute magic ❤️ #BespokeWords #CelebrantAlisonDriscoll #CelebrantOfTheYear

I might be biased but honestly our handtying was the best one ever ❤️ Led by @lindafoleycelebrant the most wonderful colleague and friend our handtying used a variety of different textured ribbons as well as Alan’s late father’s tie and offcuts of my wedding dress. This all came together to create something so beautiful and sentimental 🩷 I can’t wait to see Tom’s @whitephoenixweddingfilms video and hopefully hear Lily @lily_m_music and Rebecca @rebeccal08 playing Maestro during our ritual - one of my favourite pieces of music. Very grateful to Lucy @and_somethingblu for capturing every single moment so seamlessly 🧡 #BespokeWords #WeddingCeremonies #2025Weddings #HandTyingCeremonies #BallyseedeCastle

What an email to get 🩷🫶 🥹

Your ceremony should feel timeless 🤍 When I look at these beautiful photos from @weddingsbyaidan I remember the day so clearly. The ceremony was so them and so effortlessly personal. It was all so considered too even down to the bride having crocheted the hand tying cords - two of which were in Cork and Limerick colours for their dads to bring up which added a layer of fun and was them to a tee too. Their readings and music choices were all so intentional and the feeling before and after the ceremony was calm, easy and joyful. Together we crafted a beautiful moment in time - a snapshot of all that came before and all who were part of their story to that point. We celebrated them, their families, and their timeless story in a way that felt very them, very natural and genuine. The kind of way I pride myself on making all my ceremonies feel. #BespokeWords #CelebrantCeremonies #CelebrantAlisonDriscoll

Heading into busy season with an inbox full of affirmations I’m doing exactly what I was born to do and to keep going as I am ❤️ #BespokeWords #CelebrantAlisonDriscoll #CelebrantCeremonies #WeddingSeason

So this is what the weekends look like for the foreseeable 🚗 Between so many stunning ceremonies and our own friends’ weddings I’ll be over and back the roads like mad! But it is all so worth it 🥹 A Cork/Kerry long weekend for me and somehow managed to tie in the Rally of the Lakes and some epic sing songs in Reidys with himself before witnessing our pals get married ❤️ Feel like I’m coming out of hibernation? 🤍 Let’s smash it ✨ #BespokeWords #CelebrantAlisonDriscoll #CelebrantCeremonies #WeddingSeason

The real difference when you choose to work with me? It’s not just experience as a celebrant, it’s years of being a deeply kind, intuitive human first. From the moment you book me, you can breathe easy knowing you two and your ceremony is in safe hands. Yes, I know how to hold a room, speak with confidence, and balance humour with heartfelt moments… But more than that, I feel the room. I read the energy. I support you in the moments you didn’t even realise you’d need it 🤍 Because this isn’t just about delivering words beautifully: it’s about making you feel safe, seen, and completely held in one of the biggest moments of your life. Photo credits: Headshots by @artisan_chronicles 🤎 Crowd shot by @lauraandbennyphotography Tender moment with my bride caught by @seanie_sharpe_photography ❤️ #BespokeWords #CelebrantAlisonDriscoll #HeartfeltCeremonies #CelebrantCeremonies

Aoife and Adam got married down in Ballygarry Estate and kept everything in one place from start to finish, morning prep with Clodagh on hair and Grace on makeup, Maura’s Cottage styling the ceremony space and creating the most beautiful flower bouquets. The girls had a really chilled morning, a lovely reveal with Aoife’s dad and her nan, then Alison Driscoll led a gorgeous unplugged ceremony where every single guest was actually present and listening, no faces hidden behind phones making for a perfect exit photo op. We made the most of the Ballygarry grounds for photos, before they joined everyone again for an indoor/outdoor drinks reception with Nicole Lonergan entertaining the guests. From there it was a fun entrance, plenty of laughs in the speeches and a packed dance floor right up until we said goodnight. Congratulations again guys 🫶 #wedding #weddingday #weddingphotography #springweddings Venue @ballygarryweddings Video @wedfilms.ie Makeup @graceglynnmakeup Hair @clodagh_guerin.hair Tan @theglowedit_byaisling_ Flowers @maurascottageflowers Stationary @siopa.beag.iee Celebrant @bespokewords Ceremony & reception music @nicolelonergan_ Cake @gemmas_cake_corner Band @deuces_wild_band

One year ago today I took a turn as the bride 🩷 Looking back on one of the best days of our lives fills me with so much joy. I have the best memories which were made by the friends and family who celebrated with us and the BEST suppliers in the biz who went above and beyond to bring the vision to life. There’ll never be enough thanks to everyone who made our day as unbelievable as it was. I feel very lucky - not only did I marry my best friend - I also had a day beyond my own expectations 💛🩷🧡 All photos by Seán Lordan @studiolordan equal parts talent and cool and my favourite fella to meet at a wedding 📸 I swapped places with Linda @lindafoleycelebrant who went above and beyond. Honestly an incredible celebrant and a friend for life ❤️ Maura - @maurascottageflowers deserves a crown - the Queen of flowers and the woman who brought the colour to life for me 💐 The glam squad made us all look and feel amazing @tietheknotbridalhair_ @siobhanomahony.ie 💄 Our beautiful cake was by @ruairiskitchen 🍰 Lily @lily_m_music with the voice of an angel, and Rebecca @rebeccal08 set the tone for the day with a blend of Gavin James, McFly, Ronan Keating and Hans Zimmer - taste is an individual thing okay? 😅 Lucy @and_somethingblu and Tom @whitephoenixweddingfilms ensured the day was covered by all angles and have created videos that we will watch on repeat forever 🎞️ My dress was from @amore_bridalwear_youghal and my jewellery is @missomalondon 👰🏻‍♀️ And the only venue fit for the occasion was @ballyseedecastle which was the best and easiest wedding decision we made. Absolutely faultless 🏰

When @tedmurphy.ie says stand there a second 📸 Captured pre elopement with @tohaveandtohold_cork at a beautiful East Cork cottage 💛

Reflecting on the BEST adventure of our life - Sakura Season in Japan❤️🇯🇵 Japan is the most incredible place in the world - the people, the food and the culture is just out of this world and so hard to put into words. We had the most amazing time exploring Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with trips to Nara and Kobe too. We ate like lords, walked endlessly and smiled through the rain when it came. Actually, think we pretty much smiled from the moment we landed. A very special place ❤️🇯🇵 And thank you Susan @susanryantc for your help and finding the most perfect accommodations for us along the way including the Ryokan which was a firm favourite 🥰 #Japan2026 #SakuraSeason #JapanTravels

Sayonara 👋👋 Out of office until April 15th. Prepare to be absolutely sick of me on stories 🇯🇵 🍣🍱🍵🏯⛩️