It was brilliant and I had such an amazing time. The weather was spectacular and let's face it, Glencoe can be pretty miserable, but the sun was blazing and we were all sunburned by the end of the day! The scenery was spectacular and it was nice seeing the area from a different perspective for a change.
Myself, Jane and Keith the piper set sail in a little motor boat laden down with our equipment and a hamper of goodies for after the ceremony. When we arrived on the island the nettles and weeds had taken over and after scrambling up the seaweed covered rocks, Keith had to beat a path through the nettles with an oar from the boat! Next came the groom, Igor, in a rowing boat and he laid everything out on the beach ready for the post ceremony party! Then came the parents who had been invited at the last minute. Igor's parents had flown in from New York the day before! They were all bemused by the unique location but agreed that it was an amazing spot to have a wedding!
Then came Caz in the motor boat and Keith piped her progress from the mainland to the island. It was wildly romantic and I captured it all in detail for them to remember forever. Caz wore a fabulous vintage gown that she had lovingly restored herself and a simple bouquet of roses. She didn't see the need for shoes and was barefoot the whole day. Ron was their Humanist celebrant and the ceremony was really lovely. Next came champagne, oatcakes, cheese and fruit on the beach and it was just perfect! I can't describe how amazing the whole day was and we all left the island about 5pm feeling as if something magical had just happened. Igor rowed Caz into the sunset and Igor's dad left by kayake!
I have posted just a handful of images from this fabulous wedding but there are loads of stunning shots! Caz and Igor and their little girl Ruby are leaving for New York next week so I'm glad they have lots of very Scottish memories of their wedding!
