A Romantic Scottish Wedding

Amanda & Clive: 13th August 2011

Amanda and Clive wanted a romantic wedding. So with only their closest family and friends they 'ran away' to get married in Scotland.

It would be easy to imagine that getting married in Gretna is a rushed, conveyor-belt experience, but even with many possible weddings taking place on one day, for Amanda and Clive, we created a very beautiful, private and intimate ceremony.

The wedding was held in the Anvil Hall in Gretna Village. What a wonderful building. It was formerly a church so it has all the space and quiet dignity that you'd expect. Being in Gretna village, it is also a couple of miles away from the more popular tourist spots!

It was an emotional day. It was the first time that Amanda and Clive's son had been to Scotland and he was very excited. He also had the honour of being the ring bearer. Their little daughter was flower girl, and  Amanda's eldest son was the Best Man.

"Take Time" - To Celebrate A Family Occasion

Samantha and Philip: 2nd July 2011

At last summer seemed to have arrived. The sky was blue, the air was still, and it was HOT and sunny. I made my way slowly up the long drive to Springkell House. What an impressive building - grand but not too imposing, and with beautiful views over the gardens.

This really was a great family occasion and celebration. Samantha and Philip's young son joined in the ceremony, and Samantha's Mum read the beautiful words from Take Time, which includes verses on each of the following themes:

Take time to be gentle to each other....

Take time to talk to each other....

Take time to remember why you chose each other....

Take time to show respect....

Take time to be alone....

Take time to reflect and be thankful for each other....

Take time to disagree with one another....

Take time to be loving....

Go on your way, knowing there are others here today, who love you almost as much as you love each other.

Congratulations Sam and Phil, and looking forward to hearing news of the birth of your baby girl xx

The Most Beautiful Bride

Gemma & Ali: 18th June 2011

OK, so I'm probably biased, but my neice was a very, very beautiful bride. The ceremony was held in Chesham Bois in Buckinghamshire. Lots of great singing, and the longest ever signing of the register and photo session.
On a rainy weekend, the sun stayed out long enough for some lovely photographs in the garden.

It was a lovely day, made all the more special for me because all my family were there. My Mum and Dad, the proud grandparents had travelled from Scotland, and my sister was looking fantastic as Mother of the Bride (complete with enormous hat).