Gillian Johnston, Scots Celebrant

As an Independent Celebrant I have the best job in the World; helping amazing couples who have already legalised their marriage with a Registrar create their celebratory wedding day, and the sky’s the limit on what can be included. Couples will pick this option when, for example, they come from different faiths or beliefs or they have different nationalities. It will be a purely secular ceremony but it will make sure the legalities have all been addressed. It then means that you can embrace as much of your faith or beliefs into your ceremony as you wish and incorporate traditions from each other’s country to truly reflect your incredible individuality. For couples planning their Destination Wedding, Elopement or Vow Renewal, Scotland has got to be one the most romantic countries; whether you are looking to embrace the intimacy of a Handfasting Elopement on the banks of a loch as the sun sets over the hills; planning a wonderful ceremony in a fairytale castle as you are serenaded by a piper, or standing in a Tipi and sharing a Quaich surrounded by friends and family, I guarantee your day will be everything you could wish for. There will be tears, there will be nerves but there will also be joy and laughter as you and your guests have a day to remember forever.