Civil or Religious Ceremony
Humanist Ceremonies
You can now be legally married in Scotland by certain celebrants from the Humanist Society of Scotland, and the marriage will have the same legal standing as a religious or civil wedding. Members of the Humanist Society do not believe in any religion but do aspire to living an ethical life. The humanist ceremony does not mention God, focusing instead on love and commitment.Who Performs A Humanist Ceremony?
Couples should be aware that the Registrar General for Scotland has authorised only 12 registered members of the Humanist Society of Scotland to conduct legal marriages - therefore you cannot simply ask any humanist to marry you if your marriage is to be legally recognised.Where Can A Humanist Ceremony Take Place?
The ethos behind a humanist wedding is all about adapting the ceremony to what feels appropriate for the couple, and therefore can take place anywhere the couple chooses, whether that's indoors or outdoors. You can even have your humanist ceremony in a church, provided you have the Minister's consent.Wording And Format
With the help of a humanist celebrant, you can structure and write your own vows. Each humanist wedding ceremony is unique and personal to the couple and flexible in that it allows the couples to declare everything they feel for one another in a way that feels comfortable for them and appropriate for their audience. Therefore you are free to make all the important decisions about readings, music and structure...............................................................................................