This is just a taster of Katie & Laurie's day, as I couldn't resist putting up this wee film by David Gillan Photography, so waiting for the photos to accompany it was not an option - (now added!)
Between all the wee bits of the ceremony and the rest of the day that are shown though, you really do get an idea of the spirit of the occasion, and the warmth and humour they managed to imbue it with.......and just how much Baxter the dog means to them both!
Katie and Laurie went for something a little more dignified - and the venue of course had to be dog friendly! - and it really was a lovely day altogether, with a very relaxed atmosphere despite the rather grand setting of the drawing room at the Hydro, the mood helped a lot by the fact that the bride was pretty chilled, and the groom more excited than nervous, and that seemed to keep everyone on an even keel!
There were lots of lovely elements to the day ( I was crazy about Katie's dress! Spot the wee Jewel on the chain down her back!) and I’ll write about more of them once I have the photos to add…but for now here is the poem that was read by Bridesmaid Robyn as they stood with their hands bound…There are several that seem to fit this spot – some serious, and some not so much – but I never tire of hearing this one read with feeling, by someone who loves them, as they think about the vows they are about to exchange…
Between all the wee bits of the ceremony and the rest of the day that are shown though, you really do get an idea of the spirit of the occasion, and the warmth and humour they managed to imbue it with.......and just how much Baxter the dog means to them both!
Baxter
is in fact a bit of a celebrity in his own right. Katie voluntarily runs Missing Pets Perth & Kinross
and the Perthshire Dog Friendly website with places to eat
with your pooch around here…and as she often puts up photos, Baxter has some pretty devoted
fans - some of whom even sent congratulations cards to the Bride and Groom -
via a favourite dog friendly cafe - when they read about the upcoming wedding!
BAXTER IN FULL HIGHLAND DRESS & KATIE READY TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE
Although
I'd never met Katie before we started planning the wedding, I know her Mum and
Step Dad pretty well, and have worked with Laurie a few times over the
years...way back, Laurie worked with Katie's folks as a funeral director so we met first in that context,
but he now runs the Highland Fling Bungee Jump place at Killiecrankie - and guided myself and my bungee jumping
wedding couple through the safety and rigmarole of that crazy day! ( Bungee Jump Wedding! )
Katie and Laurie went for something a little more dignified - and the venue of course had to be dog friendly! - and it really was a lovely day altogether, with a very relaxed atmosphere despite the rather grand setting of the drawing room at the Hydro, the mood helped a lot by the fact that the bride was pretty chilled, and the groom more excited than nervous, and that seemed to keep everyone on an even keel!
There were lots of lovely elements to the day ( I was crazy about Katie's dress! Spot the wee Jewel on the chain down her back!) and I’ll write about more of them once I have the photos to add…but for now here is the poem that was read by Bridesmaid Robyn as they stood with their hands bound…There are several that seem to fit this spot – some serious, and some not so much – but I never tire of hearing this one read with feeling, by someone who loves them, as they think about the vows they are about to exchange…
The blessing
of the hands
These are the hands of your best friend,
young and
strong and full of love for you,
that are
holding yours on your wedding day,
as you
promise to love each other
today,
tomorrow, and forever.
These are
the hands that will work alongside yours,
as together
you build your future.
These are
the hands
that will passionately love
you
and cherish
you through the years,
and with the
slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.
These are
the hands
that will
hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are
the hands
that will
countless times wipe the tears from your eyes;
tears of
sorrow, and tears of joy.
These are
the hands
that will
tenderly hold your children.
These are
the hands
that will
help you to hold your family as one.
These are
the hands
that will
give you strength when you need it.
And lastly,
these are the hands
that even
when wrinkled and aged,
will still
be reaching for yours,
still giving you the same unspoken tenderness
with just a touch.
Poem: sadly anonymous
Video by: David Gillan Photography
Still pictures by Crieff Photography
Poem: sadly anonymous
Video by: David Gillan Photography
Still pictures by Crieff Photography
