Linda + Joe

They're finally here. Our wedding pictures from the Highlands of Scotland and they're so beautiful. As I mentioned in my engagement blog, we flew Jose Villa over to shoot the wedding. In addition, we had the honor of having Dennis Orchard fly up from London to shoot along side of Jose. What a treat to have two amazing photographers.

We choose the Loch Torridon Country House on Loch Torridon in the Highlands for our wedding venue. The scenery was breathtaking and surreal. It was originally built for the Earl of Lovelace in the early nineteenth century as a shooting lodge. And their hospitality was so welcoming. Thank you to general manager, Robert Ince and his staff at the country house for making our stay so special.

I know, I know there are so many images. Forgive me. I was like a kid in a candy store!


I wanted to start with some of my favorite detail shots. Because like I always say, it's the little things that people remember. This first one is a favorite picture of my dad and me that I attached to my bouquet. Though he couldn't be there to walk me down the aisle, he was with me in spirit.

Joe's cuff links and wedding present.

Our beautiful wedding invitations and programs were designed by Dio Selina. And the gorgeous chocolate suede presentation boxes by All Occassions Stationery.

I made individual cookie jars which were left in our guests rooms with cartons of milk.

At the children's table, the favors were in keeping with Scottish theme. Boxes of Edinburgh Rock candy, little stuffed "Nessies" and lollipop Loch Ness Monsters kept them happy and quite!

My father's family is from Wales, so to honor my Welsh side, each of our guests received a hand carved love spoon. Since Medieval times, the love spoon was given as a Celtic symbol of love even before the tradition of giving a ring. A family in Wales still keeping with tradition carving them by hand.

The prelude began with the sounds of a bag piping echoing through the mountains.

One of the Highland cattle on the property who was very interested in the activities of the day!

Out toastmaster, Douglas MacDonald was a true gentlemen and the winner of Toastmaster of the Year for the UK. Well deserved! He took care of all of the set-up and ceremonial proceedings for the day so I could relax and enjoy the day.

We had so much fun doing our "couple" shots with Jose and Dennis. Here are a few of our favorites.

The evening ended with a fireworks show over the Loch done by the staff of the country house. A unforgettable ending to an unforgettable day!