Wedding Day Questions — I&S

Wedding Gifts

You’ve done the thing. You’ve rearranged your life to travel across the globe to be present with us. We are so grateful for the gift of your presence, and do not ask for anything more. Thank you, again, for joining us for this important event in our lives.

Ceremony and Reception Locations

We intend to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner outdoors, but this is Scotland, so we have planned for a rain location indoors as well. Be sure to check the weather and this site for any updates and to plan accordingly!

General Attire

We have added some direction to the itinerary for specific events. Main event outfits are broken into three categories: Wedding Casual, Semi-Formal, and for the wedding ceremony and reception, Formal. These are broadly defined and open for your interpretation (and Googling). For example, Semi-Formal (aka “dressy-casual”) just means your nicest Wedding Casual: it’s above Casual, but not Formal. Collared button-downs and blazers/sport coats are an easy solution for men. For women, think cocktail or semi-formal dress. Make sure you pack things that will work for the activities you’ve chosen. The choices for a carriage ride or golf or fishing will be quite distinct.

Take a peak at that itinerary for specifics. Note that daytime attire will tend to lean more toward Wedding Casual.

Wedding Attire

For Women: Formal dresses, gowns, or pant suits are great, leaning longer and more elegant overall. Jewel tones, floral prints, fascinators, wraps…anything that makes you feel beautiful and classy.

For Men: Tuxedos, well-fitted suits, and kilts would all be appropriate for this occasion. If you consider yourself fashion-forward and have at least one gay friend who agrees, bring your best couture look. We hope that you look handsome and feel your best.

Regarding weather: Plan ahead with layers and options depending on temperature swings. It’s just hard to predict!

For the Wedding Day After-Party: Feel free to slip into something more comfortable and throw on your dancing shoes as we party the night away in the Rave Cave.

Shoes

Surfaces range broadly: antique wood floors, sand, gravel paths, stone, grass, and pavement.

Much of the event is outside, including the wedding if the weather cooperates, so heels in general could be a challenge. Wedges and flats will serve you well. For men, we recommend formal dress shoes. To preserve the historic floors of the Estate, stiletto heels are prohibited always and everywhere.

Photos & Video

We will have a photography and videography team with us during key wedding events. You’ll have professionally captured memories to enjoy for years to come. Of course we’ll have thousands of photos that are taken by guests as well, and we will set something up to allow you to upload photos and share them. The only time we’ll ask that you not take photos or video is during the ceremony.