Legal Requirements for a Marriage in the Republic of Ireland
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Notification of Intent to Marry
If it’s less than 12 months to your wedding date, the first thing you must do, is to book your in-person appointment with the HSE to lodge your “Notification of Intention to Marry”.
You can find more information below.
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Choose Your Celebrant/Solemniser
For a legal marriage in Ireland you must choose a Celebrant who is a Registered Solemniser of Marriages.
If you choose me as your Celebrant/Solemniser your wedding ceremony will be a real legal marriage ceremony, if that’s what you want. -
Choose Your Wedding Venue
You really are spoiled here in Ireland with a multitude of beautiful wedding venues to choose from. I have compiled a list of venues in Kinsale, but I will travel to a venue of your choosing.
Notification of Intent to Marry
If it’s less than 12 months to your wedding date, the first thing you must do, is to book your in-person appointment with the HSE to lodge your “Notification of Intention to Marry”.
Note: If you live outside of Ireland you can lodge your NOIM by email. (Don’t ever post original copies of important documents from overseas, as they can be lost in the post) Just contact the HSE office closest to where you will be staying in Ireland and they will email you the forms and information you. need.
Lodging your NOIM must be done at least 3 months before your wedding, or up to a maxium of 12 months before your wedding.
To attend your “Notification Appointment” you will need to provide your Solemniser name and Wedding Venue name and address.
If you don’t already have your Wedding Venue and Solemniser chosen, you can book your “Notification Appointment” with sufficient time in the future so you have time to choose these.
Choose Your Celebrant/Solemniser
For a legal marriage in Ireland you must choose a Celebrant who is a Registered Solemniser of Marriages.
If you choose a Celebrant who isn’t a Registered Solemniser, you will need to attend the HSE Civil Registration Office on another day with your witnesses for a Registry office marriage, which isn’t ideal for you.
If you choose me as your Celebrant/Solemniser your wedding ceremony will be a real legal marriage ceremony, if that’s what you want.
Choose Your Wedding Venue
You really are spoiled here in Ireland with a multitude of beautiful wedding venues to choose from. I’ve compiled a list of local venues, restaurants and suppliers that you can find below. Whatever your venue, I am here to make your day magical, effortless and all about you.
