I recently met a couple for their wedding rehearsal two nights before the big day and while we were talking about all the necessary arrangements I asked if they’d collected the marriage schedule from the Registrar’s office yet. They gave me a rather blank look and said “did we have to give some papers to … Continue Reading
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Humanist Weddings Scotland
Paula & Damian’s Humanist wedding at St. Anthony’s Chapel on Arthur’s Seat
It was funny, moving and poetic and you can’t ask for more than that.
Kathryn & Ewan’s Humanist wedding at Kirknewton House Stables
Kathryn and Ewan’s wasn’t the first wedding I’ve conducted at Kirknewton House Stables, but it was the first time I’d had the opportunity to have the ceremony in their beautiful garden. What you can’t see in this picture is all the free range chooks running around in their enclosure over to the right of … Continue Reading
Nicola & Jim’s Humanist wedding at Dundas Castle
Nicola and Jim came all the way from Yorkshire to find a suitable location for their fairytale wedding. After a lot of searching, they finally settled on the spectacular Dundas Castle just outside Edinburgh. They were lucky to get Roddy the Piper, who’s not just an outstanding player but even … Continue Reading
Jo and Stephie’s Humanist Wedding at Mansfield Traquair
I was delighted to receive these shots from a wedding I conducted at Edinburgh’s answer to The Sistine Chapel, the beautiful Mansfield Traquair in September 2007. It’s a stunning building that used to be a great music and alternative arts venue called ‘Cafe Graffiti’ where Stephie and Jo spent many happy evenings. This is a … Continue Reading
Colette & Neil’s Humanist Wedding at the Queen Charlotte Rooms
More and more couples are doing it backwards – having a family first and then getting married and in some ways I find these ceremonies the most moving of all! This photo of Neil and Colette’s family formed the backdrop to their wedding, and all the kids played their part. Michael was the best man, … Continue Reading
Abi & James Humanist Wedding at The George Hotel, Edinburgh
The George Hotel used to be the favourite late night watering hole for the TV Festival when I used to go there but its now had a major make-over and it’s looking fantastic. I really like this Portuguese Man ‘o’ War chandelier. Here’s James and his best man, Andy, looking very composed and elegant. I … Continue Reading
Jen & Bryan’s Humanist Wedding at Dundas Castle
Most couples wait til after their ceremony to get their photographs done, but not Jen and Bryan! I came across them out on the lawn in front of Dundas Castle looking windswept and interesting, as Billy Connolly used to say.
Nicola & Fraser’s Humanist Wedding at The Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms on Edinburgh’s George Street are world famous as the Fringe’s leading comedy venue and Nicola & Fraser’s ceremony had its funny moments too. Just as the ceremony was due to begin, we got a call to say her car had broken down. Then we had another call saying the replacement car … Continue Reading
Jill & Calum’s Humanist Wedding at Craigmillar Castle
Jill and Calum chose one of Edinburgh’s least known but loveliest castles as the venue for their intimate family wedding at the end of April. Built in the 14th century, Craigmillar Castle was the favoured Royal retreat of Mary Queen of Scots and the happy childhood playground for both Calum some years back and his … Continue Reading