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Wedding 2020 with Church Ceremony and Colourful Marquee Reception

Photography by Emma Lawson Photography

Claire and Ray were so inspired by the thought of a more intimate wedding with close family and friends they brought their originally planned 2020 wedding forward. They organised their day in six weeks and were able to book suppliers that had previously been unavailable on their wedding date, including talented wedding photographer Emma Lawson Photography. Their smiles say it all and the marquee reception looks incredible with colourful flowers and perfectly worded signs created by Rock My Wedding recommended suppliers, Made By Wood And Wood.

Colourful wedding bouquet
Wash your hands wedding sign for COVID secure wedding
Bride getting ready on the wedding morning
Mother of the bride and daughter on the wedding morning
Father of the bride and daughter on the wedding morning
Bride and bridesmaids in red dresses leaving the house
Bride and bridesmaids in red dresses entering the church
Bridesmaids in red dresses walking down the aisle
Groom in tartan kilt waiting at the altar
Wedding ceremony bridal entrance in stay wedding dress
Wedding ceremony bridal entrance at Glasgow University Chapel
Father of the bride giving his daughter away at Glasgow University Chapel wedding ceremony
Wedding reading at Glasgow University Chapel
Bride and groom laughing at Glasgow University Chapel  wedding ceremony
Bride and groom exchanging vows at Glasgow University Chapel  wedding ceremony
Bride and groom sitting at the altar at Glasgow University Chapel  wedding ceremony
Bride and groom walking up the aisle as husband and wife
Happy bride and groom at wedding 2020
Bride and groom just married at August wedding 2020
Bride and groom portrait with groom in tartan kilt and bride holding a colourful wedding bouquet
Bride and groom portrait by Emma Lawson Photography
Glasgow University Chapel wedding photographs
Bride and groom portraits walking around Glasgow
Colourful red, pink and purple wedding bouquet
Bride and groom embracing at their wedding 2020
Bride and groom confetti exit
Bride and groom confetti moment by Emma Lawson Photography

What Made Our Day Unique

We originally planned a larger wedding later in the year but, when lockdown happened, we took the opportunity to have a much smaller wedding with our closest family and friends. We were still lucky to have some of the same suppliers (Lazy Sunday, Rusty’s, Eclectic Strings) but it also meant that we could have suppliers that may otherwise have been unavailable for our date (Emma Lawson, Blue Poppy, Edinburgh Wedding Videos). Deciding to get married in 6 weeks was an unexpected decision but one that paid off for us and made the whole planning experience really special.

Claire & Ray

Wedding 2020

The chances are if you'd planned a 2020 wedding you may have had to postpone it. Whilst some couples have rebooked for next year, some couples have decided they don't want to wait and despite the restrictions surrounding weddings have planned their perfect day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Claire and Ray had actually planned a larger wedding for later in the year but were so inspired by the thought of a more intimate celebration with their closest family and friends they brought their celebration forward. This also meant they could book some suppliers that were previously busy. As you can see the results are amazing, and their smiles say it all.

Inspiration & Styling

Colourful, relaxed, intimate and fun. We wanted it to be bright and reflect the happiness of the day. Seeing the finished product of the marquee was so overwhelming and there were personal touches everywhere, from lyrics of our favourite song ‘thunder road’ on the back of the menu to the cake topper which included our new puppy, Kevin. It really felt like a collective effort from our families and friends and it was so special to be able to celebrate it in my family home.

Claire & Ray

Colourful colour flowers for marquee reception entrance
Colourful flowers decorating the marquee entrance
Colourful marquee wedding reception for wedding 2020
Wooden tables for socially distanced marquee reception
Gold candlesticks and colourful flowers at marquee reception
pink, red and orange wedding flower arrangements
And so the adventure begins fabric sign
Place setting with glass charger plate
Blush pink menu card at place setting
Colourful hanging flower installation
Vintage china tea cups and saucers
Bride and groom at marquee reception
Marquee reception with round black welcome sign
Round black welcome sign
Distance makes the heart grown fonder wedding sign for 2020 wedding
Social distancing is temporary wedding sign for 2020 wedding
Chill out area with velvet sofa and chairs
Bar area with spirts and garnishes
Wooden crate wedding decor  with framed portraits
Socially distanced marquee reception with colourful flower decor
Semi naked wedding cake with people cake topper
Marquee reception with flag top table sign and hanging flower installation
Bride and groom laughing during wedding reception speeches
Best mans speech at wedding 2020
Wedding catering at marquee reception
Bride and groom enjoying their buffet wedding breakfast
Bride and groom first dance

Please note the government safety guidelines surrounding weddings are continuously evolving, please check the latest updates to ensure you have a happy, but COVID secure wedding. You can also bookmark our COVID hub where you'll find lots of advice for hosting your own socially distanced wedding and ways to reduce your guest list.

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Videographer: Edinburgh Wedding Videos |
Location: Glasgow University Chapel |
: Parent’s garden in Glasgow |
Marquee: Finesse Marquees |
Pizza Van: Wood Fired Guys |
Drink: Majestic Wine |
Flowers: Blue Poppy |
Framed Signs: Made by Wood and Wood |
Stationery & Top Table Banner: Brahmin Lettering |
Decor & Hire: Virginias Vintage Hire |
Music at the Church: Pianist and Violin |
Wedding Dress: Catriona Garforth |
Bridal Boutique: Catriona Garforth Edinburgh |
Hair Clip: The Bobby Pin |
Bridal Shoes: The Attico |
Bridesmaid Dress: John Lewis |
Grooms Outfit : Kapital Kilts |
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