Elle & Stuart’s Super Stylish Cluny Castle Summer Celebration

We’re kicking 2024 off in epic style with the glorious wedding of Elle & Stuart. Featuring chic all-white bouquets, bridesmaids in champagne, and gents in tonal tweed, their super stylish Summer celebration blended timeless charm and modern romance creating a day that was nothing short of magical! This captivating love story is our first real wedding feature of the year, and we have to say, you’re in for an absolute treat!

“It was like we were living out own fairytale story,” Elle reflects, capturing the essence of a celebration beyond the ordinary. With its breathtaking and lush surroundings, Cluny Castle provided the dreamlike canvas upon which their love story unfolded.
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Over to Elle for all the delightful details…..

Elle says...

From the first minute we got engaged we knew we wanted to view Cluny Castle as we kept seeing it on Instagram and we were just blown away by the breathtaking photos. My first impressions were precisely this. When we drove down the driveway and arrived at magnificent castle, we knew we wanted Cluny!!

On the wedding day, from the minute we woke up to the minute we went to bed the day went perfectly; it was like we were living in our very own fairy-tale story. We wanted a relaxed vibe throughout the day but with hints of our personality shining through. Cluny gave us both these things and more. From the stunning grounds to the beautiful, timeless interiors of the castle, Cluny ticked so many boxes for us and was exactly what we were looking for. I would 100% recommend Cluny to anyone getting married and looking for an exclusive use venue on which you can put your own stamp.

Stuart went for a Mitchell Scott full kilt in the Herbidean Glisk tartan with Crail brown jacket and vest and brown tie up shoes. I wore a Rosa Clara gown from Ivory Grace with a custom made over skirt to give off two looks with one dress. With Carvela shoes and a custom-made veil with lace details.

We wanted the whole day to be very traditional but with some modern twists. We decided to go for a very neutral palette of colours with hints of gold throughout. All styling was done by our wonderful caterers, Platter and Pop. It was like they went into my head and took all that I could ever dream of and put it together.

Hays flowers were an absolute must for us, all of Jill's work I had seen previously was amazing!! She did all the bridal party flowers, and we decided we wanted very simple white roses with a touch of greenery. The boy’s buttonholes were the same, just a single white rose and a thistle. Jill also did our beautiful arch coming into our marquee which was so stunning, again with big roses and hydrangeas and some greenery. She also used the same flowers for our flower ring which hung around the bar in the marquee. She also created a beautiful centrepiece for the marquee with a birch tree which gave the marquee that summer outside feel.

The excellent Lois at Cut the Cake made our beautiful old school cake and cupcakes. We decided we wanted a very traditional cake, nothing three tiered or fussy, so went for a one tier cake with beautiful piping and detailing.

Our caterers were fantastic from day one of speaking with Suzannah and Sophie. Not only did they create such an amazing meal on the day, but they also put so much effort in the fine detailing which won me over completely. From making us a signature cocktail, to an espresso station to a fantastic ice cream bar. We went for a grazing table for our reception food, which was a huge hit. Their attention to detail and taste was second to none. Nothing went without being beautifully presented.

We wanted our guest to remember how they felt more than anything on our special day, so entertainment was a big part. We had Scotia Strings playing in the chapel and out at our drinks reception which gave such a brilliant atmosphere whilst everyone mingled. We then had a saxophonist, which put everyone in the mood for a party, while our evening guests were arriving at the marquee. Once our evening guests were settled in, we then had a super display from my dance school, Danz Creations, who put on a 10-minute highland dancing show for all the guests, which went down ace! Our band at night time was The Rockettes, who played everything from hits of the 60's & 70's all the way up to present day. They kept the dance floor very busy all night and were an absolute buzz.

We picked Sophie Alexandria for our photographer. From the minute of meeting with Sophie we knew she would be a fantastic photographer and a laugh on the day, which is exactly what we wanted. She nailed every part of the day perfectly. We wanted very natural photos, that wouldn’t age and that’s exactly what we were given. She has captured the day flawlessly.  She was more than a photographer on the day; anything needing done or sorted she was always first to sort it.

The best part of the day...

Our most memorable part of the day was the chapel. Getting married in Cluny Chapel is something we will both never forget. From the stain glass windows to the most beautiful woodwork, everything in the Chapel is everything we ever dreamed of.

From one couple to another...​

Our words of wedded wisdom would be relax and take everything in because it’s done in a flash. Remember at each part of the day and how you felt in that moment. Take time away from it all just the two of you and breath.

​Supplier credits

Venue - Cluny Castle, www.clunycastle.com
Photographer - Sophie Alexandria, www.sophiealexandriaphotography.com
Videographer - Connor Ross, www.conorrossmedia.com
Caterers - Platter & Pop, www.platterandpop.co.uk
Decor & Styling - Platter & Pop, www.platterandpop.co.uk
Florist - Hays Flowers, www.haysflowers.com
Marquee - Elegant Pitches, www.elegantpitches.com
Furniture - Rustic Look, www.facebook.com/rusticlookaberdeen
Hair - Simone Hair Saint, www.simonesaint.com
MUA - Jacqueline McPhee, www.jacquelynmcphee.com
Cake - Cut the Cake, www.facebook.com/lloissmithh
Piper - Alba Piping, www.albabagpipes.com
String Quartet - Scotia Strings, www.scotiastrings.co.uk
Saxophonist, PaddySax, www.facebook.com/paddysax
Band - The Rockets, www.rockettesband.co.uk
Dancers - Danz Creations, www.danzcreations.co.uk/competition-team
Dress - Ivory Grace, www.ivorygrace.co.uk
Kilt - Mitchell Scott, www.mitchell-scott.co.uk

Thank you to Coco Wedding Venues for publishing this beautiful wedding,
https://cocoweddingvenues.co.uk/the-blog/inspiration/elle-and-stuart/