MartinCelebrant

14/08/2024

A few photographs from July and August weddings and holidays😁

08/08/2024

It's half the boat that it used to be

07/08/2024

Any couples that I've married in the past 11 years know that I do like a selfie😁 With so many mirrors at Boclair House , you don't really need one. I was here on Friday, but glad to be back to conduct the wedding ceremony for Kevin and Lesley, the soon to be Mr and Mrs McGran. Photos to follow....

04/08/2024

For any Glasgow southsiders out there, it's an Anarkali 😁

03/08/2024

A wee night out in North Berwick

03/08/2024

If Friday's wedding was a bit different, has anyone been married at Cocoabean in Kirkcudbright?? That was last Saturday for Alex and Andrew. More blue skies and sunshine and love was in the air.

03/08/2024

Occasionally you get to conduct a wedding ceremony at a venue that you've never been to before. That was the case last Friday when I conducted Diane and Iain, or Chesney, as he is known. The sun shone at Haystoun Farm Estate in Peebles for an outdoor ceremony in the gardens.

03/08/2024

Today is a wedding free Saturday, very unusual for an IHC celebrant😁, time to share some photos from yesterday's wedding of Erin and Dean at the wonderful Boclair House.

31/07/2024

24/07/2024

Yikes, it's nearing the end of July. A few photos from this month's weddings.

24/07/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/6cQV83QYswD2JjeR/

13/07/2024

I love Argyll and Bute Registrars !

Marriage paperwork (M10 forms) are one of the most important parts of planning your wedding, if your paperwork is not submitted correctly, and on time your marriage will not be legal.

All couples getting married in Scotland must submit their marriage paperwork within 3 months but at least 29 clear days before their date of marriage.

💌 In Argyll & Bute we have 9 registration offices spread over our council area, however your paperwork must be submitted to the local registrar in the district where your marriage will take place. This is also the office you will visit to collect your marriage schedule if you are not being married by a registrar.

Unfortunately, we have had a few cases recently where paperwork has been sent to the wrong office or address, so please double check before sending if you are not sure.

💌 Make sure to get in touch with the local registrar for your venue in plenty of time after booking your wedding, even if another celebrant will be conducting the ceremony, so we can ensure the paperwork is submitted in the correct timeframe and we inform you of the correct requirements for your circumstances.

💌 You can check with your venue which registration office applies to them or contact us and we will be able to let you know, our venues pages on our website also show which office applies to the venues listed, check here to see if your venue is listed.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/marriage/venues/

💌 When submitting your paperwork by post please also use a recorded or signed for mail service so that you have a method of tracking the documents in the event that they are not received, and please get in touch with us if you have sent the documents and have not heard from us after a few days.

If you are unsure of what documents you need to supply please check our website https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/marriage/paperwork/

For contact details of our registrations offices including the correct addresses for posting please visit https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/marriage/areas-argyll-bute/ and select the area.

06/07/2024

Today's wedding is at Cairns Farm Estate. It's been too long😁

06/07/2024

And today's wedding is at......🤔

04/07/2024

Gola got a knock back for not having the proper ID. Don't be like Gola, take your ID.

28/06/2024

I don't know how I missed that Pink is playing at Hampden this evening, but I'll be a stone's throw away from there to see these guys😁

18/06/2024

Those that know, know. And today's wedding is at......

15/06/2024

The downside of having the best 'job' in the world......is leaving the venue as the party begins.

15/06/2024

After a week on holiday, my first wedding back is for Sean and Alison, soon to be Mr and Mrs Forrest😁

09/06/2024

Sorry that I missed it. A fabulous cause.

A great night last night. I think enough money was raised for 6 more defibrillators by the close of proceedings. Sair heid this morning!

We were very proud to present 'Kirsty's Gift' at last nights 'Heart of Gold' ball. A brand new defibrillator and casing for East Renfrewshire.
Defibrillators in public places have saved countless lives worldwide.

'Kirsty's Gift' is a charitable donation, made each year by the Celebrants of Independent Humanist Ceremonies, named in tribute to the memory of our friend and colleague, Kirsty Harvey, who worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness of the importance of organ donation, cystic fibrosis, and other worthy causes.
Independent Humanist Ceremonies
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Organ Donation Scotland
NHS Organ Donation

01/06/2024

It's hot, damn hot🌞

25/05/2024

No prizes for guessing today's ceremony for the future Mr and Mrs Love❤️

23/05/2024

It's a 3pm start for today's wedding ceremony for Chris and Megan. Not a bad view from the signing table. Any guesses where I am??

15/05/2024

The best advice about the legal bits!

Are you getting married in Scotland soon?

All couples getting married in Scotland must submit their marriage paperwork within 3 months but at least 29 clear days before their date of marriage to the local registrar where their marriage will take place.

Marriage paperwork (M10 forms) are one of the most important parts of planning your wedding, if your paperwork is not submitted correctly, and on time your marriage will not be legal.

📑 In Argyll & Bute we have 9 registration offices spread over our council area, however your paperwork must be submitted to the local registrar in the district where your marriage will take place. This is also the office you will visit to collect your marriage schedule if you are not being married by a registrar.

Unfortunately, we have had a few cases where paperwork has been sent to the wrong office or address, so please double check before sending if you are not sure.

💌 Make sure to get in touch with the local registrar for your venue in plenty of time after booking your wedding, even if another celebrant will be conducting the ceremony, so we can ensure the paperwork is submitted in the correct timeframe and we inform you of the correct requirements for your circumstances.

💌 You can check with your venue which registration office applies to them or contact us and we will be able to let you know, our venues pages on our website also show which office applies to the venues listed, check here to see if your venue is listed.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/marriage/venues/

💌 When submitting your paperwork by post please also use a recorded or signed for mail service so that you have a method of tracking the documents in the event that they are not received, and please get in touch with us if you have sent the documents and have not heard from us after a few days.

If you are unsure of what documents you need to supply please check our website https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/marriage/paperwork/

05/05/2024

Yesterday's wedding was at the wonderful GGsYard for Steven and Charlotte, Mr and Mrs Kerr. Photos to follow.
Today I'm in the Kingdom of Fife, at Balbirnie House Hotel for the wedding of Damian and Louise. Even more photos to follow later!!

03/05/2024

And today's wedding is for Grant and Susan, the future Mr and Mrs Simpson. Can anyone guess where?

28/04/2024

I'm back out East for today's wedding. This is a bit cryptic, but can anyone guess what hotel it is?

27/04/2024

Today's wedding is in one of my favourite European Capital cities, with a blue sky and a skirl of the pipes. It's been a while since I've been in the King's Hall.....What's the hotel?

23/04/2024

At the Glasgow Pavilion....looking forward to this 😁