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Our vision was to create a day that

combined the Scandi aesthetic that

I love – very minimal and graphic –

with my Scottish roots. Our palette was

very clean – light pinks and greys with

hints of lemon yellow – to reect that.

For contrast, my dress was created

using delicate Spanish lace and silk

tulle. I also borrowed a simple silver

bracelet from my maid of honour.

We had a children’s corner complete

with a monkey piñata and cra table,

and created a special pop-up ‘sweet shop’,

with oversized glass pick’n’mix jars.

Personalised glass Coke bottles also went

down very well with our younger guests.

The bridesmaid dresses were a steal.

All three of my ’maids wanted mid-

length gowns, which were surprisingly

tricky to source. We eventually found

them at Warehouse for just £75 each.

Everyone pitched in on the day. My

mum and ’maids stued huge, clear

balloons with confetti and lled them

with helium to oat above each table.

Russell and I bonded over our shared

love of dachshunds! Our own sausage

dog, Bruce, looked amazing in his bow

tie. He kept all of our guests entertained!

My top tip If your mum really has a

strong opinion on something, listen to

her. She probably does know best!

GRAPHIC

DESIGN

Jill Gate, 33, married Russell

Cowling, 35, at St Moulag’s Church,

Aberdeenshire, with a reception

at Coos Cathedral, Aboyne Castle,

on 28 September 2013. She says:

Perfect

Finnish

City

glamour

In full

bloom

Country

smart

Chic by

the seaside

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