What we got from Monika was so much more than we could have ever imagined and (although maybe biased), our wedding ceremony is by far the best we have both ever had the privilege of listening to. During our ceremony Monika reminded us that whilst we have memories of our day, our day (the people around, the landscape, the air) also has memories of us. Monika, please know that one of our favourite memories of our day is you and we will never forget how special you made our day. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts.
Lisa & Derek
Monika was the celebrant at our bilingual wedding up in Scotland near Kinross and we couldn’t have asked for a more memorable and beautiful ceremony. From the first point of contact Monika was so on top of it and so we already knew we had made the right decision in choosing her. We had no idea at first what to expect, but she provided us with plenty of resources to start off. Her communication was excellent all throughout which is exactly what you need in the weeks leading up to your big day. Then on the day, she led the ceremony in both German and English which was absolutely effortless and so natural. Her story of us and how we met and the kind of couple we are was spot on. Thank you Monika for absolutely nailing it! We will forever be able to treasure the memory of the beautiful ceremony that it was!
Ellie & Steven
Our wedding ceremony was beautifully created by Monika. She was so easy to work with. Always encouraging, helpful and clear as to what we needed to give to her so she could create a truly memorable ceremony. Monika retold our story perfectly amid the sounds of crashing waves on a windswept Scottish beach.
Lynn & Malcolm
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!). Overall, we are so happy we chose Monika! Thank you again, Monika. It was wonderful – a really special moment for us and our friends and family that we will always remember!
Lydia & Daniel
Our trip to Scotland was TRULY magical. Thank you so much for helping us renew our vows.
Carolyn & Crhis
Thank you very much Monika, you were sent to us to make our dream come true for our wedding in Scotland. Your warm-hearted and loving nature accompanied us and you were there for us with sensitivity at all times to support us in our planning and implementation. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you for letting us get to know you and for becoming a part of our lives!
Silke & Sven
As soon as we got in touch with Monika to begin plans on our wedding she made us feel totally relaxed and at ease, which is exactly the feel we wanted for our very intimate beach wedding. She was always quick to respond to any of our queries and also help us with ideas to include on the day. The wedding itself was conducted beautifully with a poem that Monika had chosen which suited our dogs perfectly, it felt like it could’ve been written about them! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Monika as a celebrant. Thank you for making our day so great!
Tina & Patrick
Thank you SO much for being our celebrant! It was a very very special day and we felt the ceremony was absolutely perfect! Thank you for your lovely words.
Hannah & Andy
We were so lucky to find Monika. After agreeing on the general outline of the ceremony and sending Monika the readings, our story and other information she requested, Monika began crafting the ceremony. Experiencing it for the first time on the day was fantastic. Monika had taken all the random snippets of our life and woven them into a story linking everything together. The ceremony surpassed all our expectations and was truly perfect.
Silke & Sven
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
We had simply the best day. Our guests absolutely loved the ceremony. The service was incredibly personal and special. The way you put the whole thing together was just perfect. I loved the fact that our friends and children were at the heart of our ceremony and that the church was taken back to its roots. The feedback from our guests had been incredible.
Emily & Rob
Weddings are so often a blur, but the ceremony will always be remembered as a tranquil and purposeful moment for us. Monika helped integrate everyone in attendance (and those who couldn’t make it) and her words held deep meaning for us on an individual level. Monika exceeded every expectation and helped make our day the best it could be.
Mara & Nick
It is quite difficult to put into words just how humbled and grateful we feel toward Monika for being our celebrant as we took our first steps into marriage. Monika helped us create our dream ceremony through suggesting different approaches we could take and then allowing us to shape the ceremony in a way that was true and honest to us as a couple. She encouraged us to be ourselves, which allowed us to have a playful, loving and raw wedding ceremony, and to include and embed those who were and weren’t present on the day into every key moment of the celebration. It was a true gift she gave us, and we could not recommend her more highly for couples hoping to begin their journey together in an authentic, meaningful and loving way.
Lorraine & Tomas
When we started our search for a celebrant we were delighted to hear that Monika, who has such a close connection to our chosen ceremony location, was willing to marry us. From our first meeting we knew that Monika was the one we wanted to conduct our ceremony. She has a fantastic, personable manner and made every step of the way effortless and enjoyable. The guidance, support and advice we received from her was invaluable. Thank you Monika for making our wedding day so special and one we will never forget.
Rhona & Calum
We found out Monika lived nearby and lots of good feedback from other couples as we live so far apart we had to email. She gave us good advice for our big day. Monika has a lovely manner and nothing was too much bother. We made our vows to suit our Happy life together and Monika was great and kept a wee secret I slipped in to make my now husband laugh. We met up with her and were welcomed into her home. She kept in touch with us checking everything was OK. On the day it was perfect. The weather was a bit wild but love conquers all. We laughed and cried during the ceremony. It was written out perfectly to reflect our love for each other
April & Robin
From the very first email, Monika gave us all the information we needed and more, nothing was too much trouble, she provided us with our witnesses, she was effortlessly patient and guided us to figure out how we wanted our perfect moment to be. She made it clear to both of us, that the ceremony would be our way and her generosity and kindness were made clear from the very beginning. Monika was perfect for us from start to finish and gave us our perfect day in our perfect chosen place.
Lauren & Lee
When Sean and I began planning our trip to the Scottish Highlands to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary we didn’t have renewing our vows in mind. But, that’s what a romantic notion and a little late night internet searching will get you! We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and sweet memories. Finding Monika and All the Ceremonies of the North was truly a gift. I had looked at other officiant websites and they seemed quite lovely, but I knew Monika was the one after reading her philosophy. She 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
Monika has been a pillar of calm, knowledge, and support. There have been many back and forth emails about running orders, vows, rituals, and the ceremony, things we’d never have considered ourselves, but with Monika’s help came together beautifully in a day that will go down in the story of our relationship, and now marriage, as perfect. The ceremony was beautiful, personable, and tailor-made for us as a couple. It fit like a glove – just like Monika’s presence in our very small company did. We wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Jolanda & Jason
All we knew was where we would like to marry and that we wanted to keep it simple, just the two of us. Monika took us by the hand to navigate the many options to make our ceremony both personal and intimate. By detailing our backgrounds, values, beliefs and love of both places and one another, Monika got to really know us. The poems and readings we selected allowed us to truly express how much Sarah and I mean to each other. Monikas considered and thoughtful words skilfully knitted the whole ceremony together.
Sarah & Tim
As our ceremony was planned during COVID we were unable to meet Monika before the wedding day but we felt so comfortable with her and felt as if we’d known her along time. She paid so much attention to the details in our story and that was the most special part of the ceremony for us. We don’t really talk often about our feelings to others but on the day we got to share our story with our families and close friends, in the most amazing setting and in the perfect words. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and we truly believe Monika played a key role in helping us achieve all we wanted for our ceremony
Sally & Fraser
We would like to express our sincere thanks to you for carrying out our marriage ceremony. You have been truly wonderful through out it all and for braving the elements on the day. Thank you so much you will always hold a special place in our hearts.