Valerie Delany

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Co. Louth Officiant

Graduated

Co-Founder

Since

June 2024

Registered solemniser

About this officiant

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

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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

This officiant can conduct

Weddings

Namings

Funerals

Vow Renewals

Elopements

Milestones

Latest reviews

What clients are saying

Kate & Cara

Jan 2025

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.

Jory & Jessica

Aug 2024

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! 👏🏼❤️

Jacqui Dunlevy

Nov 2023

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.