Laura Catherine and John’s wedding was the kind of celebration that could only be described as cinematic: set in the wonderfully scenic eastern coastal region of Scotland, where rolling green hills stretch to the horizon and a soft mist hangs in the air like a gentle veil. It was a location steeped in beauty and history, perfectly matching the couple’s vision for a wedding that was as elegant as it was deeply personal.
With impending weather on the forecast for the weekend, Laura Catherine and John opted to do a first look earlier in the week to ensure they would be able to document it. The couple lucked out with beautiful weather during the wedding festivities, but they claim an early first look was one of their favorite experiences. Having more time to be with friends and family to celebrate on the day of was an unexpected way to kick off the nuptials.
The couple began their day in the ancient St. Salvator’s Chapel at the University of St. Andrews, Laura Catherine’s alma mater. Beneath soaring Gothic arches and the golden glow of candlelight, Laura Catherine walked the aisle wearing her sister’s veil and grandmothers pearl bracelet. Here, modern love found its place among centuries of tradition, a reverent nod to history and the places that have shaped them.
Once the ceremony was complete, the chapel doors opened and a traditional bagpiper led the newlyweds and their guests out into the soft Scottish light. The journey continued to Cambo Estate, where the reception felt like an elegant immersion into Scottish culture. Guests were greeted with freshly shucked oysters, and later drawn into a spirited ceilidh dance before a big band swept everyone into the night.
The reception space was a reflection of the landscape itself, with florals in refined shades of purple anchored by Scottish thistle and grounded in muted greenery, echoing the rugged beauty of the estate. The natural palette and ancient stone, bathed in the soft summer light, reflected a kind of beauty only Scotland can offer: unforced, unpolished, and deeply resonant.
As the evening unfolded, the ceilidh band’s rhythms filled the dance floor with laughter and movement, pulling even the most reserved guests into the celebration. In quieter corners, conversations lingered well into the evening, the warmth of the occasion matching the glow of candlelight.
From the historic chapel to the estate’s gardens, from the music of the bagpipes to the salt-kissed oysters, every detail of Laura Catherine and John’s Scottish wedding told the story of who they are: two people deeply rooted in love, honoring tradition while embracing the joy of the present. It was not just a wedding, but a chapter in their story that will be remembered and retold for generations to come.
