Belinda Humanist Celebrant Scotland

13/01/2026

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28/11/2025

Did you know there are actually no prescribed vows in Scottish marriage ceremonies? The only must is a few words that Scots Law insists upon (“I [name] accept [name] in marriage”). Our latest blog explores some common ceremony myths, separating traditions from what's actually required to have a ceremony that gets you legally wed! 💍

Gary J Smith Humanist Celebrant said, “Some to-be-weds think that if you’re to be married by a celebrant you have to include symbolic gestures, such as handfasting or drinking from the quaich.

“They also think you must exchange rings. But that’s not the case.

“Whilst symbolic gestures and exchanging rings are still really popular and make for a meaningful part of many wedding ceremonies, they do not have to be included. Like all things in your ceremony (apart from the legal declaration, of course) the content is completely up to you!"

“Instead of exchanging rings some couples pin tartans onto each other’s clothes, exchange watches or get tattoos.”

Check out our blog for more ceremony myths and plenty of wedding planning inspiration for your humanist ceremony. Link in comments 👇

23/10/2025

11/10/2025

Getting prepped and raring to go for today's 🥳

Come and see us over on stand H24. We've got a gaggle of celebrants ready to chat humanist ceremonies with you! 🎉✨💖

15/09/2025

Celebrant recruitment is open! 🎉

Fancy yourself as a humanist celebrant? Then why not join the leading provider of humanist ceremonies in Scotland?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic humanists to join our network of dedicated celebrants in the below areas:

- Aberdeen City
- Angus
- Perth
- Fife
- Highlands & Islands
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Argyll & Bute

For more information and to apply head to our website - link in comments.

📣 Application closing date is midnight on Sunday 21st September 2025 📣

01/07/2025

We are amongst 29 civil society and health organisations calling on Police Scotland to publicly reject new guidelines that could subject women experiencing pregnancy loss to invasive criminal investigations.

The letter, from women's rights charity Engender and others, condemns new guidance from the National Police Chiefs' Council's (NPCC) on "child death investigation", including guidance on investigation abortions which is "disgraceful" and "misogynistic by design".

The guidelines include scope to:
--Search women's homes and treat them as crime scenes
--Confiscate digital devices and review personal data
--Access medical records and reproductive tracking apps
--Subject families to criminal investigation during bereavement.

We and the other signatories call on Police Scotland to publicly reject use of this guidance in Scotland. We also call on Police Scotland to issue new guidance in accordance with World Health Organisation guidelines on abortion investigation.

Read more: https://www.humanism.scot/2025/06/30/we-sign-open-letter-protesting-disgraceful-abortion-investigations-guidelines/

09/04/2025

19/07/2024

Applications to train need to be in this weekend. Details on HSS website.

30/12/2023

Happy 2024 to you, I hope the New year brings peace and joy.

I have this page but I don't post often; humanist ceremonies are about you not me!!

Please find more about me on my profile on the Humanist Society Website: https://portal.humanism.scot/celebrant-search/?ceremony=all&location=PA31&enquiry_date=&enquiry_time=&celebrant_name=&order_id=1354539500&filterfind=Start+search

or phone me on 07825 718114 / 01546 606450

or email me on: belinda.braithwaite@humanism.scot