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Real wedding: First love
First love, everlasting love If you can survive as a couple through those late teenage years – those years of self-growth and discovery – and you come through the other end still wanting to be together, then the likelihood is…
Real wedding: Love across the miles
Love across the miles Love always finds a way to bring two hearts together, no matter how many miles are between them. And this was very much the case for Alex and Amy’s journey. Tell us about your journey We…
Real wedding: T in the Park…
T in the Park led to Party at the Oran Mor As huge fans of live music, Colin and Kathryn certainly did their research when it came to choosing a band for their special day. Sadly there were no wedding…
Real wedding: Camaraderie…
Camaraderie was the order of the day By sheer coincidence, serving soldiers, Jack and Charlotte, chose a former serviceman to marry them. In a previous life, humanist celebrant Robbie Sharpe served in the Royal Air Force and, although they ultimately…
Real wedding: Love is love…
Love is love in the heart of Ayrshire As strong supporters of local businesses, it was a no-brainer that Andrew and Callum would choose to get married at a venue local to them. They were both wowed by the recently…
Are humanist weddings legal?
We often get asked if humanist weddings are legal.
The good news is that all Humanist Society Scotland marriage ceremonies are legally recognised!
Guideparents and guardians
Like all Humanist Society Scotland ceremonies, our naming and welcoming ceremonies are inclusive and you can incorporate whoever you like, however you like. That includes the non-religious equivalent of a ‘godparent’ – often known as guideparents and guardians. They can…
The difference between a humanist and a celebrant
What’s the difference between a humanist and a celebrant? People often think humanists and celebrants are the same thing. A humanist is a person with humanist beliefs, and a humanist celebrant is a person that conducts humanist weddings, funerals, and…
Wedding poems and readings
Here’s a small selection of some of the most popular poems and readings right now, being recited by some Humanist Society Scotland celebrants. Enjoy!
Questions to ask a wedding celebrant
Choosing the right celebrant is key to making sure your wedding is exactly what you want. With that in mind, here are some questions to ask a wedding celebrant. We recommend meeting or video calling with a few celebrants that…
Why choose a Humanist Society Scotland celebrant?
We’ve been around for a long time Our celebrants have been conducting ceremonies since the early 1990s and legal weddings in Scotland since 2005. With this history, it’s not surprising that we’re the most trusted provider of humanist ceremonies, with…