Celebrating Love and Unity
Turn your Wedding into a memorable experience with a “Scottish Laird” as your Minister.
About Laird Michael’s Minister Service
As all good stories begin, so did mine.
My Military career began in the summer of 1990, As I was finishing up my 28 year career in the United States Marine Corps, (photo taken with my Daughter while stationed in Okinawa Japan) I was looking forward to the next chapter in Life. I was Stationed in California, Arlington Va, Japan & North Carolina. As a resident of Belmont NC, my journey to finding happiness is here with my Wife And we are truly grateful for our families, friends and new beginnings.
Your journey begins with love, I will help make this a Special Occasion for you to celebrate.
I will incorporate the traditional elements of both American and Scottish culture into your ceremony.
My Approach
I believe that every wedding should be a reflection of the couple's personality and style. I will work closely with you to understand your vision and bring it to life in a way that exceeds your expectations.
My Philosophy
At Laird Michael’s Minister Service , I believe that every wedding should be a reflection of the couple's love story. I strive to create a unique and personalized experience for each of my clients. Starting from the initial consultation to the last dance.
My Services
I offer Scottish wedding traditions inner twined with traditional American services to help bring your vision to life.
Scottish Traditions include;
Hand Fasting, Quaich, Sixpence & The Wedding Scramble.
Ordained Minister
Here is my Certification of Professional Ordained Minister
Lord Michael & Lady Dawna
Our Certificate of Land owners in Scotland.
About Laird Michael’s Wedding Service
The Quiach Cup
The Quiach Cup
The Quiach Cup
Making your special day memorable you can add the "Quiach" into your ceremony. Thus allowing a third person who has been instrumental in your lives to pass on to you with their good luck and happiness. The Quiach represents just that, a Sterling Silver cup that is used as the symbol of love and commitment.
Handfasting
The Quiach Cup
The Quiach Cup
Handfasting has been a long Tradition that shows the happy couple are bound together with ribbon or cord. This represents their commitment to each other in front of all who are present.
Sixpence
The Quiach Cup
Sixpence
As the Poem goes;
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue! With a Sixpence in her shoe.
A coin that is placed in the Brides left shoe adds to the excitement that this personal touch is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the happy couple.
