Charlotte & Jack exiting the church, as their guests throw confetti

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: Camaraderie…
Photo of Andrew & Callum after they're married, taken in the grounds of Enterkine House

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…

Real wedding: Love is love…
A couple preparing to sign their marriage schedule in the back of a vehicle after a legal Humanist wedding

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!

Are humanist weddings legal?
A wooden sign attached to a tree pointing the way to a wedding

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…

Questions to ask a wedding celebrant
Carol Knight with two brides she just married

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…

Why choose a Humanist Society Scotland celebrant?
A couple who've eloped celebrating with champagne outdoors

Thinking of eloping?

Thinking of eloping? Maybe you have always wanted to have a day that is just about you and your partner, and you want to celebrate with friends and family separately. Or perhaps you have always dreamt of getting married somewhere…

Thinking of eloping?
A fountain pen used to write on paper

Getting married – the legal process

You’ve decided on a humanist wedding in Scotland. Great – but what’s the legal process? What you need to do in advance Anyone marrying in Scotland must submit marriage notices. Each party to the marriage must complete an M10 form…

Getting married – the legal process
Celebrant Ross Wright conducting a marriage ceremony for two grooms

Choosing a wedding celebrant

Congratulations, you’re engaged to be married! One of the most important decisions you will make is the type of ceremony you both want – a non-religious humanist ceremony, a non-religious civil ceremony, or a ceremony that reflects your religious beliefs. …

Choosing a wedding celebrant