On Saturday 13th June I had the privilege of marrying my best friend. We had such a fun day, just how we had imagined it, thanks to a good dose of creativity, the help of family and friends and some amazing wee local, independent businesses.
My dress was made by Lisa Cochrane at Dragonfly Dress Design. From start to finish Lisa was a joy to work with. So easy, with no faffing. The dress was everything I had imagined and it was so hassle-free.
Our amazing photographer, Jane Henderson, captured our day so perfectly. I especially love this picture in the middle of a rhododendron bush - the petals look like confetti and the colours are stunning.
Miriam at La Belle Epoque made me a bespoke headband from vintage brooches and pearls. Miriam designed the piece to tie in with the colours I had in my dress and petticoats and I can't wait to find an occasion where I can wear the band again.
My gorgeous bridesmaids, Rose and Megan, wore dresses from Lindy Bop. And shoes from Oasis. Our make-up was by Cat Robertson. Cat was great to work with, super-relaxed and gave us the lovely natural look we were after. Our hair was done at Curlers, Giffnock.
My super-talented sister-in-law did the bouquets. They were so much more than I had hoped for and the bright colours were just right.
My shoes were Red or Dead from Schuh - not exactly local or independent but they were just too perfect.
We handmade our Orders of Service and our invitations using an image by the great Lou Davis. Her doodle is inspired by James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father of the Heavenly lights who never changes like shifting shadows.
We held a coffee and cake reception at the church after the service. We were so blessed with an abundance of home baking from lots of our friends, family and members of the church.
Our amazing friend Libby Rodger made us this incredible wedding cake which we cut at the church. The macaroons were delicious - 5 different flavours depending on colour.
I made 4 wreaths - red, yellow/orange, green/blue and pink/purple - which decorated the church and were brought to the reception hall by our good friend Lee Samuel. Lee also transported the jars that I wrapped in yarn and Megan filled with cut flowers. These, along with some lanterns, lined the aisle at church before coming to the reception.
In total I made somewhere close to 500 pom poms to complete the wreaths and these garlands.
Tammy at Balloon Boutique Scotland did these jolly balloons for our centrepieces. They were attached to bright coloured lanterns.
We had Three Sisters Bake doing the catering. From the first time we met with Linsey to discuss what we were looking for we knew they were the perfect match for us. We chose to have our meal served family style at the tables and it was so great to watch our guests digging in and enjoying the informality of the dinner. The food was so yummy too.
The forecast for our big day was very changeable so we hired umbrellas from Brolly Bucket at the last minute. It didn't rain in the end but it was great to have so much added colour.
Our wedding band were Something Blue and we had so much fun dancing the night away.
I could go on and on and on with photos and thanks to so many people. Our day really was perfect and filled with so many people that we hold so dear.
