Neil and Louise’s relationship kicked off at a Potterrow School Disco when they were freshers at Edinburgh University, and survived not only Neil’s choice of Texas Chainsaw Massacre as a first date movie, but a year’s separation as they set out on their separate careers. 11 and a half years later, they and their … Continue Reading
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Humanist Weddings Scotland
Eli and Kate’s Humanist Wedding in their garden
Kate and Eli came up with so many great ideas for their ceremony! First of all, it was at home, in their garden, which is a cook’s paradise. All their raised beds were brimming with prime produce just waiting for the wedding to be over so they could be picked. They decorated the entire garden with … Continue Reading
Craig and Nic’s Humanist Wedding at Broxmouth Park
Looking at Craig and Nic striding out purposefully by Broxmouth Park’s lovely loch, you’d never guess that this was the email Craig sent just two days before the ceremony. Wedding team, We have something of a problem, though not an insurmountable one. I have had back trouble for some time now, culminating in surgery last … Continue Reading
Emma and Tom’s Humanist Wedding at Seton Collegiate Church
Every wedding needs a good opening sentence, and Tom and Emma didn’t disappoint. “Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Seton Collegiate Church for this very rare and special occasion – the marriage of a Town Planner to an Architect!” High school sweethearts who stay together forever are pretty rare these days, but Tom and Emma have … Continue Reading
Outdoor Weddings – No Longer Hell On Heels
Yes, it’s wonderful to be in the great alfresco, but I’m sure many ladies get that sinking feeling when they get their invitation to your outdoor wedding. It’s not a problem for the boys, but we tend to forget that it gives most ladies a choice of going barefoot, wearing wellies, or losing their Louboutins … Continue Reading
Rebecca and Dominique’s Humanist Wedding at The Balmoral Hotel
Both Dominique and I were amazed how emotional it was. Not just for ourselves, but also for our witnesses as well as our guests.
Sarah and Rob’s Humanist Wedding at Marlin’s Wynd
I told Rob and Sarah they’d never use this photo… As so often, I was wrong! Sarah and Rob are both busies, as they call the police in Liverpool, and they first met at the scene of a pipe-bomb incident. That and some Facebook stalking led to a first date at … Continue Reading
Hannah & Rory’s Humanist Wedding at Broxmouth Park
I knew that marrying a dashing young racing driver to a beautiful equestrienne would be fun. What I didn’t expect was that Hannah’s handsome horse Rowan would also be a part of the proceedings. Mind you, they did say in the ceremony, “love me, love my horse”, so I shouldn’t really have been surprised. Like … Continue Reading
Aziza & Peter’s Humanist Wedding at The Hub
Aziza and Peter spoke their vows to each other from cards
10 years of legal Humanist marriage
It’s amazing what’s changed since June 18th 2005, when Karen Watts and Martin Reijns were married by Ivan Middleton at Edinburgh Zoo. Then there were only 12 celebrants authorised to conduct marriage. Now the HSS has ten times that number. Then the society could have counted its membership in the hundreds. Today there are more than 10,000 … Continue Reading