Wednesday 22 April 2015

#humanistcelebrant find Susan and Gerrie Douglas-Scott …we've moved

Congratulations!!  Thanks for looking for your celebrant for your wedding!

I have moved most of my information and ideas and photos to our very simple (phone friendly) website

www.humanistweddingscotland.com

Facebook  Humanistweddingscotland

Phone or facetime Susan on 07711 470196 or Gerrie on 07739 826377 for a chat

Skype me on susands12

also see us in www.theglasgowweddingcollective.co.uk

and in the specialist website for same sex couples www.gweddingdirectory.com

Friday 2 January 2015

00.01 31 December 2014 Marriage changed forever in Scotland


Gerrie and I got married in the first moments of 31 December 2014

Here's some of the words of introduction that our celebrant Mandy said

"Gerrie and Susan have been together for nearly 18 years and since their first date on 20 March 2007 have been committed and loving life partners. Tonight we will witness them finally being able to be equal in marriage with any other couple in Scotland who are deeply in love and have chosen to marry". 

We had the best ceremony with our fabulous family and friends and the icing on the cake - we got to marry two other couples - one each.  I married Chris and Jooles immediately after ours was completed then Ger married Aynsleigh and Chloe to end a perfect and wonderful celebration. 

It was then lots of drinks, kisses, hugs, cheering, photos and selfies all round!  

This selfie by our most famous friend who was our witness catches all 6 of us brides in one shot!  We are the 6 heads to the First Ministers left - I am on the far right of it!  Great fun!

I love this photo our fab photographer Elaine Livingstone took the week before our wedding.  cant wait to get all the wedding pics from her!  I'll upload more once I am back from our minimoon!




Sunday 28 December 2014

Equal marriage

Gerrie and I are pulling together our final plans for 2 nights hence and are very excited!  We love this photo and can't wait to see more from our big day!  We really understand what it feels like from the other side now!


Wedding in Enterkine House for Louise and SImon

I got this lovely message yesterday from Louise

Hi Susan,

I hope you are well!

I am waiting on proper Thank you cards being made up with photos from the wedding but I wanted to send you a note to just say thank you so much for our Wedding.

Every single person I have spoken to since the wedding has made particular comment on the ceremony... how personal it was and how great you were!!  You put us both at ease (particularly me cause I was much more emotional than I had anticipated) and covered everything we wanted.  It was just the right tone and everything we had hoped for.

Il be sure to send you some pictures once I have them (hopefully not too long)

I remember you saying that you and your partner are getting married... was it on the 31st?  All the very best for the day I hope you have a wonderful day and wish you all the best in the future.

Thank you again,

Louise and Simon

xx

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Equal Marriage

this blog is all about weddings I am involved in so I should of course mention that there is a special one coming up on 31 December 2014 - mine, ours!!!!  Gerrie and I are celebrating the new law as soon as it is possible on the first day.  We are delighted to be able to finally marry, celebrating our love of 17 (nearly 18) years together so watch this space!

Oh important things - the dress is bought (blue and sparkly against daughter No 1's wishes but I look bad in light colours Anne soo sorry!) and Ger has been measured up for a bespoke suit!

We haven't got round to writing our own ceremony yet - sound familiar anyone out there planning a wedding!


Tuesday 4 November 2014

Two lovely gay men's wedding

Hi Susan,

Just wanted to thank you once again for making our day so wonderful. You got lots of compliments from our families and friends - particularly those who hadn’t been to a humanist ceremony before. For Ross and I it was just exactly what we wanted!

I have attached the photographs that Mark took of the three of us out on the balcony for your perusal/use as you see fit!

Heading out to catch a bit of the sunshine whilst it lasts, hope you’re having a good Monday

x

Iain (and Ross) McKinnon-Waddell


What can I say guys it was an honour!  And what a view of Edinburgh Castle!



Civil partnership celebration and family wedding

I worked in partnership with the Registrar on Nicky and Coral's big day.  They did the legal bit first and then had a humanist ceremony with me.  They have told me many times since that it was the happiest day of their lives and how much the ceremony meant to them.  I loved it too you two!

Of course from 31 December 2014 I will be honoured to be able to conduct legal same sex marriages and Civil Partnerships - same ceremony as before but including the criticial legal vows aka solemnisation!

On their wedding day Nicky and Coral looked fantastic in their bespoke suits and had a big reception the next night with over 100 friends.  A true celebration of love and commitment.

They are blessed with four lovely parents who clearly love them to bits and were there for them celebrating all weekend!  There was laughter and tears all round especially from Nicky and her mum! Super softies!

Here's what Coral and Nicky said:

We honestly can't thank Susan enough for making our special day just perfect! The ceremony was touching and very personal and brought to life with Susan's warmth and sense of humour. Our families loved it too and we wouldn't change a single thing. We can't recommend Susan enough! 

And photies!

Words of wisdom from Susan xXx

 Tying the knot!! Best day of my life xXx

and with their lovely parents