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...

Above: Jenna and Adam enjoy watching their guests take in and embrace the Mexican Hug gesture – Captured by the amazing Lauren Campbell Photography at Number 10 Hotel, Glasgow What is a Mexican Hug? Imagine your guests walking into your humanist wedding ceremony and instantly feeling the warmth, love, and connection of everyone in the...

Above picture credit: Karol Makula Photography at Lochgreen House Hotel, Troon Unity Candle Lighting During Humanist Weddings The unity candle lighting ceremony is a popular symbolic gesture in weddings worldwide, representing the union of two individuals and their families. While it has roots in religious traditions, it has been beautifully adapted for humanist wedding ceremonies,...

Jamie & Tracy ‘tie the knot’ at the wonderful Fruin Farm, caught perfectly by Natalie Holt Photography Bringing Handfasting to Life by Joanne Caird, Fuze Celebrant Since starting my career as a celebrant with Fuze Ceremonies I have found one of the most exciting parts of my role listening to and sharing ideas with couples...