PERSONAL CEREMONIES. A WEE BIT OF SCOTTISH SOUL.

LIFE. LOVE. ALL THAT MATTERS.

Your story.
Beautifully
honoured.

Heartfelt ceremonies for the joyful beginnings,
the tender goodbyes, and everything in between.

I’m Marion, a celebrant in Scotland. I’ll help you find the words and moments that feel like you.

Based in Falkirk. Celebrating across Scotland.
Marion smiling with a newly married couple at their Scottish wedding
Personal. Poetic. Profound.Always, beautifully you.
REAL PEOPLE. MEANINGFUL MOMENTS.
Warmth in the words.Care in the details.You at the heart of it.

A CEREMONY THAT FEELS LIKE YOU

For life’s meaningful moments.

There is no single way to celebrate a life or a love.
Let’s find the way that feels right for yours.

01

Weddings & elopements

The big, joyful gathering or just the two of you. A legal wedding through Rites & Rituals Scotland, shaped around your story and promises that sound like you.

02

Funerals & remembrance

A thoughtful farewell that captures the person you love. Their character, their stories and the ways they touched your lives, remembered with tenderness.

03

Vows & new chapters

Say “still you”, celebrate a commitment, or mark a new beginning together. Make room for everything you have shared and all that is still to come.

04

Namings & milestones

Welcome a child, celebrate a name, honour belonging. Gather your favourite people for a ceremony full of warmth, hope and your family’s own meaning.

Every love, every family, every story is welcome here.

Marion Gillooly, Rites & Rituals Scotland Ceremonialist, smiling in a blue blouseA listening ear. A steady presence.

YOUR CELEBRANT, AND A FRIENDLY FACE

Hello, I’m Marion.

I believe the best ceremonies begin with a good conversation.

The stories you tell me, the things that make you laugh, the people you hold close – these are where we begin. I’ll listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and find the words that bring it all together.

I bring a calm presence, a love of language and a gentle sense of humour. Whether you’re feeling excited, emotional or unsure where to start, we’ll take it one step at a time.

I’m a Rites & Rituals Scotland Ceremonialist, based in Falkirk and working across Scotland. I’m fully trained and insured, bringing professional, thoughtful care to ceremonies that reflect your beliefs, your traditions and your own way of seeing the world.

Let’s get to know each other
With warmth, Marion x

THOUGHTFULLY MADE, TOGETHER

From a conversation
to your ceremony.

You don’t need to have all the answers.
That’s what our conversations are for.

  1. 01 / WE CONNECT

    A wee chat to begin

    Tell me what you’re imagining, or simply how you’re feeling. We’ll talk about what you need and how I can help.

  2. 02 / WE CREATE

    Your story takes shape

    I’ll bring your memories, ideas and wishes into a personal draft. Together, we’ll make sure the words feel right.

  3. 03 / WE GATHER

    You can be in the moment

    On the day, I’ll guide the ceremony with warmth and care, so you can be present with the people who matter.

A THREAD OF SCOTTISH TRADITION

Small gestures.
Deep meaning.

A length of tartan. A stone held in your hands. A cup shared with someone you love. Sometimes a simple gesture says what words alone cannot.

We can weave a ritual into your ceremony, give a familiar tradition your own meaning, or create something new together.

A SYMBOL OF TWO LIVES JOINING

Tying your story together.

Your hands are gently joined with ribbons or tartan as you make your promises. Choose colours or family tartans that mean something to you, and keep the knot as a reminder of your commitment.

Always an invitation. Never a requirement.

WORDS THAT MEAN THE WORLD

Remembered with warmth.

Selected excerpts and summaries from couples and families
who have trusted me with their meaningful moments.

★★★★★
“calm and prepared”

Planning from Canada, Lindsay valued the personal preparation and balance of sincerity and humour.

Lindsay MartinWedding · Prestonfield House
The Celebrant Directory
★★★★★
“a warm afterglow”

Pamela valued an empathetic, personal ceremony for her husband’s ashes.

Pamela LapsleyRemembrance & interment
The Celebrant Directory
★★★★★
“the most extraordinary ceremony”

Krystin described a deeply personal Scottish wedding, thoughtfully supported from overseas.

Krystin RossWedding · Newhall Estate
The Celebrant Directory
★★★★★
“friendly, helpful and professional”

Rachael appreciated clear guidance and a ceremony that reflected their personalities.

Rachael ScottWedding
The Celebrant Directory
★★★★★
“warm, personal and lovely”

Sophie celebrated a romantic, family-focused ceremony that included their two young children.

Sophie PattersonWedding · Edinburgh
The Celebrant Directory
★★★★★
“exceeded all expectations”

Marcela and Doni treasured personal vows, an oathing stone and feeling understood.

Marcela and Doni ThomsonWedding · Logie Country House
The Celebrant Directory
WITH WARMTH & GRATITUDE
“Guests still tell us how beautifully she led the ceremony.”

AdrianneWedding ceremony
Shared on my website
★★★★★
“sensitive, warm, considered”

Deborah appreciated thoughtful communication and a reassuring presence at her mother’s funeral.

Deborah SmithFuneral ceremony
The Celebrant Directory
WITH WARMTH & GRATITUDE
“It felt like a friend speaking about Mum.”

Deborah BardsleyFuneral ceremony
Shared on my website

9 featured reviews

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A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

Let’s make it
a wee bit easier.

And if your question isn’t here,
I’m always happy to talk.

Can our ceremony reflect different beliefs?

Yes. We can make space for the beliefs, values and traditions that matter to you and the people you love. We’ll talk about what feels comfortable and meaningful, and shape the ceremony around that.

We’re coming to Scotland from overseas. Can we work together?

Absolutely. We can get to know each other online and plan your ceremony together before you travel. Tell me where you’re coming from, the date you have in mind and the kind of celebration you’re hoping for.

Do we have to include a Scottish ritual?

Only if you would like to. Your ceremony might include handfasting, an oathing stone or a toast from the quaich, or it might simply centre on your story and the promises you want to make.

How do we begin planning a funeral?

You can contact me directly, or ask your funeral director to get in touch. We’ll arrange a conversation about your loved one, your wishes and what happens next. You don’t need a complete life story prepared – we’ll find our way through it together.

How do I find out about availability?

Send me a wee message with the kind of ceremony, your date and the venue or location, if you know them. I’ll let you know about my availability and we can take our discussion from there. It’s fine to get in touch while you’re still exploring ideas.

EVERY CEREMONY BEGINS WITH HELLO

Tell me what
matters to you.

Maybe you have a date and a plan.
Maybe you just have a feeling. We can start there.

Let’s have a wee chat

Email me at marion@celebrantscotland.life.
Based in Falkirk · Here for your ceremony across Scotland.

LET’S HAVE A WEE CHAT

A wee hello
to begin.

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