Why Support Same Sex Marriage in Scotland – An infographic by the team at Humanist Society of Scotland. Click for referencesEmbed Why Support Same Sex Marriage in Scotland on Your Site: Copy and Paste the Code Below<img src=”http://www.humanism-scotland.org.uk/siteimages/same-sex-marriage/Same_Sex_Marriage_Scotland_Infographic_HSS.jpg” width=”540″><br></pre><pre style=”word-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; “><a href=”http://humanistweddings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/when-man-loves-man-and-woman-loves-woman.html” target=”_blank”>Or read this excellent post from Juliet Wilson that says … Continue Reading
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Humanist Weddings Scotland
Ali and Ste’s Humanist Wedding at Wedderburn Castle
I knew from the start that Ali and Ste would do things their own way, and not just because they’re from Yorkshire… This was how they kicked off the marriage ceremony. Entrance: Ali, Ste and Tim to lead everyone into the room then hang around at the front while everyone gets seated. We want to stand … Continue Reading
Judy and Steve’s Intimate Humanist Wedding at Home
everyone said they’d never been at such a personalised and relaxed wedding, ever!
Doreen and Trevor’s Humanist Wedding at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Two comments stand out in mind especially – one from my 75 yr old aunty who rushed up to me and said “well if that is an alternative lifestyle then sign me up now!” The other was from my 24yr old nephew who said “I never knew that weddings could be like that, I had decided that I never wanted to get married, but that ceremony has changed my mind.”
Olly and Joy’s Humanist Wedding at Orocco Pier
People often ask me what makes one wedding different from another? Well, what I remember most about Joy and Olly’s wedding was the pause for contemplation, just before they exchanged their vows. Rather than the usual one minute’s silence, all I could hear was sniffing. First it was one person, then it was two. They were … Continue Reading
Sophie and Neal’s Humanist wedding in the Royal Botanic Garden
We had the best day ever and a big contributing factor to that was being able to have a ceremony that reflected our views and beliefs and allowed us to authentically stand in front of our friends and family and make our vows.
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Getting married in Scotland if you live overseas
I just got an email from a couple who are coming all the way from the USA to marry near Edinburgh later this year, and what they say may be of interest if you’re not in the UK. …handling the registrar is easy, but dealing with the British Consulate to get the visa is a … Continue Reading
Heather and Paul’s Humanist Wedding at Boturich Castle
We’re basking in the most wonderful heatwave right now, and Paul and Heather chose the perfect day to marry high on a hill above Loch Lomond. Before jetting off on their honeymoon, Paul sent me this old-skool Polaroid, and this lovely message. I know Heather has already been in touch but I just wanted to … Continue Reading
Step by Step Guide to a Humanist Wedding no. 3 – Involving Your Guests
In religious or civil weddings, the celebrant does most of the talking, and a couple of special guests are invited to give readings. In a Humanist ceremony, the celebrant generally welcomes the guests and makes the all-important legal declarations, but you’re more than welcome to involve your family and friends in delivering parts of the … Continue Reading