Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and get in touch
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Yes, all our celebrants are Marriage Officers and are authorised to solemnise marriages by the Register General of Scotland.
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No, we don’t have a membership we only ask that any couples that are thinking of choosing us support our values (please see our Fulcrum page), and agree with our belief on marriage ‘marriage is the lifelong connection between two people that is based on equality, compassion, common purpose and tolerance’
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Damn right we do we do, we pride ourselves on the diversity of couples who we have married.
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Not one bit, the content of your ceremony isn’t restricted in any way by culture, religion or belief. If you want to add cultural or religious elements to your ceremony, no problem.
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No! In short you can marry anywhere you like, outside, inside, up a mountain in the forest, wherever. Furthermore, you can have your ceremony at sunrise, sunset and anytime in between.
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Yesssss frequently and we love them.
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Your celebrant will come along on the day about an hour before your ceremony is due to start, check in on you both, check the room set up is as it should be, liaise with your on the day suppliers and venue staff, brief your wedding party, and basically do any other thing that comes up that needs doing (we’re exceptionally good on the ground problem solvers and always your biggest cheer leaders!)
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You can say as much or as little as you like, all our celebrants are exceptionally good at tailoring your ceremony to exactly as you want it to be, they will advise you, guide you and listen to every little concern you might have and provide solutions to them all.
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Travel is part of our job, we expect to travel, how else would we get to go to so many amazing places, so no problem at all. Please note though that travel and accommodation etc where required additional charges will be incurred. (See Fee’s page)
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In short, very. We adhere to the Data Protection Act 2018. Information kept by your Celebrant will be Name, Address, Email and Contact Telephone Number. No further personal information will be requested.
Data will never be shared with third parties or any individuals, the only time this would arise would be in the unlikely event your Celebrant had to be replaced due to ill health or events out with their control. The above information would be passed to the replacement Celebrant, after you have given your approval. All documents and data pertaining to your wedding will be deleted 6 months after your ceremony date.
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There is very little that would keep us from being there on your special day! However, (touch wood!) in the event that one of us is struck down by illness, accident, etc, a fellow Celebrant will receive the script you have created together with your celebrant and deliver it on the day.
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We don’t, because this is family time and as much as we appreciate being asked we always decline, we will just sneak away when you go to get your photos taken.
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Only if we have received written approval from yourselves, we have this included in our Booking Form.
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All our celebrants are authorised by the General Registrar through the Fulcrum Foundation to solemnise your marriage on the day of your wedding. However, you must submit your notice to marry to the local Registry Office where your venue is (and not where you live if this is different).
The application forms you need to complete are called the M10 and Witness Forms. These can be submitted no earlier than 12 weeks prior to your wedding date, but absolutely no later than 29 days prior to your wedding day.
Your chosen celebrant will talk you fully through this process.
Vow Renewals
There are so many reasons couples choose to renew their wedding vows, to celebrate a milestone, to reaffirm your commitment to one and other, maybe after a difficult time in your relationship.
Regardless of the reason, renewing your vows is a great way of saying ‘we’re still here and we still love each other’.
Like a wedding there are no limits to how your ceremony is conducted or where and when it can take place.
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Of course, but also a great excuse to get a brand new outfit!
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Again, yes, absolutely or maybe you want a few new ones too?
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Yes it would be rude not too!
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Yes this often happens, like at a 50th Birthday Party or a wedding anniversary party and then the guests are wowed by you renewing your vows.
Baby Namings
Naming Ceremony
A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of a new baby or to welcome an adopted child or step-children into your family and wider community. Many families choose to hold a naming ceremony to celebrate their child’s arrival.
The naming generally takes about 25 minutes and can include beautiful poems, or words spoken by friends and family or even maybe a tree planting or candle lighting to mark the occasion.
Every naming is different and as such your first port of call would be to secure your celebrant and then chat everything through with them.
This ceremony has no legal requirements it is simply a memorable opportunity to show your love and support for your child or children.
Baby Namings
Funerals
N.B Not all Fulcrum Celebrants conduct Funeral and Memorial Services, please check their biography on our Celebrants page to check.