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...
“A sker thais dram fur tae shaw it’s ma ettle tae sker ma lyfe an ma hert wi you, the day, the morn and ayways.” Let’s talk about the Quaich ceremony. Whether it’s whisky, gin, prosecco or Scotland’s other national drink… good old Irn Bru, sharing a...
Eat, Drink and Be Mairit! Scotland is a land of romance and history, with many traditions that stretch back thousands of years. In fact, here in Scotland, our love of traditions can only be rivalled by our love of food and drink, and when the two...
The Aye Do Ring Blessing Stone Little did I know when I spotted this beautiful stone in a wee shop in the Outer Hebrides a few years ago, that it would become one of the most loved of the Aye Do ritual items. Blessed in...
Lighting a candle within a Ceremony is a beautiful way of kindling the presence of those who are missing or have passed, and it's a ritual many couples choose to include. However, if you are planning to light a candle in your ceremony, it's a good...
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...