Most people agree that marriage these days is an equal partnership between a woman and a man, but traditions die hard, and every so often a bride tells me that father wants to ‘give her away’ to her groom. This can be tricky, but Joanne came up with a clever solution that respected her dad, … Continue Reading
Monthly Archives
September 2009
Joanne & Alan’s Humanist Wedding at The Caves in Edinburgh
Most people agree that marriage these days is an equal partnership between a woman and a man, but traditions die hard, and every so often a bride tells me that father wants to ‘give her away’ to her groom. This can be tricky, but Joanne came up with a clever solution that respected her dad, … Continue Reading
Same Sex Partnerships – Sinead’s Hand
One of the many things that’s great about the laws of Scotland is that Humanist marriage is legal, but – and it’s an important but – only between men and women. Gay people are allowed to have a Civil Partnership, but they can’t choose any other form of marriage, even though there are many in … Continue Reading
Same Sex Partnerships – Sinead’s Hand
One of the many things that’s great about the laws of Scotland is that Humanist marriage is legal, but – and it’s an important but – only between men and women. Gay people are allowed to have a Civil Partnership, but they can’t choose any other form of marriage, even though there are many in … Continue Reading
Ruari and Gill’s Humanist Wedding at Aberdour Castle
As most people marry later in life these days, stories of star-crossed teenage sweethearts are hard to come by, but that was Gill & Ruari’s story. From a glance across the floor at the school disco, via a Hogmanay snog, university separation, reconnection through a supermarket stalk all the way to a proposal on a … Continue Reading
Ruari and Gill’s Humanist Wedding at Aberdour Castle
As most people marry later in life these days, stories of star-crossed teenage sweethearts are hard to come by, but that was Gill & Ruari’s story. From a glance across the floor at the school disco, via a Hogmanay snog, university separation, reconnection through a supermarket stalk all the way to a proposal on a … Continue Reading
Julia & Colin’s Humanist Wedding at Tyninghame Village Hall
I knew it was only a matter of time before I married a couple who are more webbed up than I am. Julia and Colin have already posted shots of their wedding last weekend to Facebook and to Colin’s Blog. It really is a wired world. OK, you two: move away from the keyboard, board … Continue Reading
Julia & Colin’s Humanist Wedding at Tyninghame Village Hall
I knew it was only a matter of time before I married a couple who are more webbed up than I am. Julia and Colin have already posted shots of their wedding last weekend to Facebook and to Colin’s Blog. It really is a wired world. OK, you two: move away from the keyboard, board … Continue Reading
Katy & Beej’s Humanist Wedding at The Atrium Restaurant in Edinburgh
Everyone but everyone wants to get married at 2.30 pm on a Saturday afternoon, which means of course that the venues have you over a barrel and can charge a premium. I think more people should copy Katy and Beej’s example and marry on a Monday, when even a top restaurant, like The Atrium will … Continue Reading
Katy & Beej’s Humanist Wedding at The Atrium Restaurant in Edinburgh
Everyone but everyone wants to get married at 2.30 pm on a Saturday afternoon, which means of course that the venues have you over a barrel and can charge a premium. I think more people should copy Katy and Beej’s example and marry on a Monday, when even a top restaurant, like The Atrium will … Continue Reading