Gordon Bond - IHC Humanist Celebrant

07/11/2024

🎉 What a gorgeous wedding it was at the end of October at for the stunning new Mr & Mrs McDonald! 💕

Jacqui and Michael looked absolutely fabulous on their special day, surrounded by the love of their close friends and family. 👰🤵‍♀️

And let's not forget the beautiful bridesmaids Vicky, Alex & Lyndsey, the lovely Maid of Honour Karen, the dashing Best Man Kyle, and the charming Groomsmen David & Owen! 🎊

The ceremony was filled with love and joy, starting with a heartfelt reading from Aunt Brenda and ending with Jacqui and Michael exchanging their beautiful vows. 💖

And how brilliant was the traditional drinking from the quaich ceremony, where Abby & Peter officially welcomed the happy couple into their families! 🥂✨

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr & Mrs McDonald! 🎊

Our bride and bridal party were beautifully made up by .m.mua & . Our guests were welcomed by , our ceremony music was played by .
Of course our bride's stunning wedding dress was made perfect by the wonderful .
And I am so looking forward to seeing the amazing work of & .









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05/11/2024

So Last night I won a Highly Commended at the Wedding Industry Awards, congratulations to all the winners and the finalist, with over 100,000 Wedding businesses around, we all did so well to get into the final, so all of you take a bow!












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03/11/2024

🎉👰🤵 What a tremendous day it was at the for the wedding of the gorgeous, new Mr & Mrs Marshall! 💖

The beautiful bride Lucy, looked absolutely stunning as she said "I do" to her handsome groom Alan.

Love was truly in the air as they were surrounded by their closest family and friends.

The stunning bridal party of our bridesmaids Olivia & Caitlin, the maid of honour Robyn, and the best man Martin all looked fabulous and played their roles perfectly. 💐 Let's not forget the ushers Sarah & Keith who helped everything run smoothly.

A special moment during the ceremony was the reading from Aunt Anelon, which added such a lovely touch.

And who could forget the traditional drinking from the quaich ceremony, where Sarah & Robyn welcomed Lucy & Alan into their families with open arms? 🥂

It was a day filled with love, laughter, and happiness, and we wish the newlyweds a lifetime of joy and blessings.

It was great to be back at the with the wedding being led by Laura & Vincent. I am very much looking forward to seeing the amazing work of .













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01/11/2024

It has been a massively successful year in terms of nominations for the awards, and that's all down to all the lovely people that take the time to nominate, so thank you all again! Good luck to all the other nominees, including the other Celebrants from Independent Humanist Ceremonies !

*This is a First Draft! Our team is doing their due diligence in reaching out to all of these businesses. An updated list of finalists will be available two weeks before the event. Scotland’s…

27/10/2024

What a beautiful wedding ceremony we had on Friday at Lochside House Hotel for the new Mr & Mrs Picken! 💍✨

Siobhan and Sean looked absolutely stunning on their special day, surrounded by their loved ones. Murray did a fantastic job as the best man, while Lucas, Christopher, Mason, Regan, Hudson, and Leighton were all adorable as page boys. Lexi was the perfect flower girl, and Tammy, Sheree, and Claire looked amazing as bridesmaids. And let's not forget about the lovely Maid of Honour, Ashley!

The ceremony was filled with love and tradition, starting with the couple lighting individual candles and ending with them lighting a unity candle to symbolize their union.

And how beautiful was the Scottish handfast ceremony, where Siobhan and Sean literally tied the knot? Such a meaningful moment! 💕🏴

It was great to be back at with the wedding being expertly led by Kirsty and the team.
I am very much looking forward to seeing the amazing work of and of course our wonderful bagpiper was .bryce .










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26/10/2024

I will be at the spectacular Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort for their wedding open day tomorrow, hope to see lots of lovely couples and hear lots of your amazing wedding plans!

24/10/2024

🎉👰🤵 What an unforgettable wedding I had the honour of conducting on Saturday at the Glasshouse! Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs McWilliams, Ellie and Graeme! 💍

It was such a joy to witness their love and commitment surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Shout out to the beautiful bridesmaids Anna, Emily, and Rachel, who looked stunning, and the handsome best man, Lewis and groomsmen Mark, and Harry, who were there to support the couple every step of the way. 🌟

The ceremony kicked off with a heartwarming Mexican hug, spreading love and warmth to all the guests present.

💕 And we ended the ceremony with a traditional Scottish handfast ceremony, where Ellie and Graeme literally tied the knot as a symbol of their everlasting bond. 🎀 Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and love as they begin this new chapter together.

It was wonderful to be at with the wedding being expertly run by Megan & Martina.
The venue was beautifully decorated by , our ceremony music was by and I am very much looking forward to the amazing work of & .










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23/10/2024

What a magical day celebrating the stunning new Mr & Mrs Anderson at The Castle Rooms on Friday! 💍💕

Monique and Kevin looked absolutely breathtaking as they said "I do" surrounded by loved ones. 👰🤵 And let's not forget the dapper Best Man James who supported Kevin throughout the ceremony.

The highlight of the day was definitely the traditional drinking from the quaich ceremony, symbolizing unity and love as both dads Robert and Willie welcomed the happy couple into their families. 🥂 Such a beautiful and touching moment that truly encapsulated the love and union of Monique and Kevin.

Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of love, happiness, and endless adventures together! 🎊💑

It was great to be at , with the wedding being expertly led by Kerin, I am looking forward to seeing the amazing work of 'sphotography_ , and second wedding in a week working with the very talented wedding artist, , the venue was beautifully decorated by .











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21/10/2024

🎉 What a beautiful wedding it was at Falside Mill on Wednesday, as we celebrated the marriage of the stunning new Mr & Mrs Hunter, Jen and Ross! 💍👰🤵

It was such a joy to witness their love and commitment to each other in front of their loved ones.

The presence of the beautiful bridesmaids, dapper Best Men Calum & Magnus and Flower Girl Sophie added an extra touch of sweetness to the ceremony. 🌺

And let's not forget the special moment when both dads, Billy & Brian, welcomed the newlyweds into their families with a traditional Celtic quaich ceremony! 🥂

The love and happiness in the air were truly contagious, and I feel so grateful to have been a part of such a special day. 💕 Wishing Jen and Ross a lifetime of love, laughter, and happily ever after! ✨

It was wonderful to be back at and I am very much looking forward to seeing the wonderful work of & . Our ceremony music was beautifully played by , there was also the talented - wedding artist.











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19/10/2024

So today, saw wedding 9 in 9 days, another beautiful venue and another cracking, personalised ceremony for another wonderful couple, (their post will follow next week, once the bride has had the chance to post her own photos!!!)

October is definitely the new July, with how busy it has been, loving the autumnal colours that you will see throughout the posts in the past few days and indeed the next few days!

See you all at the tomorrow at the SEC, I will be at D40, on the Independent Humanist Ceremonies stand, looking forward to meeting and chatting with lots of lovely couples!

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19/10/2024

On Tuesday I conducted a wonderful personalised ceremony for the lovely, new Mr & Mrs Donald, with their 3 children and Lauren our photographer being the only ones present to witness this wonderful occasion at , with the wedding being expertly led by Josh .

The ceremony was concluded with a traditional Scottish handfast where the family were joined together, by tying the knot.












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19/10/2024

I will be on (Independent Humanist Ceremonies) stand on Sunday at the , going to be a cracking weekend, seeing lots of lovely couples, looking forward to hearing all your wedding plans, so if you are thinking about having a celebrant for your wedding, come along and have a wee chat - STAND D40!











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18/10/2024

🎉 What a magical Monday it was at Kinkell Byre as we celebrated the beautiful wedding of the new Mr & Mrs Dever! 💍✨ Ellie and Kevin looked absolutely stunning as they said "I do" surrounded by their loved ones. 👰🏻🤵🏻

The bridal party was a vision in their elegant attire, with bridesmaids Eilidh, Ainsley, and Amy, and maid of honour Katie. Not to forget the handsome groomsmen Dougie, Michael, Darren & Ryan and bestmen Andy & Chris, who stood by Kevin's side on his big day. 💕

The ceremony was filled with love and tradition, from the Scottish quaich ceremony to the Celtic handfast ceremony.

It was heartwarming to see both dads, Ian and Peter, welcoming Ellie and Kevin into their families by drinking from the quaich. And how sweet was it to have their daughter, Jessica, help tie the knot during the handfasting ceremony!

🌿🌺 Congratulations to the newlyweds on this special day! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together.

It was lovely to be at with the wedding being expertly run by Claire and Tech Stevie! I am very much looking forward to seeing the amazing work of , the floral displays were from , our bridal party's make up was done beautifully by & , our ceremony music was played by John McGhee.












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17/10/2024

What a wonderful day it was at The Gathering Scotland !

Scottish wedding at The Gathering in Glasgow with DIY dessert table, redesigned wedding dress and Scottish drummers

17/10/2024

🎉 What a beautiful wedding ceremony we had on Sunday at The Carlton Hotel for the lovely, new Mr & Mrs Weir! 💕 Heather looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle to marry her best friend, Mark.

Their special day was made even more memorable with their closest friends and family by their side.

Stacey, Rebecca, and Millie looked gorgeous as the bridesmaids, while Ronnie stood proudly by Mark's side as his best man. And how cute is it that their furbaby pup was the ringbearer?! 🐶💍

The ceremony was filled with love, laughter, and special moments. One of the highlights was the Mexican hug that kicked off the proceedings, spreading warmth and joy to all our guests.

And let's not forget the heartwarming tradition of Hesther's son Arran and Mark's daughter Millie welcoming our happy couple into their families by drinking whisky from the quaich! 🥃

Our bridal make up was beautifully done by Off the Top makeup and our piper was .rogers.927

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Heather and Mark! May your love continue to grow stronger with each passing day.











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16/10/2024

🎉 Such a magical day celebrating the marriage of Jennifer and Charlie Burke at Riverside Lodge Hotel! 💍👰🤵 Congratulations to the gorgeous, new Mr & Mrs Burke! 💕

The bridal party was stunning with bridesmaids Gemma & Lucy, maid of honour Abbie, best man Damo, groomsmen Charlie, Colin, McKenzie & Riley, flowergirls Meadow & Lindy, and page boy Lawson all looking fabulous! 🌟

The ceremony was filled with love and laughter, ending with a beautiful traditional Scottish handfast ceremony where the couple literally tied the knot! 💒

It was such a pleasure officiating this special day and witnessing the beginning of Jennifer and Charlie's forever together. 💖 Here's to a lifetime of happiness and love for the newlyweds! 🥂✨

It was lovely to be back at with the wedding being expertly run by Katie.
I am very much looking forward to seeing the amazing work of .photography & . Our ceremony music and indeed room decor was done by .













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