I did, and it was perfect for us… and less hassle than you might think.
Separating the legalities of marriage or civil partnership from the celebratory ceremony might be your best option if…
- You’re an international couple and completing the legal paperwork is easier to do where you live, but you want to have your wedding somewhere else – like Scotland!
- This isn’t your first wedding and you want it to be different this time round, or you would like your family and children to participate in the ceremony.
- You are looking for a small, relaxed and personal ceremony with plenty of meaning – perhaps making it budget or eco-friendly.
- You’re a multicultural couple who wish to incorporate elements that honour each of your cultural or religious heritage, without making it a religious service.
- You’re looking for a ceremony in a non-traditional venue – such as in your own home, or on a boat at sundown.
- You want a quick, legal ceremony and more time to plan your ceremony for a date and time that suits you and your guests – maybe on a Sunday night?
- You want to celebrate your union twice – perhaps with two different outfits and two guest lists…
- You want the freedom to creatively celebrate your unique personalities or interests – perhaps in a medieval ceremony, or with a movie theme.
If one of these resonates with you, then a civil or independent celebrant might be a good fit for planning your personalised celebration of your love.
