Helping you celebrate in a way that meets your needs, your beliefs, your values, and your style, is something so important to me. I’m so greatful to be in the position where I’m bringing families. traditions and cultures toether. I spent a lot of time as a childcare worker before I became a celebrant- connecting with people and creating incredible moments has always been my driving force.
Who is Nóra Ní Raghallaí?
“I’ve always felt it important to embrace our differences- they’re what make us who we are. What we have in common are the big occasions- from birth to death and everything in-between”
Differences make us who we are.
Do It Your Way - Do Bhealach Féin
I created Apple Blossom Ceremonies to help people commemorate the big moments with a personally meaningful ceremony.
I want your celebration to intricately and authentically reflect your love and the journey it’s taken.
In 2018 I trained with UK Society of Celebrants, in 2023 with Entheos Ireland, with whom I am a Registered Wedding Solemniser and Family & Funeral Celebrant. Based in County Armagh, I’m happy to travel all over to deliver your special ceremony.
Le Grá, Le Meas, agus le Croí Mór Isteach
With love, with respect, and with a big heartfelt hug
Testimonies
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We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding ceremony all thanks to our fantastic celebrant Nóra Ní Raghallaí. Nóra was so helpful and accommodating from the minute we first spoke with her, she gave us so many ideas and she tailored our ceremony to us so beautifully. It was fun and lighthearted yet heartfelt and sincere at the same time. Nóra used the perfect mixture of English and Gaeilge and the ceremony flowed from one part to the next perfectly. So many of our guests commented on what a brilliant celebrant we had and how beautiful the ceremony had been. Go raibh míle maith agat Nóra! here
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Thanks so so much Nóra for all your hard work and everything you did on Saturday. Everyone was singing your praises said you hit a lovely laid back tempo from the get go.
All fluent and non Irish speaking guests said you had a lovely balance the way you mixed it together.
Couldn't have been better.
We're still buzzing from it. Just kicked the day off perfectly and everyone was love buzzing all day.
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Nóra, go raibh maith agat as gach rud inné, bhí lá galánta againn. Nóra was our celebrant for our baby's naming ceremony, she has such a warm, positive energy in a room front of people- we knew we wanted her to officiate our wedding too. We talked through some of the things we wanted, but are opened minded about the rest of the ceremony. Nóra has offered so many different ideas. We are delighted to work with her to create our bespoke wedding ceremony.
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Thank you Nóra, our celebrant who made today so meaningful, inclusive and joyous. Using three languages, celebrating three cultures, Nora delivered a beautiful transatlantic, transcontinental ceremony. Her caring, heartfelt approach to both our conversations and the delivery of the ceremony made everyone feel at ease and comfortable.
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What a woman! The effort, time and care Nóra put into our cermony was 100%.
We laughed, we cried, we told stories of the past, made promises for the future.
The ease and feel good factor she bought to our day was unreal.
we love you forever.
Gura maith agat xn -
"You made it so easy from our first conversation through to the end of the ceremony. There was much laughter, muddling up of names, secrets shared, some Gaelic spoken and tears shed, but we ended up with a wonderful ceremony that everybody remembers for the right reasons. It was truly the best part of the day. Go raibh maith agat. X"
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We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant than Nora for our wedding day agus bhí sí sasta gach rud a dhéanamh trí Bhéarla agus Gaeilge. From the moment we met her, she made us feel so welcomed and at ease. Nora brought such warmth and joy to our ceremony, making all of our guests smile and laugh throughout. Bhí go hiontach leis na páistí beaga keeping them engaged and happy, which meant the world to us. Nora truly made our day unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for the special atmosphere she created. Go raibh míle maith agat as ucht gach rud agus bhí muid Comh comh sasta!” – Jordan & Fiadhna
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Hit the nail on the head.
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Nóra balanced the serious and joyful aspects so perfectly. The whole occassion was tied together beautifully in our ceremony, we couldn’t of asked for a better day. Thank you so much!
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“I couldn’t of asked for a better celebrant for my daughter- you got her.” -Mother of the Bride
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We can’t say enough good things about Nora! From the moment we started discussing our wedding with her, we knew we were in safe hands. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, listened to our story, and created a ceremony that was not only heartfelt and personal but also full of warmth and joy.
Nora has a calming presence and a natural ability to make everyone feel included and at ease. Her delivery was flawless—genuine, engaging, and perfectly timed. Many of our guests commented that it was one of the most beautiful and meaningful ceremonies they had ever attended. We had a few Irish speakers in the crowd of guests so Nora ensured a few words of Gaelic were thrown in for good measure which we loved.
She guided us through the entire process with patience and professionalism, offering great suggestions while making sure everything felt true to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Looking back on the photos from the ceremony, our faces say it all, laughing and smiling in every shot! If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and goes the extra mile to make your day special, look no further than Nora. You won’t regret it! -
Aside from choosing to marry each other (obviously), choosing Nóra to be our celebrant was the best wedding decision we made (and we had the wedding of our dreams). Nóra is a truly special person, with infinite amounts of love, care, charisma, and humour. The love and care she put into helping us craft a ceremony that felt truly special is beyond anything we could have hoped for, and the atmosphere she breathed into the ceremony itself made the ceremony feel both magical and personal. This atmosphere she created bled into the rest of the day: In no small part thanks to her there was such a friendly, open atmosphere amongst our guests, while the specialness of the occasion was centred. She also seamlessly merged our three languages and cultures, with sensitivity and naturalness. During our outdoor ceremony there was, out of nowhere (no forecast had predicted it), a thunderstorm. Nóra not only took it in her stride, she even managed to turn the thunderstorm into a positive: A sign of those whom we were remembering in that moment being there with us. Seeking ceremony is a deeply human desire, and Nóra perfectly crafted us a meaningful, secular ceremony, not just with what she did, but primarily thanks to her personality. In conclusion, any couple will be lucky to have Nóra as their celebrant: She will give them a personal, loving, meaningful ceremony.

