Feature image credit to Northern Aye Photography Here at Fuze Ceremonies, as Scotland’s leading experts in humanist wedding ceremonies, our experienced Fuze celebrants have guided thousands of couples through unforgettable days and we regularly hear the same misconceptions. So here are the top 10 myths about humanist weddings, well and truly busted. 1. Humanist ceremonies aren’t...
Pictured above (left to right): Lynne Wiseman, Regional Fundraising Lead from MND Scotland Charity; Morag Webster, Fuze Foundation Chair; George McLean, Fuze Brand Ambassador; Heilidh Wilson and Lauren McGregor, Corporate Fundraisers from Beatson Cancer Charity. Our 1st Quarter ‘give back’ Morag Webster and George McLean met with representatives from both our charity partners and revealed...
Photo by Alexander Mass (via pexels.com) One of the most powerful moments in any humanist wedding ceremony is the exchange of vows, firstly their legal vows of commitment (mandatory of course!) and then, as many do, the part where couples get to speak directly from the heart, in their own words – their personal vows....
Blog written by Hazel Dale, Humanist Celebrant, Fuze Ceremonies Photography Credit (unless noted otherwise): We Are Them Images Venue: Sherbrooke Castle An honour to reconnect When people ask me what it’s like to be a humanist celebrant, I tell them it’s an incredible privilege, and nothing brings that home more than being asked to marry...
Blog photo credit: Morris-Jones Photography / Written by Julie Murray, Fuze Celebrant Two Hearts, One Journey Standing with Patricia and Ed at The Harbour Chapel – a venue that perfectly captures warmth and character – I was struck by how deeply they care for each other. Their ceremony was filled with laughter, tears, and heartfelt...
Grant & Helen, alongside their mums, performed the ‘cog’ symbolic gesture at their Dalduff Farm humanist wedding Photo credit: Euan Robertson Weddings What is a Wedding Cog? The Orcadian Wedding Cog, often simply referred to as “the cog”, is a traditional wooden drinking vessel hailing from Orkney. Much like the Scottish quaich, it holds a...
Why Does it Always Rain on Me? Well, as our iconic Scottish band Travis sang in their 1999 hit, it always mostly does – especially in Scotland. And let’s face it, that’s the main point of this blog – rain on your wedding day. Even if Fran Healy’s lyrics take us in a more philosophical...
Photo credit: Anna Laska Photography / Blog written by: Christopher Griffin, Fuze Celebrant A Humanist Love Story That Spans Continents Every couple has a story, but some really stay with you – Charlie, from Greenock, and Hailey, from Texas, are a couple, and a love story I’ll never forget. From the first time I met...
Planning a humanist wedding in Scotland? Once you’ve chosen your Fuze Ceremonies humanist celebrant and begun shaping your unique ceremony, the next important step is ensuring your marriage is legally registered. In Scotland, humanist weddings are fully legal and recognised, but you’ll need to liaise with a local registrar office, where your venue resides, to...
Blog Written By: Nicole Lowther, Fuze Humanist Celebrant Above Photograph Credit To: David Long Photography Beyond Tradition: Creative Ways to Exchange Wedding Rings In a humanist wedding ceremony, exchanging rings is a deeply meaningful symbolic gesture. It represents connection, equality, and enduring love. While this act is steeped in history, there are so many ways...
