It’s been an extraordinary few years for Humanism. Since Humanist weddings became legal in Scotland in 2005, they’ve quickly become part of the fabric of society, and I am delighted to see that the Dail in Dublin has decided to make them legal in Ireland too from the start of 2013. You can read the … Continue Reading
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Camilla and Kevin’s Humanist Wedding at Winton House
“We just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for helping make our day extra special.”
Be Part of a Global Census of Non-Believers
And yes, you can describe yourself as a humanist… or a freethinker, agnostic, secularist or whatever floats your boat… take part here
Lisa and Alan’s Humanist Wedding at The Roxburghe Hotel
I’ve got lots of laughter lines. Not all of them are due to Alan and Lisa’s wedding, but it was such a happy, fun-filled day, I can’t remember when I’ve smiled more. Their story began seven years ago, and in the ceremony, I took their guests all the way from their first near miss in a pub on … Continue Reading
2012 Census – The Rise and Rise of the Non-Religious
As reported widely this morning, the results are in from England and Wales for the census conducted last year, and I’m really pleased to see that the non-religious now amount to 25% of the population – a 10% rise on the figure in 2001.This is particularly good news, given that the census question was phrased … Continue Reading
Antisocial Media?
When you got engaged, did you post your happy news on Facebook? Do you share the highs and lows of your private life on twitter? As so many of us share the intimate details of our lives online, there are bound to be times that somebody oversteps the line. More and more often recently, I’ve … Continue Reading
Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After – Telling Your Story
The story of your relationship, from first encounter to the moment you both say ‘I do’ is an important part of your ceremony, and there are lots of different ways of telling it. Earlier this year, at Sophie and Neal’s wedding in the Royal Botanic Garden one of their friends, Jamie Hall, came up with a really … Continue Reading
Kirsty and Euan’s Humanist Wedding at Mansfield Traquair
Thank you for helping to make our day such a success.
Can you read what it says on this card?
I find that many couples now want to speak their vows directly to one another rather than repeat them after me, which I think is great, and the ultimate expression of what you are doing on the day. You can write them by hand of course, which is more personal, but if you want to … Continue Reading
Chazz and Louise’s Humanist Wedding at King’s Acre Golf Club
When couples tell their stories, the proposal is usually a highlight, and that was very much the case for Louise and Chazz. They had their own versions, of course, and that was what made it so good. Louise remembers how she waited a whole year and seventeen days for Chazz to say he loved her, (but … Continue Reading