Catherine Dods – Assistant Registrar for Oban
Started in Registration – January 2015
‘I enjoy the variety of ceremonies we offer. One day we can be in the registration office and another, on the side of a loch. I enjoy getting to meet so many people from different parts of the world. From the initial contact with a couple to finally officiating for them on their big day, makes me feel privileged to have had the opportunity of working with them to create their ceremony. Working as an assistant registrar has taught me that no matter how much or how little you choose to incorporate in your ceremony, each and every one is special.’
We can’t thank our Registrar (Catherine Dods) and our local photographer (LJF photography ) enough for ensuring our special day was perfect.
After deciding we wanted to get married at Tralee Bay just outside Oban, the whole process was seamless.
From the first point of looking at the Argyle and Bute website to communication with the Registrars. The website was so informative and provided us with lots of useful ideas to consider what type of ceremony we wanted.
After booking our date, Catherine was great, linking in advance, checking what exactly we wanted and arranging to see us the day before to process the necessary paperwork.
On our big day her delivery was professional yet friendly and spoken with meaning. Just what we were looking for. A lovely thoughtful gesture was Catherine and Iona (who was assisting Catherine and read out a beautiful Poem for us) writing our names in a love heart on the sand just before we arrived on the beach.
We feel lucky to have been able to get married in such a beautiful part of the world and we would not hesitate in recommending everyone who supported us to make it happen.."
Sharon & Ian
Married 2025