The ceremony was definitely our favourite part of the day: so many guests said how lovely it was and how well you delivered it. It was all down to the prep you made us do, and writing it ourselves really did make it feel so special and personal.
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Christianne and Leon’s Humanist Wedding at the Braids Hill Hotel
I don’t like to use the ‘B’ word but despite all the uncertainty around Brexit, more and more couples are choosing to speak their vows in Scotland. It was last November that Leon and Chris brought their family and friends over from the Netherlands, and they’re still talking about their amazing ceremony now. They made … Continue Reading
Jac and Simon’s Humanist Wedding at The Principal Charlotte
Every so often I’m sent a set of photos that make me smile from ear to ear. This is one of them, so all credit to Puddle Lane Photography for capturing the joy! Jac and Simon’s wedding was at The Principal Charlotte Square, better known to old Edinburgh folk as ‘The Roxburghe’, but barely a week … Continue Reading
Lisa and Antonio’s humanist wedding at Eskmills
Some of the best relationships start off with a mistaken identity, but there can’t be many where the future groom claimed to be the cousin of former Liverpool, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star, Fernando Torres!Lisa said, ‘my sister in law Sam asked for his ID, and when we saw his name, Antonio Torres, we actually believed him. … Continue Reading
Sarah and David’s Humanist Wedding at Archerfield House
Thank you for making us truly appreciate what marriage is all about. You made the experience more special and profound than we thought possible.
Ashley and Jackie’s Humanist Wedding at Marlin’s Wynd
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen my version of this photo about a month ago! Ashley looked lovely, but I could tell she was a bit nervous. Marlin’s Wynd isn’t just one of Edinburgh’s cutest venues: it’s also one of its oldest. Just off the Cowgate, and tucked into the side of … Continue Reading
Siobhan and Stephen’s Humanist Wedding at Orocco Pier
I sometimes talk on this blog about couples ‘reversing into marriage’ and what I mean by that is that nowadays it’s much more normal to have your family first and get married later.That’s what Stephen and Siobhan did. They met because they worked in the same office in Glasgow, but it took a couple of … Continue Reading
Ruth and Stuart’s Humanist Wedding at at the Principal George Hotel
Ruth and Stuart created a wonderful ceremony that really wowed their guests! Their friends David and Jennifer told their story, and here’s a précis of how it started. David It was on Tinder that Stuart stumbled across the profile of a pretty blonde girl called Ruth. A teacher and pizza lover from Lanark. She swiped right, he swiped right … Continue Reading
Melissa and Paul’s Humanist Wedding at Melville Castle
Paul and Melissa’s wedding was full of love and laughter, which makes this ‘pre-wedding’ shot of Melissa and her dad all the more poignant: Rose and Alastair Burns Murdoch really do know how to capture those all-important moments! Melissa and Paul put a lot of thought into their ceremony, and it really paid off, as … Continue Reading
Barbara and Michael’s Humanist Wedding at The Caves
Do you know the song, ‘The Book of Love’? Peter Gabriel’s version is here* and the lyrics were an important inspiration to Michael and Barbara when they created their ceremony in far-off Chicago. The book of love is long and boring And written very long ago It’s full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes And things we’re all … Continue Reading