When Words Matter Most

04/01/2025

The Arklow Bay Hotel, County Wicklow, Ireland. What a gorgeous venue for a wedding ❤️

19/09/2024

So excited to be part of this! If you’re planning your special day, and looking for a Wedding Celebrant who can make it truly memorable for all the right reasons, pop along and let me introduce myself to you. ❤️

15/09/2024

Introducing Alicia Reid TLC Wedding Celebrant! If you’re looking for someone who can make your special day all that you want it to be - and more - please get in touch ❤️🥂🍾

15/09/2024

As many of you know, I am a Civil Celebrant who, for the past six months, has been conducting funerals. I am absolutely delighted to tell you that I am now legally able to conduct weddings and will be taking bookings with immediate effect. 😁🍾🥂

* Funerals * Weddings * Civil Partnerships *Vow Renewals * Naming Ceremonies * This is Your Life

01/09/2024

Thank you very much Tricia McQueenie for the beautiful flowers which were a lovely surprise. It was both a pleasure and a privilege to conduct Allan’s Celebration of Life Ceremony. I think we’re both agreed it couldn’t have gone any better ❤️

Thank you very much Tricia McQueenie for the beautiful flowers which were a lovely surprise. It was both a pleasure and a privilege to conduct Allan’s Celebration of Life Ceremony. I think we’re both agreed it couldn’t have gone any better �

08/07/2024

Anyone who knows me - really knows me - will tell you that I’m a big Salinger fan, and it’s because of his mastery of words. This is my all time favourite quote which simply proves that words really do matter:

The apartment below mine had the only balcony of the house. I saw a girl standing on it, completely submerged in the pool of autumn twilight. She wasn't doing a thing that I could see, except standing there leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together.

J.D. Salinger, A Girl I Knew

14/06/2024

Beautiful ❤️

Rutherglen and Cambuslang: A Poetic Tribute

In the heart of Scotland’s tender land,
Lie Rutherglen and Cambuslang, so grand.
With histories rich and futures bright,
They bask in dawn’s and dusk’s soft light.

Rutherglen, where stories old,
Whisper of days in times of gold.
Ancient stones and modern streets,
Where past and present gently meet.

Cambuslang, with riverside grace,
A serene and welcoming embrace.
Nature’s beauty and industry blend,
A place where roots and dreams extend.

In markets bustling, laughter’s song,
Community’s heartbeats strong and long.
Through parks and lanes, where children play,
Life flourishes in every way.

Church spires and schools, a legacy,
Of wisdom, faith, and unity.
In every face, in every smile,
A spirit that endures each mile.

Seasons change, yet constants stay,
The warmth of kin, the neighbour’s way.
In Rutherglen’s and Cambuslang’s fold,
Love and tradition remain bold.

From morning’s mist to evening’s glow,
A place where cherished moments flow.
Rutherglen and Cambuslang, you see,
Are woven with life’s tapestry.

So here’s to you, with pride we sing,
Of all the joy and hope you bring.
For in your bounds, we find our song,
In Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

06/06/2024

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These coming days will allow us to come together and celebrate the incredible men in our lives, past and present, with our upcoming Father's Day Tribute Video.

As Father's Day approaches, we invite you to share your tributes, memories, pictures and heartfelt messages, whether it's honouring the dads who are no longer with us, expressing thoughts for those who didn't have as much time as they deserved with their dad, or acknowledging those who didn't get the chance to experience fatherhood for as long as they should have.

Your submissions will be a part of a touching video tribute that we'll share on Fathers' Day to remember, celebrate, and cherish the love and lessons our fathers and father figures have given us.

To participate, please visit our website and click on the link.

https://allanmenziesfuneraldirectors.com

We look forward to creating something beautiful with your contributions.

Please note tributes must be submitted by Thursday, 13th June.

02/03/2024

So excited for the launch of my new website next week 🍾🥂🍾🥂😁

14/02/2024

I’ve just finished designing a flyer to promote Naming Ceremonies. More information to follow shortly.

28/01/2024

Have you given any thought to what symbolic gestures you would incorporate into your wedding or vow renewal ceremony? Definitely one of the most popular is drinking from the quaich.

Drinking from the quaich, a two handled cup, is an ancient Scottish tradition that seals the bond of two people, and marks the blending of two families. It symbolizes the love and trust implied by the bond, as the new couple shares the first drink of their marriage together. Traditionally, the quaich would be filled with whisky, but, in more modern times, this has been replaced by drinks that are more appealing to the couple such as prosecco or, indulgently, champagne.

What would you put in yours?

23/01/2024

Have you ever thought about renewing your marriage vows? Perhaps you’re reaching a milestone in your journey together - a silver, ruby or golden anniversary? Or maybe you just want to re-affirm your love for each other in front of family and friends both old and new?

If so, why not call or email me for a chat about your options? I can help you to craft the perfect ceremony, the way you want it, from start to finish.

My service includes an initial consultation of up to an hour to discuss your needs and wants and, of course, to hear your wonderful love story. A complete ceremony script over which, once written, you have complete control. Help with choosing readings, poems/music and symbolic gestures - if you need it - and a Certificate of Vow Renewal as a keepsake of your second very special day. And, of course, a copy of the Ceremony Script to remember as you embark on the next stage of your life journey together.

Fee: £400.00

Remember, it’s at times like these that words really do matter ❤️

20/01/2024

18/01/2024

Hi, I’m Alicia and I’m a qualified Civil Celebrant who conducts funerals, weddings, naming ceremonies and other life events such as vow renewals and This is Your Life celebrations for significant birthdays.

Please get in touch to discuss what you need and want for your ceremony, whether it be the funeral of a loved one, your special day, the naming of your child Or other special occasion. Be assured that I will do my best to do all I can to make the occasion all that you want it to be. In times like these, words matter and, by listening to your story, I can make them magical, meaningful and forever memorable.