It's confirmed - most couples nowadays meet their partner online!
If for any reason you're interested in the rest of my stats, here they are (yes, I did go back to all my couples' stories to do this ๐):
Online 34.6%
Mutual friends 18.9%
Colleagues 13%
School 9.7%
Night out (in the wild - not via work or friends) 9.7%
College or Uni 6.5%
Family friend 3.2%
Special interest group 1.1%
Travelling 0.5%
Original graphic by @jamescceagle seen via @mariashriver
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How did you meet your partner?
Are you shy about meeting them online? Or did it make the papers as a huge success story? (Yes this actually happened for one of my couples! ๐๐)
Take a look at @knoxlandfilms beautiful short of @_laurenmcnair and @jordan_mcnair_ beautiful wedding day earlier this Spring ๐๐ their vows left not a dry eye in the house ๐ฅน
Venue @dalmenyparkhotel
Photog @imacimagesweddingphotography
Videog @knoxlandfilms
Music @devotionweddings
Decor & flowers @jameventslive
Hair @rachelgriffinhair
MUA @makeup.bystacey
Attire @bridesinthecityglasgow
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Happy Belated Anniversary to @kirstymclean1988 and @scagtrendy who tied the knot last year at @glasgowengineworks ๐
Kirsty was one of the coolest, realest girls I went to school with, and it was a pleasure to play a part hers and Christopher's special day and to bring their beautiful family together ๐ฅฐ
Their friends and family gave one of the most raucous cheers for them - there was so much love and laughter in the room! ๐ฅณ๐๐ผ Unforgettable โจโจโจ
Hope you had a great weekend celebrating ๐ฅ๐
Professional photos by the talented @corinnemoffatphoto
Venue @glasgowengineworks
Photog @corinnemoffatphoto
Music @sammacadamharp
Decor @platter_and_pop
Cake @softleyfrankie
Hair @zoebuisthair
Makeup Nikki
Attire @susannechristynewedding @kilts4u
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โจ Let's create a safe space to share advice about wedding planning! โจ
๐ Industry Professionals: what do you wish Engaged Couples knew when planning their wedding?
๐ Married Couples: what do you wish you'd known when planning your wedding? What advice would you give to Engaged Couples?
๐ Engaged Couples: what do you want to ask the Industry Professionals and Married Couples who've been where you are?
Let's share the love and knowledge! ๐ฅฐ
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Look at this gorgeous content captured by @socialbridesclub of Reece & Thomas's special day at @boclairhousehotel earlier this month! ๐
Double tap to show them some love! โค๏ธ
I started off with the stunning poem, 'Love Like a River' by @whitneyhansonpoetry which I am OBSESSED with ๐ฅฐ๐
Then I shared the story of how they fell in love, which began with a swipe โก๏ธ and a GIF of the Mrs Doubtfire pie-face scene! Their connection was instantaneous, which was only reinforced when they met in person.
They fast become each other's solace, though they were long distance for the first couple of years. When they moved in together they went from strength to strength, R supporting T working through COVID and T supporting R's change of career, allowing him to excel ๐
Their house became a home when T brought Harry the tortoise into their lives, and by that, I mean, deluxe and later upgraded enclosure ๐ข๐โจ
Lockdown made them think about the bigger picture, and they decided to cement their love in marriage ๐๐
I shared the reasons they love each other the most before they tied the knot with a Handfasting ๐ค๐ผโค๏ธ then they exchanged vows and rings before I pronounced them Mr & Mr Bell-Bunning ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! ๐ฅ๐
Big shout out to the fab suppliers:
Venue @boclairhousehotel
Photog @isaaccraigphotography
Content creator @socialbridesclub
Flowers @marlenesflowerslimited
Cake @specialdayscakes1
Decor @purplewillowweddings
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Staying warm by looking back on this beautiful summer's day when Holly & Bruno said 'I do' at @melville_castle โ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฟ
Double tap to show them some love! โค๏ธ
I had the honour of sharing their love story, which began in Edinburgh when they met through mutual friends. They explored Scotland together, and then were long distance for a while until they decided to make a life together in Caledonia! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐
B took her back to South Africa and showed her all the places he went to growing up. And then he took her back to one of their favourite places in Scotland - the Pentland Hills, where he popped the question, surrounded by her favourite: highland coos! ๐ฎ
I shared the 3 reasons why they love each other the most and there wasn't a dry eye in the house! ๐ฅน๐
After they exchanged rings and vows, they shared their first drink as newlyweds from their Quaich ๐ฅ
Here's to Mr & Mrs Marchand! ๐ฅ
Big shout out to the fab suppliers:
Venue @melvillecastlehotel_
Photog @aglaephotography
Florist @studio.papaver
Cake @licks_cake_design
Hair @victoriagifford_hair
MUA @susiemua_
Wedding Dress @kudosedinburgh
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'We just got engaged - where do we begin?'
๐ Guestlist - who's getting an invite and how many people do you need to fit into your venue and feed?
๐ท Budget - set an affordable amount that you wish to spend on your wedding day and if you can, set aside another small, affordable pot just in case you go over budget - and pray you don't get carried away! ๐
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๐ป Spreadsheet - list all the suppliers you'd like to have (make two columns: Allocated Budget and Actual Cost) and divide your budget amongst them. Keep this updated to make sure you stay within budget!
๐ Research - stalk suppliers' social media to get to know them and understand whether they check all your boxes. Reach out for a visit/chat to confirm they're the right fit for you โ
@scottishweddingunconvention
@hitcheduk
@gayweddingdirectory
@gayweddingguide
Are great resources too! ๐
โจ Prioritise - book the big 4 suppliers and consider:
1. ๐ค Venue
- Location/distance
- Capacity
- Accessibility
- Accommodation (if desired)
- Catering
- Any rules? (E.g. furry pals ๐ถ)
2. ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Celebrant
- What style/tone do you want to set?
- How much guidance do you want?
- How personal do you want the ceremony to be?
- Do you like the way they sound?
- Do you like them?! ๐
3. ๐ท Photography / Videography
- What style do you prefer? (Stalk those profiles!)
- How comfortable do you feel with the person behind the lens?
- Do you need more than one shooter?
- How do they operate? E.g. formal/posed shots, reportage/in the moment shots, etc
4. ๐ถ Music
- What do you want to evoke with your music? E.g. Bridgerton romance, Crazy Rich Asians drama, Hitched party time, or have everyone flying about for Strip the Willow?! ๐
- What's in their repertoire/playlist?
- Will they learn a song for you?
- When would you like them to perform? E.g. during the ceremony, drinks reception, dinner, evening reception
- Look for chances to see them live
๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ Wedding Planner - if y
Flash back to Danielle & Chris' stunning summer wedding at @trumpturnberryscotland
Double tap to show them some love! โค๏ธ
How BE-A-UTIFUL are their professional pics by @isaaccraigphotography ?? ๐
Thinking back to our first couple of meetings, we just clicked straight away and I knew we were going to have loads of fun! It was great getting to know these two, and we could've kept chatting for ages!
On the wedding day, their mums started things off with a Candle Lighting Ceremony: one candle each to represent their respective families and to remember loved ones, then with the flames their mums lit, D&C lit their own candle, representing their marriage ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ
I shared the couple's love story which began with C giving D a piggyback in the snow from the club to the taxi rank! โ๏ธ๐ From young love in their teens, they grew up together and enjoyed loads of gigs and holidays ๐๐ผ๐ they were blessed with their two kids, E & A ๐ง๐ผ๐ง๐ผ and became the ultimate power couple, working together to build a thriving business, giving them oh-so-important family time! ๐โจ
I shared the reasons why they love each other the most and there was not a dry eye in the house ๐ฅน
Then before the vows I shared a fitting poem called 'Union' by Robert Fulghum ๐
The kids joined in for the sand ceremony, with the mixed grains of sand never being able to be separated again, a symbol of their bond as a family โค๏ธ
And before they walked back up the aisle as husband and wife, they each took a shot of love! (Tequila!!)
Here's to you, Mr & Mrs Lennon! ๐ฅโจ
Big shout-out to the fab suppliers:
Venue @trumpturnberryscotland
Photog @isaaccraigphotography
Videog @dynamicframewedding
Music @dgmpianist @chrishardiesax
Flowers & Decor @lauragibbons @jameventslive
Cake @rosewood_cakes
Hair & MUA @hair.bynicolex @rachelnewtonhair @kerryreilly
Wedding attire @eleganzasposa_ @forbes.tailoring
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Happy New Year! ๐โจ
First reel in a loooooong time and damn I was nervous ๐
๐ well it's out of the way and more will be coming soon! DM me with anything you'd like me to cover in a future reel!
Check out my previous Tips in my highlights!
Availability: ๐๏ธ
2024: limited dates only Sept-Dec
2025: more dates added
2026: now open!
For more info, check out my website (link in bio) and drop me a message to chat about your wedding ceremony ๐โจ
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