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Humanist wedding 101: Guide to outdoor wedding ceremonies in Scotland

Planning to tie the knot outdoors? There are many benefits of having a humanist wedding ceremony in Scotland, one of them is the freedom to get married anywhere and anytime. All Humanist Society Scotland celebrants are permanently authorised to conduct…

Humanist wedding 101: Guide to outdoor wedding ceremonies in Scotland
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Humanist wedding 101: structuring your ceremony

A humanist wedding ceremony offers ultimate freedom and flexibility. As long as you include legal declarations and have two witnesses pretty much everything else can be personalised! Looking for some ideas and a place to start? We’ve got you. We…

Humanist wedding 101: structuring your ceremony
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Humanist wedding 101: busting ceremony myths

Humanist Wedding 101: Busting Ceremony Myths When it comes to planning a wedding, advice tends to fly in from every direction, and so do the myths! With so many rituals and traditions (often centuries old) still floating around, it can…

Humanist wedding 101: busting ceremony myths
Bride and Groom Vanessa and Lewis look into one another's eyes smiling. They stand outside with autumnal orange trees behind them. Vanessa wears a black dress and black tiara. Lewis a black suit.

Gloriously Gothic Halloween Wedding

Till Death Do Us Party: Vanessa and Lewis’ Autumnal Gothic Wedding at Theatre Royal, Dumfries When Vanessa and Lewis set out to plan their wedding, they knew one thing for certain: it had to be unapologetically them. Think gothic romance,…

Gloriously Gothic Halloween Wedding
Emma and Jayne kiss. They stand in front of wall with floral arch. Emma wears a decorated leather jacket and red kilt. Jayne wears a long green jackets and purple tartan dress.

Planning a festival themed wedding

Thinking of trading in a traditional wedding venue for tipi tents, congas and colour? A festival themed wedding might be just the vibe. It can offer freedom, fun, and loads of opportunities to personalise every part of your day. That’s…

Planning a festival themed wedding
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Why choose a humanist wedding?

Why choose a humanist wedding – real stories from couples across Scotland When couples choose a humanist wedding with Humanist Society Scotland, they’re doing more than saying “I do”. As well as celebrating their love in a way that’s deeply…

Why choose a humanist wedding?
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Getting married in Scotland: top tips from humanist celebrants

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting, and occasionally overwhelming, times in a couple’s life. With so many decisions to make, it’s easy to feel the pressure. But if there’s one message our Humanist Society Scotland celebrants…

Getting married in Scotland: top tips from humanist celebrants
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

Demi and Jack had a family focussed micro wedding at vegan hotel Saorsa 1875 in Pitlochry. Their intimate humanist ceremony was conducted by celebrant Rona Burstow.

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?

With a Humanist Society Scotland celebrant you can have your legal wedding ceremony anywhere. Here’s our guide to getting 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

Top tips on planning a surprise wedding with advice from couple Stephen and Sasha who surprised guests with a wedding in their garden!

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

Megan and David had a stylish wedding with beautiful sea views at Scottish venue GG’s Yard in Laggan, Dumfries and Galloway.

Real wedding: sea of love