For Love
As an Ordained Interfaith Minister in North Carolina, I specialize in adding in traditional Scottish Rituals to weddings and the full Caim Ceremony itself. I offer simple beautiful ceremonies where it is the two of you plus your two witnesses such as in an handfasting ceremony, or ceremonies where you have all of your family and friends gathered. The ceremonies may be legal or non-legal (vow renewal or commitment ceremony).
The ceremonies I conduct are always of a religious or spiritual nature, depending upon the couple’s preference. The ceremonies may be traditional or eclectic, formal, fantasy or sci-fi, medieval or another historical time period, or anything uniquely the two of you! The day represents you as a couple sharing your love and should represent your essence as a couple!
Deeply meaningful ceremonies involve symbolism, intention, and dropping into a deep space of reverence and presence. Cultivating a deep space for reverence, setting intentions, and supporting you both in being fully present can make such a difference in the ceremony. I’m your guide on the journey, joining you as a couple and the legal (or non-legal) wedding officiant.
After reading below, if you feel aligned with what is written, lets set up an virtual call to explore if we are a good fit for each other.
I enjoy working with couples who find themselves drawn to having their ceremonies for one, or all of these reasons:
Are interested in incorporating elements of your Scottish ancestry into the ceremony here in North Carolina.
Desire spiritual depth in ceremony and palpable transformations as individuals going through the threshold of walking the world together as a couple.
Love nature and would like an outdoor wedding in a special setting such as at the beach, in a garden, or on a mountain top in North Carolina.
Believe particular places in nature have power such as the “thin places” in Celtic tradition where the physical and spiritual world boundaries are permeable, and that places can spiritually elevate the ceremony.
Would like to create a themed ceremony representing your ancestry, love of certain historical periods, sci-fi passion, or fantasy fairytale worlds.
Types of Ceremonies
Hand-fasting or Commitment
Hand-fasting or Commitment
Hand-fasting or Commitment
A simple but still bespoke ceremony with the couple and a small group of family and friends.
The only ritual aspect is the handfasting or hand-tying depending upon the preference of the couple.
This is short, simple and very meaningful. It can be legal with the requirements of NC all met.
Elopement or Vow-Renewal
Hand-fasting or Commitment
Hand-fasting or Commitment
An intimate ceremony with the couple and two witnesses for the elopement.
The Vow-Renewal may include more guests and guests may participate in offering readings and prayers/blessings for the couple.
These ceremonies may include several different Scottish Rituals.
Traditional or Modern
Hand-fasting or Commitment
Traditional or Modern
A wedding ceremony with the couple and their family and friends.
These ceremonies may include Scottish Rituals such as the Oathing Stone, Handfasting, Quaich, Ring Blessing, etc.
Readings, poems, and prayers may be included and read by officiant or guests.
Caim Ceremony
Hand-fasting or Commitment
Traditional or Modern
Full ceremony with Scottish Rituals and any other rituals you wish to include. These ceremonies are always different and unique to the couple.
This type of ceremony is for those couples who feel and/or understand the ceremony is the most important part and where the energy, intention, and time needs to be spent.
Articles on Scottish Rituals for Love
Hand-fasting or Hand-tying
Hand-fasting or Hand-tying
Hand-fasting or Hand-tying
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Hand-fasting or Commitment.
Perfect option for those wanting a simple service. The only ritual included would be a hand-fasting.
Fee Covers:
- Initial Zoom Call
- Ceremony Questionnaires
- One 30-minute Gathering Meeting (either by Zoom or local to the Crystal Coast, North Carolina area)
- Bespoke Script by Wedding Officiant
- Revisions of Ceremony (finalized approved version depends on time of booking to date of event, ideally four weeks out and no later than one week out.)
- Professional Services of the Day (arrival one hour before, 10-15 minute ceremony, and return of the marriage license to the Register of Deeds if local)
Service starts at $222 (plus mileage and accommodations). After the initial Zoom call you will receive a quote.
Does not include your hand-fasting cord/ribbon/fabric. I can offer a variety of suggestions from something free you already have to making one yourself, or purchasing one from various intentional handmade crafters.
Elopement or Vow-Renewal
May include several rituals such as the Oathing Stone, Handfasting, Quaich, Ring Blessing, etc.
Fee Covers:
- Initial Zoom Call
- Ceremony Questionnaires
- Ceremony Resources (Videos/PDFs of Rituals, etc.)
- One 1-hour Gathering Meeting (either by Zoom or local to the Crystal Coast, North Carolina area)
- Bespoke Script by Wedding Officiant
- Revisions of Ceremony (finalized approved version depends on time of booking to date of event, ideally four weeks out and no later than one week out.)
- Professional Services of the Day (arrival one hour before, 15-30 minute ceremony, and return of the marriage license to the Register of Deeds if local)
The Oathing Stone and Quaich I use are directly from Scotland where I bought them in person. These carry with them the energy of Scotland!
Service starts at $333 (plus mileage and accommodations). After the initial Zoom call you will receive a quote.
Does not include your hand-fasting cord/ribbon/fabric. I can offer a variety of suggestions from something free you already have to making one yourself, or purchasing one from various intentional handmade crafters.
See additional policies below.
Traditional or Modern
Fee Covers:
- Initial Zoom Call
- Ceremony Questionnaires
- Ceremony Resources (Videos/PDFs of Rituals, etc.)
- One 90 min-2 hour Gathering Meeting and up to three 30-minute meetings (either by Zoom or local to the Crystal Coast, North Carolina area). The number of meetings will depend upon when you book and the date of your event.
- Bespoke Script by Wedding Officiant
- Revisions of Ceremony (finalized approved version depends on time of booking to date of event, ideally four weeks out and no later than one week out.)
- Professional Services of the Day (arrival one hour before, 20-30 minute ceremony, and return of the marriage license to the Register of Deeds if local)
The Oathing Stone and Quaich I use are directly from Scotland where I bought them in person. These items carry with them the energy of Scotland!
Service starts at $555 (plus mileage and accommodations). After the initial Zoom call you will receive a quote.
Does not include your hand-fasting cord/ribbon/fabric. I can offer a variety of suggestions from something free you already have to making one yourself, or purchasing one from various intentional handmade crafters.
See additional policies below.
The Process
After our initial 30 minute Zoom Introductory meeting and discussing briefly your ideas, location, and date, I will send you a quote to review and I’ll put a hold on your date for 48 hours (assuming the date you request is available, if it is not I will tell you in our meeting or before the meeting by email).
Once you’ve received the quote you will have 48 hours to reply and pay the non-refundable deposit of $100. This guarantees your date and time. If I don’t hear from you within those 48 hours your date will be released from the temporary hold.
The balance is due 16 weeks before the date. In the initial quote, I’ll also include an outline of the suggested time schedule of meetings depending upon the date your ceremony will be held, script revisions, and final revision approval date.