In the
middle of a wedding crisis? Don't panic - SWD is here to solve your wedding
woes!
Whatever you're
worried about, get in touch
with Ros. She's the SWD's very own fairy godmother and will do her very best to come up with a solution to any of your wedding-related worries (after consulting with the
finest industry experts across Scotland, of course).
Here's just a few questions from brides-to-be which she's answered recently...
I have heard of
couples having handfasting as part of their ceremonies. Where could we find
out more about getting this organised?
Handfasting is an
ancient Celtic tradition that's getting really popular now. It's all about the
symbolism of the piece of cloth tying your two souls together as one. Ahh! To
find out more try a company such as www.scottish-master-of-wedding-ceremonies.co.uk.
Alternatively, if you were to have a Humanist ceremony, the celebrant would be
able to perform this ritual for you.
I'm finding sourcing a
good wedding band quite hard. Ideally we are looking for a great band that will
play some ceilidh music but also great covers so that everyone is up dancing
all night!
Have you thought about going to an agency? Each one has hundreds of bands on their
books. You can see a list of agencies in your area by searching here. Another strategy
is to go onto our forum to see which bands other brides recommend.
I
am an American, my fiance is from the UK. We will marry next June but I cannot
find a church that will marry us because we don't live in their parish. Any
ideas?
It is my understanding that the vast majority of celebrants don't
have a problem with marrying people who aren't local. Have you asked the staff
at your reception venue for suggestions? Otherwise, you could try finding a
non-local minister/priest who will travel to you. Obviously in that case you still need to find
a church or chapel where the resident celebrant will give his permission for
you to use his place.
I'm in a bit of a quandary as I'm still young, well,
fairly young at 35, but I'm getting married for the second time. I just have no
clue what to wear for my wedding day. Help!
OK, I'm going to
be honest and say I think you are totally over-thinking this. Just get down to
the shops and take a look around, pick out some dresses and try them on. Forget
about buying something that's appropriate (whatever that means) and just try to
enjoy the experience. No one is going to think anything of it if you do happen
to choose a big white dress, so just go with what feels right.
My partner and I are considering a Humanist ceremony
but is this properly legal? Would we have to have a civil ceremony too?
Humanist
ceremonies have been legal in Scotland since 2005 and are gaining popularity
fast. But only when the person conducting it is what is known as an 'approved
celebrant' (approved by the General Register Office for Scotland, that is). The
good news is that there are now plenty of these approved people to go around!
Check the Humanist Society Scotland website for details of celebrants in your
area.
