During lockdown and the months that followed, couples had to think creatively and out of the box, in order to plan their wedding. Whether out of neccessity or preference, brides and grooms were considering different types of venues... non-traditional options that perhaps offered more outdoor space... and also how to deal with the limitations on numbers attending.
There have been some truly beautiful weddings over 2020-2022 and often very different to what a couple had originally envisaged. There's still a place for a traditional wedding - indeed my own wedding in 2007 was very traditional. But in the same way that the arrival of legal Humanist Weddings offered couples an alternative to religious or civil ceremonies, so now do these more unusual/intimate weddings offer another option for couples.
As we move from one crisis to another, the ongoing Cost of Living impact means that being financially smart is also a factor. Some of the biggest wedding costs come from the venue hire and the catering for all the guests. Going smaller and more intimate definitely reduces costs and I've seen more couples looking to have a more intimate wedding (30-50 guests) but then a larger reception party where they're not looking at a sit down meal for 100 people.
So why does this all matter? My takeaway message from this post is to let you know that the sky is the limit. While our ceremonies cannot have religious content, beyond that you are only limited by your own imagination. Whether indoors or outside, in a formal setting or in your favourite park, up a mountain or out on the water, you can consider any location in Scotland for your wedding. I have high heels, trainers and wellies at my disposal and happy to wear whatever is needed to help you celebrate the start of your marriage in the perfect way that suits you both to a tee!
