Testimonials

David and Lynda Rains

From the moment we met with Rev. Scott we knew that we had found the 'perfect' person to conduct our wedding. She really gets to the heart of you and puts into words the reason that you want this personal ceremony in the first place. We didn't want a church service in a religion that we didn't follow, but something spiritual that reflected our own feelings and understanding of life. Being a second marriage for both of us, it was also really important that our children were an integral part of the service as it really was a union of two families. Ingrid understood all of this perfectly, and with her help, we fashioned a ceremony that was absolutely perfect. From our own very personal vows, readings from best friends and pledges from our children, there really was not a dry eye in the house! Everyone, whether a believer or non, said that it was the most personal and perfect wedding they had ever attended. Ingrid is an authoritative and imposing celebrant but yet gentle, compassionate and humorous, who brings warmth and love to the whole ceremony. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way and can't thank her enough.

Suzi and Dean Irving

When we decided to get married in Spain we knew that it would mean having a short legal wedding ceremony in the UK at a registry office followed by a white wedding blessing in Spain. We planned to start our whole 'wedding weekend' by doing the legal part and then fly straight to Spain to begin the celebrations. This was never a problem for us and we were happy with the way the weekend was planned out - but it wasn't until we started working with Ingrid on the Spanish blessing ceremony that we realised how this would in fact mean that we had complete freedom to plan the most perfect ceremony exactly how we wanted it.

Right from the very first conversations and meeting, Ingrid opened our eyes and minds to the many options available to us, ideas which we have never even considered. She listened to everything we talked about, and the ideas and plans we already had and then supplied us with ways in which to bring these to life through different mediums. The finished product was a beautifully personal wedding which included a variety of readings, ceremonies, prayers, songs and vows and also a mix of modern, Christian and traditional elements. It was completely unique to us whilst still cherishing some of the romantically traditional wedding formalities.

We didn't want to write our own vows, but we did want something more personal than the standard 'repeat after me'. Ingrids solution was a whole plethora of beautiful vows for us to read through and chose from. We each selected the one which summed up best what we wanted to say, and then altered them if necessary to be even more perfect. This was exactly the right option for us - why struggle to right something yourself when there are so many talented writers out there, but our vows and messages of love to each other couldn't have possibly been any more personal.

Ingrid particularly helped us with regards to not just what the ceremony comprised of, but also who was involved - right from the outset she suggested including our friends and family in the proceedings. We wanted to honour our parents who are such a major part of our relationship and Ingrid found us the absolutely perfect way to do this during the ceremony. It was also very easy to get hung up thinking about who would give the most polished performance or feel most confident speaking in the public setting but Ingrid challenged this by asking us to forget that and focus on who were the people most important to us, who we wanted to share this special moment with. We ended up having people involved who were surprised to be asked and who we might not have ever thought of - the result was some beautiful and heart felt readings, and moments filled with emotion which we will cherish forever!

Ingrid is an incredible woman, and we feel truly blessed to have had her help and expertease with our wedding. She opened our eyes to a whole wealth of opportunities and options as well as listened to all of our thoughts and feelings. Then with her guidance and advice, we put the ceremony together like a patch work quilt combining lot's of different elements into exactly the right order. She put in absolutely masses of hard work to finalise it into the finished and polished artical, as well as adding little special touches like a personalised candle for the candles ceremony and specially printed copies of the readings.

Our whole wedding was beyond any expectations we could have ever had, and we were able to share our love with all of our friends and family, as we made a commitment to each other to go forward as husband and wife. The day would not have been the same had Ingrid not been involved and we are truly thankful for everything.

Brian and Graham

After 18 years together with lots of ups and very few downs Graham and I decided to cement out relationship with a civil partnership ,we had a very cold and basic ceremony at our local town hall hmm…… that’s all I will say , Because I knew I would be having a blessing three months later before God family and friends.

I knew I wanted a religious and spiritual blessing in God presence , with GLAMOUR! And Style.
There was only one person who could achieve this Reverend Ingrid Scott! Interfaith Minister. We kept calling it our civil union ceremony but honey this was to be my Wedding ! Grand entrance to Dynasty theme with my Father walking by my side. Flowers champagne food laughter.

Reverend Scott prepared a unique service we were to be her first gay couple she was blessing a great honour for us both . Her personalized ceremony reflected our parents support and love with the true love of friendships bonding and uniting our partnership and union to perfection.

My vows below I share

Graham before God, family and friends present
I choose you, my loved, to stand by and, journey through
this life together
You are my true love, companion, real life hero,
my man of rock .
You fill my heart with joy and laughter.
I promise to stand by you through, success and prosperity
and when the doubt of uncertainty lurks at the door
Today and always I will respect, honour and cherish with compassion,
our life together. May we Live Love and Laugh

Thank you could never be enough for gods blessings bestowed upon us 21st August 2010 .Reverend Ingrid Scott may the lord watch over you always xxx