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Make your ceremony truly special with Ewan Riccio-Laing, an independent civil wedding celebrant located in Savannah, GA. With more than two decades of experience in public speaking, events, and luxury hospitality worldwide, Ewan infuses each ceremony with his distinctive Scottish flair and professional expertise. Specializing in personalized weddings, vow renewals, and baby naming ceremonies, Ewan ensures every event is a unique reflection of your love and traditions.
Ewan is known for his skill in seamlessly incorporating Scottish/Celtic rituals along with any spiritual or religious elements you desire, making your ceremony truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re planning your celebration in the charming Lowcountry, Charleston, North FL, or nearby areas, Ewan’s engaging, warm, and professional demeanor will make your day truly unforgettable.
Choose Ewan Riccio-Laing for a ceremony that is heartfelt, memorable, and flawlessly executed, celebrating your unique journey together. Your dream ceremony is just a call away!
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The Simple Ceremony
$175starting price
The Simple Ceremony
$175starting price
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Venue Arrival 15 Minutes Before
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Our Simple Ceremony Script (7-10minutes)
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The Hand-Crafted Ceremony
$325starting price
The Hand-Crafted Ceremony
$325starting price
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Contact for hours
Fully Hand-Written Ceremony Script
Fully Hand-Written Ceremony Script
60 Minute Personal Planning Appointment
60 Minute Personal Planning Appointment
Wedding Rehearsal Attendance
Wedding Rehearsal Attendance
Up to 2 Ceremony Revisions
Up to 2 Ceremony Revisions
License Signing
License Signing
Venue Arrival 30 Minutes Before
Venue Arrival 30 Minutes Before
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Most popular
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The Simple Ceremony
$175starting price
The Simple Ceremony
$175starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Venue Arrival 15 Minutes Before
Venue Arrival 15 Minutes Before
Our Simple Ceremony Script (7-10minutes)
Our Simple Ceremony Script (7-10minutes)
License Signing
License Signing
The Hand-Crafted Ceremony
$325starting price
The Hand-Crafted Ceremony
$325starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Fully Hand-Written Ceremony Script
Fully Hand-Written Ceremony Script
60 Minute Personal Planning Appointment
60 Minute Personal Planning Appointment
Wedding Rehearsal Attendance
Wedding Rehearsal Attendance
Up to 2 Ceremony Revisions
Up to 2 Ceremony Revisions
License Signing
License Signing
Venue Arrival 30 Minutes Before
Venue Arrival 30 Minutes Before
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Couples usually spend $325
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Ewan Laing
Professional Officiant & Civil Celebrant
Ewan Riccio-Laing serves as your dedicated Celebrant in Savannah, the Lowcountry, and surrounding regions. As an ordained non-denominational officiant and fully certified civil celebrant, Ewan is passionate about crafting ceremonies that are uniquely tailored to your needs and desires.
His primary goal is to create an experience that leaves you and your loved ones with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
With more than 20 years of global experience in public speaking, events, and luxury hospitality, Ewan believes that the most meaningful moments are those marked by truly authentic and personal touches.
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Ewan consistently receives glowing reviews for his officiating services at weddings, with multiple couples praising his professionalism, personable approach, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight his ability to tailor ceremonies to reflect the couple's unique story and preferences, creating a special and heartfelt atmosphere. Ewan's humor, passion for his work, and communication skills stand out, making him a highly recommended choice for those seeking a warm and engaging officiant for their special day.
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Sage R
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5.0
10/26/2024
Absolutely wonderful! Ewan’s sermon for our wedding was thoughtful, creative, unique, and wildly entertaining! Easy to work with and a breath of fresh air! He’s is passionate and enthusiastic about his profession it was delightful to have him as a part of our special day! 10/10 recommend him as THE officiant to have at your wedding!
response10/27/2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review Sage! It was my true pleasure to work with you t...
o create the perfect ceremony for you both!
Allison H
5.0
4/17/2025
EWAN IS THE BEST! If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind, tear-jerking, personalized ceremony, Ewan is your guy.
From our very first call, he was attentive, kind, and well-spoken. He listened to our (wild) ideas and somehow wove them into a seamless experience — with a “social‑media minute” for guests to snap pics, rock‑paper‑scissors to decide who’d read vows first, and the sweetest moment where we promised forever to our dog. The ceremony was fun, playful, intentional, and personalized to our love story — but never gimmicky. He kept the mood light while honoring the gravity of the day.
He delivered a ceremony that had guests laughing, tearing up, and later raving that it was the best ceremony they’d ever witnessed. Even guests who were concerned about us not having a traditional church ceremony were FLOORED by Ewan and said he was absolutely perfect and so meaningful.
And he wasn’t just great on the day. Leading up to it, he guided us with calm, encouraging words. He made us and all our guests feel at ease. I even ran into him one day at a coffee shop right after booking and he dropped what he was doing to greet me with such warmth and love!
If you want a ceremony that feels 100 percent “you” and leaves every generation smiling, book Ewan. He gave us memories we’ll treasure forever.
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Delaney F
5.0
3/15/2025
Ewan just married my husband and I today, very last minute after another officiant fell out. He was extremely friendly and amazing, if you are looking for anyone, choose Ewan.
response03/21/2025
Delaney, it was truly an honor to step in and be part of your special day at the last minu...
te! I’m so glad everything came together beautifully for you and your husband. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and wonderful memories! 💕✨
Josie C
5.0
12/17/2024
Ewan was nothing short of amazing! He led my husband and I through all the steps of a ceremony and helped to make it completely unique. He provided us with lots of different options that could be included in our ceremony and we then worked together to tailor these to exactly how we wanted our special day to go!
Ewan really helped make what was a bit of a daunting task for us, into something that was so fun to plan out and he made it so easy and simple.
His delivery on the day was just fantastic! He understood the tone we wanted to set for the day and made everyone involved in the ceremony feel completely at ease.
Would highly recommend Ewan, he is completely professional, huge amounts of fun and delivers to the highest standards - he thought of everything!
response03/21/2025
Josie, thank you so much for your incredible words! It was an absolute joy to guide you an...
d your husband through the process and create a ceremony that was uniquely yours. I’m so glad the experience felt fun, easy, and truly special for you both. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories together! 💕✨
Matthew W
5.0
12/17/2024
Ewan was AMAZING!!!! He was very clear and organized regarding his expectations and he was very accommodating! Highly recommend him!!
response03/21/2025
Matthew, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of ...
your special day. I’m so glad everything felt clear, seamless, and enjoyable for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! ✨💍
Sean S
5.0
12/17/2024
Ewan is amazing. He is very organized and clear with scheduling and expectations. He has a very warm personality and is very kind-hearted.
response03/21/2025
Sean, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your sp...
ecial day. I’m so glad everything felt well-organized and seamless for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and wonderful memories! ✨💖
Karlo M
5.0
12/16/2024
Ewan was excellent, very good communication, helped a lot with his camera recording the whole ceremony.
He catered to our needs and came ahead of time to make final arrangements.
Also he included my stepdaughter into the process of exchanging the rings and added a little bit of humor to break the nervousness we had.
Would highly recommend him for any elopement/wedding matters you would need
response03/21/2025
Karlo, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of yo...
ur special day and to help make the ceremony feel personal and meaningful for you and your family. I’m so glad the little touches, like including your stepdaughter and adding a bit of humor, helped make the moment even more special. Wishing you all a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 💕✨
Bob N
5.0
11/17/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better Officiant. Every step of the way he was focused, accommodating and professional. Definitely highly recommend!
response03/21/2025
Bob, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of your speci...
al day. I’m so glad that everything felt seamless and exactly as you envisioned. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and cherished memories! 💕✨
Brandy T
5.0
10/21/2024
Ewan went above and beyond to make our day so special! He was very professional and definitely on top of his game! Ewan’s communication was amazing and the fact he traveled on short notice to allow us to have that special moment ment the world to us! Highly recommended very professional and definitely cares about his clients!
response03/21/2025
Brandy, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of such a ...
special moment for you. I’m so glad everything came together perfectly, even on short notice! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and unforgettable memories. 💕✨
Elaine P
5.0
10/18/2024
I cannot recommend Ewan enough!! He was amazing from start to finish and walked us through our elopement ceremony with ease. His professionalism shined through on our big day and he made our beach ceremony absolutely perfect! It was as magical as we dreamed it would be. Thank you so much, Ewan!
response10/27/2024
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Elaine! It was the perfect evening for the per...
fect elopement!
Simran B
5.0
10/08/2024
We feel so fortunate to have had Ewan officiate our wedding. He is very professional, reliable, friendly, caring and compassionate. His attention to detail and comforting demeanor throughout the process was just what we needed. Ewan explained things honestly and was open to answer all of our questions. He was incredibly supportive and we highly recommend him to officiate your wedding!
response10/08/2024
Thank you Sim! It was a pleasure to conduct you wedding ceremony for you both, what a gorg...
eous evening it was! 💕 CONGRATULATIONS to you both!
Louise C
5.0
8/01/2024
Ewan made our son’s wedding ceremony so special and so memorable and not just for my son and his lovely wife but also for the families and friends attending.
He put everyone at ease with his great personality, thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Ewan definitely made the ceremony feel very personal and meaningful for the couple. The ceremony he performed was just the perfect start to an amazing day.
response03/21/2025
Louise, thank you so much for your heartfelt words! It was truly an honor to be part of su...
ch a special day for your son, his wife, and your entire family. I’m so glad the ceremony felt personal and meaningful for everyone. Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness, and sending my best to you and your family as well! 💕✨
Angus D
5.0
8/01/2024
What a wonderful wedding our son and his wife had. Thank you Ewan for your beautiful ceremony full of laughter and tears! Your communication was fantastic throughout and you dealt with everything in such an efficient and professional manner.
Best regards and good wishes for the future.
response03/21/2025
Angus, thank you so much for your thoughtful words! It was an absolute honor to be part of...
your son and daughter-in-law’s special day. I’m so glad the ceremony was filled with both laughter and tears—those are the moments that make it truly unforgettable. Wishing them, and your whole family, a future filled with love and happiness! 💕✨
Leo P
5.0
8/01/2024
Ewan was incredible! He made us feel very special from the first interaction to the big day itself. I couldn’t recommend Ewan enough to any couples looking!
He made sure that the day was all about us and our story, he was incredibly personable and all our guests loved him!
Thank you Ewan!!!!
response03/21/2025
Leo, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be part of your speci...
al day and to make sure your love story was at the heart of the ceremony. I’m so glad you and your guests had such a wonderful experience! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, joy, and unforgettable memories! 💕✨
Leo P
5.0
8/01/2024
Ewan was incredible. From the initial conversation, to on the day, Ewan made us feel so special and at ease. We knew we could trust him to deliver the service we really wanted and he certainly did deliver!
He was very personable and he made sure that it was all about us and our story. I couldn’t recommend Ewan enough to any couples!
response03/21/2025
Leo, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your...
special day and to ensure your ceremony was a true reflection of your love story. I’m so glad you felt at ease and that the experience was everything you hoped for! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and unforgettable memories! 💕✨
Bella S
5.0
8/01/2024
Ewan did an incredible job officiating our wedding. He made the whole process so easy and stress-free, guiding us every step of the way. The ceremony was heartfelt and full of joy, just as we had hoped. Our guests still talk about how beautiful and unique it was! Ewan’s experience really shines through in what he does. We’re so grateful to have had him as part of our big day!
response03/21/2025
Bella, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your sp...
ecial day and to create a ceremony that was heartfelt, joyful, and uniquely yours. I’m thrilled to hear that your guests are still talking about it! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories. 💕✨
Art M
5.0
8/01/2024
What a legend!! Thanks to Ewan we had the ability to have a wedding ceremony that not only felt right for us as non-religious, but he included some special elements that spoke to our beliefs and heritage!! We loved the Scottish parts he included in the ceremony (and so did 'Clan McCallum), especially the handfasting!! We really appreciated how he took time to understand our needs in the planning call and get to know us as individuals, with zero-judgement and a huge amount of good humor to put us at ease!
response03/21/2025
Art, what an amazing review—thank you! It was truly an honor to craft a ceremony that felt...
personal and meaningful for you both. I loved incorporating the Scottish elements and seeing how much they resonated with you (and Clan McCallum). I’m so glad the planning process felt easy and comfortable for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and incredible memories! 💙✨
Breana H
5.0
8/01/2024
Ewan was AWESOME!! He took such a huge interest in making the ceremony a memorable and special part of our wedding day! His ability to work the crowd and make everyone so comfortable was brilliant. His humor and passion for what he does is something everyone should have as part of their big day! THANK YOU EWAN!!!
response03/21/2025
Breana, thank you so much for your incredible words! It was an absolute joy to be part of ...
your special day and to help create a ceremony that felt truly memorable. Seeing everyone so at ease and engaged is exactly why I love what I do! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and amazing memories! 💕✨
Angus G
5.0
7/31/2024
What a wonderful wedding day we had, thank you. Ewan’s communication was excellent throughout and he was so particular about all the details, he really made our day very special! We would have no worries in recommending Ewan.
response03/21/2025
Angus, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of yo...
ur special day and ensure that every detail was just right. I’m so glad the experience felt seamless and memorable for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, joy, and wonderful memories! 💕✨
Evelyn C
5.0
7/30/2024
Ewan was incredible! His attention to detail, organization skills and fun, kind, calming demeanor made our day perfect! Plus his Scottish accent was a treat to listen to. Definitely recommend him for all couples wishing to tie the knot!
response03/21/2025
Evelyn, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your s...
pecial day and to bring a touch of fun and calm to the celebration. I’m thrilled that the experience was everything you hoped for (and that the accent was a bonus! 😉). Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and incredible memories! 💕✨
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