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hello, i'm Eric MacKenzie
'I bring warmth, humour and authenticity to every ceremony I lead. I believe celebrations should feel relaxed, meaningful and genuinely you. At the end of the day, it all comes back to people, families, relationships, shared moments and lifelong connections.'
Location Covered
Eric is based in Glasgow and covers Aberdeenshire & Moray, Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Edinburgh & Lothian, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, Inverness-shire, North & South Lanarkshire, Perthshire, Fife & Angus, Scottish Borders and Stirlingshire
Ceremonies
Eric is available for Vow Renewals and Funeral Ceremonies
description
Eric is a people person through and through. Family, connection and celebrating life’s meaningful moments sit at the very centre of who Eric is and how he work as a celebrant.
Eric's working life began far from ceremonies and scripts, back in his early days he worked a 9–5 job as a tyre fitter. While the job itself paid the bills, the part he truly loved was the people. Chatting with customers, sharing stories, having a laugh, that human connection was what made each day worthwhile. Looking back, it’s no surprise that this sparked a much bigger journey.
That journey led Eric into social work, where he found his true vocation. For many years now Eric has worked closely with people with learning disabilities and autism. This career has shaped him deeply. It has taught him the importance of listening properly, meeting people where they are, and celebrating individuals for exactly who they are. At heart, Eric has a genuine passion to serve others, to make people feel seen, valued and understood, and that passion flows naturally into his work as a celebrant.
Family is everything to Eric. He lives with his partner Karen in their happy, busy, blended family. Between them they have six sons, and their youngest, their baby son, is the very best of them both. Life at home is full, noisy, loving and real, and Eric wouldn’t have it any other way. When he's not working, you’ll usually find him spending time with his family, watching football, enjoying movie nights, and soaking up the everyday moments that really matter.
Eric's eyes were first opened to the beauty of personalised ceremonies back in 2006, when he attended a humanist wedding. It was unlike anything he had experienced before, warm, meaningful, full of personality and completely centred on the couple and their story. That day stayed with him.
Alongside his love for people, Eric has a real passion for writing, particularly creative writing. He love's finding the right words, shaping stories, adding colour, humour and heart. As a celebrant, this allows him to craft ceremonies that are personal, engaging and memorable, whether it’s a celebration of life, or a vow renewal that honours years of love.
