Megan and Craig first crossed paths online in 2019, although Megan has always preferred the slightly more traditional version of events: “I went to school with his sister!”

Their relationship led to a memorable trip to Ayrshire in March 2024. An unexpected room upgrade gave Craig the perfect opportunity to propose on their balcony overlooking the sea, complete with an entirely unplanned piper playing in the background.

Craig had taken inspiration from rings Megan had shown him over the years and surprised her with her dream solitaire from Finnies.

With around 21 months to plan, their biggest priority was keeping the daytime celebration small.

“We both don't love being the centre of attention,” explains Megan. Just as importantly, she wanted everyone together for the wedding breakfast rather than separated across different tables. A beautiful serpentine table from Thoughts & Crosses brought that vision to life, allowing their closest family and friends to eat, talk and celebrate together.

Pittodrie House Hotel won Megan over despite an initial reluctance to even view it, thanks to Craig being a huge football fan! Its beautiful grounds, scenery and intimate ballroom proved perfect for the relaxed wedding they had in mind.

The styling was predominantly neutral, with champagne tones and touches of pink and green, while brighter colour appeared through the flowers.

Finding the dress proved surprisingly straightforward. Megan visited Perfect Bridal feeling nervous but knowing she wanted to try different styles. “I knew as soon as I tried my dress on that nothing would compare.”

Her Pronovias gown, Alphosine, featured a square neckline with subtle V detail, exposed boning and a full A-line ballgown skirt and train. Best of all, it had pockets. A delicate pearl veil completed the look, while Megan gradually worked her way through three pairs of shoes before finishing the night dancing in trainers. Craig opted for a burgundy kilt from Georgian Dress Hire, with his best man and groomsman wearing semi-matching kilts.

There was also a special role for one of Megan’s childhood friends, who was her ‘something blue’ and joined the smaller daytime celebration before the festivities continued with a larger evening party.

They both stayed at Pittodrie the night before, joining around 19 guests for a barbecue in the orangery followed by drinks in the snug. With Scotland playing football at 11 p.m., Megan was simply relieved the match wasn't happening on the wedding night!

Their humanist ceremony was relaxed and personal. Instead of symbolic rituals, they each shared three things they loved and one thing they'd change about the other. Megan spending less money and Craig becoming less competitive at games made the list.

More Than Sax provided the soundtrack to the drinks reception before everyone gathered around the serpentine table for dinner. Megan's dad delivered the only pre-meal speech, with Craig and best man Hal saving theirs until the evening guests arrived. Hal even unearthed a recording of teenage Craig singing!

The couple chose Calum Scott's Biblical for their first dance before the relaxed daytime atmosphere gave way to a very different evening. Megan's instructions to DJ Coby Young of Touch of Class DJs were simple: keep it fresh, remix the tracks and keep the party moving. The result was a packed dance floor, with only the arrival of Lolly's ice cream tempting guests away.

For Megan, some of the smallest moments became the most memorable. Her five-year-old cousin appointed herself unofficial bridesmaid, helping with the dress, rounding up guests for photographs and dancing with the bride.

But one particularly quiet moment stood out too. “Having some one-on-one time after just being married was amazing. Just the two of us, with a drink and chatting.”

Megan's advice to other couples reflects their relaxed approach. “Don't put too much pressure on it. On the day you're really not going to care about your table plan or your napkins.”

Megan's Little White Book

Bridal outfit: Perfect Bridal

Bridesmaids: Six Stories

Cake: Gum Blossom

Celebrant: Sheona Read

Décor: Thoughts & Crosses

DJ: Touch of Class, Coby Young

Flowers: Dahlia Rose Floral

Groom/mens outfit: Georgian Dress Hire

Hair: Michelle Reid

Make-up: Natalie Fearnley

Musician: More Than Sax

Photographer: Dani Rose Photography

Second Shooter: Sandie Ritchie Photograhy

Rings: Finnies; Forger & Lumber

Tan: Brown Sugar by Sam Milne

Transport: RS Coaches

Venue: Pittodrie House Hotel

Videographer: Watt Videography