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I am on the approved celebrant list issued by The National Records Of Scotland. I have authority to solemnise legal weddings and register civil partnerships on behalf of Celebrate People anywhere in Scotland. The couple will have filled in their M10 forms and had them processed via the correct registrar office . This will allow them to have their completed Marriage Schedule to bring to the wedding venue on the date of their wedding. It is the couples responsibility to source the M10 forms but I am happy to give guidance. Information as follows https://www.mygov.scot/getting-married

I must see their Marriage Schedule before the start of the ceremony . I will not start the ceremony without it. Always check that the details are correct when you pick up the Marriage Schedule at the registrar office where you sent the forms to. With Celebrate people you must say the seven compulsory words at some stage within the ceremony. “ I Jo accept you Alex in marriage". The wording can be expanded on with whatever suits you both. But these seven words must be said. In addition to the celebrant, and both parties there must be two witnesses who are 16 years and over. They must be of sound mind and understand what is being asked of them. They MUST be present at the ceremony .

No. Celebrate People recognise that these designations do not suit everyone. There is always choice and we support the inclusion of any appropriate language. In line with equality , we announce everyone in the same way at the declaration. “I am delighted to declare that you are now married” With a choice to add any wording after that. I am always happy to discuss this with you to further support you in your decisions.

Yes. Celebrate People have a humanist ethos. We believe that there is more that unites humanity than divides it. I am happy to include any aspects of any beliefs that people may have to make any ceremony more personal. I have supported couples by inviting a Faith leader to give a blessing, and I have also read a prayer on behalf of someone. I often light a candle to honour a loved one who is no longer with us. I support this wholeheartedly and I am happy to discuss any request on an individual basis.

It will be a collaborative process. Once you have booked me as your celebrant, I will work with you both and I will write a ceremony that is special to you. Ideally we will meet where we can discuss what you would like to be part of your day. Even if you have no idea, we can start the process. Based on this information I will write a draft and email to you. I take your feedback to develop the ceremony further into a finished product that you are happy with. You have complete control as to what goes into it. I am there to support you throughout. It will be fun, I promise. The writing of a funeral is very similar. I try my best to meet families and support them as they share what they would like to include in a tribute for a loved one.

Yes. I am able to conduct legal weddings in any location in Scotland. The beach. The forest. Your home. Your garden. A restaurant. Village hall. Any wedding venue. Outdoors at the top of a hill, Glencoe is a popular choice. Anywhere that the registrar deems safe e.g. perhaps not a cliff edge.

For 2025 the fee for a wedding / non legal ceremony is £500. I take a £100 deposit to confirm the booking and a contract is made between us. The balance is due two weeks before the ceremony date. I will send an invoice for your records. Additional costs: Travel is 50p per mile. A rehearsal is £100 if requested, but is rarely needed with my support and planning skills. Other services: A funeral ceremony is £200. A double slot at a crematorium is £250. A naming ceremony is £250.