Drew Smithsimmons
Humanist Weddings
To be a part of a couple's wedding is an incredible privilege. My aim is to create a ceremony for you that is authentic, unique and a true reflection of your personalities. Whether you would prefer the ceremony to be full of fun and laughter or be more traditional in its formal elegance, I will work closely with you to create a ceremony that is perfect for you while keeping the process stress-free. I am based near Glasgow and, over the years, have specialised in travelling widely around the mainland, highlands and the islands to provide bespoke ceremonies. Whether in a classic venue or if you are planning something out of the ordinary, perhaps even in the mountains or on the water, I am absolutely the Celebrant for you.
What is a Humanist Wedding?
A tailor-made humanist ceremony for your wedding day; created with you and for you! A wedding ceremony can be a legal marriage, a betrothal or a vow renewal depending on your individual wishes.
We will guide you through any legal process and offer ideas and options to help create the perfect ceremony for you and your guests to truly enjoy.
Hi, I'm Andrew. I've been a Celebrant since 2014 and have enjoyed every moment of creating and delivering hundreds of ceremonies, no two ever the same!
I live in Renfrewshire with my wife and two young children and can be found at lunchtime each day in the freezing water of our local loch with a few trusty friends. I was a climber before having kids, love being immersed in the outdoors and find great solitude running mountain trails with my dog, Harvey.
I balance Celebrancy with a career as a senior psychological therapist and inventor of a novel technology for NASA to support the health of astronauts in the upcoming missions back to the Moon and eventually, to Mars (the Artemis programme).
About me
“Andrew helped make our celebration personal, including all our important people. He helped tell our story in a heartfelt and kind way including a little humour, details and touches. Tears of joy and love all round. We were delighted with everything. I definitely recommend Andrew.”
Patrizia
"We are so glad we chose Andrew to be our humanist celebrant for our wedding. He made our day so special and personal. All of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they have been to and they have never seen a wedding so much about the couple. It was the perfect mixture of funny and romantic, fitting our personalities perfectly. Andrew is such a lovely guy that genuinely cares about making your day special and unique to you and just has the best ideas! He is with you every step of the way, from the moment you book him for your special day. All of our unmarried friends are now wanting humanist weddings and will be booking Andrew when their day comes. Couldn't recommend him enough!"
Lindsey
"Andrew was extremely professional, well organised, clearly experienced and fully immersed with helping in providing a magical day for our wedding earlier this year, both my wife and I were delighted with the very easy decision we made to ask him to be our celebrant at our initial meeting and personally couldn’t recommend him enough if your are looking for a personal approach for any special occasion."
Ian
"I just wanted to take the time and express my utmost thanks from myself and my new Husband Ben for what you did for us. You stepped in last minute and the transition was seamless. You were absolutely perfect, and the extra appreciation of keeping us all right and Ben calm. You did an absolutely fantastic job and it was an honour for you to marry us. Words will never express how we were and still are feeling and you played such a pivotal role in that. A million thank yous again!"
Rebecca
