Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton

I LOVE SCOTTISH WEDDINGS!!!
maybe its the kilts. or the accents. or the bagpipes. or the delay for the bride. or the ceilidh dancing. but all in all... I LOVE THEM!

The bride is expected to arrive to the church late. [we left the house at the time the wedding was supposed to begin.] The service is one of worship to the King. [we sang the oh-so-amazing In Christ Alone.] The pictures are taken at gardens and are allotted a good 2-3 hours for them- so no rush. [we went to the Botanical Gardens- gorgeous.] The dinner is for a select group of people- usually the bridal party and family. Similar to the American rehearsal dinner. [my table was a rowdy crew- what do they expect putting the Bells, Morrisons, Hammeses, and Mackies at the same table?!] The ceilidh begins about an hour after the dinner and speeches are complete. [we chilled at the bar.] The ceilidh was PHENOMINAL! [i danced nearly every dance with everyone i wanted- and didnt want- to dance with. whats a few bruises to sacrifice for the amazing fun of a good Cumberland Square Eight or a fast-paced Arcadian Strip the Willow?!]
They are SO much more relaxed and laid back than American weddings. Plus- all the guys wear kilts or at least dress super smart. and all the old ladies wear hats! its dead classy! I am IN LOVE with an institution. Enjoy the pics.