Testimonials
Barbara Cullinan
Read about how others experienced their wonderful day of love and celebration!
We loved that we kept it with friends and it was beautiful. We
had a humanist ceremony with an amazing lady called Barbara Cullinan –
it was a mixture of laughing , crying and cheering the whole way!
Michelle & Brian
We feel so lucky to have had Barbara Cullinan as our wedding celebrant. From the very beginning, Barbara made the whole planning process feel so easy and stress-free. She helped build our ceremony from a template to a ceremony completely centred around us as a couple, that was deeply personal, intimate, and full of meaning. It genuinely reflected our relationship and values, it felt like us in every way. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was. It was the first humanist ceremony many had been to and one of the most memorable they’d ever attended.
We’re so grateful to Barbara for making our day so special. If you're looking for a celebrant who truly listens, brings calm and kindness to the process, and delivers a ceremony that feels real and full of heart — Barbara is the one.
Catriona and Ciaran
Barbara is a true pro. Another supplier of ours referred to her as the ‘Queen of City Hall’ and with good reason. Her professionalism, attention to detail and delivery on the day took out ceremony to the next level. We had so many compliments from guests on how lovely the ceremony was and that was all down to Barbara. We would 100% recommend using her for your event.
Catriona and Ciaran
Rachel
Barbara married us last Thursday and all I can say is WOW. The time and effort this lady puts into your ceremony really shines through. She has such a wide variety of ideas and she gives you the right advice on how to follow through with your own intuition. She continuously told us to just do what felt right to us. It paid off big time as we could not have imagined the ceremony we had - it was absolutely beautiful. We had a lot of guests comment on how good it was and particularly how professional Barbara is. I cannto recommend this lady enough !! Go raibh míle maith agat!
Rachel
Robyn & Sean
Our ceremony included Celtic handfasting. Barbara guided us through every step with such care and clarity, even inviting us to a practice session beforehand to ensure we felt completely comfortable on the day. She went above and beyond, even helping us to personalize the ritual by adding extra ribbons and incorporating my Grandad’s tie, which was incredibly special to us.
We are so grateful to Barbara for helping us create a ceremony that was not only beautiful but also truly ours. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Barbara, from the bottom of our hearts!
Robyn & Sean
Alison & Kieran
Barbara is an amazing celebrant. She was very thorough and professional in the lead up and created a beautiful ceremony for us.
On the day she made us feel at ease and was really well organised.
Barbara spoke so well and made our ceremony very personal and intimate. She added hugely to making our day so special. Our guests also gave glowing reviews of Barbara and the whole ceremony she delivered for us.
Barbara's calm and professional presence kept us stress free on the day and kept us on track in the weeks before the wedding as well.
Thanks so much for everything,
Alison and Kieran
Dean & Daniel
Wow – just wow. We honestly don’t know where to begin in thanking Barbara. The ceremony for us was warm, personal, and truly magical. Those are just some of the words we’ve heard from our guests, and they perfectly capture how Daniel and I felt too.
Barbara created something so special and meaningful, and we will never forget it. It set the tone for our entire day, and we’re beyond grateful that it was Barbara who guided us through such an important moment in our lives.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding ceremony so memorable and so us.
With love and gratitude,
Dean & Daniel
Lynn & Daniel
We’d have given 10 stars if we could! Barbara is one of the warmest, most caring and beautiful people we’ve ever met. We were truly honoured to have her marry us. Almost everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and felt like she actually knew us personally. I cannot recommend Barbara more highly. Thank you so much for treating our big day like we were family to you
Lynn and Daniel
Darina & Toby
Barbara is so knowledgeable and kind in her approach to helping you design your perfect ceremony. She guided us to ensure we incorporated every aspect of our being as a couple into the ceremony, making for an extremely personal experience. Our ceremony was perfect and everything we had expected it to be and this was down to Barbara’s professionalism. Thank you so much for being such an important part of our day.
Darina & Toby
Thank you so much for everything last week, we had an amazing day. It simply wouldn't have been the same without you, our friends and family all commented on how great you were!
I know some of them will be asking for your details, do you mind if I pass your email along to them?
I know some of them will be asking for your details, do you mind if I pass your email along to them?
Sam & Caoimhe
Just wanted to say a big Thank you for the most amazing service. We had the most amazing day.
Thanks a million for everything.
Thanks a million for everything.
Caryl & Dewi
From the both of us a massive thank you for everything on Friday.
It truly was such a magical ceremony and it out did all our expectations.
Thank you again.
It truly was such a magical ceremony and it out did all our expectations.
Thank you again.
Sinéad and Seán
We couldn’t have been more delighted with Barbara as our celebrant for our wedding. From our first meeting we knew Barbara would perform an excellent ceremony for us, her empathic nature meant she really listened to us and helped us to design a ceremony that really felt like ‘us’, something which was a high priority for us.
She was so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and on the day and we felt all her preparation helped us to be confident in the sequencing of the morning as emotions do take over! We had so much good feedback on the beautiful but fun tone to the ceremony and it really brings back wonderful memories.
Thank you Barbara.
She was so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and on the day and we felt all her preparation helped us to be confident in the sequencing of the morning as emotions do take over! We had so much good feedback on the beautiful but fun tone to the ceremony and it really brings back wonderful memories.
Thank you Barbara.
Claire & Wesley
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the beautiful ceremony yesterday.
Everyone commented on your delivery, you made our day so special and we are so grateful to you. We had the best day ever.
Lots of love.
Everyone commented on your delivery, you made our day so special and we are so grateful to you. We had the best day ever.
Lots of love.
Tim & Chris
Barbara is such a wonderful celebrant! She is so warm and kind, and has such a calm and welcoming presence! We had initially booked another celebrant who ended up unwell on the day of our wedding so Barbara stepped in at the last minute to officiate our marriage.
We couldn't have been happier to have her. We had a wonderful day, and Barbara did a really beautiful job! Everyone commented about how intimate and lovely the ceremony was. We would absolutely recommend her!
Thank you so much again.
We couldn't have been happier to have her. We had a wonderful day, and Barbara did a really beautiful job! Everyone commented about how intimate and lovely the ceremony was. We would absolutely recommend her!
Thank you so much again.
Sarah & Jay
Emily & Paul's Wedding
I just wanted to email to say a huge thank you for making our day so perfect. You were amazing on the day! You have a beautiful nature in what you do, you made myself and Paul and all our guests feel so calm and supported on the day.
We are so happy we went with a humanist ceremony. It’s was so personal and intimate, all of our guest commented on how personal and nice the ceremony was. A beautiful memory of mine was turning around and seeing tears in so many people eyes. You made the ceremony so touching. Also the use of the oathing stone was a big hit, everybody loved it. Most importantly Paul and I loved that we could incorporate Dave into the ceremony.
Thanks for sharing it with us. Forever thankful.
We are so happy we went with a humanist ceremony. It’s was so personal and intimate, all of our guest commented on how personal and nice the ceremony was. A beautiful memory of mine was turning around and seeing tears in so many people eyes. You made the ceremony so touching. Also the use of the oathing stone was a big hit, everybody loved it. Most importantly Paul and I loved that we could incorporate Dave into the ceremony.
Thanks for sharing it with us. Forever thankful.
Emily & Paul
Funeral Testimonial
Dear Barbara, thank you so much for all you did yesterday, and these days leading up to Gwen’s ceremony. We all felt in such safe hands and relieved us from so much stress.
You were truly wonderful and Gwen would have loved the service so much which is the most important thing. If there is anyone who needs any recommendations or anything please send them our way we were all delighted with you, your care and love. Very true to Gwen’s values.
Many thanks again for giving Gwen such a beautiful send-off.
You were truly wonderful and Gwen would have loved the service so much which is the most important thing. If there is anyone who needs any recommendations or anything please send them our way we were all delighted with you, your care and love. Very true to Gwen’s values.
Many thanks again for giving Gwen such a beautiful send-off.
Frankie
Jess & Damien's Wedding
Thank you so much Barbara for the beautiful ceremony on Saturday, it was perfect. Damien & I were delighted with how personal and special it was.
You made the whole process throughout the year very enjoyable and we really appreciate how organised you were which helped us in turn to coordinate things that we wouldn’t have thought of. Your attention to detail and forward planning ensured that we were completely relaxed on the day and could just enjoy the ceremony.
We have received many compliments from friends and family since the wedding on the ceremony specifically and just how personal it was. Thank you so much for making it so unique to us, we’ll remember it forever!
You made the whole process throughout the year very enjoyable and we really appreciate how organised you were which helped us in turn to coordinate things that we wouldn’t have thought of. Your attention to detail and forward planning ensured that we were completely relaxed on the day and could just enjoy the ceremony.
We have received many compliments from friends and family since the wedding on the ceremony specifically and just how personal it was. Thank you so much for making it so unique to us, we’ll remember it forever!
Jess & Damien
Cian & Paul's Wedding
We cannot recommend Barbara highly enough. She took the time to meet with us personally and sit us down to talk through, in great detail, exactly what we wanted to make our ceremony perfect, and most importantly: right for us. She truly cares about making your ceremony your own unique and special occasion, and is attentive and thorough in planning ahead of time in order to make that happen.
She provided for us an extensive list of templates of how our day could be structured, while also providing ideas and suggestions of her own that greatly helped us in making our decisions.
On the day itself we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Barbara really made our day. She added that personal touch to the ceremony and made it seem so natural, putting us at ease immediately. She takes the time to get to know the couple and what you want from your ceremony, and that really shows on the day itself.
She was also a calm and professional presence in a room that was filled with nerves! She created the perfect day for us and memories which will last a lifetime.
She provided for us an extensive list of templates of how our day could be structured, while also providing ideas and suggestions of her own that greatly helped us in making our decisions.
On the day itself we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Barbara really made our day. She added that personal touch to the ceremony and made it seem so natural, putting us at ease immediately. She takes the time to get to know the couple and what you want from your ceremony, and that really shows on the day itself.
She was also a calm and professional presence in a room that was filled with nerves! She created the perfect day for us and memories which will last a lifetime.
Cian & Paul
A & M's Wedding
M and I can’t thank you enough for your contribution towards making our wedding ceremony so special.
You were flawless and so many people approached us afterwards telling us how brilliant you were – and we completely agree! We couldn’t have felt more at ease and comfortable knowing that you had everything under control.
Thanks so much again for everything!
You were flawless and so many people approached us afterwards telling us how brilliant you were – and we completely agree! We couldn’t have felt more at ease and comfortable knowing that you had everything under control.
Thanks so much again for everything!
A & M
Sean & John's Wedding
Barbara was an excellent celebrant for our wedding day. She was attentive and organised throughout. Barbara also had excellent and thoughtful ideas which helped us to create a very special day. It is clear she takes real pride and effort in helping her clients.
We were delighted with her help and guidance in the lead-up. Everything went super smooth and we could not recommend her enough!
We were delighted with her help and guidance in the lead-up. Everything went super smooth and we could not recommend her enough!
Sean & John
Aoife & Ronan's Wedding
Barbara was the celebrant for our wedding in August. From the beginning of the whole process, Barbara was brilliant.
It really made a difference having some who was open and constructive guiding us. She really made us feel at ease in the lead up to the day.
On the wedding day she was so calm and collected. She struck the perfect tone for the ceremony. We would recommend her to anyone!!
It really made a difference having some who was open and constructive guiding us. She really made us feel at ease in the lead up to the day.
On the wedding day she was so calm and collected. She struck the perfect tone for the ceremony. We would recommend her to anyone!!
Aoife & Ronan
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