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...
Sometimes I forget that not everyone knows what a Handfasting is! So, a few weeks ago I recorded some videos at the Lindores Abbey Distillery, to let my couples know a bit more about the different Scottish ceremony rituals, and to see how they can...
Weddings are more than just a celebration of love between two people; they are also a testament to the bonds and legacies that shape our lives. When we stand at the altar, we carry with us the hopes and dreams of not just ourselves, but...
"Once upon a time On the Shetland Isles There lived a fair lass With a bonnie smile Who was spotted one day Coming out of gymnastics By a man with a beard Who thought she looked fantastic!! But alas the braw maiden Didn’t notice this lad Cause her head was aye doon Making him awfy sad But...
Knockengorroch Newlyweds! In the borders of Scotland On a warm sunny day Was a field wi some tents Where some folks liked tae sway Wi top shows & cool tunes And new bands playing daily The locals describe it As a great big “World Ceilidh” There are guitars and fiddles Hurdy-gurdys and flutes Big, burly bagpipers In...
A few days ago I received an email that said...
The Caim Ritual If you have watched any of my live streamed Ceremonies, you may well have noticed that when it comes to the part where the couple exchange their Vows, I (or a few of the guests) wander around the couple scattering petals, placing...
As part of yesterday's lochside Ceremony, Gail & Mark had carefully gathered and decorated stones from the Tay, and had then spent time imbuing them with the intention they hold for life together as husband and wife. At the end of the ceremony, we (the photographer,...
This week, while staying in the most beautiful wee Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, I have written 2 wedding ceremonies and while I usually find it can take a while to get into the flow of writing, up here the...