Award-Winning Independent Celebrant in Aberdeenshire
Meet Isabel Lockhart
Hello, I’m Isabel Lockhart, founder of Legacy Celebrant and an award-winning independent celebrant in Aberdeenshire, based in the beautiful landscapes of Royal Deeside. From my home in Royal Deeside, I create personalised legal wedding ceremonies, funerals, celebrations of life, naming ceremonies and vow renewals for couples and families throughout North East Scotland and across Scotland.
As a legal wedding celebrant in Scotland, I can conduct legally recognised wedding ceremonies at venues throughout the country, giving couples the freedom to celebrate their marriage in a way that truly reflects who they are.
Every ceremony I create is written entirely from scratch. My mission is to tell your story with warmth, authenticity and compassion, creating a ceremony that reflects your personality, honours your journey and celebrates life’s most meaningful moments.
My Why
My path to becoming a celebrant was forged in the fires of tragedy.
In September 2019, my son, Ben, died. The experience shattered my heart, and the celebrant who was meant to guide us through that painful time fell short.
He misspelt names, made careless errors and even copied and pasted from another ceremony without editing it. Who the hell was Kenny? That question still stays with me. The thought running through my mind was, “I could do better than that. People deserve better than that. Ben deserves better than that.”
Six months after Ben’s death, I left my career in Care Management and began my journey as a professional celebrant. This was never going to be a side hustle. It became my purpose.
Ben was the light of my soul. He was brutally honest, incredibly intelligent and had a wicked sense of humour. Living with Cystic Fibrosis, he faced life’s challenges with extraordinary courage, resilience and joy, teaching me the importance of embracing every moment and never taking the people we love for granted.
I often say that I wouldn’t have become a celebrant if Ben hadn’t died. His passing changed the course of my life. When I decided to follow my heart and create this business, I used the inheritance he left me to build it from the ground up. In every sense, Legacy is Ben’s legacy.
Every ceremony I create carries a little piece of him with it. His legacy lives on through the couples I marry, the families I support and the lives I have the privilege of celebrating.
I believe every life has a story worth telling, every love deserves to be celebrated, and every farewell should honour the unique person at its heart.
Experience as an Independent Celebrant in Aberdeenshire
Hundreds of Personalised Ceremonies Since 2020!
Since becoming a celebrant in 2020, I have had the privilege of creating hundreds of personalised ceremonies. Every ceremony has been unique, written from scratch and carefully crafted around the people at its heart.
Every ceremony is written from a blank page, ensuring it reflects your personality, your values and your story rather than following a standard template. My goal is always the same: to create a ceremony that feels authentic, memorable and completely unique to you.
Client Services Excellence Award 2022
My commitment to creating meaningful, personal ceremonies was recognised when I received the Client Services Excellence Award 2022. The award reflects my dedication to exceptional client care, attention to detail and creating ceremonies that genuinely connect with the people they are written for.
Whether I am celebrating a wedding, honouring the life of a loved one or welcoming a new arrival through a naming ceremony, I believe every ceremony deserves the same level of compassion, professionalism and care.
While receiving this award was a wonderful honour, the greatest reward will always be knowing I have helped create memories that families and couples will treasure forever.
What I Offer
As an independent celebrant in Scotland, I have the privilege of creating personalised ceremonies for every stage of life’s journey.
Whether you’re planning a legal wedding ceremony, an intimate Scottish elopement, a breathtaking destination wedding in Scotland, a handfasting ceremony, a vow renewal, a naming ceremony, a funeral or a celebration of life, every ceremony is written entirely from scratch to reflect your story and the people who matter most
Although I love creating every type of ceremony, my heart sings most for Celebrations of Life. I have a special passion for creating meaningful rituals that honour individuality and celebrate lives well lived. I know how important it is to get every detail right because I’ve experienced first-hand how much those moments matter.
Whether you’re planning a large celebration, an intimate elopement in the Scottish Highlands, a romantic wedding in Royal Deeside or a destination wedding anywhere in Scotland, I’ll work closely with you to create a ceremony that’s every bit as memorable as the location you’ve chosen.
My own wedding in 2021 reminded me just how important it is to celebrate your day your way. Years later, I still feel that emotional connection to our wedding day, and that’s exactly what I want every couple to experience.
The Process
From our very first conversation, I’m invested in your story.
I want to know what makes you, you. What do you love? What makes you laugh? What traditions matter to you? There will be lots of questions because I’m genuinely curious and because those conversations are what make every ceremony so personal.
For funerals and celebrations of life, I take time to immerse myself in your loved one’s story, learning about the people, places, music and memories that made them unique.
Many of my conversations take place over a coffee in Royal Deeside, a walk, a video call or in the comfort of your own home. However we meet, my priority is always getting to know you and understanding the story behind your ceremony.
Every ceremony begins with a blank page and an open conversation. It is never copied, adapted or taken from a template.
One client summed it up beautifully:
“Isabel is so full of life, vibrant, and has a beautiful personality. This shines through in her writing and the way she conducts her ceremonies.”
What Makes Me Different
As an independent celebrant in Aberdeenshire, every ceremony I create is written from the ground up. I never rely on templates or generic scripts because every family, every couple and every story deserves something uniquely their own.
My ceremonies are created from a blank canvas and shaped through honest conversation, not pre-written scripts or templates.
Friends describe me as kind, caring and passionate. I’d probably add colourful, curious, creative and a little bit unconventional.
I bring warmth, humour, authenticity and professionalism to every ceremony, creating experiences that feel genuine, relaxed and unforgettable.
Who I Work With
I work with people who want more than a standard ceremony.
Whether you’re celebrating love, welcoming a new life or saying goodbye to someone special, I thrive with people who value authenticity, storytelling and creating something truly meaningful. My clients want a ceremony that reflects their personalities, values and relationships rather than following a traditional script or a one-size-fits-all approach.
I love working with couples and families who are happy to share their stories, embrace their individuality and celebrate life’s most important moments in a way that feels genuine to them.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement in the Scottish Highlands, a legal wedding ceremony, a heartfelt celebration of life or a joyful naming ceremony, my role is to listen, understand and create a ceremony that feels completely personal.
Together, we’ll create a ceremony that reflects who you are, honours the moments that matter most and leaves you and your guests with memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
Everyone Is Welcome
One of the things I value most as a celebrant is creating ceremonies where everyone feels genuinely welcome, respected and celebrated.
I proudly support LGBTQ+ couples, families and individuals, and I believe every ceremony should reflect the people at its heart, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, culture, beliefs or background. Love, family and remembrance come in many forms, and every story deserves to be told with dignity, compassion and authenticity.
My previous career in social care gave me extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of needs, including neurodiverse individuals.
I understand that everyone communicates, processes information and experiences important life events differently. My role is to listen, adapt and create an experience where you feel comfortable, understood and able to be yourself throughout the planning process and on the day of your ceremony.
Whether you’re planning a legal wedding ceremony, an intimate elopement, a celebration of life, a naming ceremony or another milestone, my aim is simple: to create a welcoming, inclusive and personalised ceremony that reflects your values, your relationships and your story.
Your story matters, and I would be honoured to help tell it with warmth, respect and joy.
JENNIFER & BROOKLYN SEATON-MARQUIS
Testimonial
Words couldn’t ever describe the experience that Isabel and Legacy Celebrant provided for Jennifer Seaton Marquis & my fairytale wedding at Fyvie Castle last May. Isabel Lockhart exceeded expectations in so many layers through her process, and she and her hubby Denis Lockhart became much more than our Celebrants.
They are now considered our chosen family! Sure, it becomes seamless when a Celebrant team catapults themselves into the microscopically small group of humans on Mother Earth that we would consider our inner-circle, but they just exuded positivity and implored us to open up and get to know each other in a way that I would have never dreamed of.
It’s hard to describe how pinnacle Isabel Lockhart was in our wedding, but I can say with absolute certainty, that there’s 0% chance that anybody else in The UK could have made it this special. I highly recommend her and “The Hairy Fairy” for any life ceremony and am confident knowing that their services are unparalleled in Great Britain Feel free to pm Jennifer Seaton Marquis or I if you want a more detailed reference.
We love you two SO SO much, and we can’t wait for our paths to cross again in our beloved Scotland.
JENNIFER & BROOKLYN SEATON-MARQUIS
If Ben could see this
If Ben were here today, I think he’d smile and say,
“I’m proud of you, Mum.”
Then, with that unmistakable grin, he’d probably add,
“I still think you’re a freak… but in a good way!”
I’d like to think he’d also know that every ceremony I create carries a little piece of him, and that through Legacy, his story continues to touch the lives of so many others.
Let’s Create Something Truly Meaningful
Whether you’re planning a legal wedding ceremony, an intimate elopement, a destination wedding in Scotland, a naming ceremony, a vow renewal, a funeral or a celebration of life, I’d be honoured to help create a ceremony that reflects your story with warmth, authenticity and care. If you’re looking for an independent celebrant who will take the time to understand what matters most to you and create something completely unique, I’d love to hear from you.
Ready to chat? then Please GET IN TOUCH and let’s create a ceremony you’ll remember for a lifetime.