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"Weddings up 64%" is probably the most unlikely headline of the year, but add one word and it's completely true. That word is "humanist," writes Julian Baggini in The Herald Scotland is one of only six countries in the world where Humanist marriage ceremonies are legally conducted. The others are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and certain states of the USA. They are of course recognised as legal in all countries in the world in the same way as other weddings are. Humanist weddings have the same legal status as civil and religious weddings as long as they are conducted by an HSS Celebrant, who has been authorised by the Registrar General of Scotland, and can take place anywhere 'safe and dignified'. Couples are effectively free to marry wherever they choose and HSS wedding ceremonies have taken place on beaches and mountains, in keeps and castles, grand hotels and the gardens of people's own homes. Each Humanist wedding ceremony is unique, dignified and deeply personal. Humanists look on marriage as an equal partnership and a serious commitment that involves mutual love, support and respect and a humanist ceremony is a time when couples can declare all that they feel for each other in a way that feels right for them. The couple are free to make all the important choices about location, readings, music and the wording of their promises to each other. Same sex couples often choose to celebrate their commitment by having a Humanist Partnership ceremony, though these are not yet legally recognised.
Legal marriage fee £275.00 Non-legal wedding £200.00 Partnership ceremony £200.00 Wedding rehearsal £30.00 Travel expenses £0.50 per mile NB: In case of hardship, the fee may be reduced or waived at the Celebrant’s discretion. Other extraordinary expenses (e.g. additional travel costs, ferry, overnight accommodation etc) to be agreed with client. Our legal authorisation from the Registrar General is on the basis that we are conducting humanist marriages and we therefore ask couples to take out membership of the Humanist Society of Scotland. In doing so, you are also helping to ensure that future couples have the choice to marry in a legal humanist ceremony. The current annual membership fee is £30 for a couple For further information on Humanist weddings see our leaflet Sharing the Future. The popularity of humanist weddings has soared since they were legally recognised in Scotland. Watch this clip from BBC Reporting Scotland. As a result, we recommend that you make early contact with potential celebrants, especially if you want to marry on a Saturday during the Summer. It may also be worth considering holding your ceremony on other days of the week, as venues may be less expensive and celebrants more available. For more information, please read this article in Scottish Wedding Directory Magazine (2.13mb pdf file). For information on the legal aspects of weddings in Scotland, visit the Registrar General's website. Find an Authorised Wedding Celebrant. |
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