Wedding Ceremonies Scotland

21/08/2021

06/06/2016

Flowers are symbolic and can play many roles in a ceremony.

Have you thought how flowers might be used, not only in bouquets and decorations, but symbolically, in the ceremony itself? The rose is the flower most associated with romance and love. It was Roses, roses all the way, said Robert … Continue reading →

22/02/2016

contact me on www.wedding-ceremonies-scotland.co.uk to discuss the possibilities for the wedding ceremony of your dreams. Blessings, Judith

22/02/2016

This is my response to the 23 Incredible Places to get married article on Buzzfeed:

Judith Hampson · Wedding Celebrant at Interfaith Minister
The first line of this article is quite correct in saying you can get legally married anywhere in Scotland by an authorized minister and quite INCORRECT in giving the impression that an authorized minister is a minister of the church, a Registrar, or a humanist celebrant - Period. Not so. There are also authorized Interfiath Ministers and independent celebrants who provide legal alternative wedding ceremonies. An Interfaith Minister is the most flexible of the options available because their mission in life is to provide a couple with a service that reflects THEIR individual values and beliefs, whatever these may be. Unlike Registrars and humanists, Interfaith Ministers are not restricted in any way as to what has to be left out of a ceremony, or what can be put in. You can have the wedding you want, exactly the way YOU want it, and you will not be required to subscribe to someone else's values, or to set aside any of your own (or your family's), or to join an organization such as the Humanist Society. To find out more please go to my website, which contains a number of informative blogs. Blessings, Judith

22/02/2016

What a perfect reading for a nature themed wedding ceremony.

as seen on Fb

11/02/2016

What a lovely memento these would make in my 'gift of roses' ritual which can be used to celebrate mothers in a wedding ceremony (see post below here). Little flower does beautiful wedding flowers, no wedding too small or too large, a real personal touch.

And what lucky lady wouldn't like these! Please like and share this post to help remind your lovely other half's that valentines day is fast approaching..we will select a winner at random on the 12th February to win a dozen red rose bouquet. So whether you would love these for yourself or to give to that special someone then get involved :) good luck x

10/02/2016

If your partner gives you a beautiful Valentines Gift this week, we might find a way to incorporate it to beautify and add meaning to your wedding ceremony. Please contact me to find out how.

04/02/2016

The twists and turns of life are part of every relationship, moving in harmony is the secret.

25/01/2016

The image below is of a sand ceremony on a beach

An outdoor wedding is especially lovely, and where better than in some sheltered spot along the miles of Scotland’s wonderful golden beaches. Though Scottish weather being what it is, you do need to think of rigging up some shelter sufficient … Continue reading →

22/01/2016

Thank you to all the lovely people who have liked this page today it is good to know I am getting somewhere on Facebook.

21/01/2016

There are basically five types of wedding celebrant: Clergy, Registrars, Interfaith Ministers, Humanists, and Independent Celebrants. They all offer something different and the range of fees that they might charge can be quite variable. Yet when it comes down to … Continue reading →

18/01/2016

The image below is of a blessing tree, created by friends of the couple. Guests leave their good wish messages on it.

What is a Blessing? – and why it’s important in a wedding ceremony The art of blessing is not just connected with religion, where it is often thought of as asking for God’s approval or protection. But a wider interpretation … Continue reading →

13/01/2016

The wedding vows in my opinion are the most important part of the wedding ceremony.

Your wedding vows are possibly the biggest promise you will ever make. So before you say “I do”, it’s a good idea to consider very deeply just what you are promising. In a traditional service, be it in a church … Continue reading →

08/01/2016

Good to see my article on the Scottish Wedding Directory.

What exactly is handfasting, and why do we do it? Rev Dr Judith Hampson, Interfaith Minister, talks us through it

08/01/2016

As a wedding celebrant I have the opportunity to meet a marry some amazing people.

I have done many and varied things in my life, but few have brought me greater joy than marrying people. It is a great honour to be able to help a couple design their unique and personal wedding ceremony, to … Continue reading →

14/12/2015

There can be more to a wedding ceremony than exchanging of rings, handfasting is the binding of the couple with a ribbon or sash.

handfasting ceremony can be performed by a pagan priest or priestess, but not recognised as a legal marriage ceremony, with the exception being in Scotland,

23/11/2015

By the way dear friends, I do NOT live in Mortlach, I live in Forres, Moray, which FaceBook refuses to recognise! Please ignore the map. We are trying to rectify this, but if anyone knows the answer, please let me know!

20/11/2015

Why choose an Interfaith Minister?

Do you know you can set up your wedding day exactly as you want it? This is especially true in Scotland. and it applies just as much to the ceremony as it does to the reception and the entertainment.

We are very fortunate in Scotland because it is the only past of the UK where any celebrant who is authorised by the Registrar General can provide a legal wedding ceremony in any style, anywhere. It can contain anything that you want to put into it, so long as you name one another in lasting vows. So you can express your love and commitment in any way appropriate to you, and you can include in your ceremony any music, poems, readings or prayers that express your own particular values and beliefs.

When it comes to finding the right celebrant you have a great deal of choice. There are Registrars, Humanists, Clergy and Independent Celebrants. There are also Interfaith Ministers. These are ordained men and women who do not belong to any particular church, but who offer ministerial services to people of any belief, whether they have a religious faith or none at all. They are ministers to all people. And they are trained in ceremony. They do not (unlike Registrars and Humanists) have any strictures on what can be included in a ceremony, such as a prayer or a poem that mentions God, but they also do offer ceremonies that are entirely non-religious. They will work deeply with a couple to create an individual and personalised ceremony that expresses who they truly are and what they most deeply feel about each other and about their marriage

Your ceremony is at the heart of your wedding day, and your vows, the most important promises you will ever make, are at the heart of your ceremony. So it is worth giving a lot of thought to how you will make these promises, and to finding a celebrant who will design a ceremony that gives them the context they deserve, and expresses your deepest values and vision for married life together. Making lifelong promises, whatever you believe, or don’t believe, is a sacred act. It’s worth taking a lot of time and trouble over it.

18/11/2015

At the easy weddings site you will find everything you need to create your big day, from the venue to the table decorations. And, of course, the ceremony.

Your personalised Scottish wedding ceremony is at the heart of your marriage. It anchors your vision for your married life together.

30/09/2015

Loch Ness Country House Hotel is one of my favourite wedding venues, for a lovely personal wedding, indoors or in the beautiful garden. If this great weather continues I hope I'll have time for tea in the garden when I visit tomorrow.

30/09/2015

Here are some of the many elements we might include in your very personal wedding ceremony