I'm Andy — and I've had a few careers, but this is the one I was born to do.
Before I became a celebrant, I spent years as a police detective working on some of the most serious cases you can imagine — homicides, counter-terrorism, the kind of work where every detail matters and reading people is everything.
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66 customer reviews
Jordyn Humphreys
Andy was hilarious and brilliant. Thank you very much.
Euan & Pamela
Wedding Celebrants
Andy was amazing from start to finish. Every one of our guest had nothing but high remarks to say about Andy. Thank you for making our day that bit more extra special
Kayley Dempster
Wedding Celebrants
Andy was brilliant from start to finish. We had 2 phone call consultations before our big day and had plenty of communication on the lead up to it as well. He asked for exactly what we wanted and really listened to how we wanted the ceremony to go. On the day our ceremony was so lovely, with plenty of jokes but also showed how we are as a couple. So many people said to us that it was one of the best ceremony’s they had been to and that was all thanks to Andy!! We couldn’t have picked a better celebrant to help us celebrate our special day. Thank you so much!! More...
Megan Smith
Wedding Celebrants
If I could rate this out of 10 I would! He was just amazing!
Made us feel at ease during the whole planning process and answered any worries or questions quickly that we had.
Our ceremony was fun and full of laughter and exactly what we wanted. Andy created a lovely atmosphere and I truly appreciate him marrying us. The best celebrant there is!
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Sam & Sam
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Andy was great! Communication in the lead up to the ceremony was excellent. He looked the part in his kilt and was really thoughtful about where we stood to make the most of the beautiful scenery. Even with the midges making an appearance, he kept everything running smoothly and made our ceremony feel really special. We’d happily recommend him to anyone. More...
Cariss Chapman
Wedding Celebrants
Andy was so incredibly patient, calming and professional. He made the full process to easy and chilled. Couldn’t have had a better celebrant to have at our wedding and marry us.
Thank you so much!
You are amazing at what you do Andy! Really appreciate how fun you made our ceremony.
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Michelle Simpson
Wedding Celebrants
We discussed our ceremony with Andy prior to the day and gave him the.information that he required. On the day Andy conducted the ceremony with sincerity amd humour keeping us both relaxed and on track. Everyone that attended thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony with many positive comments. We would highly recommend Andy to others. More...
Hannah Hewitt
Andy done a great job of marrying us! He has such a positive attitude and had all of our guests laughing 🤍
Ian
Where do we start from our first phone call with Andy to our wedding day everything ran so smoothly.
On original phone call we felt for sure we found the one who was to officially pronounce us husband and wife.
We had a follow up with Andy who then gave us some food tips to make our day extra special.
Andy give us the idea of hand fastening and this was a great idea as 99% of our guest has never witnessed this and was all very much impressed. When our day came Andy also gave ideas of things we love about each other this was a great idea. As again myself and wife did not know what each other put. Andy on the day made sure the ceremony ran smoothly and also had some humour added in could not recommend Andy enough and thank you again Mr and Mrs McNair.
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Hazel Longmuir
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Andy did a fantastic job, did exactly what we asked for. He checked in on the lead up to ensure we had everything needed for the day. He made our day easy and we felt very relaxed. More...
Chloe
Andy was brilliant and his service was exactly what we were looking for. We didn’t want anything cheesy and thankfully our ceremony was filled with nothing but fun and laughter. It was exactly us and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Highly recommend Andy as your celebrant if you’re wanting an upbeat ceremony and someone to who listens to exactly what you want ! Thanks again Andy! More...
Zoe Halliday
Andy was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
From the very start, he made everything feel so relaxed and personal.
He took the time to really get to know us, which meant our ceremony felt completely “us” rather than something generic. So many of our guests commented on how special and meaningful it was, and that’s all down to him.
On the day itself, Andy was amazing — calm, organised, and just brought such a lovely energy. He made us both feel at ease, kept everything flowing perfectly, and delivered the ceremony in a way that was emotional, fun, and memorable all at once.
You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does, and it shows in every detail. We honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better to marry us.
Thank you so much again, Andy — you were a huge part of making our day so perfect 🤍
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Tia Nicholson
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Andy was the celebrant at our wedding last weekend and he was absolutely fantastic. All of our guests loved him too and had nothing but good things to say about him.
On the lead up to the wedding, we had MANY silly questions and Andy explained everything so well and looked after us both and made sure things ran smoothly. We cannot thank him enough! ❤️
If you are looking for a celebrant to give you the relaxed and enjoyable wedding you want, Andy is your guy 🌟
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Jen
We had the pleasure of Andy conducting our wedding in April and it was perfect. From the very first meeting with Andy my husband and I both felt relaxed and knew he was the one to marry us. His communication is excellent, no question big or small is a bother and keeps you right with not only the ceremony details but the legalities also. We had to give “our story” to Andy so he could script our ceremony and how he delivered it was perfect. Our whole ceremony from start to finish was beautiful with many of our guests also complimenting on not only the content but also his delivery. The ceremony was the perfect balance of seriousness, love and lots of laughter. He truly was the perfect match to us as a couple and couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant to marry us. It was a pleasure meeting and talking with Andy and an honour to have him marry us. More...
Craig Macmillan
We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful celebrant than Andrew McWilliam. From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind, warm, and genuinely caring, which made the whole experience feel so personal and special.
Our handfasting ceremony was absolutely perfect—beautifully delivered and full of meaning. Andrew created an atmosphere that felt both intimate and memorable, and it truly made our day unforgettable.
We are so grateful to him for being part of such an important moment in our lives. The only sad part is that we won’t get to see him again!
Once again, a huge thank you from Mr & Mr Macmillan—we will always cherish the role you played in our very special day.
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Tyler Denton
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We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding celebrant. From the very first moment we met him, he made us feel completely at ease, which meant so much during what can be quite a nerve-wracking experience.
His calm, warm presence helped everything flow naturally, and we truly felt able to enjoy every second of our ceremony.
He is incredibly professional, organised, and attentive to every detail, ensuring that everything was exactly how we wanted it. At the same time, he brought such a personal and genuine touch that made the ceremony feel truly special and unique to us.
On top of all that, he is just such a lovely person — kind, approachable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We feel so lucky to have had him as part of our day and wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend him to anyone looking for a celebrant who goes above and beyond.
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Victoria Gorman
Wedding Celebrants
We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant than Andy. He has a calm, easy going attitude all the while maintaining complete control and made us both feel very safe in his hands. So many people commented on how fantastic our ceremony was and that was all down to Andy - highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding celebrant. More...
Stephanie Easdon
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We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant for our wedding day. Thank you for capturing our story so perfectly and helping create such a special moment for us 🤍
Mr and mrs.crane
Andy.was our celebrant on saturday and he was amazing. From.the first phoncall.to the final meeting he was so Accommodating to what we wanted ans on the day he told our love story so well.
We would highly recommend Andy.for anyone wanting a celebrant who goes above and beyond
Nicole and Richard Crane
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Nicole Crane
Andy.was our celebrant on saturday and he was amazing. From.the first phoncall to the final meeting he was so Accommodating to what we wanted and on the day he told our love story so well. We would highly recommend Andy.for anyone wanting a celebrant who goes above and beyond Nicole and Richard Crane More...
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Nicole Crane
Andy.was our celebrant on saturday and he was amazing. From.the first phoncall to the final meeting he was so Accommodating to what we wanted and on the day he told our love story so well. We would highly recommend Andy.for anyone wanting a celebrant who goes above and beyond Nicole and Richard Crane More...
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Nadia Hardie
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We had Andy for our wedding in Dundee. I was looking for someone bubbly, with a good sense of humour and someone who could tell our story and mean it.
Andy met all the expectations and told our story beautifully. Even after having our first meeting once over Teams and messaging back and forth because of the distance he done an absolutely amazing job. Would 100% recommend. Thank you Andy and your lovely “assistant/referee,” also known as your wife!
The Hardie’s x x (the boss - Nadia)
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Kaye Allan
Andy, we both can't thank you enough for Saturday you were absolutely fantastic! The ceremony was the perfect. So many of our friends and family commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. It was full of laughter and love and you made it amazing for us and we are so grateful to you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Craig & Kaye More...
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Kaye Allan
Andy, we both can't thank you enough for Saturday you were absolutely fantastic! The ceremony was the perfect. So many of our friends and family commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. It was full of laughter and love and you made it amazing for us and we are so grateful to you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Craig & Kaye More...
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Claire Lavery
Andy was amazing from start to finish, from our first meeting to the wedding its self. The ceremony was personalised to me and my partner and he made us feel at ease in a very stressful time. He just got our personalities and it was perfect. More...
Ross Hunter
Andy was amazing as the celebrant for our wedding! He was able to answer all of our questions ahead of the day and put our minds at ease, going from knowing basically nothing about how it’d all work to having everything tailored to us but without any stress.
The actual day went even better than I thought. Andy was funny, well spoken and delivered everything perfectly.
I don’t think it could have gone any better and I’d recommend Andy to anyone.
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Gillian Cuthbert
Andy was great on our wedding day as well as the build up for planning beforehand. My partner and I both felt at ease and very comfortable. We really appreciated everything Andy did for our wedding and it went so smoothly. Thank-you so much for everything Andy. Our day was very special and you contributed to it also. From Gillian and Stephen Cuthbert More...
Gillian Glen
Andy was amazing as our celebrant. Throughout the planning process he kept in contact with us answering all our questions, giving advice and suggestions and being very flexible with us. He has a welcoming manner and put me at ease on the day of our wedding. Everything flowed smoothly, he made us laugh and killed our nerves. 100% would recommend for your wedding. Thank you. More...
christine Gallagher
Wedding Celebrants
Andy conducted our ceremony on the 13th June for me and my hubsands big day. He was fantastic throughout and has an ability to put people at ease with reassurance and keeping everything a calm and happy nature.
His atttention to detail is second to none including ensuring everything was in place within the the lead up to the ceremony. Many items should have been sorted by the venue organisers but Andy was sure to check first hand himself if this had been done which was great.
In the lead up to the wedding he was very flexible in terms of dates and times for meeting. Each meeting he again put us at ease and kept things casual whilst at the same time paying great attention to detail. The perfect combination.
All in all Andy is a great guy, and we would highly reccommend him.
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James
We had the absolute pleasure of having Andy McWilliam as our wedding celebrant, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From our very first conversations, it was clear that Andy is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in his role.
He guided us through every step with clarity and structure, making the whole process feel smooth and stress-free.
On the day itself, Andy was a calming and reassuring presence—especially for James, who really appreciated Andy’s steady and supportive approach. Any worries we had simply melted away, allowing us to be fully present in the moment.
Andy struck the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth, and he delivered a ceremony that truly reflected us as a couple. We’ve had so many lovely comments from our guests about how personal and heartfelt it was.
We couldn’t recommend Andy more highly. He played such a key role in making our day as special as it was.
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What a lovely review. Thank you so much
Eilidh Bradley
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Andy could not have made the process of picking our celebrant easier. He made sure we knew each step of the process and was on hand for any questions we had at all times. When our wedding day came we had no worries about the ceremony as Andy has explained it all and made us feel so comfortable. More...
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I really appreciate your lively words. Congratulations again
Emma Richards
Andy was our celebrant for our wedding last week, he was just brilliant - we wanted it to be light and engaging and Andy had everyone laughing and we had so many comments on our ceremony, thanks so much Andy!
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Emma Richards
Andy was our celebrant for our wedding last week, he was just brilliant - we wanted it to be light and engaging and Andy had everyone laughing and we had so many comments on our ceremony, thanks so much Andy!
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Cara Kelly
We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant! From the very beginning, he brought such a calming presence to the whole process. He was always available to answer our questions and made us feel completely at ease every step of the way. On the day itself, he struck the perfect balance—keeping the ceremony light, personal, and not too formal, which is exactly what we wanted. He had everyone smiling and laughing in all the right moments, and really made the ceremony feel like us. We’re so grateful for his warmth, humor, and professionalism. Highly recommend! More...
Iain & Lora
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Andy was very easy to work with in the preparation for our wedding. His communication was friendly and clear and everything was explained well which we really appreciated as planning a wedding can be overwhelming. His experience gave us lots of options and helped us create the right ceremony for us. We really wanted a relaxed and light hearted but personal ceremony and that’s exactly what we got. Highly recommend Andy to anyone planning a wedding. More...
Kristopher pollock
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Andy was excellent on the day, very well prepared and very well spoken! Everything he prepared was all about us and that’s the way we wanted it all to be. Strongly recommend if you want your wedding day to be as easy and relaxed as possible. More...
Jacqueline &Neil McDowall
Can’t begin to put into words how amazing Andy was from our first meeting up to the wedding ceremony. He supported us through everything. Would highly recommend Andy to everyone. More...
Reply from Andy McWilliam Wedding Celebrant
Thank you so much for a lovely review. You were both so easy to work with. It was a pleasure
Tara Mactaggart
Where do we even begin in thanking you for our incredible ceremony and making our day so special. Everyone we have spoken to have said how fantastic you were and what a beautiful, light hearted yet emotional ceremony it was. Your smile and laughter is infectious and you made Angus and I feel such at ease in one of the most nerve wracking things you will ever experience. You made our ceremony so personal to us and your little off the cuff jokes were so great too... honestly everything was just absolutely perfect. You are absolutely amazing at what you do. More...
Rachel Andrew
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We couldn't have picked someone better to be our Celebrant. Andy was very helpful from start to finish. He explained everything in detail and answered any questions we had. Everyone came up after our ceremony and spoke highly of him, he spoke loudly and clearly for everyone to hear & told our story perfectly. More...
Liam Reid
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Andy has been so easy to communicate with from the get go. He has been prompt and clear with all communication. He made sure to cover all bases and helped us to create a great ceremony. He was upfront and honest and funny. Every guest we had told us how amazingly well spoken Andy was. How his speeches were so well written and well informed. He had everyone both crying and laughing with tears and made our day perfect. Thank you very much Andy. Cannot recommend you highly enough ! More...
Reply from Andy McWilliam Wedding Celebrant
Wow! What an amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure to make your day super special. Congratulations again!
Joanna Wignall
Andy was fantastic!!! The planing stage of the wedding was so easy, Andy is so relaxed and has a wealth of experience to help us decide what we wanted to include in our ceremony. The day itself was perfect! Andy arrived early, guided the groom in the hand fasting procedure his service itself was so perfect, there was heartfeltness, laughter & care all included. To sum up, there was no one else we would want to officiate our wedding, thank you Andy, you were amazing! More...
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Thank you so much Mrs Wignall, what a lovely review.
Bryony
Andy recently conducted my wedding which was outdoors at my parents house. Despite the cold weather Andy kept everyone entertained with his good humour as well as ensuring the romantic part of the ceremony remained. And he did all this while keeping everyone relaxed and chilled throughout More...
Sharon
Working with Andy was an absolute dream and he exceeded all our expectations. He put my husband at ease (when he was super nervous) both in our meetings and also on our wedding day. He chatted away to him about everyday things and reassured him that there was no pressure and that he could relax. Thank you Andy More...
Liam
Andy was the perfect person to conduct our wedding. He ensured I got my vows written and was there for me on the day to calm me down and ensure I was relaxed for the ceremony. If you’re a nervous Groom then Andy is the man for you. More...
Lisa Browning
The best celebrant
Andy was amazing from start to finish, from the planning and working with us to make the ceremony exactly the way we wanted to making us feel calm and relaxed the whole way through.
We wanted fun, light & memorable and that’s exactly what Andy delivered for us, can’t thank him enough!
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Peter
Andy was our celebrant at Cornhill Castle and he created the most beautiful ceremony for us. He spent loads of time getting to know us and as a result delivered an incredibly personal ceremony. We both can’t thank you enough
Paris
Andy married my husband and I in October (sorry the review is so late) and the day was just perfect. Andy was funny and had all the guests talking about the ceremony for the rest of the day. Thanks so much Andy
Alicia
My husband and I arranged our Scottish wedding from the United States. Andy was fantastic throughout the process and despite not meeting him in person until our wedding day everything just went so smoothly. All our meetings were held on Zoom and they never felt rushed. Andy gave us some great recommendations for other suppliers and even picked us up from our hotel and took us to the venue on our wedding day. Andy is so professional but also just a lovely guy More...
Isobel
Working with Andy was just easy. He was so professional and kept us right at every step of the way. The ceremony was romantic but fun with lots of appropriate humour included without it becoming like a stand up comedy show (which is not what we wanted). If you like a classy style with plenty of laughs included I would 100% recommend Andy More...
Bryony
We honestly cannot thank Andy enough for how he conducted our ceremony! From the first meeting, he made us feel so relaxed and we knew instantly he was our guy! We had such a beautiful, personal & loving ceremony, to which so many of our guests commented on how amazing he was. We’ve already had someone ask for his details for their friends wedding! I’d recommend Andy to anyone as he really is a genuine and lovely guy. X More...
What do you love most about your job?
I love meeting new people and hearing amazing stories about people’s lives
What inspired you to start your own business?
I’m a people person, so what better job to do! I feel fortunate to be able to help others create their dream ceremony.
Why should our clients choose you?
Choose me for fun, humour and attention to detail. Want something unique or out the ordinary? I can show you plenty of examples
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We can have meetings prior to your big day on Zoom or Teams or even FaceTime
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Thankfully we appear to be out of danger, but I can adapt to your needs without any difficulty
Handfasting
This ancient Scottish tradition has become popular again due to being featured in Outlander and Braveheart
Sand Ceremony
This can be perfect if you have children and want to involve them in your ceremony. Ask me for more details
Drinking from the Quaich
An ancient Scottish tradition between Clan leaders. You can have whisky or literally anything. Bet you can’t name a drink that I’ve not had in a Quaich!