As my followers know, Scotland is a very dear & special place to me and after V&N’s Scottish Elopement last year, I was delighted to be asked to plan Tatiana and Tomas’ Isle of Skye Elopement in Summer 2021.
Tatiana and Tomas contacted me from Slovakia after they had fallen in love with the beautiful and dramatic landscapes of Scotland and after exploring Glencoe, Loch Lomond and more, it was the Isle of Skye that captured their hearts
Working closely with my trusted and exceptionally talented suppliers, we created their perfect elopement itinerary.
T&T stayed in a beautiful apartment on the Isle of Skye and explored the breathtakingly stunning landscapes with their photographer.
Their wonderful celebrant performed a traditional Scottish ceremony steeped in Celtic history.
‘Handfasting’ is perfect for those that want to opt for something different and feel a close connection to nature, pagan hand fasting ceremonies create a sacred bond between couples. Believed to be an ancient Celtic tradition performed across the British Isles, thisceremony idea is used across the world and in many cultures now.
Within the Scottish heritage, a strip of the families tartan would be taken from the bottom of the kilt and then used to tie the couples hands together during the ceremony as vows and promises are made. Once the hands and material are tied in a knot an eternal bond of love is set for the couple.
Rich in Scottish tradition, the oathing stone is another deeply symbolic way for our couples to show commitment to one another. During the oathing stone ritual the stone is passed between the bride and groom as they make promises and vows to each other. A sign of strength and resilience, the stone is the perfect symbol to represent a couples strength and endurance together.
The Quaich, a sharing cup is seen as a sign of trust between people. The quaich was offered and held in both hands, meaning the drinker could not hold a weapon at the same time of sharing a drink. First used during King James VI of Scotland’s marriage in 1589 to Anne of Denmark, this tradition has been adopted and used as a symbol of love and trust between couples and also as a way of welcoming couple’s families to each other.
If you are looking for a legally binding ceremony I will assist you with the preparation of the necessary paperwork. Alternatively, choosing a symbolic ceremony gives you much more freedom and much less paperwork!
Getting married in an unfamiliar country can be daunting, which is why my wedding planning packages for Scotland have everything you could possibly need covered! I work with local suppliers to bring you authenticity, and only ever with reputable and trustworthy vendors. I’ll help you organise your photographer and videographer to capture your unforgettable trip, and whatever suppliers you need to bring your dream to life. From florists, cake makers and hair and makeup artists to stationery designers and evening entertainment, you won’t be alone on making a single decision!
Click here to read about my wedding planning packages, and if you want to chat about your biggest adventure yet you can do that here!
All photography by The Kitcheners.
~ Nadia