Gaynor Hogg Ceremonies – Scottish bespoke ceremonies

Scottish ceremonies that hold, respect & embody any occasion

Hi, I'm Gaynor

Ordained minister
and interfaith celebrant

I’m so glad you found me. I craft and conduct bespoke ceremonies to celebrate events that lead us on to the next chapter. With meaning and mirth, together we can create a beautiful ceremony that holds, respects and embodies the occasion.

Things I love: Watching spring lambs playing Hearing the voices of my grandchildren Reading a good book, I love a good book Walking in the countryside especially near water The unconditional love of a dog |

RITUALS

Scotland is rich in customs and traditions. We often see many of these in Scottish ceremonies. Some of the most well known rituals are “tying the knot” (handfasting), a piper leading the procession or a celebratory dram of whisky.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart"

How it all works

Here you can get an overview of how the process typically unfolds.

Step 1 - Let's chat

We begin with an informal conversation. A chance to see if we feel comfortable together and if we are the right fit for each other. If we decide to move forward, I’ll send a booking form. Once this is returned along with the booking fee your date is officially reserved in my diary.

Step 2 - Getting to know you

Around 16 weeks before the ceremony I send some forms for you to complete and once I have received them back we move on to the planning stage

Step 3 - Planning begins

Approximately 12 weeks before the day, we meet at the venue if possible and then go get a tea or coffee and begin shaping the ceremony itself. We will explore ideas, readings, rituals, and how you would like the ceremony to feel — meaningful, personal and true to you.

Step 4 - First draft

After our planning meeting I’ll write the first draft of your ceremony. You get the opportunity to review it and then we refine any wording and make sure it feels just right — nothing is fixed at this stage.

Step 5 - Final details

After any amendments are made we confirm the final version of the ceremony. By this point, everything should feel aligned and settled, so you can head into your ceremony with confidence, calm, and excitement — knowing it truly reflects you.

Client Love

Paul and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else conducting our ceremony than Gay. From the day we booked her she was there for us any time we needed her to guide us, give advice and most importantly be a friend. She is kind, friendly, laid back, professional but with a lovely sense of humour. She made our day so special and worked so hard on the run up to it, to make our ceremony magical.

Laura & Paul

What can we say, after 10 years we finally got what we wanted. Gaynor was amazing, her attention to detail was outstanding everything about the ceremony was just so perfect. Gaynor gave us exactly what we wanted her communication before the handfasting was spot on. I highly recommend doing a handfasting and choosing Gaynor as your celebrant. Thank you again from the bottom of our heart.

Lisa & Stu

We were immediately very impressed by Gaynor’s personal way of seeing us as a couple but also as individual personalities.From the first contact via video call to the completion of the photos, Gaynor was incredibly friendly and approachable. She responded to all our wishes and ideas, supplemented with her ideas and was a true inspiration for us.

Olaf Bolz

We just wanted to get in touch with you to say a very special thank you for supporting us to renew our vows on 30 May in the Braidburn Valley Park. It was a really special ceremony, thank you for conducting it so beautifully and for holding the space with us. This is a very precious memory that we will hold in our hearts forever. Lots of love and many blessings to you Heather & Mike xxxx

Heather & Mike

Hi Gaynor, I’d like to extend my gratitude from my family and I. The service was delivered so beautifully and really captured who Mum was and why she was so loved, we saw that in the general turn out for her on Saturday. We had lots of lovely feedback from family and friends on how well the service went and the overall delivery and we are so grateful you could be a part of that and make it so special for us all. Thank you so much. Take Care Terri and Family x

Terri & Family

Good evening Gaynor, Well now the dust has settled on what was a beautiful day, what can we say except the biggest and most heartfelt thank you for marrying us in the most special of ceremonies. We cannot express how much we loved the way in which you orchestrated our marriage and this was not only felt by us but by the many friends and family who told us how wonderful it was. You took the time to get to know us and our quirks and we will always be so grateful for that. Thanks again and hope to see you soon, Cate & Josh x

Cate & Josh

We both can not recommend Gaynor enough the time and effort she took to truly know us as individuals and as a couple shone through in our ceremony. It was very personal, Gaynor has a beautiful presence that makes everyone and everything feel so relaxed. It felt unhurried and the way she told our story made the day very special. Thank you very much Gaynor, Lot’s of Love Mr and Mrs Meek

Mr & Mrs Meek

Just a huge thank you for delivering a lovely service yesterday. We had so many nice comments. Pauls Nana is 94, a bit hard of hearing and she was very pleased as she heard every word clearly! Thank you Linsey (and all the family) xx

Linsey (and all the family)

Ever since i was a little girl, i envisioned my wedding day in the mountains of Scotland, tying the knot in a traditional Celtic ceremony. We were so very lucky to meet Gaynor, and at quite short notice she so very kindly helped us to make this lifelong dream a beautiful reality! Our ceremony was so magical, with personal stories and meaningful readings that captured who we are perfectly. We can’t put into words how grateful we are to have met Gaynor, and just how much our ceremony meant to us. My husband and I will cherish the memory of our special day for the rest of our lives.

Kaydie and Wayne

Every ceremony begins with
a casual conversation

Whether you’re at the very beginning or already have a clear idea in mind, a simple conversation is often the best place to start. There’s no pressure, just a chance to explore what feels right for you.

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