I always get a bit nervous before a Franco-Scottish wedding. While the Dutch are always delighted if you can get your lips around s-Hertogenbosch, and the Poles are pleased if anyone can pronounce Przepraszam, the French can have an un-nerving way of looking at non-native speakers that suggests they’re not even sure that the language you’re trying … Continue Reading
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Universal Humanism
Debbie and Jason’s Humanist Wedding at The George Hotel, Edinburgh
I don’t often get to tell a tale of teenage love at first sight, but Jason and Debbie met in 3rd year at Bo’ness Academy, so their story was a long and winding one. It took in a few serious lows (like Jason breaking his back in a rock-climbing fall) along with some … Continue Reading
Carol and Jon’s Humanist wedding at Ravensheugh Log Cabin
These shots by Edinburgh based photographer Boyd are just too good to edit: they really capture the atmosphere of the day Jon and Carol married at the magical Ravensheugh Log Cabin in East Lothian. Carol says, “Our wedding was truly one of the best days of our lives, it was just how we envisioned it … Continue Reading
It’s Time
As the Scottish Parliament prepares to legalise Same-Sex Marriage, Ross Wright says why the HSS is on the right side of history.
Yvonne and Andy’s Humanist Wedding at Garleton Lodge
“So many people said the ceremony was the best they’d ever been to. Thank you so much!”
Kate and Chris’s Humanist Wedding at Garleton Lodge
We were so delighted and happy with how the day went, and all of our family and friends commented on how refreshing it was to have such a personal ceremony.
Ross and Polly’s Humanist Wedding at Aikwood Tower, Selkirk
Polly and Ross said, “We had a fantastic day as did our guests. Everyone thought it was a very personal, different wedding and really showed our personalities.
How To Explain Humanism To Your Wedding Guests
Simple, honest, direct.Thank you, Gemma & Scott, whose wedding was at The Balmoral in September
Fiona & Phil’s Humanist Wedding at Prestonfield House
Rules are there to be broken. Most ceremonies last half an hour: Fiona and Phil’s took ten minutes. Most brides arrive with their dads. Phil and Fiona spent a happy half hour with all their guests before the ceremony. Most guests get to sit down: at Fiona and Phil’s, there was standing room only. Most couples take … Continue Reading
Jen and Stuart’s Humanist Wedding at Tyninghame Village Hall
I received a wee note from my grandma today, and in it she wrote ‘Thank you for a lovely day, both your granddad and I agreed it was the best wedding we had been to, the service was so personal and beautiful,