Embracing the Mist: 5 Essentials for an Outdoor Ceremony in Ireland There is a reason the Irish landscape is a canvas of deep emerald, silver-grey, and vibrant moss. This beautiful, rugged land—with its winding boreens and ancient ruined castles—is shaped by the elements. It is lush because of the 'soft days'—those mystical moments where the world is wrapped in Atlantic mists. If you are dreaming of an outdoor wedding ceremony in Ireland, you might check the forecast with a sense of dread....

(While you’re Still in Rollers and Panic-Searching for Your Shoes) Most people think a Celebrant’s job starts when the music begins. In reality, by the time you’re walking down the aisle, I’ve already been on-site for a while acting as a part-time stage manager, part-time roadie, and full-time emotional support human. I arrive sixty to ninety minutes before the start, which sounds like plenty of time—until you step into the Pre-Ceremony Time Vortex : You know the one: where 'five minutes'...