Emma Sides

Humanist Celebrant in Dublin

HSE-Registered Legal Solemniser

I’m one of Ireland’s original and best-known wedding celebrants. I absolutely love marrying people and helping couples create personal, meaningful wedding ceremonies that are honest, down to earth and straight from the heart. My approach is calm, relaxed, warm and professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere for you, your families and your friends.

“I absolutely love marrying people, helping couples to have a personal and meaningful wedding ceremony that is honest, down to earth, and straight from the heart.”

A professional Humanist celebrant since 2007, I’ve never lost my passion for this work. I’ve married over 800 couples and have also conducted numerous non-religious naming ceremonies and funerals. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a baby naming or a funeral service, I look forward to supporting you and your family.

What I do

Naming Ceremonies

Naming Ceremonies

Joyful, relaxed gatherings that welcome a child into their family and community with poetry, promises and symbolic elements.

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Humanist Weddings

Humanist Weddings

Personal, non-religious ceremonies crafted around your story, values and personalities with warmth, dignity and a little laughter where it belongs. As an HSE-registered Legal Solemniser, I can make your marriage legal within the ceremony.

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Funerals & Memorials

Funerals & Memorials

Compassionate celebrations of life that acknowledge grief, and honour the person who has died with sincerity and care.

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(Also available: Coming of Age and Milestone ceremonies, End of Life Doula support, and the Swedish art of Döstädning – offering gentle, practical support for families.)

Why choose Emma as your Humanist Celebrant

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Personal and meaningful – every ceremony is centred on people, not templates.

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Calm, warm and professional – a steady presence so you can be fully present on the day.

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Experienced – celebrating with couples and families across Ireland since 2007, with over 800 weddings conducted.

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Practical guidance – clear advice on structure, wording, readings, music and symbolic elements.

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Legal Solemniser – Humanist celebrants are HSE-registered, so your marriage can be made legal within your ceremony.

How it works

We’ll chat about what matters to you, choose the right words and elements, and shape a ceremony that feels authentic-whether it’s joyous and light-hearted, quiet and reflective, or somewhere in between. My role is to guide, edit and deliver the ceremony with care, clarity and respect so everything flows beautifully on the day.

Ready to talk?

If you’re looking for a Humanist celebrant in Dublin or anywhere in Ireland, I’d be delighted to hear from you. Let’s create a ceremony that feels like home: honest, relaxed and full of meaning.

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