The piper, the Vicar, the bride and the groom!
June 15, 2010 |
So I have purposely been waiting to post this wedding for business reasons so don’t think I forgot to share Donna and Jason’s planned Scotland elopement with you! I have actually being dying to share it with you! Have you ever heard of such a cool idea…planned elopement!?! Sooo romantic. I love this idea, so let me know if you want to do it too! I have actually known Donna since high school and never even thought I would be shooting her wedding in Scotland! She was originally planning on Charleston, SC where she and Jason live, but the more the planning got crazy the more they wanted to do something that was more their style. Jason is a pilot, and he and Donna both love to travel; so after a little research they got in contact with Kimmy at Litu (Leave it to us) I just love the name! She took the planning over from there. The wedding was held on March 31 at the Dalhousie Castle right outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. I also shared a long first look of the wedding while we were in Scotland , so check that out but this is the full preview!
When we arrived in Edinburgh, there was an unexpected early spring snow storm. Here is a shot of Dalhousie.
While getting ready in the Mary Queen of Scots suite, I got a shot of Donna’s lace dress was a Pronovias by Manuel.
Some other bridal details like her veil and shoes by Martinez Valero.
Kimmy and her husband run Litu together and gave the bride and groom a traditional Scottish wedding gift of the Highland Quaich. Here are some more of the bride’s details like her other bridal shoes…her Hunter wellies.
Donna looking radiant in some amazing tower window light! Love it! That’s right I said tower!
Andrew, the piper, came and greeted the bride and thanked her for bringing love and celebration to the castle, then he escorted her down to the chapel where her groom awaited her. Jason was so dear he got so choked up! tear.
Such a sweet ceremony.
Kimmy and her husband George were the only people watching besides Koutsunis and me.
The vicar did an incredible job explaining the importance of the covenant of marriage and meaning of their marriage vows, he also added in a little Scottish humor.
rings.
sweet embrace.
Right after the ceremony it was time for the signing of the marriage license and guess what? I had the distinguished honor of being one of the formal witnesses! It was so sweet of Donna to have me as her witness. It really made me feel so special to be part of their day!
K took this shot of us celebrating afterward!
Then Andrew the piper escorted the happy couple out to a reception of cocktails and other surprises.
Litu arranged for drinks and a mini wedding cake made out of thistle petit fours for the couple to cut.
Andrew did not miss any opportunity to teach us another wedding blessing and to have the bride and groom learn about the wedding traditions.
Cheers!
Jason the handsome groom!
Donna was such a dreamy bride!
The snow halted and the sun even came out for a little while so we went out on the castle grounds for bridals and romantics!
Jason joined in and I think he had fun too!
A little love for the the Groom. Apparently The MACALLAN was the way to go if you are looking for a good scotch!
We also ventured up to hill to a lovely nearby church for some fun shots.
We used the wind for our advantage.
“Till death do us part.”
Just a few more around the castle at sunset.
I think these are the first daffodils that I shot on our whole trip. Also this Cedar of Lebanon was planted the same year that the castle was built. Over 500 years ago!
the wellies were a must!
We could not get enough of that beautiful ceiling.
After we finished up the photos the couple headed to the dungeon for a romantic dinner.
Lastly I thought I would end the post with an oldie but a goodie that I dug up in my old photos. This is a pic of sweet Donna and I at our high school graduation. Donna, I am so proud of us both and the ladies we have become! I just had to post this pic!
Thanks Donna and Jason for bringing Koutsunis and I half way around the world for your special day! We were so honored to be part of it and have the honor to photograph y’all. All of of your images are posted on my proofsite HERE! Thanks again and look for more from our trip here on the blog…Koutsunis is working on it for me!
Jenny Evelyn
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