Meet James and Emma – they met at school some 16/17 years ago. They briefly ‘dated’ then and then again at University when they were in their early 20s. However, things didn’t work out and they went their separate ways. It was ten years later when James contacted Emma through Friends Reunited, and the rest (as they say) is history. Third time lucky!!!

James proposed on bended knee at five minutes to midnight on Christmas Eve 2010 outside Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York.

We asked a few more details:

Best advice you received? – “A friend told me that when she was getting married and it was getting too much her mother told her to take a moment, deep breath and then say to yourself “Let it go” – thankfully I didn’t have to do that too often but it was very good advice. Also, I was advised to put the time of the ceremony on the invitation as 15 minutes before it actually was.”

The Honeymoon Location? – “We’ve just spent 10 days in the Paradise that is the Maldives. We stayed at one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Coco Palm Bodu Hithi. It was just out of this world. Words just cannot do it justice.”

Funniest Moment on the big day? – “James and I both managed to fluff our vows but James much more so than me!! If what he said is taken literally then I was married to everyone in the room!! This has caused much amusement on Facebook with friends commenting how lovely it is to be married to me and for me to go and make their dinner!!”

Best Part of the wedding day? – “the actual ceremony as that is the most important part and why we were all there. I have married my best friend and was delighted to have been surrounded by friends and family to witness this.”

Favourite Photograph? - I don’t have one particular favourite photograph – they are all fabulous. However, the photos taken with Bennachie in the background, the mist coming down and the fabulous autumnal colours are just truly magical.

And the “Movember” picture? – “My brother, Eion has been doing ‘Movember’ for the past few years. When I asked if he would give me away it didn’t dawn on me the date! Eion always has a full beard and moustache and didn’t want him to look totally different at the wedding. The promise of a much larger donation than usual ensured that he would not shave and therefore start Movember until after the wedding. Mum found the stick on moustaches and we thought it would be a great photo for me and some of the female guests to adorn these!! It was a fun part of the photo shoot and made for some great photos!!” You can see the “Movember” details here

 

Style File

Bride’s dress was supplied by Stephanie Bain at the Bridal Boutique in Cults. The designer was Justin Alexander. As she told us – “I absolutely loved my dress. It was completely different to anything I thought I’d ever wear but when I tried it on I knew it was MY dress. I actually cancelled appointments in some bridal shops in Glasgow as I didn’t want to try on any other dress as I felt as though I be ‘cheating’ on mine!!”

“My bridesmaid, Kay got her dress from John Lewis. As Kay lives outside London and is a new Mum we couldn’t get together often for bridesmaid dress shopping. We found this one online and managed to get it at John Lewis on Oxford Street, London. It was exactly what I was looking for and was so fortunate to have a bridesmaid who thought along the same lines.”

James got his kilt made by a friend Doreen, and the rest of his outfit was purchased from Highland Scene in Montrose. His Dad’s kilt was hired from McCalls.

Flowers – The Flower Room, Portlethen

Cake - Celebration Cakes

Stationary – You Are Invited

Make up – Frances of Chicabelle

Piper – Julie from Thistle Piping

Table Decorations – floral displays from The Flower Room, tea lights etc were prepared by Emma.

Entertainment – Eclipse supplied through XS Promotions.

We also had a fireworks display provided by Fireworx. We couldn’t not have fireworks as we were the day before Guy Fawkes!!

 

It certainly was a magical day at Pittodrie House for the wedding in November. The atmosphere was quite special, with the sunset, the mist and the autumn colours.

We were delighted to be a part of it, and wish James and Emma all the best for a wonderful future together!

Graham, Jill, and Michaela (Team Rubislaw)