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Ruth & Paul
22 September 2007
They Met It was New Year’s Eve in a pub in Donegal: Paul had been invited along by a mutual friend and they got on straight away. Some time later, after a three-week trip from Denver on a couple of Harley Davidson bikes, Paul popped the question. They were standing on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and Ruth just could not believe the amazing surprise Paul had planned for the end of the journey.Wedding Venue On their return from America, the couple started researching venues in Ireland and Scotland. Ruth's parents were really helpful in sourcing venues in Ireland while the couple looked around Scotland where they were living. They wanted a venue that would be a weekend away for their guest and really liked the area around Blair Atholl. They had admired Blair Castle from afar but only when they visited did they realise that it was the perfect venue - the staff couldn’t have been more helpful!
The Theme Inspired by the rich autumnal colours, deep burgundy was a key colour while local foliage and berries were used in abundance. As a nice touch, Ruth's parents collected around 200 pebbles from the beach in Donegal near where the couple met. They used the stones instead of place names on the tables with the guest’s name handwritten on each one. It brought a a tiny piece of Ireland to the reception and made perfect keepsakes for the guests. Otherwise, the grand setting of the castle provided a theme in itself with huge candelabra in the State Dining Room with shields and weaponry hung on the walls and open fireplaces roaring. 
What They Wore Ruth fell in love with a Suzanne Neville dress the first time she tried it on at Castle Couture in Co Antrim (Northern Ireland). She got her dad along for a second opinion the following week, but loved the mix of fabrics – silk and lace – and the quirky but feminine cut - classic without being too traditional. She also wore a long veil with tiny pearl beading and pearl and crystal jewellery. Paul had a kilt made in his family tartan by Kinloch Andersen and wore a dark grey tweed jacket with a thistle inter-twinned with the same berries from the bouquets.
The three bridesmaids wore strapless dress in burgundy raw silk. 'The dresses really complimented the different hair colours and skin tones', said Ruth.
The Cake was a classic three-tier design, created by Celebration Station in Perth, with white icing decorated with fresh Calla lilies. 
The Flowers Ruth carried a trailing bouquet with ivory Calla lilies and green foliage. While the bridesmaids had posy bouquets with a mix of burgundy and ivory flowers, with berries and foliage interspersed. First Dance The couple's first dance was to Elton John's Tiny Dancer.
A Moment to Remember 'Walking into the church and seeing all our friends and family' said Ruth. 'Then, after the ceremony, Paul and I went down to the edge of Lough Tay to take some more pictures. It was lovely because it was the first time we’d been alone together and was a gorgeous day with the sun glistening on the water. It just felt lovely to be there together.'Any Advice? Ruth says, 'stick to your guns and make sure you are planning the wedding that you and your partner really want. Be gracious and polite when friends and family offer advice – they are only trying to help - but don’t feel guilty about completely ignoring it!'
Ruth & Paul's Contact Book
Venue: Blair Castle 01796 481 207
Caterer: Prestige Scotland 0800 328 1373
Photographer: Nigel Lumsden 01887 840 744
Bride’s Dress: Castle Couture 028 2565 0990
Groomswear: Kinloch Anderson 0131 555 1390
Cake: Celebration Stations 01738 625 886
Flowers: Carol Williamson 01738 625 886
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Emma & Matthew
25 November 2007
They Met Emma and Matthew first met when Emma came to work as a trainee manager at a hotel where Matthew was the bar supervisor. They soon became close friends and it was not long before they hit it off as a happy couple! Matthew proposed five years from the date they first got together at home after a romantic meal out.
Wedding Venue After having organized many weddings at their hotels, they had a good idea of what they wanted. They finally chose Oak Farm Hotel in Cannock for the big day as they got on well with the people there and loved the fact that the hotel had log fires!
The Theme The couple chose to use the theme of a winter wedding with ivory and deep red as their key colours. The tables were decorated with tea lights and red Lindt chocolate boxes as favours while fairy lights sparkled on the top table. Each table was named after a landmark in New York - their honeymoon destination - with black and white photos mounted on red card.
What They Wore The bride wore an Amanda Wyatt dress with a train, which she bought from Formal Elegance in Cheslyn Hay. She also purchased her shoes there as well, as her tiara, earrings and necklace, all matching her theme of simple and elegant.
The groom, fathers, usher and best man wore Prince Edward jackets with morning trousers and silk cream waistcoats, all hired from Graham Hews Menswear. He also had a deep red rose as a buttonhole to match the bridesmaids’ dresses and their dark red theme.
Emma had three bridesmaids wearing Forever Yours dresses, gathered in at the centre with a matching stole - all in a deep red.
The Cake A three-tiered fruit cake from Marks & Spencer was topped with a bride and groom topper from a local cake supplier.
The Flowers Emma carried a bouquet of dark red roses with diamante pins in them as well as grass threaded through whilst the bridesmaids carried cream roses tied with ribbon. The venue provided cream and red flowers including carnations, after taking a swatch from the bridesmaids' dresses.
First Dance The happy couple danced to Sail Away by David Gray.
A Moment To Remember Emma loved it when the chief bridesmaid brought the bride and groom packed lunches whilst they were getting ready as well as the ceremony and the dancing afterwards!
Honeymoon The newly-weds fulfilled their dream of visiting snowy New York for their honeymoon. They decided to visit in December and stayed for five days, on one day it even snowed!
Any Advice Emma advises to, ‘Remember whose day it is and don’t let others stress you out.’ She also comments that, ‘We wanted a small intimate wedding and I had a few disagreements with others about it, but I’m glad I stuck to my guns.’
Emma & Matthew’s Contact Book:
Venue: Oak Farm Hotel
Photographer: Roger Craddock Photography
Dress: Formal Elegance
Groom: Graham Hews Menswear 01543 418 514
Cake: Marks & Spencer’s
Flowers: Cheryl’s Flower House 01922 410 725 -
REAL WEDDING Snowy Dream 12165 views
Sarah & Martyn
1 February 2008
They Met Introduced through friends, the couple got together at a nightclub. It was an eventful first date. Things got off to a funny start when a brass plate fell off the wall onto Sarah’s head! The joking continued when they got guests to guess how they really met on their wedding website, after Martyn proposed to Sarah on the London Eye.
Wedding Venue The couple had always wanted to get married abroad and chose snowy Lapland for their 'I dos' with a reindeer sleigh to take the bride to the ice chapel! They then had their reception closer to home at St Pierre Park Hotel in Guernsey.
The Theme The lovebirds chose to keep with the winter theme and used snowflake crystals and gold with lots of decorative reindeer. Sarah also made crystal snowflakes for the guests to wear whilst she wore a Swarovski snowflake pendant.
What They Wore The bride wore a two-piece corset top with an A-line skirt and a faux fur coat with a huge hood, specially made by Pretty Woman in Guernsey. She accessorized her outfit with a hairpiece by a local jewellery designer, long ivory boots, a faux fur hand muff and some cosy long johns! 
The groom wore a traditional wedding suit with a gold waistcoat and cravat from Stately Homes in Guernsey with a crystal buttonhole made by Sarah. Their bridesmaid wore a long gold dress with a faux fur coat, long gloves and boots, she also carried a Swarovski crystal and gold bead bouquet. And the two flower girls wore long dresses, with a gold bodice and ivory skirt, as well as faux fur coats.
The Cake Sarah’s aunt made a three-tier cake for the Guernsey reception as well as a special chocolate cake for the groom. It eventually had to be taken over to Guernsey as hand luggage on two flights from Ireland!
The Flowers All of the bouquets and buttonholes were made from Swarovski crystals and gold beads to keep with their winter wonderland theme whilst the venue in Lapland was decorated with red roses.
First Dance Sarah and Martyn improvised their first dance to Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol.
A Moment To Remember Although the couple loved it all, Martyn especially enjoyed the private snow mobile safari that he went on, with the best man, on the morning of the wedding. They thought that Lapland was magical and found it amusing when a tourist skier stopped to take a photo of the bride’s party on the way to the chapel!
Honeymoon The newly-weds indulged in their love of travelling and stayed in Hong Kong in the Shangri-la Hotel for five nights, followed by the Oberoi Hotel in Bali for seven nights and the Banyan Tree in Bangkok for two nights. Appealing to their adventurous personalities, they also had plenty of time for relaxation and indulgence!Any Advice Sarah says, ‘Really think about what is important to you as a couple for the day. Don’t lose sight of that amidst all of the planning.’ With the groom adding, ‘Enjoy the day, take time to look around as it goes very fast.’
Sarah & Martyn’s Contact Book
Venue: Kakslauttanen, Lapland
Reception: St Pierre Park Hotel, Guernsey
Wedding Planner: Rue at Kakslauttanen
Photographer: Iain McGuinness
Dress: Pretty Woman, Guernsey 01481 249 272
Tiara: Braceletsnbrides
Groomswear: Stately Homes, GuernseyIf you would like your own big day featured on WeddingPath, email some of your wedding photographs to amanda@weddingpath.com. We would love to have you re-live the day and share the happy memories!
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REAL WEDDING English Garden 13031 views
STACEY & CHRISTOPHER
Stacey and Christopher opted for an English country garden theme with cottage flowers, a marquee in the beautiful grounds of Doddington Hall and heritage glamour!
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