When you think Destination Wedding or Renewal of your Vows on a Significant Anniversary, have you thought of Ireland? Looking for possibilities to add Unique, Fantastic, Memorable, Exciting to your Big Day – Read on….
With so many North Americans having strong ties to Ireland through our heritage, wouldn’t this be a very exciting and unique choice! Statistics from Tourism Ireland indicate that visitors from Canada are steadily increasing, with 244,000 choosing to travel to Ireland in 2018. The Emerald Isle is in the Top 10 Holiday Destinations for Canadians, with 62% of Canadian Holiday makers listing Ireland as a destination they are interested to experience. Are you among those 62%…Myself for instance my Jonah ancestors came to Canada from Ireland, with that piece of my ancestry, I feel it would not only be exciting but very significant to travel to the Emerald Isle to celebrate!
Always looking into unique, interesting products or opportunities to offer Wanderlust Excursions clients has led me to the wonderful opportunity of collaborating with a Wedding Celebrant in Ireland, which can add to the uniqueness of this package, you can even have your ceremony, or portions of, performed in Irish Gaelic. Sarah Collins, an Independent celebrant trained with the Irish Institute of Celebrants, who specialises in the crafting of wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies or any other special occasion you and your family wish to celebrate!
About Sarah Collins:
“As a keen traveller, I love experiencing new cultures and ideas and love meeting people from all walks of life! I am also a fluent Irish (Gaelic) speaker and would have no problem adding in an old Irish blessing or verse to add to the stunning Irish landscape and surroundings of your unique ceremony.
I am an exceptionally proud Irish woman and have no doubt that anyone who graces our emerald isle will fall in love with its enchanted, raw, wild beauty; charming people, unique history, language, song, dance and culture and that is without mention of the millions of wonderful people who are connected to our magical island, all around the globe.
If the pandemic of 19/20/21 has taught us anything, it is that life is for living and making memories with those we love most and what better way to celebrate a special occasion than with a traditional Irish ceremony based here on this very island. I create bespoke ceremonies, tailored to your desires, in any destination in Ireland. My ceremonies can be indoors or outdoors, on a rugged beach, an Irish farm, a misty mountain top or even in a quirky traditional Irish pub. Your imagination is your only limitation!”
When working with clients @Wanderlust Excursions, one of my very first questions is: “What is Your Imagine?” I am a firm believer in No Dream is Too Little or Too Big! After all, it is your dream.
Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of a trip to Ireland; your ancestry is something you would like to share with your children/grandchildren. Perfect time to take that multi-generational family holiday – celebrate a wedding, special anniversary, Vow renewals, naming ceremony with true Irish Flare and Heritage. Wanderlust Excursions can create and handle all the travel logistics for the Wedding Party, Family/Friends – while you will have Sarah Collins on the ground in Ireland who will work with you to create your memorable ceremony.
You will have assistance with your venue of choice – just think of the lush green Irish countryside, historic and famed Castles, Beaches, your venue on the cliffs overlooking the Ocean…. Have you ever dreamed of having your Rehearsal Party or After Wedding Party in a Pub in Ireland? Between the flowing beverages, the warm & friendly Irish people, the music……You will be left saying “Oh What a Night!” The venues, style of Ceremonies for Weddings or Vow Renewals are far too many to try and highlight in one post. Trying to do so, would be an injustice for sure.
From Honeymoon to the extended group – travel and holiday arrangements will be handled, leaving you to enjoy the much anticipated joy of celebration. While in Ireland, the wedding and/or family group can travel to areas of interest or significance to your family heritage. Enjoy the friendly, exuberant people of Ireland.
The more I have thought about helping to create a Irish Destination Wedding, I always come back to what wonderful, unique and life long memories that are waiting to be made!
I’d like to thank Sarah for providing me with information and pictures which I could share with all of you. You can follow Sarah on Instagram @sarah.the.irish.celebrant
or email questions to: sarahtheirishcelebrant@gmail.com
For more information on Destination Wedding and Group Travel please email: kathy@wanderlustexcursions.ca
Your Group Specialist
Kathy M. Blois, Found/Principal Travel Designer
Wanderlustlust Excursions
(902)798-6354 info@wanderlustexcursions.ca
Photo Credits: Sarah Collins, the Irish Celebrant & Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa