‘I do’ diary couple Vivienne and Greg’s fabulous wedding at Kingsfield Barn, Linlithgow
Vivienne and Greg
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For some, wedding planning is a breeze.
For others, especially when they’re running a business and renovating a house at the same time, it can be a little more full on!
“It’s only now it’s over that I’m realising how much time and energy it took,” explains Vivienne, who owns Miss Vivienne Lingerie.
For her and partner Greg (who you may recognise from YSW ’s ‘I do’ diaries), their first priority was finding a venue to cater to their pretty specific needs.
“We had 170 guests all day and we wanted a Saturday in July within the next year.
“It’s almost a miracle we found one,” smiles the bride.
Making a statement
For her look, Vivienne wanted to feel “super-comfortable but also a little sexy” and tried to be as open minded as possible when she hit the shops.
She visited four boutiques then circled back to the first place she’d been.
Vivienne decided on the second dress she’d ever tried on; a soft, billowy organza gown from Allure Bridals with a huge train, a front split and a super-flattering Bardot neckline (a sweet nod to the fact Vivienne was in a Bardot dress the night she met her husband-to-be).
She searched for months for the perfect shoes – orange satin peep toes with a big bow on the front and ankle straps – and, despite her ultra-specific criteria, the pair popped up one day!
“I wore a silk garter I made for myself and chose to go with a bare neck, which I felt was a statement in itself,” she adds.
“For my wedding gift, Greg surprised me with the most beautiful diamond earrings, which I wore on the day.
The night before, my mum gave me her grandmother’s engagement ring, which is more than 100 years old.
“It didn’t match my nails but I wore it anyway because it definitely has some good juju in it!”
That evening, Vivienne and her sisters got massages (team YSW loves this pre-wedding idea!) then had a hot tub session before heading to the Champany Inn in Linlithgow for dinner.
She remembers feeling more anxious than anticipated – “I think I was worried about everything going to plan,” – then woke up exhausted after only about three hours’ sleep.
“I wanted to see Greg so badly and knew I’d feel better the second I saw him,” she says.
She walked down the aisle to Buy Dirt by Luke Bryan and Jordan Davis, and the couple tied the knot in an interfaith ceremony.
“It was important to me that my Catholic faith was recognised but Greg wasn’t brought up in a faith.
“Because of that, and with the fact it would’ve been tricky to find a church nearby that could take 170 people, we kept it all at the same venue and with an interfaith minister.
“I’d highly recommend Barbara to anyone who likes a genuine, kind and calming presence.”
Afterwards, everyone was served beer and fizz, and the couple’s entertainment included a gin horsebox bar and a guitar trio playing all their fave country tunes.
The wedding breakfast was all about Italian vibes – pizza, pasta and ice cream – and the speeches ranged from heartfelt to hilarious.“
Not to be missed
Vivienne describes the atmosphere at the reception as being incomparable to anything she’s ever experienced.
She remembers sprinting to the loo and back because she didn’t want to miss a second!
And a quick costume change meant Vivienne was free to let her dance moves loose!
“My friend Jillian had brought a backup white mini dress, just in case we ended up at a club after the wedding!
“I changed into that and it was like the party started.
“I was so happy in that little white dress!”
The couple had a DJ – who said it was the best atmosphere he’d ever felt at a wedding – and a sax power hour.
“When the saxophonist came out, the roof nearly came off the barn!
“He took things to the next level and all I remember is thinking: ‘this is the best night of my entire life’.
“Even the friends and family that never get up to dance were cutting some serious shapes.
“It was hilarious.”
Photographer Sarah of Joy Story stayed on to capture the fun of sax hour and Vivienne was delighted – in fact, dancing with Greg at this point was the highlight of her whole day.
“Sarah’s photos are incredible.
“So many candids (that are actually flattering!) of everyone, which would have been hard considering we had 170 guests.
“She even had an emergency sewing kit in her car which we needed after the first dance.
“I can’t tell you how amazing this woman is!”
Joy Story
“Vivienne and Greg went all out on DIY styling and décor for their big barn wedding and WOW! When a talented creative and a joiner are getting married, there’s just no stopping them! I have never seen a couple have so much fun on the dance floor at their wedding. This is the vibe you’ve been looking for.”
Sarah
Here are the amazing suppliers that helped make our wedding so special
– I’d highly recommend them.
Bride’s dress | Allure Bridals at Aimee Bridal Couture
Bridesmaid dresses | Cicinia
Catering | Fallones Pizza & Gelato
DJ | GV Events Borders Ltd
Flowers | Love in a Mist Florals
Hair | Hair by Luci
Horsebox Bar | GV Events Borders Ltd
Make-up | Stephanie Ferry Makeup
Minister | Barbara Campbell
Rings | Beaverbrooks
Saxophonist | Man With The Red Suit
Transport | Linlithgow Classics
Videography | White Tree Wedding Films
Wedding planner | Pink Wellie Weddings
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