How Many Rituals is Too Many?! Are you thinking of including more than one ritual in your wedding ceremony? Maybe a Caim? Maybe a Handfasting and a Quaich? Or maybe you’re tempted to add sand pouring, candle lighting, ring warming, AND a tree planting ceremony just...
When Zara and Matt asked me to lead their ceremony at Alexander House, Perthshire, I knew we were in for something a wee bit special! What came together was a perfect mix of fun, surprises, love and magic. Setting the Scene Alexander House was everything you’d want...
Saturday took me to the stunning Cardney Steading for the wedding of Jamie & Ailie ...
On a beautiful, sun-drenched July afternoon, I had the joy of officiating a very special wedding at Starbank Park in Edinburgh. Nestled between the sea and the city, this lovingly cared-for green space became the perfect setting for a celebration full of heart, creativity and...
Years ago, I officiated a wedding ceremony for a couple who had experienced many ups and downs during their 15 years together. Listening to the language a couple uses when talking about their relationship and motivation for marrying or renewing their vows is very important....
At first glance, this might look like a pretty boring photo of me standing alone in a corner, head down, looking rather miserable. But there’s so much more happening beneath the surface I can often come across as aloof before a ceremony. I stand away...
If you are having a fun, upbeat ceremony, why not have your story as a couple told as a poem rather than read as a story? As a celebrant, I've had the privilege of crafting countless wedding ceremonies, each as unique as the couples themselves. One...
They say it's a bride's prerogative to be fashionably late to her own wedding, However, the same can't be said for guests turning up late and unfortunately, this seems to be an increasingly growing trend! Just last week, I conducted a ceremony for 60 guests with a...
[caption id="attachment_4416" align="aligncenter" width="320"] David & Thomas say, "Aye Do!"[/caption] What Does It Mean to Get Married in 2024? Introducing a new chapter of love in 2024 means embracing hope, commitment, and the promise of a shared future. Marriage isn't just a union of two individuals; it's...
How to write your Wedding Vows Choosing your wedding vows is a big deal. The moment when you speak the words that will transition you from singlehood to marriage, is the moment around which your entire day revolves. It demands time, contemplation, dedication, and careful deliberation. However...