Robyn and Ashton tied the knot on 21 June 2025, celebrating with a heartfelt ceremony at Marischal College before moving on to a lively reception at Union Kirk in Aberdeen.

Their love story began in Glasgow, when both almost skipped a night out but were persuaded by friends to join them at the Bell Jar pub. Fate clearly had other plans. Years later, Ashton proposed on the island of Bressay, where the couple were enjoying a winter escape. When it came to engagement rings, they surprised each other with strikingly similar designs. Ashton chose a pink sapphire with diamonds on either side, while Robyn had a ruby with the same detailing.

Neither wanted to wait long for their big day. They planned the entire celebration in under six months, with securing the venue as the top priority. Union Kirk, with its dramatic windows and supportive coordinator Leigh-Anne, ticked every box, especially with family travelling from America. The day was designed to showcase their personalities, with a ceilidh to entertain overseas guests, and a sustainable, colourful approach to décor. Pink and blue flowers, charity shop vases and repurposed bouquets kept things both vibrant and meaningful.

Dress shopping was an adventure. Ashton knew exactly what she wanted and found her dream ballgown at Eva Lendel, full of lace and tulle, fit for a fairytale. Robyn was less certain until a stylist at Wed2B suggested a corseted gown with strong tailoring that turned out to be perfect. Both added sentimental touches. Robyn wore heirloom jewellery gifted on the morning of the wedding and a dried flower hair comb, while Ashton chose a flower crown and pieces lent by her grandmother and mum. Alterations made each gown unique, with Robyn’s train reworked into off-the-shoulder sleeves and Ashton’s bustle added for dancing the night away.

Each bride had three bridesmaids, Robyn’s in blue and Ashton’s in pink, with the freedom to choose outfits that felt right for them. The celebrations began the day before with a family brunch, followed by a relaxed evening at the Sandman hotel. On the wedding morning, butterflies gave way to happy tears as the couple saw each other for the first time at Marischal College, before exchanging their own vows, with their mums proudly walking them down the aisle.

After photos around the city, guests gathered at Union Kirk for canapés before sitting down to chicken or gnocchi, followed by a sticky toffee pudding that proved so popular it had guests sneaking back for seconds. Their first dance to Silk Chiffon by Muna was the perfect lead-in to a ceilidh where Ashton’s American family threw themselves into Strip the Willow for the very first time.

Looking back, the couple say the highlight was simply how much fun they had. “We just laughed and danced all day. It was exactly what we wanted.” Their advice to others is simple: “Make the choices that make you happiest. At the end of the day, it’s about the two of you.”

They are now looking ahead to a Thailand honeymoon in 2026, though for now they are happily busy settling into married life with the newest member of the family, a mischievous little kitten.

Robyn & Ashton's Little White Book

Band: Scree

Bridal outfits: Wed2B & Eva Lendel

Bridal accessories: HandandBloom (Etsy)

Cake: Maddie Owen

Ceremony: Marischal College

Flowers: Charlotte Jones

Photographer: Deeside Photography

Transport: Rainbow Taxis

Venue: Union Kirk