A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

Taylor and Clayton had to change programs at the past moment, but ended up obtaining the most wonderful, intimate elopement shoot in Glencoe with only a teeny dinosaur as a guest. Beginning in significant faculty and spanning the yrs, their lengthy-distance adore tale has stolen our hearts.


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan bride groom portrait


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan pastel dried flower bouquet flowers by minty


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan pastel dried flower bouquet white bridal veil hope & ivy wedding dress


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

In which did your adore tale get started?

We satisfied in substantial university and received married in college or university but amicably break up up after four years of relationship. Just just before that, Clayton and I had both equally been accepted to graduate colleges in Edinburgh. We every ended up likely at the same time but ended up at different colleges.

About three yrs later on, I was dwelling back household in Iowa and he was going to from Edinburgh for a handful of months just before placing off to do PhD fieldwork in Tanzania for a pair of a long time. Extensive story small: we ended up finding pregnant and it was a Extremely major shock. Adding to the drama, I identified out I was expecting literally 14 several hours just before he was intended to fly midway throughout the world!

Clayton went to Tanzania, but was back again in time to be there for the delivery of our son, Milo. And then in order for Milo and I to get visas and be part of Clayton in Scotland though he concluded his doctorate, we experienced to get married once again. We went to the courthouse and signed the papers but didn’t actually notify any person about it! The 3 of us moved to Edinburgh when Milo was 8 months outdated.

What motivated your wedding options?

We’d technically been married for a few of several years at this place but hadn’t acknowledged it publicly or celebrated in any way. In the summer of 2020, Covid constraints were being easing and venues had been opening once more. Emerging from the lows of lockdown, we have been feeling super shut as a minimal family and preferred to rejoice, be with our pals, dance, and consume fantastic food! That motivated us to system a smaller, personal ceremony with our closest mates at Holyrood Park and a evening meal get together at 1 of our favourite destinations to consume, Bodega.

On the other hand, as the date grew nearer, restrictions ramped again up and we had to get in touch with it off. I did not want Covid to spoil 1 additional issue. We already experienced our outfits and bouquets. The weekend coming was going to be abnormally heat and sunny, so I termed our close friend and photographer, Rebekah. I asked if she would be up for an elopement shoot and she mentioned Sure.

When we decided to “elope”, we only experienced one working day to decide our place and it required to be inside driving length of Edinburgh. We preferred to be somewhere a little bit secluded and when you live in Scotland, you may well as effectively take advantage of the magical, rugged, sweeping landscapes. Loch Achtriochtan just exterior of Glencoe is particularly beautiful, so we ended up there!


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan pastel dried flower bouquet flowers by minty


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan bride groom portrait


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTGlencoe elopement traditional quaich Scottish whiskey hope & ivy wedding dress slim Burgundy Herringbone Suit


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTGlencoe elopement traditional quaich Scottish whiskey hope & ivy wedding dress slim Burgundy Herringbone Suit


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTGlencoe elopement traditional quaich Scottish whiskey hope & ivy wedding dress slim Burgundy Herringbone Suit


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

We really like your outfits! Explain to us more…

I wore the Fleur gown by Hope & Ivy, which confirmed up on my Instagram feed just one working day. I did not want the price tag associated with a bridal boutique since it was going to be a modest, unconventional marriage. I’m drawn to traditional, classic, French-design attire and that bohemian, flower-little one vibe. The Fleur dress suit that to a tee and when I tried using it on, I could not have been happier. There was no time to sort out shoes, so I grabbed my mountaineering boots. My blush pink veil was from Cotswold Bridal and my necklace and engagement ring ended up from Aidah Jewellery.

Clayton wore a slender burgundy herringbone match with a patterned button-down and sneakers from Asos. He also wore a vintage navy knit tie.

Your pics are gorgeous! 

It’s tough to come up with text to describe just how wickedly talented Rebekah is and how fantastically she captured our Glencoe elopement. The jaw-dropping landscapes definitely assisted, but we certainly could not have requested for a better person to have around on these types of an personal working day. She was attentive, imaginative, and simple heading. She masterfully well balanced supplying us house to do our point and becoming a guiding light by the full process. I completely adored the photos she took and will treasure them all of my days! I’d suggest Rebekah for any of your pictures desires a thousand periods around.

Inform us extra about your flowers…

Flowers by Minty intended the most spectacular dried flower arrangement tied with a magnificent velvet ribbon. I am so pleased that I opted for a dried flower bouquet! Not only was it cost-effective and a lot easier to elope with, but it now can make a lovely decoration on the mantle in our bed room. It appears to be like as best as at any time!

Have been there any challenges together the way?

Oh, just a world-wide pandemic which meant that at the final moment we couldn’t go via with any of our first marriage plans! But all claimed and accomplished, I could not have dreamed of a far better substitute.


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

Any suggestions?

Our plans went out the window and our marriage ceremony turned a spontaneous, fuss-free affair. Every little thing was stripped down to the necessities and it helps make you realise what is definitely important about the working day. A lot less is more. Really do not crack the financial institution above table centrepieces and decorations that no a person will don’t forget several years from now, in any case. Imagine about what you even now don’t forget and savored most from weddings you’ve attended and don’t worry substantially about the rest.

Honeymoon or minimoon?

We honeymooned in dreamy, remote Knoydart and stayed at the Knoydart Residence Studio. We rented e-bikes to get all around the peninsula, appreciated pints at Britain’s most remote pub, incredibly hot tubbing, and very long walks in the rain.

What’s the a single second you will always keep in mind?

Clayton and I expressing exclusive vows to Milo and holding his arms though he stood between us in his Triceratops costume. When you have a dino-obsessed 3-year-aged who insists on donning his triceratops outfit to get married you simply cannot say no!


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan pastel dried flower bouquet flowers by minty


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANTglencoe elopement mountain scenery loch Achtriochtan bride groom portrait


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT


A GLORIOUS GLENCOE ELOPEMENT WITH TEENY DINOSAUR CELEBRANT

The entire world requirements far more teeny triceratops at weddings we’re thinking! Thanks for sharing your amazing story with us Taylor and Clayton. x