Notes on Love

The joy of a lovely review, and why they matter…

Do reviews matter? The simple answer is: they do.

For me as a wedding celebrant, reviews – or testimonials, or love notes – are about helping couples to find out a little more about me and my ceremony style, and what it might be like to work with me.

As well as having a no-obligation enquiry call – a chemistry chat – they offer a little insight to see if I might be the right fit for you. They also make my heart sing, but that's a happy bonus.

My Agnostic Scotland (www.agnosticscotland.org) ceremonies are very personal and tailored to you as a couple, and my style is warm, and authentic, with a light-hearted touch. I want your ceremony to be meaningful, memorable, and just right for you.

I’m forever grateful to the lovely couples who pop me a review. Some of those from 2025 are featured below.

“Anne was amazing. Our ceremony was so personal, and we felt like she really listened to what we wanted and created a really unique and beautiful ceremony.

“My favourite part of our day. Thank you!”

C&W

January 2025

“I can’t imagine working with any other celebrant! We travelled from abroad for our Scottish elopement, and we had a lot to figure out in the planning process. Anne was knowledgeable, supportive, and kind; extending advice for the ceremony and beyond.

“Working with Anne on the ceremony felt like a true collaboration. She listened to our vision, offered ideas, and adjusted along the way to achieve a beautiful ceremony. Our wedding day was truly sublime, and Anne and her work contributed significantly to its success! Thank you, Anne!”

L&J

April 2025

“We would thoroughly recommend booking Anne as your celebrant to anybody. She was extremely supportive throughout the process, guiding us through all the steps with warmth and positivity. 

“Anne wrote a beautiful and touching ceremony that conveyed our story wonderfully. We had lots of our guests complimenting her ceremony and they loved how personal it was.

“Thank you again for making our day so special!”

J&N

April 2025

“What a day we had, and we both get quite emotional thinking of your beautiful ceremony.

“I think every one of our guests commented on how personal and unique you made the ceremony, with many never having seen the handfasting before.

“We just can't thank you enough for all you've done for us, and for explaining to our guests how we feel about each other better than we ever could have.

“You really have found your vocation, and do it with such passion and ease; it musn't feel like a job.

“Sending all our love and thanks – but we can't thank you enough!”

I&F

April 2025

"Right from the initial meeting, we knew that you were the celebrant for us. You were so friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely at ease. Meetings that followed were relaxed and our thoughts around the ceremony taken on board.

“We didn't want a fuss or a large wedding and wanted it to take place at our home. You gave us lots of helpful information on wedding rituals, tips for the script and some ideas on personal vows. With your help we had a lovely ceremony which was personal to us, and we can’t thank you enough. Your attention to detail was spot on and your laid-back approach made everyone in attendance feel at ease. Thank you so much Anne."

T&D

April 2025

“I wanted to thank you again for a beautiful ceremony. It was absolutely the highlight of the day, and we could not have chosen a better celebrant. 

“All the guests were very impressed, and said it was heartfelt and beautiful. One couple said this was the most genuine ceremony they have ever been to.”

L&A

May 2025

“Anne conducted the perfect ceremony which incorporated both Scottish and Guernsey roots. From readings from Victor Hugo and quotes in Guernsey patois, to Celtic hand fasting and planting a tree in the Highlands, it was tasteful and in keeping with both of our personalities. The script was perfectly prepared.

“Throughout the wedding planning process, Anne kept us informed. It felt as though Anne was truly invested in our story, and we are grateful for the time spent getting to know us and having a run-through on the Friday evening.”

R&J

May 2025

“Anne was the best celebrant we could have imagined and made our wedding ceremony so special. From the moment we met her, she felt like a close friend, and we knew she was the perfect celebrant for our wedding day. Anne met with us multiple times before the wedding, getting to know us and our story. She helped us with preparing our marriage documents and made the whole process easy.

"We come from different cultures and Anne did such an amazing job of interweaving our story with our traditions and making a beautiful ceremony. So many of our guests commented on how incredible Anne was, how it felt like she really knew us and how nicely the ceremony ran. Anne brought her warmth and her calming presence on the day and honestly we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony.”

M&N

May 2025

“We were not sure what to expect from a celebrant, and all I can say is that you exceeded any of our preconceived ideas and fulfilled the most magnificent role in what was for us a very, very joyous day.

“Your calm efficiency at the rehearsal guiding us through the steps that we should take filled us all with calm and confidence that all would be well on the wedding day: and we were not wrong!

“I am sorry that on Saturday I was not around to welcome you, but I gather that you welcomed W&M‘s guests before conducting what can only be described as the most wonderful and memorable marriage celebration that I have ever had the pleasure of attending.

“Obviously, I was ‘mother of the bride’ and so perhaps somewhat biased! However we all felt that you got the temper of the whole occasion spot-on and gave M&W the best start that they could wish for.

“We have received many ‘thank you’ letter letters for the event and many of them describe the celebration of the marriage vows as a highlight – feeling, as we did, that it really captured M&W perfectly.

“I hope that you have many, many more marriage ceremonies to perform as I know you will give joy and pleasure to many, many more people.

“Keep up the good work and I hope that we cross paths in the future.”

Note from bride’s mum

M&W, May 2025

“There are not enough words to express our gratitude. From the first moment we spoke to you, you were calm and comforting. You exude warmth and kindness.

“We are so glad we had you to shepherd us into this next chapter.

“Our ceremony was perfect, and we feel more connected because of your thoughtfulness and care.”

S&H

June 2025

“We cannot thank Anne enough for the truly beautiful ceremony she created for our wedding. From the moment we met for coffee, she put us completely at ease. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and suggested meaningful touches, from beautiful poems to traditional rituals like hand fasting and the sharing of the quaich.

“All of this made our ceremony so personal and special. One especially touching gesture was the donation of a tree in our name, a lasting symbol of our growing love.

“She struck the perfect tone, capturing our relationship and the joy of starting our married life together. We feel so grateful to have had her by our side on such an important day.”

E&C

July 2025

“We would like to say a very heartfelt thank-you for playing such a key part in our special day. From when we first met you, you have been on hand to answer any questions, meet up with us or call us. Nothing was ever too much hassle.

“Not to mention the running about you did to try to locate the bottle of sloe gin [for the Quaich toast] on the morning of our wedding!

“You conducted such a personal ceremony for us. No nerves, pure excitement and love as we got to say our vows on the Italian Steps. What a setting. Everyone commented on how beautiful the ceremony was – different to any they’ve seen before – and you played a huge role in making that happen for us. 

“I love that a wee tree has been planted for us, too – how special.” 

J&E

July 2025

“We highly recommend Anne. She is simply so lovely and conducted a very personal ceremony for us on a beach on the Isle of Bute. Anne worked with us right through the planning and run-up to understand us and translate that into a fantastic script. Anne also helped us with a beautiful sand ceremony and hand fasting, as well as including our son in proceedings all the way through which was very important to us. A huge thank you – you made our day just perfect and very personal.”

C&E

July 2025

“We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant in Anne: from the first contact and video call, we knew that Anne was the right person to marry us.  She is so friendly, and we adored the ceremony story she wrote, creating so many moments of happiness throughout and really getting to the core of who we both are as individuals, but also what makes us 'tick' as a couple.  No questions were silly ones, and it was great to meet Anne face to face where the wedding was to be held months before to talk through how we envisioned our day. All we can say is that the wedding day itself was truly magical and we are delighted that it was Anne who carried out our ceremony, she felt like one of our family. Thank-you Anne.”

B&J

August 2025

“Thanks so, so much for making our day so very special and allowing us to be ourselves; and supporting us in creating a marriage ceremony that felt right for us and reflected ourselves as a couple.

“So many people have said how personal and romantic our ceremony was, and you were a huge part of that, so thank you very much. You helped keep us calm and grounded (even when I excitedly said ‘I do’ too quickly!). Thanks so much again xx”

S&S

August 2025

“We just wanted to say a massive thank-you for conducting our ceremony. It was perfect; it really felt special.

“Thank you for guiding us through the process and getting us to that fab outcome. It was a joy to celebrate in the fantastic Scottish weather, haha!

“The donation of the tree really is a wonderful thing.

“Thank you so much for being part of our day.”

M&J

September 2025

“Dear Anne – we would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful service you gave on our wedding day. Your warmth, professionalism, and the way you guided the ceremony made it truly meaningful for us and for our guests.

“One of the highlights for everyone was your storytelling, especially the part about the Nigeria trip. It brought such joy and smiles to everyone’s faces, creating a light-hearted and personal touch that made the day even more memorable.

“We are so grateful to you for making our ceremony feel both heartfelt and unique. You helped set the perfect tone for our celebration, and we will always remember the special role you played in our day.”

A&R

September 2025

“From our very first encounter I knew Anne was perfect for us. She is both professional and down to earth – a genuinely kind and caring person. Anne is extremely good at what she does and made us feel supported and relaxed throughout the whole journey.

“We loved the fact that our ceremony could be completely customised and felt so fluid. Having our very own tree, and our handfasting beautifully displayed in a frame on our wall are such special reminders of the day.

“Our ceremony at Auchen Castle was everything we hoped for and more – everyone loved it. We’ll really miss Anne now that it’s all over. Thank you for being such a special part of our day. We couldn’t have found a nicer lady if we tried.”

L&S

September 2025

“Anne made our ceremony so special, and everyone has been complimenting it since. It was personal to us and Anne made us feel at ease throughout. Her attention to detail and comedic timing as well as sentimental touches were perfect. Anne is the celebrant for anyone that wants personality and professionalism.”

S&J

October 2025

“Anne was absolutely wonderful as our celebrant! Her warm, personal, and light-hearted style made our wedding ceremony so special and relaxed, especially with five children present. She took the time to visit us both before and after the ceremony, which was incredibly reassuring and showed how much she truly cares about her couples. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Anne brought joy, calm, and a beautiful personal touch to our day.”  

C&R

October 2025

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for our beautiful ceremony. It was utterly perfect, and we have received so many compliments on our fantastic celebrant (although we knew that already, of course)!

“I’m sure you hear all of the time about what a positive and reassuring presence you are, but you put us both at complete ease and we were nothing but excited for the ceremony as we knew we were in your capable hands. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

 L&M

October 2025   

“Asking Anne to be our celebrant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We booked her multiple years in advance, and she was kind enough to agree to come to our new location when we changed venues midway through the planning process.

“Anne helped us through the entire process, with multiple zoom chats, and help with vows and rituals. Everything was so personal and felt so very us. We've had so many compliments from our guests on how personal the ceremony felt, and how Anne really encapsulated our entire vibe. To then finish it all off with having a tree planted in honour of our day just really topped off the whole experience.

“We genuinely couldn't recommend Anne highly enough. Wedding planning is stressful and scary, and throughout the process Anne really was one of the suppliers that put us most at ease.

“Thank you so much for everything.”

K&R

November 2025

Isn’t love amazing?

Anne xx

PS: My review link if you’d like to leave one: https://g.page/r/CSfM824FLFqHEAI/review