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!

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 

Live music always goes down so well

Seton Collegite Church Longniddry

Amanda sent me these lovely words:
Everyone commented on how lovely our ceremony was - very poignant but light hearted at the same time. It really was the best part of the whole day for us (which I think should be a given but parties are always good fun too!).  Thank you for everything and for looking after Greg while he waited on me at the church ;)

Here's some amazing photos