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....

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...

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...

Why Choose A Symbolic Gesture Anyway? A humanist wedding ceremony is more than just words of commitment – it’s a moment of deep meaning, shared with those you love most. That’s why so many couples choose to include symbolic gestures, adding layers of significance to their vows and creating memories that last a lifetime. Whether...

Blog Written by Zoe Bell-Arnot, Fuze Celebrant Ring the Bell – and Let Your Heart Swell Do you remember when you were younger and would hear bells ringing loudly from a church after a wedding? It was a joyous declaration to the world that a couple had united in matrimony. Those deep, powerful chimes resonated...

Blog Written by Anna Gilchrist, Fuze Celebrant Bringing The Elements To Ceremony Life There’s something undeniably magical about the elements in our world, especially the symbolism of honouring them during a humanist led wedding ceremony. And there is nothing more perfect than performing symbsolic gestures that link to this, than that of during an outdoor...

Both James and David’s mums, Susan and Carole, were honoured to give a last kiss as ‘single’ people to their sons 1st of February 2025 at The Savings Bank, Glasgow – Photo credit: Marc Miller Photography Blog written by: Hazel Dale, Humanist Celebrant at Fuze Ceremonies Weddings are rich with tradition, often assigning special roles...

Above: Linda and Grant’s humanist wedding ceremony ended with them taking flight into their next chapter. Photo credit Adelle Mungavin Photography – Blog author: Sam Conroy, Fuze Celebrant Have you ever seen the film ‘Practical Magic’? If yes, then this next part will make perfect sense! And if not, watch it!  It truly is one...