Humanist Weddings in Scotland Set To Soar!

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The Humanist Society of Scotland is delighted to announce a 59% increase in the demand for legal Humanist Weddings in Scotland making it the fifth top wedding supplier in the Registrar General of Scotland's 'religion table'. Celebrants of the Society conducted 675 legal marriages during 2007, an increase of  59% on 2006 when the figure was 465. 525 weddings are already booked for 2008 and predictions suggest they will continue to increase in popularity and by 2010 will overtake those of the Roman Catholics, Methodists and the Episcopalians. Read the press coverage in The Herald HSS Celebrant Coordinator Gordon Ross said "Although we always knew there would be a demand for legal Humanist weddings in Scotland, these figures greatly exceed our expectations. We have a unique offering in that we give couples the opportunity to have a personal, meaningful ceremony without religion in a venue of their choosing. So far our celebrants have conducted weddings on beaches, in a couple's back garden and atop Munros! Our weddings can be conducted anywhere deemed to be 'safe and dignified' and unlike civil weddings a venue does not need a wedding licence." "Although many people choose to reject religion they still view the institution of marriage as an important celebration of their commitment to another person. Most couples come to us because they feel it would be hypocritical to get married in the eyes of a religion in which they don't believe but want a ceremony that is more personal and thoughtful than a civil one, where you are married in the eyes of the state. The most meaningful elements of the Humanist ceremony are that you make your commitment in the eyes of your family and friends and that it is a celebration of your personal love for one another."

 

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