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How To Include Your Pet In Your Ceremony

How To Include Your Pet In Your Ceremony

by Mary Gibson | Mar 4, 2022 | ceremonies, wedding tips

How To Include Your Pet In Your Ceremony Unleash the love As you’ve heard me often say, a celebrant-led wedding ceremony is about having the day you want, with who, and what you want at your wedding ceremony. One of the questions often asked is, ” how can...

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A celebrant in Aberdeen for couples who want to laugh, love and legally tie the knot, I'm the girl to make your day memorable, fun and with meaning.
Scott and Frances had some cracking wedding vendor Scott and Frances had some cracking wedding vendors on their day 27th Dec 2025First off we were at the Maryculter House as the venue, with Carol looking after us all so well. A Stunning venue nestled on the River Dee, with lots of nooks and cranny’s for some fantastic photos.First off we were at the Maryculter House as the venue, with Carol looking after us all so well. A Stunning venue nestled on the River Dee, with lots of nooks and crannies for some fantastic photos., and shes a pretty creative lady.France’s hair on the day was done by the lovely Lauren from LP Creative_bridal hair. A young lady who always has a smile on her face and the brides hair looks amazing when shes done her bit on the big day.And just to finish Frances off with her makeover was Jenny Gray Bridal. Frances was absolutely glowing when she arrived up the aisle, her makeup was natural and suited her perfectly.On Photography was Emilie Gray, a new photographer to me and a lovely young lady. I’ve seen the sneaky peeks and they are gorgeous, she was chilled, which helps with the brides’ nerves on the day. In fact, everyone was so chilled that day it was lovely.I love a Christmas wedding, and Say I Do Wedding Décor had the place looking stunning for the couple.And the flowers, well they were stunning, from the walk down the aisle to the brides bouquet they were stunning. Katie at AngelK silk weddings always leaves an impression when shes doing the flowers, they were gorgeous, and Frances can look at them forever as they were silk.The we had Jim the DJ from Jmac, a name I’ve known for a long time in another world, was lovely to see him and have him do the music for the ceremony as well as the evening entertainment.#lpcreative_bridal #jmacdjhost #jennygraybridal #maryculterhouse #pamrenniecakedesign #_photographybyemilie #angelksilkweddings #sayidoweddings1
Meet the Mayburys.. 28th December 2025, I had a b Meet the Mayburys..28th December 2025, I had a blast marrying these two in a beautiful Christmas wedding @union_kirk, Jen and Sean, and the gorgeous wee Millie was on hand to make sure it was all done nicely.Union Kirk looked stunning, the perfect spot for a Christmas wedding. Venue @union_kirk Photographer @danirosephotographer Second @louisemalcolmphotography Video @robertson.creative Hair & Make up @jennygraybridal Florist @The Bonnie Wee FloristDecor @thoughtsandcrosses_ & @set_the_scene_northeast
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Hello 2026! 👋 I'm an RAF Child, which means I mov Hello 2026! 👋I'm an RAF Child, which means I moved around more than a game of musical chairs on fast-forward. But I've been in Aberdeen since I was 15 - which was a LONG time ago (we're not putting a number on that, thank you very much 😊).I'm a mum to two adult children and granny to 4 gorgeous grandkids, including 2-year-old twins who've decided granny's house is basically their second home. Or possibly their first home. The jury's out.Now, I love dogs and babies... though if I'm being brutally honest, the order changes depending on whether someone's just handed me a bar of Hotel Chocolat. That chocolate might just pip them all to the post on any given day. Don't judge me.I currently have two dogs, but I'm always open to more.So how did I end up as a celebrant?Well, I love writing with a good pen, and I mean a really good pen. I've searched high and low for the perfect ones, and yes, I found them. This obsession probably explains why I became a celebrant, because there's A LOT of writing involved.I also love getting to know people (handy for a celebrant, that). I'm a listener, so I pick up all those little titbits that make your ceremony actually about you. Plus, I'm a former PA, which means I'm skilled at taking notes without you even noticing. Sneaky, but effective.I spend proper time with each couple - getting to know you, hearing your story, having a laugh. It helps with those wedding day nerves, trust me. And I love a bit of cheek - I can usually sus out the cheeky one within five minutes. You know who you are.Here's the important bit: All my ceremonies are unique, just like my couples. No template scripts here. Copy-paste is for emails, not weddings.And the MOST important bit: I'm legally authorised to marry you.So if you fancy a ceremony that's actually yours, written by someone who might love chocolate slightly too much and definitely has a pen obsession, let's chat!
2025 saw some stunning wedding flowers, heres just 2025 saw some stunning wedding flowers, heres just a few i saw
Hello, lovely wedding peeps 💛 There’s been a lot Hello, lovely wedding peeps 💛There’s been a lot of celebrant recommendation posts flying about lately, and it’s genuinely nice to see how much support there is on SM for both new and established celebrants.Recommendations are absolutely fab, and every one of us celebrants will tell you the same thing: choosing your celebrant is about more than just a name on a list.Choosing a celebrant is a bit like choosing your wedding outfit… Because this is about connection, not just recommendations.You can admire lots of lovely ones, but only one will make you think “aye, they feels like us.”You want someone who listens properly, puts you at ease, and makes planning your ceremony feel exciting rather than another thing on the to-do list.My best advice? Have the chat. If you come off the call smiling and thinking “that felt easy”, your gut’s probably onto something If you are still looking for a celebrant and want to have a chat, drop me a dm and we'll get that set up for you.#gettingmarried #newengaged #celebrantaberdeen
Time for a splash of colour 🌸 Have you seen outsi Time for a splash of colour 🌸Have you seen outside today? Brown, white, grey… and repeat.Anyone been out there in that snow yet?This part of winter always makes me crave a bit of joy, so naturally, I went rummaging through wedding memories instead.Enter: bouquets 💐Bright ones, soft ones, bold ones, moody ones. The kind that refuse to whisper and instead say, “look at me!”Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen all types of bouquets• real flowers• silk blooms• dried beautiesAnd honestly? Every single one was stunning.Your bouquet isn’t just flowers tied together; it’s a chance to show your personality, the season, and blend your colours into the ceremony.And on a day like today, I think we can all agree… weddings do colour much better than winter does. I cannot wait for spring.Have you picked your wedding bouquet yet? What are you having? Something bold and bright or something a bit quieter? Real or silk?#weddingbouquets #brideflowers #bridalbouquet #celebrantaberdeen
Goooood morning 2026 🎉 A shiny new year, a pretty Goooood morning 2026 🎉A shiny new year, a pretty full diary, and absolutely no rush to get out of comfy clothes here at The Celebrant Angel today.Here’s to lots of love, laughter, happy tears, and couples saying “we did it!” in front of their favourite people.If this is the year you’re planning to say I do (or already have a date locked in), I can’t wait to be part of it 💛Now… who’s still in their pyjamas?#gettingmarried2026 #2026weddings #aberdeenweddings
Meet Mr and Mrs Onder. Saturday, 27th December fo Meet Mr and Mrs Onder.Saturday, 27th December found me at the gorgeous @marycutlerhouse, marrying this absolute dream of a couple 💛Scott and Frances were a total joy to work with.From how they met, to how they knew, to standing there surrounded by their favourite people, their story was an absolute pleasure to tell.And can we just take a moment for Frances… who calmly planned the whole thing in six months. Yup, you heard that right, 6 months.Maryculter looked stunning, the perfect setting for a day full of love, laughter, and a few happy tears.And the rain stopped for the confetti shot which was amazing.I got to see some familiar faces, and also some new ones on the vendor side, a cracking team that helped them have the day they wanted.Wishing these two a lifetime of love and happiness, and thank you for having me as your celebrant ❤️Make up by @jennygraybridal Second hairstylist @hairbylucystevenson Photography @photographybyemiliegray Venue @maryculter.house Cake @pam_rennie_cake_design Celebrant @celebrantangel Decor @sayidoweddings1 Florals @angelksilkweddings Dj @jmacdjhost
✨ Date officially taken! ✨ Huge thanks to Natasha ✨ Date officially taken! ✨Huge thanks to Natasha & Phil for booking me as their celebrant for 2027 at the utterly gorgeous Union Kirk.After our chat the other night, I can already tell this one’s going to be full of laughs, and I can’t wait to hear their story.#aberdeenweddingsupplier #celebrantaberdeen #aberdeenweddings
Final bits I’m just tying up the last bits of adm Final bitsI’m just tying up the last bits of admin for my 2025 weddings (glamorous, I know), and getting files ready for my 2026 and 2027 couples, yes, I plan ahead… and yes, I label everything properly I’ll be heading back to some of the most gorgeous wedding venues around Aberdeen and across Scotland in 2026, some familiar favourites, and a few shiny new ones I can’t wait to explore.This past year I’ve had the joy of working alongside some truly cracking wedding vendors, venues, photographers, cake makers and more, and I’m constantly blown away by the talent, kindness and teamwork that goes into making each couple’s day exactly their day.I feel very lucky to do what I do… and even luckier to do it with such a supportive, creative bunch of humans.A huge thank you to every couple who has booked me this year, and to those already booked in for the next couple of years — it honestly means the world that you trust me with such a big, special part of your day ❤️And a big thank you to the other half, Graham, for having my back, being my groupie and chauffeur to a lot of my weddings, I couldn't do it without him.And yes… enquiries are still coming in from those people who received sparkly new jewellery for Christmas, so if you’re recently engaged and thinking about your ceremony, feel free to pop me a message.No pressure, just a chat and maybe a laugh or two.#aberdeenweddingsupplier #weddingsaberdeen #celebrantaberdeen
Christmas engagement Crew, this ones for you. On Christmas engagement Crew, this ones for you. One minute you’re eating Christmas dinner in novelty pyjamas… the next someone’s on one knee offering you a sparkler, and not the firework kind.If you’re now walking around saying “we’re engaged” to strangers, flashing that shiny ring and dropping “fiancé” into every sentence… hi there, and huge congratulations.I’m Mary Gibson, aka The Celebrant Angel, a legally authorised wedding celebrant with the best job in the world.I get to:· Marry beautiful people· Get to know your story· Write ceremonies full of heart, laughter, and absolutely no boring waffleIf you’re newly engaged, slightly overwhelmed, and still living off leftover chocolate, you’re doing it exactly right.There’s no rush. Enjoy the ring, the attention, finish the chocolates, and sit in that lovely little engagement bubble for a while.And when you’re ready, come say hello.No pressure. No sales chat.Just a friendly celebrant who loves what she does and loves talking to people.You'll find me at www.thecelebrantangel.com or you can message me at mary@thecelebrantangel.com#engagedatchristmas #aberdeenweddingsupplier #celebrantaberdeenshire
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Let them eat cake.. Are you going classic white w Let them eat cake..Are you going classic white with your cake, or bringing all the colour to the big day?I’ve seen some absolutely cracking cakes this year, every single one has been stunning.And honestly, I take my hat off to the cake makers around Aberdeen and the shire… you are a very talented bunch.Some couples choose to carry their colour theme right through to the cake as well, and oh my goodness, aren’t they gorgeous?Bold, beautiful, and almost too pretty to cut… Almost.What you doing for your cake?Elegant and traditional, or colourful and full of personality?#weddingcake #weddingcakeinspiration #colourfulcake #celebrantaberdeen
Cracking panto at Performing art centre last night Cracking panto at Performing art centre last night with my big girl Kira#performingartscenter
Reflections Nails are done, food prep ready, hous ReflectionsNails are done, food prep ready, house cleaned, all ready for Santa now 😁As the year winds down, I’ve been having a little reflect… usually while wondering how I’ve managed to talk for a living and still get emotional every single time.This year I’ve stood at the front of weddings full of love, laughter, happy tears, deep breaths, and the occasional “oh no, where are the rings?”.I’ve battled wind, weather, enthusiastic dogs, and that one gust that always turns pages at exactly the wrong moment.I’ve watched couples laugh through nerves, cry through vows, and choose each other in perfectly imperfect ways, which, honestly, is my favourite kind.I’ve been trusted with stories, families, and moments that only happen once… and I’ll never take that lightly (even when I’m gently teasing a groom or calming a wobbly bride).This year reminded me that ceremonies don’t need to be fancy or flawless; they just need to feel real. And I've spent a lot of 2025 laughing along with my couplesA bit of laughter helps.A lot of love helps more.And if something goes slightly wrong, it usually makes the best memory anyway.To every couple who trusted me, every family who welcomed me, and every supplier who became a pal, thank you.You made my year full of heart, humour, and a fair bit of joyful chaos.With 2 weddings to go this weekend to finish off my 2025 diary, it's been a fantastic year. Not sure the family will see much of me in 2026 when i look at the diary, but I get to do lots more of what I love with fantastic couples, venues and vendors.Here’s to love, laughter, and whatever next year decides to throw at us
It’s all in the knot… Let's talk ties. And I bet It’s all in the knot…Let's talk ties. And I bet the first thing that popped into your head was a school tie you couldn’t wait to take off.But today we’re talking wedding ties, the colourful kind.I’ve seen some absolutely cracking ones this year.Bright, bold, and full of personality.Many grooms choose ties that tie in (see what I did there) with the bridal party colours or the flowers, and I love seeing a bit of colour on the groom as well.It’s such a simple way to add personality, pull the look together, and show that the lads have made a proper effort.So what's your groom wearing? Classic and understated, or bright and bold in the tie department?#groomstie #colourmatchingweddings #tietheknot #celebrantaberdeen
Colour therapy, wedding-style I’m on a “brighten Colour therapy, wedding-styleI’m on a “brighten your week with colour” mission just now, and this time it’s all about wedding hats 👒I love watching guests arrive at weddings in their hats.There was a spell when wedding hats seemed to disappear for a while… probably hiding in the back of wardrobes with the fondue sets., I know mine is 😅But ohhh, they are very much back, and I love that.Have a look at these beauties from some of my weddings over the last year or so.Bright colours, fabulous shapes, and more personality than some plus-ones.They add such a splash of colour and a bit of drama before the ceremony even begins.A good wedding hat doesn’t just say “I’ve made an effort”… It says I understood the assignment.Are you a wedding hat person?Bold and bright… or elegant and understated?And you have to swipe all those photos cause the last ones cracking 😅#weddinghats #hatsforweddings #weddingguesthats #celebrantaberdeen
Let me brighten your evening a wee bit… What a mi Let me brighten your evening a wee bit…What a miserable day it’s been here in Aberdeen.Proper “stay-in-your-pyjamas-and-question-your-life-choices” weather. (hence why i'm sitting in mine right now)I’m hoping everyone’s already survived the Christmas shopping, because today was not the day for it.So, to cheer myself up, I’ve been having a nosey through some of my couples’ wedding flowers from this year… and honestly, if these don’t lift your spirits, I’m fresh out of ideas.Every single one is gorgeous.Different colours, different styles, all totally different.Have you picked your bouquet yet? What are you thinking of going for?There's a blog on the website about different types of bouquets if your still considering what to go for https://www.thecelebrantangel.com/types-of-wedding-bouquets/I love that we have so many choices, even for a winter wedding.#weddingflowers #weddingbouquetinspo #celebrantaberdeen
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