Two hands with index fingers intertwined. Both have matching anchor tattoos

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
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
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

Nikki and Doug had a relaxed weekend wedding at Newhall estate in Carlops, near Edinburgh, complete with custom made beer, good food and music.

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…

A medieval themed wedding was the perfect choice for renaissance fair fans Amanda and Josh who married at the enchanting Fortar Castle, Angus.

Real Wedding: Medieval Magic…
Bride Kathryn & groom Colin surrounded by their guests in Oran Mor's auditorium

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: T in the Park…
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…