Weddings

About this service

The days of waiting for the ceremony to be over and for the party to get started are long behind us! For me the celebration starts at your ceremony, and I mean it when I say this, I love EVERYTHING about weddings!

No matter how many I do I will never tire of hearing couples tell me their stories and working with them to create their perfect wedding ceremony. Whatever that might look like!

It is important for you to know that love always wins around here, and in Scotland I am fully authorised (subject to the correct paperwork being submitted) to legally solemnise a marriage between any two consenting adults who are of sound mind, and who align with the Fulcrum Foundation belief that:

“Marriage is a lifelong connection between two people whose values are based on equality, common purpose, tolerance and compassion”.

If you are thinking, but TJ what does that actually mean?! For me, (without getting all philosophical about it!) that means how we walk the world trying and sometimes with effort to be the best humans we can be.

Additionally, we treat people with respect regardless of any differences, show no prejudice…and wherever humanly possible we do what we can to help others, for no other reason than…it is morally the right thing to do.

If that sounds like who you are as a couple…. well, it would be my absolute honour and privilege to marry you both!

The Legal Paperwork and Information

Warning, this bit is very important!

I am authorised by the general registrar through the Fulcrum Foundation to solemnise your marriage on the day of your wedding. HOWEVER, you must submit your notice to marry to the local registry office where your venue is (and NOT where you live if that varies).

Notices can be submitted between 12 weeks to 29 days prior to your wedding date and the documentation that you will be required to submit will vary depending on your circumstances.

We strongly recommend not leaving this to the last available minute. No legal wedding can take place without the submission of the correct paperwork. In some cases, you may need to make and attend an appointment at a registry office so please think ahead. This should defiantly be a priority on your to-do list!

Links are available below to take you to the place you need to be to collate the correct paperwork. I highly recommend talking to the registry office with any queries you might have first as they are the experts. There are other things that you will have to do/think about with this, but I will always be on hand, and we will discuss this in full when you book.

 

Marriage in Scotland (Gov Scot)
RM1 Leaflet nrScotland

Pricing

I believe in full transparency and no hidden costs, so have outlined our wedding ceremony services costs below.  Please just get in touch if you have any questions or queries on this.  All ceremonies secured before this date and in my diary will be honoured at the price quoted on securing your booking.  If you are not sure about any of the following just message me or pick up the phone.

Weddings

From £595

This includes all conversations, meetings, script creation (30-45 minutes) and attendance on your wedding day, which is approx. 2.5 hours in total.

Travel is the only exception. If you are within a 50-mile return radius that will be included in the standard price. Extra mileage is charged at 50p per mile so please message me with your venue/location for an exact quotation. In the rare event that overnight accommodation is required due to distance/location, this will also need to be factored into the overall quote.

Elopements

From £595

As with "Weddings", Includes all conversations, meetings, script creation (30-45 minutes), and attendance on your wedding day, which is approx. 2.5 hours in total.

I am happy to trek to the top of a mountain or the bottom of your chosen valley regardless of the Scottish weather! However again please note prices will vary depending on your location and travel, so please contact me first with your specifications and I will happily give you an exact quote.

Renewal of Vows

From £595

This is a very similar service to a wedding.

includes all conversations, meetings, script creation (30-45 minutes), and attendance on your date, which is approx. 2.5 hours in total.

Travel is the only exception. If you are within a 50-mile return radius that will be included in the standard price. Extra mileage is charged at 50p per mile so please message me with your venue/location for an exact quotation. In the rare event that overnight accommodation is required due to distance/location, this will also need to be factored into the overall quote.

Securing your Booking

A 25% non-refundable deposit via BACS will be required to book your wedding ceremony. The remaining non-refundable balance will be required to be paid in full 12 weeks before your wedding date.

If your wedding is postponed for any reason within 12 weeks of your balance being paid, wherever possible I will endeavour to accommodate your new date. However, this cannot be guaranteed.

Cancelled weddings with 12 weeks or less to go will be charged at full original cost with no refund. If payment is not made in full by 10 weeks your date will cancelled, and your deposit will not be refunded.

In the very unlikely case that I have to cancel your booking you will be refunded the full 100% fee (and will help source another celebrant)

On a side note, (not celebrant advice) but do highly recommend all couples take out wedding insurance to cover all aspects of your wedding. If Covid taught us anything it is that we never know what the future might hold!

Can we pay all upfront? No. 12 weeks is the earliest you can make your final payment. This keeps it simple just in case anything changes on your side.

It’s just flown in since we first me you. We would just like to thank you for your professionalism, TJ and how you have kept in touch with us and kept us informed on everything. Couldn’t have selected a better celebrant (and nicer) to marry us. It was all perfect”

Michelle and Norrie