Brian Baxter
Location Covered
Brian is based in Scone and is happy to travel anywhere throughout Scotland
Ceremonies
Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies
brianbaxter@fuzeceremonies.co.uk
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“I take enormous joy in helping others to create their own unique ceremony and to assist them in having the most memorable day of their lives.”
Over many years, Brian has witnessed and ably assisted with well over 1000+ Wedding Ceremonies across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, particularly so when delivering his Highland Wedding Master of Ceremonies (Toastmaster/ MC) provision. Brian is a highly skilled public speaker and has a Robert Burns recital gift. He has an impressive Master of Ceremonies CV. Some clients have said that he is “the calm in the storm”.
He takes great joy in witnessing the freedom that a Humanist Ceremony gives to his clients, making the occasion even more memorable for the newlyweds, family and guests. This extensive wedding experience triggered his thought process and in 2020 he decided to study for and gain the Diploma in Humanist Ceremonies and become a Humanist Celebrant with Fuze Ceremonies. Delivering his first ever legal wedding ceremony in September 2021, in a back garden with 20 folks! COVID scuppered any earlier planned weddings prior to that date.
Brian has been happily married to Val for over 34 years and have one son, Steven. When not delivering weddings, vow renewals, baby naming and funeral services, Brian and Val like to take exotic Cruise Ship holidays.
Since age 16, Brian has had a staggering 40+ years military experience. At age 40, he took some time out from the military and worked in the Chamber of Commerce, Dundee, as a manager delivering learning & development to clients in a variety of age groups. He also had a 3-year spell working for Local Government, as Team Leader of an Anti-Social Behaviour Team! It was back full time with the military again in 2010, and he retired fully in July 2023. He says - because it was time to use the "bus pass"!
These past working experiences have aided him in developing his consulting, listening, and toned communication skills, ensuring that he always listens to his clients & guides them in their aspiration to create a unique, special, unforgettable, dignified, touched with fun, and a truly personal ceremony. Brian is by far, one of the smartest dressed celebrants in Scotland. Owning more kilts than a kilt shop, and more dress suits that any high street clothing outlet!!
"Brian Baxter was our celebrant and he was absolutely fantastic. The vows and affirmation ceremony took place on the shore of Loch Tay. He injected humour and sincerity at the most appropriate times, the hand tying tradition, and the explanation of its origin/ tradition was exceptional. The advice he gave us prior to leaving Australia about procedure and what he needed from us was simple and allowed for a casual and relaxing ceremony. A life experience that wont be forgotten."- Anthony
"Brian Baxter married us last month at Cardney Steading. Brian is a great, laidback but very professional celebrant and adds just the right amount of humour into the ceremony. Brian was great in communications leading up to the wedding and was able to piece together our story and tell it perfectly. Would highly recommend Brian."- Lisa & Paul
"Brian Baxter helped pull our story together and worked with us to create a light hearted and very personal experience for us and our guests. There were belly laughs, tears, singing and clapping throughout!."- Gareth
"We had Brian for our ceremony on Saturday the 30th of October! It was short, sweet and straight to the point, with a little added humour! exactly what we had asked for. Couldn’t of asked for a better celebrant!!"- Katie
"Leading up to our big day - communication was regular and accurate- our expectations were exceeded. On the day itself Brian was awesome - his approach had both of us relaxed. His ceremony was funny uplifting and feedback from our guests was pleasing."- Robert
"Wow where do we start, our celebrant Brian, was amazing from start to finish. We had so many compliments from our guests and even our photographer, about our ceremony. Brian was relaxed, full of smiles and lots of banter. The ceremony was refreshing and funny, just what we wanted. Even though we didn't meet Brian face to face due to covid, it felt like he had known us and our story a long time, making it very personal for us. I cannot recommend him enough."- Catriona
