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Introducing Virtual Wedding Planning with Wide Sky Weddings
I am so excited to be launching a brand new service here at Wide Sky Weddings I absolutely love working with couples, planning their Highland weddings and being there on the day. Nothing will ever change this. However I have been looking at ways to extend my services to the wider world and I am now delighted to be launching a personal virtual wedding planning service for couples getting married anywhere in the world. There’s something truly magical about being engaged. The ideas, the excitement, the endless possibilities stretching out in front of you. But alongside all of that joy,...
Full Wedding Planning: The Ultimate Stress-Free Way to Say ‘I Do’
If you’re just starting out on your wedding planning adventure—congratulations! This is such an exciting time, and I’d love to jump in right now to help you navigate the journey ahead. Wedding planners offer a range of services, but the gold standard, the one that truly allows you to relax and enjoy your engagement, is my favourite package, Full Wedding Planning. This is the service where a wedding planner works with you from day one, guiding you through every decision and detail, all the way up to the big moment itself. If you’re dreaming of a seamless, stress-free experience, this is the...
Vow Renewals in the Cairngorms – Reflections from a Client
Renewing your vows is something that few couples consider. As I am a hopeless romantic I firmly believe that there is a place in every couple’s lives to reaffirm commitment to each other in some way meaningful to them. I was so excited to have my first couple contact me for help with their vow renewals here in the Cairngorms National Park. Lindsay and Chris travelled up here in November, choosing to stay in a gorgeous cottage on the Rothiemurchus Estate. Together we booked their ceremony location at Lochan Mor, a very private, quiet location. We then booked a celebrant, a...
Earth House – An Exquisite Destination Wedding Venue in the Scottish Highlands
Are you looking for a luxurious and private destination wedding venue in the heart of the Scottish Highlands? Earth House, nestled in the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park, could be the perfect place for your unforgettable celebration. I’m thrilled to offer Earth House to couples seeking a unique and exclusive destination wedding venue. One that combines elegance with seclusion. Formerly known as Pityoulish House, this magnificent estate was recently a finalist on BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year. The judges were awestruck by Earth House, calling it "a masterclass in design" and noting...
A Toast to Love: Navigating Alcohol Free Weddings with Confidence
Considering an Alcohol Free Wedding? Here's What You Need to Know Are you currently considering your wedding drink options and wondering whether you dare hold an alcohol free wedding? Are you part of the growing Sober Curious movement, but think your guests may not attend if they are only being offered sparkling water and mocktails? The Changing Landscape: Alcohol Free Weddings are On The Rise Well, the statistics are proving quite interesting. A few years ago in a Hitched survey, they found that 11% of all couples getting married considered having a totally alcohol-free wedding,...
Getting Married in Scotland’s Majestic Highlands
Are you dreaming of a fairytale wedding set amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Highlands of Scotland? Picture this: exchanging your vows with your fiancé against a backdrop of mystical mountains, ancient castles, and sparkling lochs. If this sounds like the wedding of your dreams, then let me guide you through the exciting adventure of getting married in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Choose Your Highland Hideaway First things first, you'll need to select the perfect venue to set the stage for your love story. The Highlands of Scotland boast a plethora of romantic settings, from...
5 Tips for Planning a Christmas or New Year’s Wedding Proposal
As the festive season approaches, love is in the air, and what better time to take the plunge than during Christmas or New Year celebrations? If you're contemplating making this holiday season extra special with a wedding proposal, consider these five top tips to ensure this special moment becomes a cherished memory that will last your lifetime. Capture the Magic of the Season Christmas and New Year radiate magic and joy, providing the perfect backdrop for your proposal. Consider proposing somewhere that sells real Christmas trees that fill the air with the delicious smell of pine. Or under...
How to Plan a Wedding
When couples first get engaged, they are soon faced with the big question, “How do we plan our wedding?” They are bursting with romantic visions of their big day, the romance, the sparkle, the adventure. Suddenly these dreams have to become a reality, and this takes careful wedding planning. If you are at this stage right now, read on and I will light your way along this magical journey. Firstly, and Most Important - The Wedding Budget This is your first decision and key to the wedding planning process. Only once you know how much you can realistically spend, will you know...
New Tipi Wedding Venue in the Heart of the Cairngorms
New Tipi Wedding Collaboration As a Highland Wedding Planner it is always exciting when a new wedding venue opens up here in the Highlands of Scotland. I was delighted when the team at Rothiemurchus, contacted me to tell me about their fantastic, new Tipi wedding venue. This splendid Tipi is now being offered as a Highland wedding reception venue that goes together with an intimate loch side ceremony. Rothiemurchus Estate Rothiemurchus is a Highland estate set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The estate offers the visitor a 13th century castle, spectacular...
Sustainable Wedding Catering
Being a Wedding Planner sustainability is something that I am very conscious of. On average a pre-pandemic UK wedding was emitting a shocking 14.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and a third of a metric tonne of solid waste. So, I make it my business to find ways for my wedding couples to be as sustainable as they can when planning their wedding. Sustainable wedding catering is a HUGE consideration when planning your wedding if concern about the climate is an important issue to you. In this blog I am chatting with Aggie Galicka, owner of Heavy Metal Munchies, based in Carrbridge, in...
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