Post number 3 - it was a busy day, what can I say?
After all of this we still had to meet the photographer, who we already had penciled in for our date. The photographer is Neil Fordyce, and was originally recommended by the venue so we know he knows how to get the best shots of the grounds etc. Both him and his wife seemed very friendly and the selection of albums on display were stunning. Having met him we were happy to go ahead with the booking. Our parents were especially impressed with the albums and seemed to be trying to pick which ones they would like to use for their copies of the photos.
Dad spoke to the car's chauffeur who opened the car up for us to sit in. I couldn't believe how comfortable it was in the back - lovely soft leather. The car will likely have to make four trips to the Church in the morning but they said that's quite usual for them. Car booked.
On our way out to look at some of the lodges in the grounds we bumped into the piper who we hadn't seen around earlier. I've had my heart set on a piper because I think it's one thing that really adds to the atmosphere of a Scottish wedding. She was very reasonably priced and I mentioned a few songs I liked and she began playing them then and there - perfect - booked.
Both sets of parents were considering booking lodges for the whole weekend so we wandered around the grounds and explored them a bit. All of them wee lovely inside, though some were more spacious than others. Both of them eventually booked one so I know I'll have plenty space for me and the girls to get ready in on the morning of the big day. There's a kitchen as well so perhaps we'll be able to have some people round on the friday night before everything kicks off. I'll need to remember to leave myself some time to get my beauty sleep though.
After all of this we had to call it a day. We were due to get a train from Edinburgh at 7 pm so needed to get back down the road fairly promptly. I was buzzing for the rest of the day and we both were very pleased to see how nicely the planning was coming together. There's still a lot to do but at least most of the big things are booked, even if the details still need to be finalised.
After all of this we still had to meet the photographer, who we already had penciled in for our date. The photographer is Neil Fordyce, and was originally recommended by the venue so we know he knows how to get the best shots of the grounds etc. Both him and his wife seemed very friendly and the selection of albums on display were stunning. Having met him we were happy to go ahead with the booking. Our parents were especially impressed with the albums and seemed to be trying to pick which ones they would like to use for their copies of the photos.
Dad spoke to the car's chauffeur who opened the car up for us to sit in. I couldn't believe how comfortable it was in the back - lovely soft leather. The car will likely have to make four trips to the Church in the morning but they said that's quite usual for them. Car booked.
On our way out to look at some of the lodges in the grounds we bumped into the piper who we hadn't seen around earlier. I've had my heart set on a piper because I think it's one thing that really adds to the atmosphere of a Scottish wedding. She was very reasonably priced and I mentioned a few songs I liked and she began playing them then and there - perfect - booked.
Both sets of parents were considering booking lodges for the whole weekend so we wandered around the grounds and explored them a bit. All of them wee lovely inside, though some were more spacious than others. Both of them eventually booked one so I know I'll have plenty space for me and the girls to get ready in on the morning of the big day. There's a kitchen as well so perhaps we'll be able to have some people round on the friday night before everything kicks off. I'll need to remember to leave myself some time to get my beauty sleep though.
After all of this we had to call it a day. We were due to get a train from Edinburgh at 7 pm so needed to get back down the road fairly promptly. I was buzzing for the rest of the day and we both were very pleased to see how nicely the planning was coming together. There's still a lot to do but at least most of the big things are booked, even if the details still need to be finalised.
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