Aye Do Ceremonies

01/09/2024

Lochie creating the Caim at his mummy & daddy's wedding ceremony 🥰

My grandson Lochie creating the Caim at his mummy & daddy's Wedding Ceremony. The Scots Gaelic word ‘Caim’ means ‘circle of protection’, and traditionally th...

29/08/2024

“We ask that these rings be blessed this day” 🙏

I love this pic of the Aye Do Ring Blessing Stone ❤️

Thank you to 🙏

23/08/2024

Love these pics from Caroline & Burak’s ceremony in House For An Art Lover 🙏❤️

Thank you to for the pics 🙏

22/08/2024

🌟 Are You Spiritually Curious? 🌟

Do you describe yourself as spiritual, or find yourself drawn to the mysteries of the universe? Whether you're already walking a spiritual path or just beginning to explore, we invite you to join us for an enriching online gathering.

✨ What to Expect:
We’ll come together in a sacred space to delve into the beauty of ceremony and ritual. This is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded souls, deepen your understanding, and experience the transformative power of spiritual practices.

🕯️ Why Attend?

Explore the deeper aspects of spirituality in a welcoming, open-minded community.
Experience the profound connection that ceremony and ritual can bring.
Find inspiration and clarity on your spiritual journey, wherever you are on the path.

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Our next online gathering is on Thursday 29th August 7 -9pm.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82121655853

No matter where you are in your spiritual exploration, you are welcome here. Let's connect, share, and grow together. 🌿

All welcome ❤️

21/08/2024

2 years ago yesterday, I married this beautiful pair in a gorgeous ceremony in Boswell House. As part of our time together, I asked them what they imagined their lives to look like in 20 or 30 years time, and they said “Covered in kids & cats!” 👧🐈‍⬛

Well, they didn’t need to wait that long because on 18th June this year, their lives were forever blessed by the birth of their daughter Belle ❤️😍🌼

And so it was a huge honour to join them and the family yesterday to conduct Belle’s naming ceremony, and to mark & celebrate her arrival in the world 🙏❤️🥂

KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So … get on your way!

🌼🌷🌸💐🌹❤️🙏😍

20/08/2024

Does anyone else works backwards from a ceremony?!…

“Ok the ceremony is at 2. I need to be there at 1. It takes 2 hours to drive so I need to leave at 11. But I’ve never been to this venue before and it’s in the middle of nowhere, so I better leave at 10.45. But I want a Costa so I’ll leave at 10.30. But there might be road works, so I’ll leave at 10.15, and it’ll take me an hour to get ready so I need to start at 9.15. I’ll just start at 9.”

In the shower at 8….

“I’m still really worried I’ll be late ….

Ok the ceremony is at 2,so …. “

🤣🤣🤣

18/08/2024

Some pics from yesterday’s ceremony room in Dumfries House. What a stunning venue ❤️🙏

17/08/2024

A new venue for me today.... ❤️

17/08/2024

God, I wish I had a mini cone with me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

15/08/2024

Oh how we laughed! 🤣🤣🤣

10/08/2024

There’s something truly magical about having children at wedding ceremonies. Their laughter, curiosity, and boundless energy bring a lightness and joy that’s unmatched.

This moment, just before my daughter & son-in-law's ceremony, was filled with so much love and happiness. His little presence, along with his wee brother and all the other children present, reminded us all of the pure, unfiltered joy that children bring into our lives.

Weddings are about celebrating love in all its forms, and the love between generations is one of the most beautiful. Having children at a ceremony isn’t just about their involvement; it’s about the way they remind us of life’s sweetest moments. They don’t just witness the love between two people—they add to it in ways only they can.

Cherish these moments. Embrace the joy they bring. Because in their eyes, love is simple, pure, and endlessly magical. 💕

09/08/2024

Love these photos from Beth & Marks ceremony at Coats in Paisley ❤️

Thank you to Beth & Mark for allowing me to share, and to for being the man behind the camera 🙏

07/08/2024

Be still ❤️

05/08/2024

My favourite Aye Do selfie ever! ❤️👏

After 18 years, and 2 children together my daughter Becky & partner James decided to get married. Why? A year ago Becky was reading Lochie the story of ‘The Scarecrows Wedding’ when he asked if mummy & daddy were married. When Becky said no, Lochie said, “But you just said if two people love each other, they get married.”

And just like that, they made the decision to say “Aye Do!” … and what an absolutely amazing day, with just the best group of people 🙌 It was a total love fest!

Not only that, but the venue was beyond beautiful, the sun shone the whole day, and the bride’s entrance was the best I’ve ever seen 🤣❤️🙏😍🙌

Oh and look how handsome my wee grandson, Lochie is 😍😍😍 (Finlayfoo is snoozing) 🤣

What an absolute privilege it was to conduct this ceremony 🙏🙌🍾

02/08/2024

So excited for tomorrow’s wedding at Rosebery House, but even more so because it’s my daughter Becky & her partner James!!

After 18 years together (they were waiting for the right Celebrant 😜) they are finally saying “Aye Do!”

With family & friends from all over the globe, it’s going to be a magical day ❤️🙏🙌

30/07/2024

What a beautiful photo of Beth & Mark at their gorgeous ceremony at Coats in Paisley ❤️🙏🐭

Thank you to

28/07/2024

Thank you muchly to Nikki & Mel for sharing some fab pics, and a great review from their recent ceremony at Venachar Lochside ❤️🙏

Thank you to

27/07/2024

Years ago, I officiated a wedding ceremony for a couple who had experienced many ups and downs during their 15 years together. Listening to the language a couple uses when talking about their relationship and motivation for marrying or renewing their vows is very important. This couple used phrases like, “we’re leaving a lot of baggage behind,” “we’re letting go of past hurts,” “this is a new chapter,” and “we want to feel as if we’re stepping away from the old issues.”

It was clear to me that they wanted to create a demarcation line within the ceremony, so I came up with the idea of a ritual using salt to absorb all past conflicts and then to throw it into the past where it belongs.

The ritual involved the couple each holding a handful of salt, symbolising their past conflicts and hurts. They then held the salt while looking into each others eyes and silently sharing what they wanted to leave behind, before jointly throwing the salt away, signifying their commitment to a fresh start. This act served as a powerful, tangible way to mark the transition into a new phase of their relationship.

Since then, I’ve been asked to perform the Salt Ritual for many reasons: health challenges, relationship challenges, financial challenges, family challenges, and more. Each time, it serves as a meaningful way for individuals to acknowledge and release their past, making way for new beginnings. The ritual’s simplicity and symbolism resonate deeply, offering a moment of reflection and renewal that is both poignant and empowering.

Thank you to Alexandra Cochrane for allowing me to share these photos from their recent ceremony, and to photographer JAMIE HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY - Scotland

23/07/2024

Thanks to for this lovely shot from a recent wedding at Inglewood House 🙏❤️

21/07/2024

Huge Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Dawson, who said “Aye Do!” at the King Robert Hotel in Bannockburn ❤️ and big thanks to their happy, smiley guests for making the ceremony a fun, joyful occasion 🙏❤️

20/07/2024

One of my Celebrant Training Scotland students sent me a gift of these lovely earrings yesterday 🙏 How lovely are they? ❤️😍

19/07/2024

At first glance, this might look like a pretty boring photo of me standing alone in a corner, head down, looking rather miserable. But there’s so much more happening beneath the surface 🧐

I can often come across as aloof before a ceremony. I stand away on own, I don’t like to engage in chit-chat, I have resting bitchy face 🤣 but it’s not because I’m rude. It’s because I’m setting my intention for the ceremony.

Before I step up to join a couple and their guests, I need to take time to deep dive into my thoughts. I think about all the conversations I’ve had with the couple, the beautiful journey they’ve shared, the words I’ve crafted, the atmosphere they want to create, and everything they’ve entrusted me to bring to the space. I’m always banging on to couples about being fully present, and In these quiet moments before a ceremony, I remind myself that being fully present is the greatest gift AYE can give the couple 😍

When I arrive at a venue, other vendors often want to discuss practical details of the ceremony and while those are super important, if I let myself be distracted it can pull me off centre, and so I make sure I take time to ground and centre myself. In just a short while, I’ll be holding space for this couple and all their guests, and to do that effectively, I need to drop into a quiet place and be fully present. “In stillness, magic happens.”

Being a ceremonialist is about so much more than just making people laugh or reading words from a script. It’s about really connecting with the couple and their story, understanding the depth of their journey, and creating a space where their love can be honoured and celebrated.

It’s about creating magic 🧙‍♀️

So, if you see me like this before a ceremony, please know I’m not being a cow! I’m simply getting in the zone to create a meaningful, unforgettable moment for two people about to start a new chapter together 🙏

14/07/2024

Stand aside single malt! 🥃

Yesterday’s Quaich Blessing was a P**n Star Martini!! 🍸

Add to that a loved up, fun filled ceremony, some beautiful vows and gift giving to their wee boy, Harrison 😴🤣 and a bit of a roast of the Groom’s cousin who starred in Married at First Sight Australia 🤣 and it was a day filled with love and laughter 😍🙏

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Rowe 🙌

13/07/2024

Having some "Come Dine with Me" fun at Steve & Craig's wedding 🤣🤣

Thank you to LoveFilms for the pic ❤️

12/07/2024

Why you should label the seats at your wedding! 🤣

Don't leave seating to chance or you never know who might sit in the front row!

11/07/2024

Yesterday, on their 25th anniversary Alex & Clay renewed their vows and reaffirmed their love & commitment to each other at Inglewood House and Spa. There were more tears than laughs in this ceremony, mainly due to the fact their gorgeous 2 boys took the floor and through their tears, told their mum and dad just how much they are loved.

It was such a privilege to be part of something so special 🙏❤️

Fairfaw ye 🥰

10/07/2024

An evening Vow Renewal ceremony for A & C who have travelled from Canada to say “Aye Still Do!” at Inglewood House tonight ❤️

09/07/2024

A few days ago I was contacted by a couple in their 80s, who are considering having a ceremony to express their love & commitment to & for each other witnessed by family & friends. In an ideal world, they would have a marriage ceremony but it would affect their financial situation too much.

However, they’re a bit worried that others will see a non legal ceremony as being pointless, and question whether family & friends will want to attend a ceremony without any legal weight. They go on to ask, “Does it become an excuse for a party with little meaning to anyone but the actual couple?”

To me, having a betrothal/commitment ceremony and entering into a legal agreement are two completely different things. For a legal agreement, you sign a piece of paper, that in effect will protect you in law according to the Marriage (Scotland) Act.

A ceremony however, is something altogether different. It’s a sacred event where two people come together to share their love and commitment in a meaningful and personal way. Unlike the legal process, a ceremony is not just about fulfilling legal requirements; it’s about creating a special moment that reflects your unique relationship. The ceremony is about the emotional and spiritual bond you share, celebrated in the presence of loved ones, creating lasting memories. In essence, the legal agreement is the formal process that ensures your union is recognised by the state, while the ceremony is the heartfelt celebration of your love and commitment, imbued with personal meaning and sacredness.

But the other thing they asked was if they are too old to have a commitment ceremony. I think if you are lucky enough to find love in the closing chapter of your life, you should shout it from the rooftops! Let the whole world know, share your joy with everyone you meet, and remind us all that love knows no age! 💕🥰

How wonderful that you get to spend your twilight years in love and so, stepping into ceremony to honour and celebrate your love is a beautiful moment which allows it to be recorded for all time, transcending the years and enriching your legacy with a timeless declaration of devotion ❤️

08/07/2024

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07/07/2024

What a happy, joyful and sunny day for Nikki & Mel’s wedding ceremony on the shores of Loch Venachar yesterday 🙏😍❤️

Mel & Nikki had their story told as a poem and the guests moved between howls of laughter and heartfelt “Awwwwwww”s!! 🥰💕

To top it all off they enjoyed a Pina Colada Quaich toast! 🍹🍸

Wishing you both a lifetime of joy, happiness and love ❤️