Here, his bride Rachel Fowlie shares all the details of their big day, filled with endless elegance, hints of personality and a whole lot of love…

With two years to plan our wedding, we wanted to savour every moment. We chose to organise most of it ourselves with a little help from Jordana Events who really brought our vision to life.

Our top priority was the music, and let me tell you, the entertainment we chose absolutely nailed it! Ginny & The Tonic got everyone on their feet during the meal, Corra had the dance floor packed all night and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (a surprise addition from my Dad) added the perfect finishing touch.

We knew The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa was the venue for us from the get-go. Trustworthy service, impeccable attention to detail and a top-notch team – it had everything we wanted. Plus it was essential for us to have the ceremony and reception in one location, and having the bar in the same room as the dance floor kept the energy high. It was the
perfect choice.

We wanted the vibe to be elegant, classy and just a little bit sassy. We went with timeless white and green decor, adding draped walls,
statement columns and carefully selected florals to really make the space our own.

I had no clue what I wanted to wear until I tried it on and, in the end, chose a beautiful creation by Suzanne Neville. It was the simplicity that won me over, and it just screamed elegance. I customised it with a daytime belt and another for the evening, and some jewellery from RedRocks.

On the morning of the wedding the girls and I enjoyed a champagne and a lavish grazing table at The Marcliffe – me and Darren carefully avoiding each other all morning to keep the suspense going. Whilst we were prepping, our guests were getting photographed because we wanted each of them to feel extra special – it’s not every day you get a professional snap, right?

After a perfect ceremony conducted by Sheila Lawtie our guests enjoyed drinks and canapés in the courtyard, and were serenaded by the band. The speeches, filled with laughter and heartfelt moments, preceded a delightful meal (which included an impromptu sing-along)! And our first dance was to Can't Take My Eyes off You, which started an evening of celebration.

The entire day was filled with unforgettable moments and our advice to others in our position would be to enjoy the process and trust your chosen suppliers because you picked them for a reason.

After the big day we had on a dreamy, double mini-moon to Cameron House Hotel and Fonab Castle Hotel… And we have an exotic Maldives honeymoon on the horizon!

After a perfect ceremony conducted by Sheila Lawtie our guests enjoyed drinks and canapés in the courtyard, and were serenaded by the band. The speeches, filled with laughter and heartfelt moments, preceded a delightful meal (which included an impromptu sing-along)! And our first dance was to Can't Take My Eyes off You, which started an evening of celebration.

The entire day was filled with unforgettable moments and our advice to others in our position would be to enjoy the process and trust your chosen suppliers because you picked them for a reason.

After the big day we had on a dreamy, double mini-moon to Cameron House Hotel and Fonab Castle Hotel… And we have an exotic Maldives honeymoon on the horizon!”

Rachel's Little White Book

Band: Corra

Best man's outfit: Mitchell Scott

Bridesmaids’ outfits: Blush Bridal Boutique

Bridal accessories: RedRocks

Bridal outfit: Suzanne Neville at Blush Bridal

Cake: Cakes By Kirsty

Décór and flowers: Jordana Event Design & Florist

Entertainment: Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Food/drink suppliers: Tipple in a TukTuk

Groom outfit: Georgian Dress Hire, Mitchell Scott

Hair: Paula Robertson,
Hair Created by Courtney

Make-up: Natalie Fearnley Makeup Artist, Caitlin Ewen Make Up, Natalie Lauren Studio

MOB outfit: Nina Edge Design

M0G outfit: Catherines of Partick

Musicians: Ginny & The Tonic

Photographer: Aboyne Photographics

Piper: James Cooper Bagpiping

Rings: Finnies The Jeweller

Stationery: Paperoo

Tan: Glow on the Go

Venue: The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa

Videographer: Flat 4D Media