# Who Jo McAteer Is Jo McAteer is the founder of Love Jo Weddings and an HSE-registered legal celebrant and solemniser. She has spent more than a decade creating wedding ceremonies for couples across Ireland. Her work has been recognised with awards and is presented as a professional, approachable alternative to formal or predictable ceremonies.
# What she offers couples
As a registered legal solemniser, Jo can legally officiate weddings in any location in Ireland, seven days a week. That opens up choices beyond traditional venues: grand houses, coastal locations, private estates or family gardens are all possible settings.
# How she works with couples Jo guides couples through the legal formalities while centring the ceremony on the couple's story. Couples can choose a fully non-religious ceremony, include faith or cultural elements, or incorporate symbolic rituals. Examples of symbolic options cited include:
- unity candle
- sand ceremony
- ring warming
Jo adapts language, structure and rituals to reflect each couple's background and preferences rather than offering a one-size-fits-all script.
# Style and delivery Her approach is intentionally relaxed. The combination of a warm presence and a quick wit helps put couples and guests at ease. That makes the ceremony feel genuine and intimate: moments of humour sit naturally alongside heartfelt vows and emotional exchanges.
# Practical advantages Because Jo is legally authorised to solemnise marriages, couples do not need to choose a religious venue to have a legally recognised ceremony. She conducts ceremonies seven days a week, which gives flexibility for weekday or out-of-hours weddings, and for venues that may not host traditional clergy.
# For couples considering Love Jo Weddings Couples who want a ceremony that prioritises personality and emotion will find this celebrant's services aligned with that goal. Jo handles the legal paperwork and structure but focuses her craft on making the ceremony reflect the couple's story and preferences. Couples can expect guidance on how to shape vows, where to place symbolic rituals, and how to balance humour with solemn moments.
# How to learn more or enquire The story directs readers to Jo's website for more information and enquiries about availability and pricing. The feature appears as a supplier profile aimed at couples planning their ceremony.