Ditte of First Light Weddings is one of my favourite photographers, and I’m delighted that she’s found the time to contribute this heartfelt story to my blog. Seeing with your head and heart – why you should have an unplugged wedding ceremony I often lament the fact that we forget to look with our … Continue Reading
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Universal Humanism
Chuffed
I feel very honoured to learn that I’ve been shortlisted for a Vows Award: I’m told that I’m the first celebrant ever to be nominated, so I’m chuffed! My sincere thanks go to all the happy couples who voted for me. The awards night is 20th November, so, fingers crossed!
What is Humanism?
Despite the popularity of humanist ceremonies in Scotland, most people still don’t know what humanism is, so I was delighted to be asked, as the Honorary Humanist Chaplain to the University of Edinburgh, to give this talk at 6.00 pm on Tuesday 19th September at the David Hume Tower in George Square. It’s been organised … Continue Reading
Humanist Weddings in Scotland – More Popular than Ever!
It made me laugh when I saw my photo with this headline, but I really don’t think it’s all down to me! Yes it’s a big story, but there’s another one in among the statistics published by the National Register of Scotland: the continuing rise and rise of humanist marriage. While ceremonies conducted by Humanist Society Scotland … Continue Reading
Meredith and Joel’s Humanist Wedding at Carlowrie Castle
“I wanted to thank you for all that you did for us leading up to our ceremony, and of course the ceremony itself. It was an amazing day, and everything was perfect. Joel and I can’t thank you enough.”
Fiona and Allan’s Humanist Wedding at Prestonfield House
Our wedding was the most fantastic day and thanks to you our ceremony was so special.
Michele and Jim’s Humanist Wedding at Cornhill Castle
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” is a phrase that resonates with a certain kind of person. Jim is one of them, and that is why Michele decided to give him a very special wedding present – one that came as a bit of a surprise to everyone, and not just to … Continue Reading
Gillian and Alastair’s Humanist Wedding at the Royal Scots Club
Sometimes the best weddings are the ones when things go wrong. Gillian and Alastair weren’t the first couple to arrive minus something very important, but Gillian was definitely the first bride I’ve met who’d chosen to be responsible for bringing the rings… When she got in touch today, Gillian said, “Looking back, I still can’t believe that … Continue Reading
Jenna and Darren’s Humanist Wedding at the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
Telling our story the way you did made it even more special to us. You’re a natural and you bring a little bit of magic to the day.
Claire and Devon’s Humanist Marriage at the Royal College of Physicians
“We have had a lovely first year of marriage, and still think back to our wedding day almost every day.”