When Tina & Patrick first got in touch with their ideas of a beach wedding at Clachtoll Beach I knew this would be one truly up my street (or sandy path) – a couple, their two kids, two mothers & two dogs! Like many couples I meet, they had fond memories of their wedding destination from previous stays and couldn’t imagine a better place for their very special occasion. And a special wedding day it was, on a sunny afternoon in May…

After meeting at the carpark – kids, dogs, photographer and various bits of equipment we all meandered down to the beach to find the spot that seemed right for the ceremony. A wedding party on a beach always creates curiosity, and spreads cheer – Tina and her daughter, beautiful in white, Patrick & Hamish in their kilts, bouncy dogs – love and happiness in abundance.

With everybody settled in our ceremony spot, with a backdrop of blue sea and white sand, what better way to start than with a poem about dogs on a beach, establishing the tone of the ceremony as fun and relaxed. What followed were heartfelt promises to each other, a sand ceremony that delighted the youngest member of the wedding party in particular, a lovely poem about family read by the couple’s son, rings, and a lovely impromptu contribution by Patrick’s mum. With the dogs happily frolicking in the background we signed the marriage schedule in a sheltered corner of the beach, propped up against ancient rocks and then celebrated with flower confetti.

A wonderful day for a wonderful couple & a wonderful family! Thanks for letting me be part of this joyful event.