AWARD WINNER…
‘Most Dedicated Wedding Celebrant (Eastern Scotland)’ – Client Services Excellence Award 2022
Hello, and fit like? as we say here! I’m Isabel, a full-time professional unboring Celebrant based in Aberdeenshire, the driving force behind Legacy.
From legal weddings to funerals and everything in between, if you are looking for a Celebrant who cares deeply about your ceremony and writes from the heart, you have come to the right place.
Being a Celebrant is more than a job for me. It is a passion that I live, eat, sleep, and breathe! I take my job seriously, sweating the small stuff to get it right for you. But don’t worry, I am not stoic. One bride described me as a “loveable riot!” Learn more about my story here…
Ceremonies
BESPOKE CELEBRANT FOR SPECIAL LIFE EVENTS
Want a wedding ceremony that’s anything but boring? Let’s make it happen. Forget the yawn-inducing cookie-cutter scripts and embrace a vibrant, heartfelt, unboring and totally you celebration. Whether it’s a local celebration or a Scottish destination wedding, expect a ceremony as unique as your love story. Let’s kick off your marriage with a celebration you’ll remember for the right reasons!
A farewell should be as individual as the life lived. Let’s craft a ceremony that genuinely reflects the person you loved, moving beyond those standard scripts to create a personal tribute that tells your person’s unique life story with love and compassion. Together, we’ll weave their story into a ceremony that resonates with those left behind, providing a lasting, heartfelt memory and comfort during a time of deep sorrow.
Celebrating a new name, a new beginning, a new you. Naming ceremonies aren’t just for newborns; they’re for anyone marking a significant transition, a pivotal moment in their story. Whether it’s welcoming a child into your family, affirming a gender identity with pride, or simply embracing a fresh start with open arms, every new chapter deserves to be honoured with a ceremony that truly reflects your journey, weaving in your personal stories and values, and celebrating this special moment with a touch of magic.
Celebrate your life with the people you love while you’re here to share the moment. A living funeral is a chance to gather your favourite people, express your gratitude, and create beautiful, lasting memories. It can be held anywhere your heart desires—in your garden, a favourite place, indoors or outdoors. As the saying goes, “It’s your funeral!” Let’s work together to create a day filled with love, laughter, and a true reflection of your life’s journey.
Modern farewells are evolving, with direct cremations becoming a more common choice. However, the desire to gather and remember remains. Life’s schedules don’t always align, and sometimes, a traditional funeral isn’t possible. That’s where a memorial service shines. It’s a chance to honour their memory, whenever and wherever feels right. Share stories, celebrate their life, and create a heartfelt gathering, ensuring everyone who wishes to pay tribute can do so.
A handfasting ceremony is a meaningful and symbolic way to honour the union of two individuals. Originating from ancient Celtic traditions, it involves the tying of the couple’s hands with a ribbon or cord, representing their bond and commitment to one another. This ritual can be seamlessly woven into a wedding ceremony or celebrated as a unique and standalone event.
For too long, we’ve been afraid to talk about death. Despite knowing that we are going to die, we shy away from having conversations about our end-of-life and funerals. I have witnessed the distress that not having these conversations and not having an exit plan has caused.
Talking about death won’t make you die. That is going to happen anyway!
So Let’s have a Dead Good Conversation!
Image: Photo by Eduardo Dorantes on Unsplash
Beyond weddings and funerals, life offers a tapestry of moments worth celebrating. Whether it’s marking a significant achievement, a special birthday or anniversary, acknowledging a loss, welcoming a new home, or simply expressing your love in a commitment ceremony, let’s create a ceremony that reflects your personal story. Tell me your vision, and we’ll craft a bespoke celebration that fits the bill!
Why Work With Me?
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, a naming ceremony, a funeral, or any other life event, I will create a personal and meaningful experience based on your beliefs, values and vision.
As an independent Celebrant, I accommodate people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. Celebrant-led ceremonies offer a perfect alternative for those who are not religious or prefer a secular approach. The bonus is, I can legally marry you in Scotland!
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Isabel Lockhart – Your Scottish Celebrant.
Whether you need a wedding celebrant, renewal of vows ceremony, naming ceremony or funeral service, we can work together to create the perfect bespoke celebration for you.
As a dedicated Celebrant based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, I can work all over the northeast of Scotland and beyond and can travel to wherever you need me to be.
Becoming a Celebrant in 2020 was the best career decision I ever made. I had been pondering training to be a celebrant for quite a few years, sick of attending boring and impersonal ceremonies, especially funerals of my service users, and leaving with a sense of “I could do better than that.” And now I do!
On a more personal note, my son’s death in 2019 and the shoddy service from the Celebrant were the catalysts that launched me into the world of Celebrancy. This lived experience profoundly shaped my perspective on ceremonies. Despite my having to correct the spelling of names repeatedly, he kept getting them wrong, but worse was to come. The Celebrant had copied and pasted from an old ceremony. How did I know? Because he didn’t edit the names!
Your ceremony will be as unique as you are, reflecting your values, personalities and vision for your wedding. I’ll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a beautiful and unforgettable celebration – for the right reasons!
This short documentary was filmed by students from the University of Stirling as part of their final year project. It’s an insightful piece that delves into the often taboo subject of death and the concept of having a living funeral. This is a gathering where friends and family celebrate the life of a loved one who is nearing the end of their journey. Read more….
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