Your North West Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 58)

Australia Samantha and Scott tied the knot with a rustic celebration at The Dream Centre followed by a reception at Hyde Bank Farm Images courtesy of Katie Dervin Photographer W hen Samantha and Scott met at a leadership programme in Australia, she knew he was the one for her. “We became close friends, and I loved his sense of adventure,” says Samantha. “I realised there was a spark when I felt a sense of dread about returning to the UK and not getting to see him every day.” Scott surprised Samantha by proposing during a dream holiday to the Scottish Highlands. “I’d wanted to visit since I was a little girl,” shares the bride. “It was the end of February 2018, and the Beast from the East had finally eased up enough for us to travel. We spent five glorious days discovering Skye from the little cottage Scott had hired. Towards the end of the trip, he’d organised for us to visit a castle, where he got down on one knee and proposed. I don’t remember what I said, and I was in such shock I didn’t even notice that our two best friends were there taking photos!” Here she shares some of her favourite moments from their big day... with love From REAL WEDDINGS 39 