Derek Powell, Humanist Celebrant

01/07/2024

Olivia and Lee got married at The Rhynd at the weekend. The weather was cracking, so we grabbed the chairs and set up in the garden.
It was a fab wedding with a fantastic story to tell.
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Clark! ❤️


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

29/06/2024

My first wedding this week was down at Lochside House for the fantastic Fiona and Gareth.
It was a lovely, intimate wedding and they had a sand ceremony where they poured black and white sand into an hour glass.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs McLure. ❤️❤️



Lochside Hotel, Lodges and Spa
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ONE 3 MEDIA

23/06/2024

It was such an amazing day at Brig o' Doon House Hotel yesterday. A quaich with gin and tonic and a cheeky wee handfasting made it even better!
Congratulations to the fantastic Mr & Mrs McBride, I hope the rest of your day was as good as the ceremony! ❤️❤️❤️


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Paul Walker Images

09/06/2024

What an amazing day we had at The Lodge on Loch Lomond for Mary and Lee. It was a really lovely ceremony with cracking readings and we were SOOO lucky with the weather! And did I mention we had a horse? And a bagpiping Maid of Honour?!
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Burns!


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Lodge on Loch Lomond

30/05/2024

It's me and Paige! ❤️❤️

to Paige’s beautiful joint naming ceremony and birthday celebration! For parents Emma and Steven, their humanist naming ceremony for daughter Paige was a great way to add an extra special element to her first birthday party. The ceremony delivered by Derek Powell, Humanist Celebrant fit the bill for the relaxed and light hearted ceremony they were looking for.

They said, "Our celebrant Derek’s comedic nature was great - it fitted exactly with our ideals as we generally love to laugh (even at ourselves!). It meant that the ceremony, although heartfelt, wasn’t soppy which is something that we definitely didn’t want. We also loved when Derek asked our family and friends to make a promise to be there for Paige and be her support system throughout her life...We wanted to show Paige (in years to come) how many people show up for her and care for her and our little family. Our humanist naming ceremony was the perfect way to do that!"

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28/05/2024

On Saturday we all squeezed into the totsy, tiny, wee Kirkandrews Kirk to get Coll and Becca married.
Despite the lack of room we managed to have a handfasting, a game of Mr & Mrs and a mystery ring bearer! 😮
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Marshall!


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

20/05/2024

Yesterday it was the turn of Sarah and Peter to get married at the fantastic
It was a lovely day with lots of great people and was a blast catching up with Wayne from again!
Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs McDowell.



Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

19/05/2024

Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of marrying Mary and Malc. They had the most amazing and inspiring story to tell and it was such an honour to be the one to tell it.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Handley! ❤️❤️❤️




Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies
The Albany

12/05/2024

So, yesterday was pretty perfect.
✓The weather was amazing
✓The venue was perfect
✓My hair was looking particularly good! (Thanks )
✓I got new besties... and
✓Oh, and the absolutely amazing and lovely Kayleigh & Nick got married!


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

06/05/2024

I headed down to in Coylton on Saturday to marry Katie and Ross. It was a fantastic ceremony. They had a Hawaiian Breath of Life ritual and a fantastic story to tell.
Congrats Mr and Mrs Andrew! ❤️

It was also an absolute pleasure to work with .media !


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

23/04/2024

I got to marry Adam and Laura on Saturday and it was amazing! We had a great story to tell with Jurassic Park references and a handfasting that Laura didn't think would work! (It did!)
Jurassic Park!

Was great working with and C&J Weddings


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

14/04/2024

This is surely my biggest wedding selfie yet!

Monica and Ali brought lots of lovely guests to Atholl Palace to celebrate them becoming Mr & Mrs Rae yesterday.
There were lovely readings in Spanish and English, songs in Gaelic and a great traditional handfasting.

Great job folks!



Atholl Palace Hotel & Lodges Pitlochry
Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies


Ezra Studios

07/04/2024

Wedding no.2 of the weekend...
Don't tell the other celebrants, but I have an agreement with Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies that they give me ALL of the best couples.
If you need proof of this, I give you exhibit A...Shannon and Chantelle! This was one of the most happy, loving and fun weddings...EVER!
After Shock and Cherry Sourz Unity Shots, amazing vows, and the most amazing origin story. Boom!
Congratulations, Mrs & Mrs Docherty! ❤️



Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

07/04/2024

Wedding No.1 of the weekend was the most amazing fun! Danielle and Nicky had vows to make you greet, handfasting, and a hilarious game of Mr&Mrs!
Congratulations to the Duncans!



The Torrance Hotel
Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies


Top Table photography

26/03/2024

Thank you so much to Stevie & Hayley for bringing me back to one of my favourite places on Saturday. It was such a fantastic day! ❤️
It was great to work with the ever happy and enthusiastic staff from


Lodge on Loch Lomond
Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

17/03/2024

'How to take groom's mind off his nerves' by Derek T Humanist.

Photo by Auntie Sharon



Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

17/03/2024

Mr & Mrs Easdon, how good was that?!
The Lynnhurst Hotel was looking fab as were the bride and groom!
Thanks for having me!





Lynnhurst Hotel

Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

16/03/2024

News just in... I've upped my brogue game. That is all. X

15/03/2024

It's NEVER ok to use obviously photoshopped images on social media!




Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

05/03/2024

Another happy customer! ❤️❤️❤️

Can't thank you enough Derek for the incredible job you did at our special day. Everyone was full of praise for the job that you did on the day, anyone would be lucky to have you as there Humanist.

Dalmeny Park House Hotel
March 2nd 2024

04/03/2024

Darren and Claire got married at Dalmeny Park House Hotel on Saturday and it was amazing!

So glad to be a wee part of their very special day! Thank you Mr and Mrs Campbell! ❤️



Dalmeny Park House Hotel
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Marrying by me!

04/03/2024

It's always important when meeting with couples for the first time to make sure you have something easy to identify them by.

For example, ensure the bride is wearing a fake moustache!



Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies


Costa Coffee Greenock

29/02/2024

To all the ladies who adhere to 5th century Irish traditions who proposed to their unsuspecting partner today, gies a shout and I'll get y'all married!❤️

22/02/2024

As I limber up for my first wedding of the year, this weekend, here are some amazing photos from Lizzie & Frazer's wedding last year, courtesy of CR Photography Bexhill


Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies

Boswells Estate Weddings

14/02/2024

Merry Valentine's Day to all who celebrate it!

30/12/2023

I don't think I've ever laughed so much during a wedding ceremony as I did at Chris and Lorna's.
As well as the laughter, Chris cried like a baby throughout. (Lorna didn't because she had just had her lashes done!)
Thank you so much for having me. We must do it again soon!

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Harelaw Farm Weddings
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