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
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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

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
Ewan and Stewart’s Humanist Wedding at The Caves
Look at these photos, then tell me what’s missing… Gaydar didn’t exist 23 years ago when Ewan & Stewart got together. They met over the phone: this very one, in fact The Caves weren’t even a glint in Norrie Rowan’s eye then either… Yes, this will be a kind of detective … Continue Reading

Daisy & David’s Humanist Wedding at The Loch Fyne Restaurant, Newhaven Harbour
Daisy and David’s parents and grandparents delivered inspiring and moving speeches
Sally and Iain’s Humanist Wedding at Prestonfield House
Not every couple really gets the way I work, but Sally and Iain did from the word go. I remember getting this email from Sally when they’d done their homework. I can’t wait to read through these ceremonies! I’ve been reading your blog in every spare moment today and gathering up all … Continue Reading