Emma and Alex were mingling with all their guests when I arrived and then I invited everyone to take their seats for the ceremony. It gave our couple a chance to catch their breath and have a rare moment just the two of them, and then they were piped downstairs by Calum, ready to start.
It was a really nice relaxed ceremony, with lots of humour involved. The scene was set by their friend Tony who had written a fantastic poem about the two of them and being a guest at their wedding. Everyone laughed and relaxed and then we went on to share their story, with some funny twists and turns. They had both written personal vows to each other, balancing the genuine sentiment with the humour that is present in their relationship.
And then, Emma's niece sang "Songbird" by Eva Cassidy and it was beautiful. It gave everyone a chance to reflect on their loved ones and our couple a chance to share a smile and a hug.
It was a lovely day - intimate and very personal, shared with their closest family and friends. I wish them well for a fabulous marriage.
