I'm Sam - and I can't wait to tell your story

I'm a Humanist Celebrant based in North Lanarkshire, covering Edinburgh, Glasgow and all of Scotland. I write bespoke, deeply personal ceremonies. The kind that make your guests laugh, cry, and tell you for years afterwards that it was the best wedding they've ever been to.

I'm registered with the Fuze Foundation, which means I'm legally authorised to marry you under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977.

Your ceremony will be completely about you, while being completely legal.

Let's create something unashamedly and unequivocally you

Well, I'm the one waving my ceremony folder - 'cause I can't wait to tell your story!

I'm the one laughing with your gran, calming those last minute nerves, and making sure your flower girl doesn't eat the confetti! - it does happen you know!

I write stories. I tell stories - your stories. The ones that make your friends cry and your guests chuckle. The ones that feel authentically like you. I'm here to help create a little bit of magic. Hold the moment still. Be your special day cheerleader. And make sure your forever starts here.

I invest in my couples, which means I'll get to know you in the lead up to your wedding. I'm here to do more than 'just' marry you, I'm here to support that beautiful journey that gets you there. And deliver a ceremony that has just the right touch of emotion or humour (or both!) - meaning it will be a ceremony that feels completely right for you.

My aim is to help you be as relaxed as you possibly can be going into your special day - while encouraging you to embrace those beautiful butterflies - rather than worry about them. Nerves will be there but I assure you - having been there myself! - that is it one of the best feelings you'll ever experience - and when you join hands at the bottom of that aisle, all that nervousness will disappear.

So, shall we start creating something unforgettable?

Don't just take my word for it

A few kind words from couples
I've had the honour of working with

"Sam Conroy was the perfect match for us! We knew instantly that Sam complemented our more laid back style, and she got the delicate balance of humour and gravity spot on"

"Sam was just brilliant

in every way"

"Sam was unbelievable from start to finish. From helping us with what to say during our ceremony to just being the absolute best person. She made our day even more magical and her quirky ideas were just perfect for us"

"Sam was an exceptional celebrant. She really took the time to get to know us so our ceremony was really personal. She was a total rock in the lead-up to the wedding and went above and beyond to make sure we were calm and ready for the big day"

"And the script.....WOW! We will never be able to thank Sam enough for the memory she has created for us, we will hold our wedding day so fondly in our heart and minds, in large part to her involvement in making it such a dream come true"

"We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant than Sam! If you are looking for a celebrant who really cares and goes above and beyond, Sam is the one!"

"Sam had everything down to a fine art, and even though I was beyond fashionably late, she never wavered on her calm"

The Kist

Being a Bride in Your Forties - Nobody Tells You This Bit

By Sam Conroy, Humanist Wedding Celebrant | Edinburgh, Glasgow and all of Scotland I got married at 44. And while I wouldn’t change a single thing about my wedding day, I will say this - nobody really prepares you for what being a bride in your forties actually involves. I'm not talking about the emotional bits. Or the deeply meaningful bits. I mean the other bits. The bits your younger self absolutely did not see coming. So consider this my gift to every woman over 40 wh

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Wedding Day

By Sam Conroy, Humanist Wedding Celebrant | Edinburgh, Glasgow & all of Scotland I got married three years ago. And I say this with complete honesty: being a bride was one of the greatest gifts my celebrant career ever gave me. Because now, when I sit across from couples in the lead-up to their wedding - couples who are deep in the thick of it, stressing about chair colours and table plans and whether the flowers are exactly right - I can tell them something no amount of trai

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows (And Why They Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do)

By Sam Conroy, Humanist Wedding Celebrant / Edinburgh, Glasgow and all of Scotland I want to tell you about a moment I witnessed recently at one of my wedding ceremonies in Scotland. The bride stood oppostite the groom and began to speak her vows. Warm, honest and completely her - and then she reached a line that made the entire room dissolve into laughter. 'I promise to watch more scary movies with you' she said. 'But I won't watch Hush' The room erupted. Because earlier

From Homelessness Service to 'I Do' - The Story Behind Sam Conroy, Celebrant

Sam Conroy, Scottish Humanist Celebrant / Glasgow, Edinburgh and all of Scotland If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d end up standing at the front of ceremonies, holding space for people on the biggest days of their lives, I’d have probably laughed. And then cried. And then said yes immediately - because honestly, looking back, it makes complete sense. I grew up in Cumbernauld. Yes, that Cumbernauld. The one from the advert. Literally everywhere I go, someone asks.... 'W

Animals leave paw prints on your heart, and if you are lucky, on the places that shaped your life too.

By Sam Conroy, Scottish Humanist Celebrant/Glasgow, Edinburgh and all of Scotland There are seven of them. Bailey. Titch. Stella. Lenny. Brogan. Goose. And Dexter. Seven animals who loved me across the most important chapters of my life - and whose ashes I carried, earlier this year, to one of the most beautiful places I know. A place that has held my heart for most of my life. It felt right that they should rest there. And it makes me smile, even now, to think of them runnin

What Actually Happens at a Humanist Wedding Ceremony in Scotland?

By Sam Conroy, Scottish Humanist Wedding Celebrant | Edinburgh, Glasgow & all of Scotland If you’ve never been to a humanist wedding before, you might be wondering what you’re actually signing up for. Is it formal? Informal? Does someone stand at the front and read from a book? Is there an order of service? Do you have to do anything specific? The honest answer - and this is one of my favourite things about humanist ceremonies - is: it depends entirely on you. But let me

How to Choose a Wedding Celebrant in Scotland (Without the Overwhelm)

By Sam Conroy, Scottish Humanist Wedding Celebrant | Edinburgh, Glasgow & all of Scotland You’re engaged. You’re excited. You’ve opened approximately forty-seven browser tabs and you’re currently somewhere between “this is the most fun planning I’ve ever done” and “why is there so much to decide?” Welcome. You’re exactly where most couples are at this point. Choosing a wedding celebrant in Scotland is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your planning journey

Is a Humanist Wedding Legal in Scotland? (Yes — and Here’s Everything You Need to Know)

By Sam Conroy, Scottish Humanist Wedding Celebrant | Edinburgh, Glasgow & all of Scotland So you’ve just got engaged. Congratulations! And now you’re down a very exciting rabbit hole of venues, flowers, photographers and — if you’ve landed here — celebrants. And somewhere along the way, someone has probably said to you: “But is a humanist wedding actually legal?” It’s one of the most common questions I get asked, and honestly, I completely understand why. Because for a long t

With this 'woof', I thee wed!

Many of us are the proud Paw'rents of fur babies. They've captured our hearts and leave their paw prints well and truly on them. And the one thing they never ever do - is lie about love. There is no better feeling than coming home to the warm welcome they give you. And their devotion, commitment and love for you is written all over their faces and their little waggy tails. They are a big part of our existence and our families and we'd simply be lost without them. So wh

Why does it always rain on me?

Well, as our Scottish Band Travis dissected in their 1999 hit song, because, well, it always mostly does! In Scotland anyway. And to be fair, that's the main point of the blog here - rain - on your wedding day - even if Fran Healys lyrics do take us down a very different philosophical direction! or how about Alanis Morrissette's 'Ironic' - ‘It’s like raaaayeeeainnnn on your wedding day’ - 'isn't it ironic'! And if you are like me, and know the songs, you'll be singing it in

A Scottish word for a treasured chest. This is where I keep mine. Stories, thoughts, and a little bit of magic from life as a celebrant

Let's Start Creating Something Unforgettable

Choosing the right celebrant matters - and it starts with a conversation. I'd love to hear your ideas, your story and what matters most to you - while letting you know how we can work together to create a ceremony that not only feels like you - but how we can shape it into something truly unforgettable

Simply fill out your contact details, with a message to include your date, venue and any other information you feel relevant and I'll be in touch with you very soon.

I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours

Your love story deserves to be told properly

Sam Conroy - Scottish Celebrant
Legally authorised by the Fuze Foundation

I'm Sam - and I can't wait to tell your story

Don't just take my word for it

A few kind words from couples
I've had the honour of working with

The Kist

Being a Bride in Your Forties - Nobody Tells You This Bit

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Wedding Day

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows (And Why They Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do)

From Homelessness Service to 'I Do' - The Story Behind Sam Conroy, Celebrant

Animals leave paw prints on your heart, and if you are lucky, on the places that shaped your life too.

What Actually Happens at a Humanist Wedding Ceremony in Scotland?

How to Choose a Wedding Celebrant in Scotland (Without the Overwhelm)

Is a Humanist Wedding Legal in Scotland? (Yes — and Here’s Everything You Need to Know)

With this 'woof', I thee wed!

Why does it always rain on me?

A Scottish word for a treasured chest. This is where I keep mine. Stories, thoughts, and a little bit of magic from life as a celebrant

Let's Start Creating Something Unforgettable

Your love story deserves to be told properly

I'm Sam - and I can't wait to tell your story

Don't just take my word for it

A few kind words from couples I've had the honour of working with

The Kist

Being a Bride in Your Forties - Nobody Tells You This Bit

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Wedding Day

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows (And Why They Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do)

From Homelessness Service to 'I Do' - The Story Behind Sam Conroy, Celebrant

Animals leave paw prints on your heart, and if you are lucky, on the places that shaped your life too.

What Actually Happens at a Humanist Wedding Ceremony in Scotland?

How to Choose a Wedding Celebrant in Scotland (Without the Overwhelm)

Is a Humanist Wedding Legal in Scotland? (Yes — and Here’s Everything You Need to Know)

With this 'woof', I thee wed!

Why does it always rain on me?

A Scottish word for a treasured chest. This is where I keep mine. Stories, thoughts, and a little bit of magic from life as a celebrant

Let's Start Creating Something Unforgettable

A few kind words from couples
I've had the honour of working with