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VALERIE DELANY

Co. Louth Officiant
Graduated | Since June 2024

Hi, my name is Val and I’m going to tell you a little bit about me.‍

I have 16 year’s work experience in the Civil Registration Department of the HSE. Throughout those years I would’ve helped guide couples through the whole legal paperwork process when registering their notice of intent to marry. I also would have been fortunate enough to conduct their civil ceremony. It was my honour to be part of the couple’s special day. So, my love for this particular aspect of the job made me embark on my journey to become a FuturFaith Minister. I’ve taken my skills for passion and connection and turned it into something personal with ‘Ceremonies by Val’.‍

My background in the Civil Registration Department of the HSE and also 26 years running a family pub speaks volumes about my experience working with people and helping them through important milestones in their lives. I love now that I have the freedom to work alongside couples on a much more personal level, to create and design a beautiful, bespoke, meaningful, memorable ceremony for you.‍

FuturFaith whom I have trained with have an inclusive approach to all faiths, mixed faith, semi faith and/or no faith and this is also what I’m passionate about. Your ceremony, your way and I am here to guide you on your journey to craft the most beautiful ceremony, offer you enhancements to make your ceremony individual to you and your values. It will be the most magnificent start to your day of celebrating, a ceremony that your guests will be talking fondly about.‍

I’m thrilled to be recognised as a legally registered solemniser able to conduct marriages in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. So, whether you’re looking for a celebrant for a wedding, an elopement, vow renewals, a funeral or a beautiful baby naming ceremony, please feelfree to reach out. Val x

CEREMONY TYPES

SERVICES I PROVIDE AS YOUR OFFICIANT

WEDDINGS

VOW RENEWALS

ELOPEMENT

NAMINGS

END OF LIFE

FEATURED GALLERY

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long will our wedding ceremony last?

I would advise between 30 and 40 minutes depending on content and enhancements.

Usually, an entrance and exit piece of music or perhaps an instrumental for candle lighting enhancements, also depends on your musician/s.

Yes, I am on the registered list of solemnisers with the HSE. I can perform legally binding marriages in The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Yes. Having trained with FuturFaith, FuturFaith embrace all faiths, mixed faiths, semi faith and or no faith.

No problem, please feel free to reach out and I will guide you through the whole process.

Yes, I am available for travel depending on the location. Travel fees will apply if the venue is outside my standard service area.

To book my services, simply contact me through my website or email. We’ll discuss your ceremony details, confirm availability, and finalise arrangements.

Yes. I can conduct the ceremony in your home. Travel fees will apply if the venue is outside my standard service area.

A naming ceremony can be religious or secular depending on your personal beliefs. As a FuturFaith Minister we embrace all faiths, mixed faiths, semi faith and or no faith. I can create a beautiful bespoke ceremony to reflect your values and traditions.

Godparents are optional. Some families choose ‘guide parents’ instead, who pledge to support and guide the child through life.

A ceremony typically lasts between 20 – 40 minutes depending on content and enhancements.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

From the very first moment that we talked to Val, we had a feeling that she was going to be the best person for our wedding and we were 100% correct and then some on that feeling. We could have never imagined how much we were going to need Val, but man did she make our day so much easier than it would have been without her otherwise. Her experience really shined through in her confidence and her ability to help us get things done that we didn't even know we needed to get done, really helped save us so much stress and time on our big day. She was there for us and guided us every step of the way, and coming from the states she really gave us the peace of mind that we needed and made us feels so much more comfortable than we could have anticipated. If you are looking for a celebrant for your special day, Val is your person and I would not hesitate to recommend her to everyone who is looking to get married in Ireland. Thanks for everything Val! 👏🏼❤️
Jory Hernandez
Jory Hernandez
Would highly recommend ceremoniesbyval. From the beginning of the planning process we found her to be very personable while remaining professional. Val guided us through all the legal requirements and ensured that everyone felt at ease on what was a very special and memorable day for us both. Wishing you continued success and thank you again.
J & M Dunlevy
J & M Dunlevy
We decided to renew our wedding vows for our 20th anniversary in August 2022. We didn’t know what to do or how to do it until we found Val . She was able to help us decide on the ceremony which was very low key and casual. She incorporated all our original wedding ideas into the ceremony and it was the most special evening with our family & friends. I honestly couldn’t recommend Val high enough , from her professionalism to her friendliness , nothing was too big of an ask , thank you so much Val .
Joanne Rogers
Joanne Rogers
We were originally planning a registry office wedding followed by a celebration in Ibiza, but thanks to Val, we ended up with something even better! She managed to organize for us to get married in a beautiful old church right in our town, which just so happened to have a wedding before ours, so it was all done up and looked amazing. We were so lucky!

Val made the whole process easy and stress-free, and she helped create a ceremony that felt so personal and meaningful to us. Her calm, laid-back vibe and wicked sense of humor kept us relaxed and having fun the whole day, even with the dogs bringing the rings!

If you want someone who goes the extra mile and makes your day unforgettable, we can’t recommend Val enough. She was an absolute star!
Claire McArdle
I cannot say enough good things about working with Val! My wife and I planned our wedding from the US, and Val was incredibly warm, kind, helpful, and communicative. She really took the time to listen to what we were looking for, and her guidance and suggestions were perfect. From the jump, we felt like we were in the best of hands, and working with Val felt like working with a dear friend. Being a same-sex couple, there's always a bit of trepidation when planning something like this. Val made us feel instantly comfortable and accepted. She went absolutely above and beyond, and her special touches and the way she conducted the ceremony were so beautiful and heartfelt. We couldn't have imagined what a beautiful job she would do, and are so incredibly grateful that we were lucky enough to work with her on such a special day. Any time we talk about the wedding, we always talk about how amazing Val and the experience was because of her. Val, thank you so very much for being both a wonderful human and officiant. We will forever be so happy that you played such a big role in our big day.
Kate & Cara
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