Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
I have been a resident of Scotland for rather a long time!
Your answer is pretty much what I expected. But, that raises another question.
"Why do it?"
Jock, there are many ceremonies and rituals of various sorts that are sometimes appended to a more traditional marriage ceremony. If a licenced officiant is willing to sign the proper paper work, then any of them is legal since the ceremony is irrelevant to the registration.
Some people just like handfasting, sand ceremonies, unity candles and all sorts of things. No accounting for tastes or preferences. Once I sign off, they're married under the law. Religious implications are a whole different issue.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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