I'm Susy—celebrant, storyteller, sea-dog wrangler, and champion of love in all its glorious, messy forms.
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I create personal, heartfelt ceremonies that celebrate love in all its glorious, messy, funny, beautiful forms. Whether you’re planning a big celebration or something small and simple, your ceremony should feel completely you - warm, joyful, and full of meaning. If it matters to you, it matters to me. I’ll help you find the words that feel right, and together we’ll build something beautiful, honest, and unforgettable.
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I’m based on Scotland’s secret coast in Argyll, but my work takes me all over the country - from Dumfries to Dundee, Glencoe to Glen Lyon. I’ve stood in stately homes in Perthshire and the Borders, on windswept beaches in the Highlands and along the Fife coast, telling love stories that have had guests laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. Every ceremony is a chance to tell a story - your story - with warmth, humour, and heart.
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I live with my husband Iain, our two golden retrievers (Willow and Dougal: always muddy, usually wet), and a bootload of wellies. When I’m not at my desk or up to my knees in ceremony prep, I’m off sailing the west coast on our boat, Mishka, chasing the wind, dodging midges, and pretending I know what all the ropes are for.
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As well as being a Humanist Society Scotland celebrant, I'm a lifelong writer of novels, poems, and the kind of ceremony scripts that make people laugh through their tears. I won my first writing competition at the age of ten and proudly walked away with a box of Cadbury’s chocolate as my prize. Since then, my career has been a joyful jumble of the unexpected, from training rocket scientists in the former Soviet Union to milking goats on a French mountainside - all of which have taught me that stories matter, people are fascinating, and there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’.
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So if you’re looking for a celebrant who’ll take the time to get to know you, write with warmth and wit, and stand beside you on a day that really counts, get in touch. I'd love to hear from you.
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Bring your big ideas. Bring your brilliant chaos. I’ll bring the tissues.
What I offer
Did you know that Humanist celebrants have been conducting legally compliant weddings in Scotland since 2005? We’re there for the heartfelt vows, the happy tears, and yes - even the stylish getaway in a car full of confetti. Whether it’s just the two of you, a witness and me on a beach, or a crowd worthy of the final scene in Love Actually, I’ll work with you to make sure your ceremony reflects your values, your hopes, and your story. So you can drive into your happy ever after with a ceremony that’s every bit as unique as you are.
No two people are the same, and no farewell should be either. I’ll work closely with you to create something that truly reflects and celebrates the life of your loved one: their stories, their quirks, their values, and the mark they left on the world. Together we'll shape a ceremony that feels personal and heartfelt, honouring what they meant to the people who loved them most. It’s about capturing their essence with honesty, warmth and respect, so that the farewell becomes a genuine celebration of their life and a source of comfort for those who gather to say goodbye.
I sometimes work with people to help shape the story they’d like told - an act of reflection, clarity, and courage. After their death, that story becomes the starting point for a ceremony that also holds space for those left behind, weaving together legacy and lived experience.​
Some people use this process to hold a 'living funeral': a gathering held while they are still alive, giving them the chance to hear tributes, share memories, and be surrounded by love that would normally be expressed only after death.
