Meet our Humanist Wedding Celebrants

​Our celebrants are professionally trained, experienced, and passionate about making your ceremony truly unforgettable.
Have a look at their profiles and see who resonates with you.

All of our wedding celebrants are:
  • Fully trained and insured
  • Disclosure checked
  • Professionally supported
  • Committed to delivering your ideal ceremony

They are authorised to conduct legal marriage ceremonies in Scotland, as well as affirmation ceremonies, vow renewals, naming ceremonies, and other milestone celebrations.

All of our celebrants are committed Humanists who follow our Code of Conduct and contribute regularly to our charity, A Quiet Revolution. Through this, we work together toward shared goals:
  • Planting a tree (and many wildflowers!) for every ceremony we perform
  • Providing free ceremonies to those most in need

​We offer clear, upfront quotes - with no hidden costs - and full details of what you can expect from your celebrant. And should an emergency arise, we have a strong network of colleagues who will step in to ensure your ceremony goes ahead seamlessly.

Let us help you create the humanist wedding ceremony of your dreams.

Barbara Chalmers

Barbara is based in Portpatrick and Glasgow

Barbara loves creating ceremonies with real meaning, especially when the place involved has a special significance to the couple. Barbara has worked extensively delivering training, presentations and creating rituals and brings her wealth of experience to you.

Find out more about Barbara here or by visiting her website. 

Cora Bissett

Cora is based in Glasgow

Cora loves telling stories.

Find out more about Cora here or by visiting her website.

David Simpson

David is based in Dunfermline, Fife, near Edinburgh

David regularly travels to Edinburgh and is familiar with many of the amazing wedding venues in Fife and the capital.

​Find out more about David by looking at his profile here.

Jackie Burns

Jackie is based in Greenock, near Glasgow

​Jackie has a naturally joyous way of communicating which is utterly infectious and will bring great happiness to you and all your guests.

​Find out more about Jackie by looking at her profile here.

James Oakley

James is based in Bishopbriggs, East Dumbartonshire - near Glasgow.

James loves to meet people and hear lots of laughter in his ceremonies. James has been a Humanist Celebrant for over ten years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

​Find out more about James here or by visiting his website.

Janis Marshall Reilly

Janis is based on the Cowal Peninsula

Janis loves creating a ceremony with creativity, kindness and humour at the core. Janis loves to perform a relaxed ceremony that is full of integrity and joy. 

​Find more about Janis here or on her Facebook Page.

Jude Williams

Jude is based in Glasgow

Jude loves people, she loves gatherings and she loves bringing people together. She is passionate about rites of passage and ritual and always wants everyone in our hearts included in the ceremony.

You can find out more about Jude here or by visiting her website.

Jules Wallace

Jules is based in Glasgow

Jules is a hopeless romantic who loves a good story. Jules loves a bit of drama and a bit of Theatre and always wants to create amazing moments.

Find out more about Jules here.

Kath Wishart

Kath is based on the South Side of Glasgow

Kath is always interested to meet people. People have always been at the centre of everything that Kath has done. Kath is full of genuine joy and warmth.

​Find out more about Kath here.

Katie Quinn

Katie is based in Linlithgow, near Edinburgh

Katie has an unabashed love for people, animals (especially dogs) and Scotland and the natural world. Katie is always tremendously excited to meet new couples and hear their stories.

Find out more about Katie here. 

Katie Taggart

Katie is based in Coatbridge, in Lanarkshire

Katie is used to dealing with unruly classrooms, so will be able to handle whatever your guests can throw at her! Katie is a natural storyteller who will put everyone at ease as she tells your love story. 

Find out more about Katie here. 

Lauren Pope

Lauren is based near Stirling

Lauren really loves meeting couples who want to embrace the most alternative and quirkiest parts of their interests and personalities. 

Find out more about Lauren here. 

Mark O'Neil

Mark is based in Knightswood in Glasgow

As well as being a celebrant, Mark is also a stand-up comedian, so there is nothing you can tell him that will shock him, but you can try! Mark is a natural storyteller and can deliver a punchline if it's laugher you need, Mark can bring the funny.

​Find out more about Mark here. 

Rose Ann Gross

Rose Ann is based in West Dunbartonshire

Rose Ann loves spending time in her tiny weed filled garden. once a Nurse, Rose Ann still approaches everything and everyone in a very caring way. 

Find out more about Rose Ann here.

Yva McKerlich

Yva is based in Strathaven in South Lanarkshire

Yva loves to escape in her classic VW Camper van with her dog and a stock of her Gin. She loves up-cycling, gardening and appreciates both classic cars and motorcycles as well as Camper vans.

You can find out more about Yva here and on her website.  
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