Bluebonnet
Tartan Weddings
Contemporary Weddings in the Scottish Tradition by
Jennifer Cram, Authorised Marriage Celebrant,
Brisbane
Choosing
to have a wedding in the Scottish
Tradition ensures that your guests will
have plenty to delight both the eye and
the ear, together with time-honoured
traditions that go to the heart of what a
great wedding ceremony is a celebration of
the joining of two people, two
families and pride in culture.
NB Though many of
the traditions specify bride and groom,
Where the
marrying couple is two brides or two
grooms, we adapt accordingly
The best weddings tell stories. Your heritage is an
essential and often incredible fascinating and
moving part of your story. I help you to
celebrate your Scottish heritage by including
Scottish wedding traditions in your marriage
ceremony for a ceremony that is an intricate
blend of ancient Highland tradition,
familiar liturgy and a modern
approach to integrating the old with the
new.
The ceremony
will not be solely a reflection of
the past. It will resonate to your
story, be a feast for both eyes and
ears, and infused
with your personal style.
Your wedding ceremony can feature tartan in various ways
- from what you wear to a tartan ribbon or band used in
a handfasting ritual. The men do not have to wear the
kilt - tartan trews are fantastic too, as are the
growing range of jackets, waistcoats (vests) and even
full suits available in many tartans. Or they can opt
for a more understated expression in clan tartan socks
with business suits or formal evening dress.
You are VERY good
at what you do Jen, and you have such a wonderful
and warm personality....so it is NO wonder that
you get rated so highly. Love your work, and look
forward to working with you again soon - - Piper Joe McGhee Everyone thought you did a fantastic job and
set the scene perfectly. We thought your way of
creating a ceremony was brilliant. We were
extremely happy at how the whole ceremony went. It
was loving and thoughtful. The atmosphere that was
set was relaxing and fun. It was exactly what we
were looking for our ceremony to be. - Catriona
and Mark who held their tartan wedding at the
Grand View Hotel. Mark wore the Australian Dress
Tartan, and their wee son was resplendent
in his own kilt and Prince Charlie Jacket. Dear
Jenny, Thank you so much for composing and
conducting our wedding ceremony. We've just got
the DVD back and re-lived the experience. It was
perfect. We were so happy to meet you after
struggling to find the celebrant for us. From
briefing us about the legal requirements, the
surveys, drafting, patience with our motley crew
at the rehearsal, calm confidence and charisma on
the day through to your name-changing
instructions, we enjoyed working with you and were
in good hands! Thank you - Rowan and Michael,
who married in a chapel ceremony that
incorporated their Scottish heritage and
included family members. Photo courtesy
of Natalie McComas
Jenny, Thank you so much for
yesterday. It was a perfect day and I had so
much fun. Everything was just so wonderful and
many guests commented on the ceremony and how it
fit us perfectly. Thank you for listening to us
about what we wanted and delivering it to a tee!
- Glenys who
married Gary beneath 300 year old Moreton Bay
Figs at Old Petrie Town. Gary and his
groomsmen wore the Prince Charlie
Jacket. Glynis and her bridesmaids
carried bouquets of Australian Native Flowers
whose muted tones toned fabulously with the
kilts