Happy wedding guests shelter under umbrellas in the rain at an outdoor wedding ceremony

Ceremonies Blog

Two brides wearing white wedding dresses, they grin, holding bouquets and glass of fizz each as confetti is thrown from each side

Getting married in Scotland: top tips from humanist celebrants

Getting married in Scotland: top tips from humanist celebrants
Close up of two hands clasped during outdoor wedding ceremony.

Top tips for choosing your wedding celebrant

Top tips for choosing your wedding celebrant
Demi and Jack hold hands, raised in celebration and smile widely. Demi wears a white wedding dress with flowing lace sleeves. Jack wears a navy kilt and jacket.

Real wedding: meaningful memories

Real wedding: meaningful memories
Celebrant Kendal stands in between Claire and Dan whilst conducting their ceremony in the garden. Claire wears a white wedding dress and green tartan shawl over one shoulder. Craig wears a green tartan kilt and grey shirt and jacket.

Can I get married at home?

Can I get married at home?
Celebrant Carol, bride Sasha and groom Stephen stand outside their front door, hiding before their big reveal. They are wearing their wedding outfits and smiling. Sasha holds a bouquet of brightly coloured flowers. Carol holds a finger to her lips.

Planning a surprise wedding

Planning a surprise wedding
Groom David stands with arms round bride Megan's waist. They look at one another, smiling and Megan holds her veil over their heads. It blows behind her in the breeze. Megan wears a white wedding dress and David a green tartan kilt.

Real wedding: sea of love

Real wedding: sea of love
Bride and groom Nikki and Doug after they have "tied the knot" during the handfasting ritual. They hold the material up in a saltire cross shape, it is knotted in the middle.

Real Wedding: Summer love at Newhall Estate

Real Wedding: Summer love at Newhall Estate
Amanda and Josh stand gazing into each other’s eyes with Fortar Castle in the backdrop behind them. They are wearing traditional medieval wear. Josh wears a long black medieval style blouse with gold embellishment round bottom and collar. He wears baggy grey trousers and long black boots. Josh has a beard and long, brown slightly curly hair which he wears down and has a small pleat at one side. Amanda has long red hair which she wears down in loose curls. She wears a long white medieval style gown with gold embroidery and flowing bell sleeves.

Real Wedding: Medieval Magic…

Real Wedding: Medieval Magic…
Bride and groom stand outside their wedding venue. They are holding hands which are raised to the sky in celebration. Wedding guests line up either side of them.

Involving friends and family in your ceremony

Involving friends and family in your ceremony
A close up of Mia and Paul with a scenic backdrop of the Skye hills behind them. They both smile widely. Mia wears a flower crown and fur coat. Paul wears a navy suit.

Fairytale in Skye

Fairytale in Skye
Two grooms kissing at their wedding with celebrant celebrating.

Real wedding: Laughter at Lochnell  

Real wedding: Laughter at Lochnell