HELLO, I'M MARGARET
I live in the Bays of Harris in the Outer Hebrides and work as an Isle of Harris wedding celebrant. Before that, I spent 22 years as a wedding photographer, covering around 600 weddings across the Highlands and Islands, from beach elopements to big family celebrations in castles and country houses.
All that time behind the camera taught me what makes a ceremony feel real: the right words, a calm pace, and space for the people who matter most. Becoming a celebrant felt like a natural next step. I love writing and telling stories, and now I get to write yours and stand beside you as you make your promises.
Your Wedding Ceremony
People often say I put them at ease quickly and that I'm a calming presence on the day. I believe your wedding should be entirely yours, looking and sounding the way you want it to, and reflecting your values and the things that bring you joy. I take pride in personalising every ceremony and writing your story from scratch, just for you.
My ceremonies are humanist, which means they're non-religious and centred entirely on you, with room for a favourite reading, a family tradition or a handfasting. Whether you're planning a quiet elopement for two or a celebration with everyone you love, we'll shape it together.
I can also help with the practical side of an island wedding: timing the ceremony around the tide and the light, what to wear on a breezy beach, and a sensible plan B for Hebridean weather.
When I'm not at weddings, I'm a painter and poet. I have a gallery at my home in the Bays of Harris, and you'll often find my whippet Skye and me out walking and swimming.
Your story, written for you and spoken in the place you love.
Harris Beach Weddings and Wedding Locations
Harris has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and I know them well: Luskentyre, Seilebost, Horgabost, Scarista and Huisinish. After more than sixteen years photographing this landscape, I know where to stand, when the tide is right and where to shelter if the wind picks up. On the Isle of Lewis, I love the beaches of Uig, Reef and Dalmore, and venues like Lews Castle and the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway. I cover Harris and Lewis as standard.
If you'd prefer to be indoors, or want a party afterwards, the Outer Hebrides also has wonderful venues, including Talla na Mara and Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on Harris, and Lews Castle and the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway. I cover Harris and Lewis as standard.
I also take weddings across the Scottish islands, including Skye, Uist, Mull, Coll and Orkney, and throughout the Scottish Highlands, from Eilean Donan and Glencoe to Loch Ness and the castles and country house hotels around Inverness. These are places I know well from years of photographing weddings there. Travel costs apply outside Harris and Lewis.
Training and Authorisation
trained through UKCAPSA and hold a Celebrant and Public Speaking Diploma. I am a trained Humanist celebrant working with the Fuze Foundation, an authorised belief body registered with the National Records of Scotland, so you have the support of an experienced team behind your ceremony.
As I am newly qualified, my legal ceremonies are currently covered by temporary authorisation through the Fuze Foundation. This is a recognised route for newly qualified celebrants in Scotland, and Fuze takes care of the necessary arrangements with the National Records of Scotland for each wedding.
Once this temporary authorisation is in place, I can legally solemnise your marriage. Fuze also provides full support and a back-up celebrant, so you can feel confident that the legal side of your ceremony is taken care of.
GET IN TOUCH
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR DAY
Every ceremony I create starts with a conversation. Tell me a little about yourselves, your date if you have one, and the places you're dreaming of, and I'll get back to you personally.
There's no obligation and no rush. Whether you're still dreaming or ready to book, I'd love to hear from you.
Already know your date and ready to book? Bookings are made through Fuze Ceremonies, the celebrant organisation I'm authorised with. Check my availability and book here.