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The couple and their loved ones were all assembled at the Fife Arms in Braemar but their ceremony was planned for a secluded patch of woodland ten minutes down the road at the Mar Estate. We had a backup plan for bad Scottish weather, but it wasn't needed. The day was warm, and the sunlight through the pine trees created a beautiful setting for photos, as shown by the great pictures taken.by Harper Scott Photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64bfa98e00e61f7e9a7b6748/26be6771-6348-4cd9-9fbf-b1e18da27d64/119-2024-10-06-C%2BD-HARPER-SCOTT-PHOTO.JPG Blog - Carolyn and Damien - The couple selected a location in Scotland for its stunning views, important to the groom's Scottish heritage, and reminiscent of the bride's beautiful New Zealand home. The ceremony was thoughtfully planned to respect its history and the environment. We included Fire, Earth, and Water as key elements. The incredible wedding planner Amanda from Coorie, helped the couple find a perfect ceremony spot among evergreen trees, with a mossy knoll for a stage and a carpet of heather. The wonderful team at Gloam made a cozy space for eighty guests, using armchairs, benches, floor cushions, and floral arrangements that blended in seamlessly with the backdrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64bfa98e00e61f7e9a7b6748/2b9db67b-61e3-4994-b7a3-b4e6b3863422/180-2024-10-06-C%2BD-HARPER-SCOTT-PHOTO.JPG Blog - Carolyn and Damien - Fire The couple chose a sage smudging ritual to remove negative energy and bring peace to their space, helping them begin this new stage in their relationship with positively and harmony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64bfa98e00e61f7e9a7b6748/5740aae6-0c2d-43f5-814c-65b03710a87b/218-2024-10-06-C%2BD-HARPER-SCOTT-PHOTO.JPG Blog - Carolyn and Damien - Water The couple had a traditional handfasting ceremony during which they also exchanged rings. 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The idea is that the stone, representing the earth, grounds those vows, making them as enduring as the land itself and ensures that the promises are strong, solid and lasting. The stone came from Loch Fyne, near Castle Lachlan, home of the groom’s Gilchrist clan ancestors. Guests received a rose quartz oathing stone and were invited to share a personal wish on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64bfa98e00e61f7e9a7b6748/8cf643eb-5f25-4609-a524-e9841b2712d5/303-2024-10-06-C%2BD-HARPER-SCOTT-PHOTO.JPG Blog - Carolyn and Damien After the ceremony, we went to the beautiful Linn of Dee to throw our oathing stones into the River Dee. The energy we put into the stones mixed with the river's energy as the current carried them to the North Sea. 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