If you don’t have the time for a formal rehearsal, here’s a useful checklist of things to think about as you prepare for the big day. What time is the ceremony? What time will the groom’s party arrive beforehand? Who’s going to help the guests find a seat? Who’s going to distribute the Orders of … Continue Reading
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Universal Humanism
Suzanne and Craig’s Humanist Wedding at The Macdonald Marine Hotel
The weather has been gorgeous recently, but these blue skies date from way back in April, when Craig and Suzanne tied the knot in North Berwick, famously one of the sunniest places in the whole country. Their relationship began at a party where Craig literally swept Suzanne off her feet! Much of their courtship was spent … Continue Reading
How to involve your family and friends…
I got my copy of the Scottish Wedding Directory Magazine today and I was delighted to see that their journalist Patricia-Ann Young spoke to two couples I married recently. If you want to see a little more detail, check out Ashley and Jamie’s story here And the full version of Claire and … Continue Reading
A Story about A Lovely Love Story
‘A Lovely Love Story’ by Edward Monkton is a perennial favourite at weddings. Yesterday, I heard it being read by two ten year old girls on a beach and it reminded me just why it’s so popular. I decided to have a look at Edward’s web site where he’s installed a clever new thing called … Continue Reading
A humanist
Tom Leonard is a Glaswegian poet whose work deserves to be better known – and I am talking to myself here as much as you. I thought I knew his writing quite well, until I came across this today: it’s a wonderful, thought-provoking poem and I am delighted that he has given me permission to … Continue Reading
Griefcast
I was pleased to see that Cariad Lloyd’s podcast on death won three prizes at the British Podcast Awards last week. Griefcast first came to my attention in 2016, thanks to this article in The Guardian, and it’s since notched up more than 30 episodes. Lloyd is a 35-year-old actress, comedian and writer from London whose father died of pancreatic … Continue Reading
Danielle and Brian’s Humanist Wedding at Carlowrie Castle
‘You’re the only man who’s ever made me cry!’ said the 3-time WBO champ
Royal Wedding Vows
Congratulations to Meghan Markle! As the first bride who isn’t promising to ‘obey’ her royal husband, she’s made headlines around the world, as in this story from The Guardian. It’s no small thing, in the context of a traditional Church of England wedding, but it did make me smile. Since 2005, I’ve conducted more than twelve hundred … Continue Reading
Blue black permanent…
Ensure that the Marriage Schedule is signed in ‘permanent black liquid ink’.
Allana and David’s Humanist Wedding at The Vu
I remember Allana and David’s ceremony well. The weather was atrocious: foggy, rainy, you name it. Everything that would put a dampener on a wedding – but not this one…