Take my Hand
Catherine & Alex
Real Life Wedding: St Michael’s Linlithgow, followed by Dundas Castle
From our very first meeting with Catherine and Alex, when they told us about their Dundas Castle wedding, we were grinning from ear to ear. These two are warm, easy going and love each other to bits. The way they speak about their family and friends told us their wedding was going to be a blast from beginning to end.
And it was that and then some… From prep in the morning, through to saying their vows at the top of the aisle (one of the biggest ever aisles!) to their brilliant confetti walk, every part was filled with genuine emotion.
There were so many thoughtful personal touches throughout the day and family were at the heart of it all. Cat carried her Granny’s special-occasion hanky and wore Alex’s Grandma’s brooch . Sisters — Sarah, Eilidh, Megan, and Hannah — gave readings in the church (and also choreographed some epic dance moves!) while mums, Jennifer and Kay, stood proudly as witnesses.
What stood out most for us was the atmosphere — constant laughter and everyone mingling and connecting like old friends. And the dancefloor? Jam-packed (as we knew it would be)
Thanks Cat and Alex for trusting us to tell your wedding story and for being a joy to photograph (and for being so up for walking by the palace and then all the way to the top of the keep at Dundas – big respect!) You are also a lot of fun to be around (we know Jo and Don from Bowery Productions would agree!)
Your wedding was a day that perfectly reflected you: joyful, romantic, and full of togetherness.
Enjoy your maxi-moon and can’t wait to catch-up when you’re back
#BigBlueSkyLove,
Alie & Niels xx
Dundas Castle Weddings
Dundas Castle weddings are pretty special. If you’re thinking of holding your event there, or fancy taking an online tour have a look at their website. What you won’t be able to see is how incredible the team are (trust us as we’ve worked with them lots over the years and they are all superb).
Take a peak at our Goosebump List for more of why we love Dundas Castle.
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Wedding Venue - Dundas Castle
Photographer - Blue Sky Photography
Filmmaker - Bowery Productions
Florist - Planet Flowers
Piper - Scotia Pipers
Caterer - Heritage Portfolio
Wedding Cake - Betsy Cakes
Wedding Band - Fiore Wedding Band
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