Want to tell your beloved how you feel but just can’t find the words? Patricia-Ann Young speaks to Scottish celebrants about how to write amazing and personal vows for your wedding ceremony
Tag: Independent Humanist Ceremonies
Ian Young and Katie Connery married at Lochgreen House on 4th June 2022. The groom’s mum is the name behind Joyce Young Design Studios, one of the country’s leading bridal- and occasion-wear designers. As you can imagine, the whole bridal party looked sensational – but just wait til you see the groom’s speech….
Photography | Tandem Photo
Introducing the Ashby-McNaughts whose wedding was a joyous, rainbow-filled celebration of love with lots of details centered round Up, their fave Disney film
Photography | For Love + Thistle Photography
The Scottish Wedding Show is back at the SEC Glasgow, 18th-19th February 2023! Our Let’s Talk Tying the Knot stage returns to the show with another fantastic programme of talks from our industry-leading experts
Hate feeling that the vows are just something to be endured before everyone can get on with partying? Experienced celebrants tell Patricia-Ann Young how to put some ceremony back into your wedding ceremony
Hannah and Matthew endured a four-year wait to marry due to the pandemic, during which time the bride’s style completely changed – so she ripped up their plans and started again with a monochrome colour scheme
Photography | Andy Hamilton Photography
Readings, rituals and rings all have a part to play when two people marry, giving you great scope to make the length and content of the ceremony your own. Just don’t go cramming everything in, writes Natasha Radmehr…
This pretty, classic country house wedding in Dumfries had a lot of happy tears and a nice surprise for guests (not just that it was a glorious 30°C on the day)
Photography | Fraser Craig Photography
Whether you choose a teeny-tiny elopement or go all out with an extra-large guest list, making your ceremony personal to you and inclusive for your guests is a must
Maggie and John got married, third-date lucky, as soon as the second lockdown restrictions had eased and they received a rapturous response from well-wishers on Byres Road afterwards
Photography | Lauren Stirling Photography
Your commitment to one another is all that matters, so take some time to explore the many different formats this life-changing event can take, says Olivia Simpson
Hollie and Stuart wanted exactly the same thing from their wedding: simply to be surrounded by their closest relatives and pals for a weekend – oh and for dog Ted to be there too!
Photography | Casey Stewart Photography
It’s the most meaningful bit of the whole thing, so you need to get the ceremony right. Recent newlyweds tell us how they did it, from writing their vows to selecting appropriate rituals
As a humanist celebrant, this bride had no shortage of real-life inspiration when it came to organising her wedding. However, the pandemic and a dodgy car boot made sure that it wasn’t plain sailing on the way to the altar…
Photography | Francis J. Smith Photography
Sophie and Deric went to town with the DIY details for their pretty autumn wedding at Cornhill Castle. They even made all the tablet for their favours themselves – multiple times!
Photography | Megan Lannigan Photography and Kim Allan Photography
