Using the flower of life and a fractal as a starting point, Louise and James planned a spring wedding at Law Castle, West Kilbride. They wanted to bring the ideas of universal energy and sacred geometry into the celebration wherever they could. The rings were made with a meteorite embedded in the opal and they used crystals on the crowns and the bride’s wedding dress. They also both painted the designs for our boots and Louise’s jacket.
The ceremony was led by a minister from the Unitarian Universalist Church, a small church that welcomes all religions and creeds and is unified by their common pursuit of spiritual growth. “It meant we could thank the Universe for our meeting in marriage and also include readings from more than one religious text,” Louis explained. “We had quotes from books and philosophers as well as an ancient Celtic blessing.”
“The music we used was that of Mike Oldfield. Songs of Distant Earth, which contains a sample reading from Apollo 8 Genesis (astronauts reading while orbiting the moon in 1968). We exchanged rings and celebrated a handfasting in honor of our Scottish ancestors. We kept our entire ceremony positive and full of love to respect the power of the spoken word.
Getting married in a chateau meant they didn’t have to go overboard with the extra decorations, but Louise spent months looking for brass candlesticks. She also hand-painted the jackets and shoes. made her own wreath and did the invitations and signage.
“We loved everything about our day,” she continued, “it was just how we wanted it. We really enjoyed having fun with Lorna for the pictures because it gave us some time for ourselves. The fire performance was a surprise for everyone, Nicolas’ set was spectacular.
SUPPLIERS
- Photography: Lorna Newman Wedding Photography
- Officiant: Glasgow Unitarian Church
- Venue: Law Castle, West Kilbride
- Bride’s Dress: Scarlet-Tayla
- Bride’s Jacket, Shoes & Crown: Inanna Bespoke Shoes
- Bride’s Wool Collar: Blue Birch by Rebecca
- Groom’s Kilt: Clan Scotland
- Groom’s Jacket: MDNT45
- Rings: Bee More You
- Cake: The Bearded Baker
- Flowers: A Curious Arrangement
- Fire Performer: Mia Meow
