Donna MacNeill
Wedding Celebrant
Donna MacNeill
Wedding Celebrant
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Hello, I’m Donna. I live in Glasgow with my wife and our two fur babies, Callie our dog and George our cat. Although born and brought up in the north of Glasgow, my family hails from the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles and so that connection forms very much part of my character to this day. We still have my father’s family home there and we go annually.
I am a fluent Gaelic speaker and have spent the last 23 years being a Chartered Gaelic Medium Primary Teacher in and around schools in Glasgow. I am passionate about Gaelic and take such pride in using the language. I have sung with different Gaelic choirs over the years and enjoy participating at the Royal National Mod.
I enjoy playing and watching football and I play in an inclusive five-a-side league each week.
I am currently training to become a driving instructor, and I am really enjoying teaching again in a different context.
I absolutely love Scotland and all things Scottish. Finding solace in the Scottish hills and countryside is where I find complete peace. I also play the bagpipes (badly, and less peaceful!) and tin whistle, and I love attending live music events, especially of the folk variety.
Of course, spending time with friends and family is when I am at my happiest, so dinner parties and socials are always given priority in the diary – life is just too short, and the gin needs drinking!
I am a member of the Caledonian Humanist Association; a non-religious organisation who strive to ensure that you, the couple, are at the very heart of your own ceremony. Being part of a reputable organisation is important to me for many reasons, however for you, it comes with the added peace of mind that you will have the guarantee of a celebrant available to carry out your ceremony should I, for whatever reason, not be able to attend. This is highly unlikely to happen, however, it is an added reassurance for you for your special day. And for even more peace of mind, the stand-in celebrant would also use the script that we had already created together.
As a fluent Gaelic speaker I would be delighted to include any Gaelic into your ceremony should you so wish, or even carry out the whole ceremony in Gaelic if you’re feeling brave enough and have Gaelic speaking witnesses!
I was really pleased after successfully completing a course with CHA to become a wedding celebrant and I am proud to be part of an organisation which promotes kindness, fairness and equality. It is a huge privilege to be asked to carry out a wedding as is helping couples create a day and a ceremony that is unique and has them at the centre.
We will arrange an initial meet up - usually at a mutually agreed location - and have a light hearted talk where we can get to know each other and discuss what kind of ceremony you are looking for; whether that be light hearted and relaxed or more formal. As part of this process:
If you would like to know more then please get in touch. Using the contacts icons on this page please feel free to phone, email or WhatsApp me. From our initial meeting I will help you design the perfect ceremony that is right for you. And there is absolutely no pressure to commit to me - we both need to be the right fit for each other!