Hounds & Heritage Weddings

02/11/2024

🎉 WE’RE FINALISTS! 🎉

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Hounds & Heritage Weddings has been nominated for the Couples Choice Award at the 2025 Scottish Wedding Awards!

This marks our third year in a row as finalists since establishing our full-time service in 2021, and we couldn’t be more grateful. A massive thank you to everyone who nominated us, and to each of our wonderful couples – your support means the world to us.

Being recognised alongside some of Scotland’s finest wedding suppliers is truly an honour. We’re excited to celebrate this journey with you all, and we can’t wait for February’s awards night – an evening where we get to come together, celebrate, and reflect on the magic of the Scottish wedding industry.

With all our love and gratitude,
The Hounds & Heritage Team ❤️

30/08/2024

🥹 Absolutely over the moon to have received news yesterday that we have been shortlisted in the Your Scottish Wedding Awards, under the Wedding Specialist category 🥹

Absolutely crazy to think that every year since Hounds & Heritage was founded (2021) we’ve been nominated for several awards 🫶💛

So privileged to do this job ✨

30/08/2024

📢 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 📢

We’re making some changes to how we communicate!

Starting today, we’ll be turning off the Facebook messaging feature to streamline all communications.
We kindly ask that you reach out to us either through WhatsApp or email moving forward. With messages coming in from multiple platforms, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to manage, and WhatsApp is our primary communication tool.

Additionally, we’re adjusting our working hours to ensure we’re not answering inquiries and general FAQs late into the night.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:

• Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am to 2pm / 6pm-8pm
• Fri: 11:00am to 3pm
• Sat: 6pm to 8pm
• Mon & Sun: OFF

(Excluding Wedding Days)

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀:

• Tuesday & Wednesday
• Extended hours until 10pm on Tuesdays Only

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://wa.me/message/H4BFSAQCGSOLA1

You can find most important information, on our website, your contract, and our page. All our contact details are also available there for your convenience.

26/08/2024

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀! 🎉

On August 18th, while I was taking a much-needed break, our business quietly turned three years old. It's hard to believe how far we've come since we first opened our doors, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this amazing journey with all of you.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀:
- 🐾 Over 𝟰𝟱𝟬 bookings (past, present, and future) since our establishment.
- 💍 Proudly supported 𝟮𝟵𝟮 weddings, ensuring your furry friends played their part perfectly
- 🏅 Honoured with 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our growing team
- 🚗 Travelled over 𝟲𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 miles to make sure your special day is perfect
- 🤝 Held over 𝟭,𝟭𝟲𝟴 meetings with clients, planning every detail to make your day run smoothly
- 🐶 Welcomed amazing new team members who have brought fresh energy and passion to our business

This past year has been challenging for me personally, and I want to acknowledge that it hasn't always been easy. However, your support and the love for what I do has kept me going, even on the tough days. Your trust in us to take care of your beloved pets on one of the most important days of your life is something I never take for granted.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of making wedding dreams (and tails) wag! 🐾💕

12/08/2024

Yesterday, I wrapped up my last wedding at the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel before i head off on holiday this week. It was a beautiful, relaxed, and intimate celebration with the bride and groom’s closest loved ones, including their adorable pup, Bonnie. True to her name, Bonnie was an absolute sweetheart, eager for affection from everyone she met. 🫶

The morning didn’t go entirely without a hitch, though. When I picked Bonnie up from the groomsmen at Po***ck Park, I discovered she had decided to cool off in a patch of grey, powdery mud that seemed impossible to clean off. With the heat in mind, we shortened her morning walk and jumped right into grooming. Without access to a plug for the dryer, I couldn’t give Bonnie a full bath, so the grooming took a bit of stressful hour and a half to complete. ✨

Despite the hiccup, we arrived at the venue with plenty of time before the 3 p.m. ceremony. I had the chance to catch up with some of the main suppliers—Julie-Anne Whyte, the photographer, and Paul Browett, the celebrant—as well as the bride and her bridal party, who were all excited to see Bonnie before getting into their dresses. 💛

With about 35 guests, the wedding was wonderfully intimate. Bonnie charmed everyone as they arrived, and then we waited for her “mummy” to come down the stairs. Bonnie offered a quick hello and some comfort before the bride made her way to the ceremony room. The ceremony itself was short and sweet, lasting around 20 minutes. Bonnie played her part perfectly, delivering the rings and gazing adoringly at her parents as they exchanged vows. 🫶

After the ceremony, Bonnie was a natural during the photo session, posing like a pro. We then spent the rest of the evening enjoying cuddles until midnight when I handed her back to the bride and groom to say our goodbyes.

Julieanne Whyte Photography
Paul Browett Humanist Celebrant

11/08/2024

Me after a wedding.

08/08/2024

We’d be delighted if you could share a wee vote for our business under the specialist service category. 💛

07/08/2024

This was probably one of the only times I’ll ever hear a bride say she wants her dogs off-lead and able to swim freely on her wedding day.

Victoria was adamant that Jonty and Otis should enjoy the moment with her and Stuart. I even joked that I’d need written confirmation that she didn’t mind getting her dress muddy! 🤣

I’ve never been at a wedding where the bride was so unconcerned about getting muddy, wet, or jumped on. It was refreshing and so much fun!

They did their couple, dog, and family photos first, and then let the boys have their fun.

It brought a tear to my eye watching this unfold— as it’s such a rare and special moment.

Since they didn’t book a videographer, we made sure to capture these memories for them to cherish for years to come.

06/08/2024

We loved the feedback from Dougals owners, after their wedding at Dalduff Farm 😍🥰

“Thank you so much, Jemma, for yesterday. You put us both at ease, knowing our boy had the best day with you. Everyone commented how calm Dougs was, and that was down to you. Words can't describe how thankful we are, especially for the picture updates. We have one tired pupper tonight 🐶”

06/08/2024

Just like a dog at a wedding, our new sonic logo comes with a bark of approval! As we embrace wedding season, keep an ear out for the exciting changes on the horizon! ✨

06/08/2024

From castles to country houses, we've been all over, helping to make weddings unforgettable with our furry friends by our side. Here's a roundup of the fabulous venues we've had the pleasure of visiting this July

🏰 Rowallan Castle
🏡 Enterkine Country House (twice!)
🍷 Hotel Du Vin
🌾 Dalduff Farm
🏛️ Boclair House
🏠 Glencorse House
⛳ Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort
🌳 Dalmeny Park
📜 Glasgow University Chapel
🚜 Harelaw Farm
🌼 The Den at Culross
🌊 Lodge on Loch Lomond (three times!)

Thank you all for your support and patience as we work our tails off to make every wedding day as perfect as possible. Stay tuned for some behind-the-scenes glimpses and adorable pup moments from our whirlwind July! 🥰

• Quinn the Border Collie
• Baxter the Cockapoo
• Oscar the Cocker Spaniel
• Ozzy the Maltichon
• Dougal the Sprollie
• George the Shih Tzu
• Ernie the Flat Coated Retriever
• Max & Tye the Springer Spaniels
• Zola the Springer Spaniel
• Rex the Labrador
• Fergus the Bordoodle
• Pepper the Cocker Spaniel
• Poppy & Bella the Lhasa Apso & Shih Tzu
• Mylo the Border Collie

And the quote of the month comes from one wedding guest: “’ere, the dog smells better than my bird.” 🐕😂

06/08/2024

July was an absolute whirlwind for us this year! 🌪️ Last week alone, we had 7 weddings booked into the diary, including 2 at Lochside House, 2 at Lodge on Loch Lomond, and one each at Arta, Radstone, and The Cruin. 🏞️✨

With so many lovely events, I haven’t had much chance to update the socials or take pictures. With over 21,000 photos on my phone—mostly of other people’s dogs—I think it's time for a serious photo clean-up to make room for some more! 📸🐶

But before I get started, take a look at all the adorable faces we saw last week! 🥰

• Ralph the Dachshund
• Barney & Frankie the Pugs
• Alfie the Cavapoo
• Toby the Labrador
• Jonty & Otis the Springer Spaniel & Cocker Spaniel
• Poppy & Bonnie the Jack Russell X & Bichon X
• Bailey the Pembroke Corgi

17/07/2024

💛

We are so pleased to announce the finalists for the Nations Wedding Awards 2024🥳

Wedding Entertainment of the Year:

Lewis Hutton - UK Vocalist
Acoustic Aura by Aoife
Amp & Dex Mobile Disco Carlisle
SG Discos/ SGDJ
Tartan Entertainment Group
Jessica Helen, Wedding Singer
Gordy is a DJ - Multi Award-Winning Wedding DJ
DJ Barney
The Verge - Wales - Wedding & Party band
Manhattan Function Band

Wedding Band of the Year:

Diamond Skies - Wedding & Function Band
The Session Band
The DeciBelles
Miami Royals - Wedding Band & DJ Services
Over the Threshold
Soul Lotta Funk - Party Band
MILO MAX
Joyrider Wedding and Function Band
Mister Kanish
Manhattan Function Band

Florist of the Year:

Lavender Blue Glasgow Ltd
Vivaldi Flowers
JG Flowers
Emma Jane Floral Design
Fiore Dorato
The Lily Pad Florist
Victoria Bloom
Flowers From Charlotte - Award Winning Florist
Austin's Flowers - florist for all occasions
Becky's Flowers

Jeweller of the Year:

The Glamorous Owl
Holly Robinson Jewellery
Northern Star Bespoke Jewellery
Elizabeth Anne Norris Jewellery
Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery
John Mckay Jewellers
Diamond Heaven Jewellery Collections
Anne Morgan Jewellery
Emma Hedley Jewellery
Trinket Pixie Jewellery

Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year:

Simply Devine Hat Shop
Chamberlain Events
Fun kpix photo booth dundee
Love is sweet wedding hire
Hounds & Heritage Weddings
Thornton Events
Acacia Marquees
Rosalyn's Emporium
Guides for Brides
Hollies Floral Design

Congratulations!
If your business has been nominated then please send your details over to [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch.

08/07/2024

🥰 Sharyn & Jonathan ft Jenny 💛

28/06/2024

🥲 Hounds & Heritage are finalists in the Nations Wedding Awards 2024 🥲

These wedding awards cover throughout the UK, and I’m just utterly gobsmacked that we have been chosen for the Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year category. It is a complete first for us, but completely honoured to be representing not only the chaperoning community in Scotland, but those throughout the UK also. 🥰

18/06/2024

Wee Bentley was the guest of honour at his Mum & Dads wedding at Carlowrie Castle on Saturday.

A little bit of excitement initially, but he soon calmed down. 💛🐾

15/06/2024

A little snippet of the newlyweds, Mr & Mrs Teo with their Jack Russell Molly 💛🥰

09/06/2024

A quick recap of some of the dogs we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks 🥰

28/05/2024

Unfortunately we’re still having issues with the email server. If you’ve been following our Instagram this has been ongoing since around February/April time. We thought it was fixed in March but alas 😞

The best method of communication with us is WhatsApp. Some emails are getting through to us, and our responses are not, and some emails are just not reaching us at all.

Our WhatsApp link is below;
https://wa.me/message/H4BFSAQCGSOLA1

Thank-you.

16/05/2024

What a busy week we had last week ✨

MONDAY : Wedding No.1
• Mr & Mrs Orr ft Friday the Cocker Spaniel
• Enterkine House Hotel • Jemma
• Awe Package (2 Nights)

FRIDAY : Wedding No.2
• Mr & Mrs Phillips ft Loki the Cocker Spaniel
• Cornhill Castle • Jemma
• Awe Package (2 Nights)

SATURDAY : Wedding No. 3, 4, & 5
• 3 / Mr & Mrs Delaney ft Bear the Golden Retriever
• Broxmouth Courtyard• Jamie
• Katrine Package (10:30am - Midnight)

• 4 / Mr & Mrs Brown ft Buzz the Lurcher
• 23 Montrose Street • Steven
• Katrine Package (11am - 4pm)

• 5 / Mr & Mrs Ward ft Ralph the French Bulldog
• Loch Lomond Arms Hotel • Jemma
• Katrine Package (10:30am - Midnight)

SUNDAY: Wedding No.6
• 6 / Mr & Mrs Smyth ft Ruby the Labrador
• Enterkine House Hotel • Jemma
• Awe Package (2 Nights)

15/05/2024

Come to work with me as a Wedding Dog Chaperone 💛🐾💒🐶

10/05/2024

💛 wee bank holiday Monday wedding 😍

30/04/2024

Mr & Mrs Miller-Mohammed ft Lola 🐾✨

Photographer: Darren Mitchell Photography

18/08/2023

A couple of weeks ago, I headed back to work with the aide of two of my fellow chaperones - Coopers Canines & All paw one weddings.
These women know just how much my job means to me, so getting back out meant the world.

My first job back was with Harley the Pug at Crossbasket Castle on 27.07.23. Harley was present for Meeting & Greeting Guests as well as Photograph Assistance, which was fair to say he absolutely blew out of the park 🥰💛 and seem to thoroughly enjoy being wheeled about on my wheelchair AKA his throne 🤣

My second job back was with Haggis the Cockapoo on 29.07.23 at Melville Castle, working alongside one of my favourite photographers Karolina Kotkiewicz Photography. This one was super important to me as I knew Haggis was a wee sensitive boy, hugely stemming from being a ‘lockdown’ puppy, and I wanted to make sure he had someone familiar with him for the best part of the day. We had to switch things up for Haggis as he couldn’t bear to be away from his parents, and the meeting/greeting seemed to make him anxious, so we kept taking him for short walks and chill-time away from the crowd to keep him calm. Thankfully, it paid off and the photographs have turned out wonderfully 🥰 although not every part of the day was achievable, the most important thing was he was there, and they now have the photos to cherish forever. 🥰💛

I’m back out tomorrow at Ednam House Hotel for Bear the Rottweiler, with the help of my husband Ste, and then again on Tuesday to Lodge on Loch Lomond for Alfie the Flat Coated Retriever with the help of my friends Vicky & Andy, and Chloe from Chloe’s K9 Kingdom. 💛

Just a wee collation of all the above, and again a huge thankyou to these wonderful ladies 🥰💛

15/07/2023

Elene is starting to miss all of her pals at H&H 🤣💛