It is my absolute joy introducing you to Charlotte and Richard as well as their Scottish elopement. Geotechnical engineer Richard and environmental consultant eloped to Quiraing around the Isle of Skye, Scotland on 29 September 2021 for his or her magical humanist ceremony, enjoying a romantic picnic afterward within the breath-taking Fairy Glen. We are thrilled our recommended supplier and directory member, captured these images.

Charlotte and Richard met through operation in 2013 and were engaged in March 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic encouraged the pair to plan their intimate micro-wedding.

"We both started working for that same company in 2013 and started our relationship in 2014. We still work at the same company, at opposite ends of the same open-plan office. We got engaged in Vik, Iceland on 2 March 2020. The trip was planned for my 30th birthday and we were lucky it pre-dated any travel restrictions."

"We both knew we wanted a brief engagement so started considering our options as soon as we returned home. We initially started viewing wedding venues with thoughts of getting a more industrial-themed big day. With the lockdown measures in position during 2020 and also the continuing uncertainty of whether weddings could be going ahead both of us started to consider other options. We understood that outdoor ceremonies in Scotland remained as permitted under lockdown restrictions and, once we both have desired to explore much more of Scotland, the Isle of Skye was an ideal place."

"We did initially possess a date at the start of March 2021 but we chose to push your day back to later within the year. We desired to combine our elopement by having an extended mini-moon stay therefore it would have been a shame not to experience the whisky distilleries and incredible food Skye provides. Plus, Skye in autumn is magical using the rich colors from the landscape. The great thing about an elopement is the fact that dates tend to be more flexible than traditional weddings."

For the outdoor celebration, Richard wore an environmentally friendly wool blazer with tobacco-colored chinos along with a tie. His white shirt and his pocket square were from. For added warmth, he wore a proper wool coat and leather brogue boots.

"Richard wore some bespoke cufflinks from, commissioned by me. The cufflinks were produced from pieces of lava collected on the beach at Vik the morning as we got engaged."

The bride wore an ethereal, flowing gown having a long, flowing train and full sleeves.

"I was browsing FeelTimes and found my dress."

"It had all of the elements I was searching for – a greater neckline, sleeves along with a long train using the bonus to be backless. We received the mermaid wedding dress very quickly and also the quality blew me away. I loved the drama from the long train and just how it billowed within the wind."

After their marriage, the pair found a sheltered destination to toast their union.

"We purchased non-perishable picnic treats and perishable foods from the local bakery, We tucked into cheese and pickle sandwiches and truffle crisps. Our wedding cake would be vegan black forest gateaux decorated with handmade macarons, fresh blackberries, and strawberries."

Words of Wedded Wisdom

"If you're considering eloping, get it done! We had probably the most magical, laid-back day. We could drop traditions that didn't suit us and continue traditions that did."

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