thoughtful, nature-inspired ceremonies for couples who want something deeply personal – held in a quiet place that feels right for them, far beyond the usual Scottish hotspots

Monika Strell, Celebrant – Specialist for Outdoor Weddings, Ceremonies in Nature and Elopements

If you’re dreaming of a ceremony beneath open skies, surrounded by wind, sea, or forest stillness—you’re in the right place. Scotland offers endless wild beauty beyond the well-known destinations, and I’m here to help you discover the place that feels right for you.
Outdoor weddings aren’t just about a view—they’re about choosing presence over performance, meaning over tradition, and creating something that feels deeply personal, in a setting that holds space for it all. If you are curious about what working together would look like, you’re in the right place.
✨ Keep reading for a quick snapshot of what I offer or head to my ceremonies for love services page to find out more about how I work and what the costs are
📖 Want a feel for what your ceremony might be like? Take a look at real love stories on the Wedding Stories page.
📝 For reflections and practical advice, visit the Articles section—or sign up for the Wildly Wed Newsletter to receive ideas and inspiration, sent with care.
💬 And if you’re ready to ask questions, share your vision, or simply explore what’s possible, I’m here. You can get in touch or use the green WhatsApp icon in the corner of your screen to message me directly.
⛰️ I’m currently booking for 2025 and beyond—dates are filling quickly,
 
Weddings in the Wild, Off the Beaten Path
Scotland is full of hidden places that still feel untouched—quiet forest trails, coastal cliffs, tucked-away beaches, and Highland glens that don’t appear in tourist brochures. While many couples think first of Skye or Glencoe, I love helping people find their own perfect corner of Scotland—somewhere that feels personal, peaceful, and profoundly yours.
Elopements Rooted in Nature
Outdoor weddings are made for intimacy, freedom, and moments that feel real. Whether on a cliff edge, deep in the woods, or by a quiet loch, the outdoors offers the perfect setting for elopements and small ceremonies that reflect who you are—calm, personal, and deeply connected.
If you’re dreaming of something simple yet meaningful, I’ll help you shape a ceremony that fits the landscape and your love story. Together, we’ll create a space that’s honest, heartfelt, and entirely your own.
Ceremonies as Individual as You Are
The outdoors is a sacred space in its own right. Whether your beliefs are spiritual, humanist, religious, or beautifully undefined, your ceremony can reflect what feels true to you. 
As an Interfaith Celebrant, I work with couples to create ceremonies that are inclusive, grounded, and deeply personal. Nature doesn’t ask for labels, and neither do I. What matters most is that it feels right to you.

Our wedding ceremony was very small and intimate and it was lovely to have a Celebrant we connected so well with. We wanted a simple, relaxed ceremony in a woodland that means a lot to our family and Monika really helped to create the right atmosphere for that.

Bex & Ali

woodland wedding

Monika officiated our wedding ceremony in Applecross – and we couldn’t be happier! She was very responsive, helpful, and easy to work with. he was always relaxed and supportive, and she took the time to get to know our story and put together a beautiful ceremony for us (with some lovely surprises and many personal touches!). 

Lydia & Daniel

coastal wedding

Monika is calm yet whimsical, philosophical but also witty. She took the time to get to know us. Monika’s service was thoughtful and joyful – it was just so us! It was like she had known Sean and me for years. Thank you, Monika, for making our day so special, memorable, and filled with love.

Tammy & Sean

garden ceremony


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