Oi, tudo bem? I'm Kamila.

Ceremonies that feel warm, personal, and unmistakably yours.

A Brazilian-Irish celebrant and HSE-registered solemniser, based in Cork and available across Ireland. Proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community and a celebrant for our community, I create ceremonies in three languages, English, Portuguese and Spanish, so everyone in the room feels they belong.

Cork-based, travelling across Ireland LGBTQ+ celebrant for our community Ceremonies in 3 languages: EN · PT · ES
Kamila Simplicio, celebrant and solemniser
Kamila Simplicio
About me

A storyteller, an expat, someone who has always believed that ceremony is how we mark belonging.

I was born in Sobral, Ceará, in the northeast of Brazil, and moved to Ireland almost a decade ago. Somewhere along the way, this island started feeling like home. As an expat, I know what it's like to build a life between cultures, to create traditions that blend old and new, and find your people far from where your story began.

That experience shapes the way I approach every ceremony I create. Because at the heart of it all, ceremonies are about belonging. They are moments where we gather the people who matter most, pause the noise of everyday life, and acknowledge something important: a love story, a new beginning, a life well lived, a child finding their place in the world, or a family growing in a new direction.

My job is to help tell those stories.

Before becoming a celebrant, I trained and worked as a solicitor. Later, I moved into learning design and development, where I spent years thinking about storytelling, structure, language, and how to create experiences that genuinely connect with people. Those skills turn out to be surprisingly useful when you're entrusted with telling someone's life story, love story, or family story.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about creating ceremonies where people feel seen, respected and celebrated exactly as they are. I work with couples, families and communities from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and belief systems, creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. And because stories don't always fit neatly into one language, I offer bilingual and multilingual ceremonies in English, Portuguese and Spanish, so grandparents, parents, friends, and chosen family can all feel part of the moment.

Off-duty

Camping, music festivals, buying books faster than I can read them, searching for the perfect flat white, and regularly convincing myself that our household could absolutely accommodate another dog or cat (my wife remains unconvinced).

Ceremonies

Every story deserves a ceremony built around it.

From the very first hello to the final goodbye, and all the chapters in between. Tap any ceremony below to learn more.

01

Pre-Birth Ceremonies

Honouring the journey before the baby arrives.

Every journey to parenthood is unique. Some families arrive here through natural conception, others through IVF or fertility treatment, surrogacy, or adoption. What connects them all is the love, hope, resilience and anticipation that comes with the arrival of a new family member.

A Pre-Birth Ceremony is an opportunity to pause and honour that journey before the baby arrives. Unlike a baby shower, the focus is not on gifts or preparations. Instead, it centres on the people becoming parents and the transformation they are experiencing.

Through storytelling, symbolic rituals, shared wishes, letters, blessings, music, or moments of reflection, we create a gathering that reminds parents or guardians they are not walking this path alone.

02

Baby Naming Ceremonies

A celebration of welcome, inviting the village in from the very beginning.

A Baby Naming Ceremony is a moment to officially gather the people who will love, support, guide and cheer on a child throughout their life, and invite them into the story from the very beginning. Together we celebrate the arrival of a new family member, share the meaning behind their name, and acknowledge the beautiful changes their presence has already brought.

These ceremonies can include promises from parents, grandparents, siblings, guardians, guideparents, chosen family, anyone who plays an important role in a child's life. We can weave in music, readings, rituals, family traditions, cultural elements, and personal stories that reflect your family's values and hopes for the future.

At its heart, a naming ceremony is about connection. It is a reminder that raising a child is never a journey taken alone.

03

Age of Reason, Aois na Cúise

A rite of passage that celebrates a child's journey into independence and self-awareness.

Aois na Cúise is a beautiful rite of passage developed by Entheos Ireland that honours a child's journey from early childhood into a new stage of independence, self-awareness, curiosity and responsibility. It offers families a meaningful alternative to traditional religious milestones, while still providing celebration, reflection and community.

At its heart, this ceremony encourages children to recognise something important: that wisdom, kindness, courage and compassion already exist within them. Through guided activities, storytelling, play, nature connection, Irish mythology, creative exploration and reflection, children are invited to discover their own strengths.

Aois na Cúise is non-religious, inclusive, and open to families of all backgrounds and beliefs. It does not seek to replace anyone's faith or traditions, it celebrates values that transcend belief systems: kindness, curiosity, respect, empathy, courage, connection, and care for one another and the world around us.

04

Weddings, Elopements & Vow Renewals HSE Authorised

Your wedding ceremony, told in your own words, legally officiated, deeply personal.

I am authorised by the HSE to officiate legal weddings in Ireland, and I also create personalised elopement and vow renewal ceremonies. For me, a wedding ceremony is so much more than the legal part of the day. Before the meal, the dancing, the speeches and the celebrations, there is a brief window in time where the people you love most gather together to witness your commitment to one another.

My role is to create a ceremony that feels warm, inclusive, personal and unmistakably yours. Whether you're blending cultures, languages, traditions, beliefs, families or identities, I work with you to honour your story. I often work with multilingual, multicultural and LGBTQ+ couples, creating ceremonies where everyone feels welcomed into the room and connected to what is happening.

There are countless ways to make a ceremony your own, personal vows, symbolic rituals, family participation, moments of remembrance, music, storytelling, laughter, tears, or a little bit of everything. Your ceremony doesn't need to look like anyone else's. It only needs to feel like you.

05

Hospital & Hospice Weddings No celebrant fee

For couples facing life-limiting illness or exceptional circumstances, nationwide, with care.

Some love stories require us to move quickly. As part of my training with Entheos Ireland, I am qualified to facilitate Hospital and Hospice Weddings for couples facing life-limiting illness or exceptional circumstances. These situations often come with urgency, uncertainty and immense emotional weight. My role is to help ease that burden wherever possible.

I work closely with families, healthcare providers, registrars and legal teams to navigate the practical requirements while creating a ceremony that focuses on what matters most: the love, commitment and connection shared between two people. These ceremonies are approached with compassion, flexibility and care, and are available nationwide.

In keeping with Entheos Ireland's commitment to supporting families during life's most challenging moments, Hospital and Hospice weddings are offered without a celebrant fee. This service reflects our belief that every couple deserves the opportunity to celebrate their commitment with dignity, regardless of circumstance.

06

End of Life Ceremonies, Funerals & Memorials

Holding space for grief, memory and the life that was lived.

When someone we love dies, every family, friendship circle and community carries that loss differently. There is no single right way to say goodbye. My role is to help create a ceremony that honours the life that was lived, while gently holding the people left behind. Together we can create a farewell that feels personal, meaningful and true to the person being remembered.

Ceremonies can take place in crematoriums, funeral homes, gravesides, family homes, gardens, beaches, community spaces, anywhere that feels significant. Many people are surprised by how much freedom there is when it comes to creating a meaningful goodbye.

I am also trained in Child and Infant Funeral Ceremonies through Entheos Ireland. The loss of a baby or child is one of the deepest heartbreaks a family can experience. My role in those moments is to help create a gentle and compassionate space where families can honour their child, acknowledge their grief, and celebrate the love, connection and impact that child brought into their lives.

As part of my training and values, I am also proud to support the Died With Pride initiative by Entheos Ireland. No one should feel erased in death. I am proudly trans-inclusive and committed to creating safe spaces where people of all identities, backgrounds and families can come together to grieve, remember and celebrate a life well lived.

Kind words

What couples and families have said.

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Wedding FAQ

Getting married in Ireland, answered.

The questions couples ask me most. If yours isn't here, just drop me a message.

Yes. I'm not only a celebrant, I'm also registered with the HSE (Health Service Executive) as a Solemniser, which means I'm authorised by the Republic of Ireland to legally officiate marriages.

As a Celebrant, my role is to create and lead a ceremony that reflects your story, personal, meaningful, and true to who you are as a couple. No cookie-cutter scripts. We can incorporate rituals, multiple languages, family traditions, personal vows, and all the little details that make your relationship uniquely yours.

As a Solemniser, I can also take care of the legal side, ensuring all legal requirements are met while still delivering the warm, personalised ceremony you've envisioned. In other words: you don't have to choose between a meaningful ceremony and a legal wedding. You can have both.

The Green Folder is the Marriage Registration Form (MRF), the document that makes your marriage legal in Ireland. Think of it as the VIP guest of your wedding day. Everyone else can forget something, but not the Green Folder.

Here's how it works:

  1. Give your Notice of Intention to Marry at least 3 months before your wedding date.
  2. Attend your appointment with the HSE Registrar.
  3. Receive your Marriage Registration Form (the Green Folder).
  4. Bring it with you on the wedding day and hand it to your Solemniser.
  5. Return it to the Registrar within 30 days after the ceremony.

You'll usually need ID, proof of address, PPS numbers if applicable, and other supporting documents. If one or both of you are non-EU citizens, additional paperwork may be required. I always guide my couples through this process, there are far more exciting things to focus on than paperwork.

Short answer? No. Long answer? Also no! If one of you is a non-EU citizen, you may be invited to a Marriage of Convenience (MOC) interview as part of the marriage notification process. Before your imagination runs wild, take a deep breath.

For genuine couples, this is usually just another step in the paperwork journey. The purpose is simply to confirm that your relationship is genuine and that you're not getting married solely for immigration purposes. You may be interviewed together or separately, and you'll be asked about your relationship, daily lives, how you met, milestones, and plans for the future. You may also be asked to provide photos together, travel records, proof of living together, and other evidence.

And I'll share this with you: I've been through an MOC interview myself. When I was planning my own wedding, I wasn't yet an Irish citizen, my wife and I had to attend the interview too. Looking back, there was nothing to fear. If you're a genuine couple, you're simply talking about your life together. Make a cup of tea, gather your documents, and remember that your relationship is the easiest thing in the room to talk about.

I might be biased, but it's a pretty magical place to say I do. Whether you're imagining a castle in the countryside, dramatic sea views along the Wild Atlantic Way, ancient ruins, a cosy manor house, or simply a place that feels meaningful to the two of you, Ireland has a way of making celebrations feel a little bit magical.

One of the things I love most about getting married here is how welcoming and inclusive the country has become. Ireland has recognised LGBTQ+ marriage since 2015, and couples from all over the world choose this island every year.

One important thing to know: all couples must give a minimum of three months' notice to the HSE before their wedding date. The paperwork can feel a little daunting at first, especially if you're planning from abroad, but that's exactly why I guide my couples through it every step of the way.

So whether you're travelling from Brazil, Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, or anywhere else, Ireland will be waiting with its castles, cliffs, cosy pubs, unpredictable weather, and plenty of stories to tell. I'd be delighted to help tell yours.

Awards & Recognition

Honoured to be a finalist.

Let's Talk Weddings Ireland · Awards 2026

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Wedding Celebrant of the Year

Finalist · 2026
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Newcomer of the Year

Finalist · 2026
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