Frequently asked questions

Here are some questions I receive regularly. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

What is an interfaith Minister?

As an Interfaith Minister, I love and appreciate all faiths and those with no faith. I belong to the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation. Personally, I have an abundance of faith, but I don’t belong to a particular religion. OneSpirit Interfaith Ministers undergo two years of intensive training and continued supervision.
 

Are your weddings legally binding?

Yes, but only in Scotland. In Scotland, it is the individual and not the venue who is licensed. I can conduct weddings and civil ceremonies for opposite sex and same sex couples. You can get married anywhere in Scotland as long as you have permissions from the land owners. In England, I can’t solemnise your marriage, but I can perform sacred ceremony if you wanted to do the legal aspect in a register office and do the ceremony at a venue of your choice.
 

How is this different to Humanism?

Humanism is very popular in Scotland because Humanists can conduct legal weddings. However, please know that Humanism is its own belief path with its own structures in place. You may find you need to become a paid member of the Humanist Association if you would like a Humanist wedding. You also must not have any spiritual or religious content as part of your ceremony. This includes readings and music. For some couples, this is absolutely the right choice for them, but many couples may want to incorporate their spiritual feelings and beliefs in some way. As an Interfaith Minister, I respect and honour whatever it is that makes you feel loved and whole.

Do you do discounts for small weddings?

I understand why you’d ask, but actually it’s the same amount of work for the celebrant regardless of size of the wedding. I give you the same attention and loving care for your ceremony as I would for any other couple.
 

Getting married abroad

If you’re getting married abroad and would like an English-speaking celebrant, I would love to join you. I recommend doing the legal part in your home country and then enjoying the ceremony somewhere else. This saves you bringing important paperwork abroad with you and also takes away the risk of any legal complications between different countries and their recognition of our marriage.