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Hi, I'm Stevie McLaren 👋
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From a happy guest: "The ceremony alone was worth getting dressed up for!"
From a couple: "So many people told us it was the best ceremony they had ever seen."
From a Bride: "It was magical."
As a Celebrant and Marriage Officer with Humanism in Scotland, I am legally authorised to conduct and witness marriages anywhere in Scotland.
Stephen McLaren Pricing & Costs
Pricing for suppliers
Prices Start at
£450
There is a seperate £100 fee payable to the registrars nearest your venue. This application provides you with the legal paperwork you sign during (or just after) your ceremony. Humanism in Scotland does not ask for membership fees and I rarely add travel costs, however, if your venue is more than an hour's drive from South Queensferry, I may ask for help with travel. I use the HMRC rate of 0.45p per mile for any extra mileage.
Stephen McLaren Details
Products and Services
Full-Service Planning
On-the-Day Wedding Coordination
Celebrant / Officiant
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Last-Minute Orders
Speech Writer
Outbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Inbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Marquee Wedding Specialist
Stephen McLaren Full Description
"I am absolutely amazed by the ceremony you gave us, it was magical"
I help wedding couples celebrate their marriage with a happy, relaxed and personal wedding ceremony.
My legal authorisation means I can marry couples anywhere in Scotland at a venue of your choosing. From a stuning viewpoint overlooking Loch Lomond to fine hotels and venues in Scotland's magnificent cities and estates, I help you celebrate your marriage with a ceremony that tells your story and captures what your life together means.
The phrase we use is "Your Love In Your Words", because your ceremony really is all about you. Meaningful, happy and relaxed, it truly is a dream combination!
Call me today and I will explain how it all works.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Stevie
Your wedding is a special moment in your lives, so I try to make that moment happen for you. I want it to be memorable for all the right reasons. With all the emotions on the day and all the distractions going on, I think it is important for you to know that with someone like me as your Celebrant, your wedding ceremony is in safe hands.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
8
Stephen McLaren Location & Contact Details
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
A jet-ski was hurtling across Loch Lomond towards us, just as the couple were sharing their vows. There were 20 of us, gathered high up on a spectacular viewing platform overlooking the water, so we must have looked like quite a scene. From our vantage point, it looked like someone was racing towards us to try and stop the wedding! I asked the bride if she knew the person almost flying towards us like James Bond and everyone laughed!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, friendly, helpful, hands-on, professional,
What about your business are you most proud of?
We care. We are dedicated in everything that we do. Our open-mindedness, our fairness and our adaptability means we are always inclusive. We respect the privilege we have. Helping people mark the big moments in their lives is an honour and we always remember that.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Be yourselves! Do it your way and don't be afraid to ask for help. People who love you will want to help you and any professional wedding service providers who you hire for your day, well it's our job to help. So always ask!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I always like the choice of material people use in a traditional handfast. Often, it is a scarf or a tie from someone who is no longer with us.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I guide couples through the creative process, from day one right up until the wedding day. I share previous ceremony scripts with a new couple (with names and details changed of course!) and I help to tie all the couple's ideas together by adding the right words so that we have a great script on the day. I try to make it easy for them!
I also guide couples through the legal process.
On the wedding day, I follow the plan we have created so that everything goes ahead as planned. I know who is involved and I know where we should all be so that timings, (eg for the music and all the other special moments in the ceremony), happen just how we want it to.
What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?
A couple got married by the monument on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. I was amazed at how well the guests, armed with cans of G&T, managed to climb onto the monument so they could have a great view of the ceremony. Kilts, dresses and high heels are not the best gear to climb in but it all went really well. No-one fell, men's bums weren't exposed and everyone had a great time!
How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?
By reassuring the couple with two things: a great script and a great plan. I always arrive early so that I can help to make sure things go smoothly.
What do you love most about your job?
Being involved with people on such a happy occasion is a privilege and a joy. My role as a Celebrant can often be emotional but it is always fun. It takes planning but I enjoy that part too. I like being part of a couple's wedding team as we prepare the ceremony together.
The other bonus is that every wedding is different, so there is always something new to experience and enjoy. There is always something new to learn too.
What is your favourite moment at a wedding?
I love the couple's story and if they choose to do this, I enjoy the emotions and delight at their secret promises.
I can't forget the big celebrations when the couple kiss! That is always amazing!