Today I want to share just a few images from probably one of the most challenging but intensely fulfilling days of my career so far.
In the last week of January I answered a call for help from the Honeyrose Foundation who were trying to fulfil the last wish of Lynda who is terminally ill with renal cancer.
Lynda wished to repledge her love and devotion to her husband Gordon by renewing her Wedding Vows.
The HoneyRose Foundation is a team of people with a desire to help individuals that are enduring a terminal illness.
The call came through Laura Reece of Laura Reece Bridal who was providing Lynda’s dress. From that initial point and after I had spoken to the Foundation, I took over co-ordination and sourcing of suppliers.
In just those few short weeks, and through the extreme generosity of UK Wedding Suppliers and those I now affectionately call Team Kindness an amazing day came together.
These wonderful individuals gave their services and products for free to make a truly special day, in a beautiful pallette of purple and cream.
Though the day was brought together through sad circumstances I hope it became instead a celebration of love and life, and I truly believe we achieved that.
The Couple renewed the vows at St Vincent De Paul Church in Thornliebank, Glasgow with a reception at the Busby Hotel.
Apologies for my shoddy photography. The Official and much more clear images shall follow when ready from Official Photographer, Nikki McLeod
I would like to extend my very great appreciation to Team Kindness for helping me make this day a success.
Alison Tinlin – Plans and Presents – Co-ordination http://www.plansandpresents.co.uk
Louise Graham – Wedding and Baby – Jewellery http://www.weddingandbaby.co.uk
Charlotte Balbier/Amanda Wyatt – Bridesmaids Gowns – Amanda Wyatt – Drama Queen range http://www.charlottebalbier.com http://www.amandawyatt.com/drama-queen
Melissa Cherry – Freelance Hairstylist http://www.facebook.com/melissacherryhairstylist
Leigh Blaney – Make Up http://www.makeup-by-leighblaney.co.uk/
Ecosse Classic Cars – VW Camper Van – Cream – Wedding Transport http://www.ecosseclassiccars.co.uk
MacGregor and MacDuff – Kilt Hire – http://www.macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/
Caroline Graham – Chic Wedding Stationery – Wedding Poem Booklets and Placecards http://www.chicweddingstationery.co.uk
Dawn Lloyd – Silk Flowers – Bouquets, Top Table Arrangement, Bridesmaids posies and buttonhole http://dawnsuniqueflowers.vpweb.co.uk/
Fraser Porteous – BagPiper http://www.fraser-porteous.co.uk
Nikki McLeod and Anita Williamson [assistant] – Photography http://www.nikkimcleodphotography.com
Kirsty Duncan – Singer – Entertainment http://www.kirstyduncan.co.uk/
Andrina Greig – Fabricated Alteration [ seamstress – Bridal and Bridesmaid gown alterations] http://www.fabricatedalterations.com/
Laura Reece – Laura Reece Bridal – Bridal Gown http://www.laurareecebridal.co.uk/
Sandra MacKenzie– Cakes Baked by Sandra – Wedding Cake http://www.facebook.com/cakebakebysandra
Sandra Hogg – West End Wedding Boutique – Weddings Shoes http://www.westendweddingboutique.co.uk/
Seasonal Decorations – Centrepiece supplies http://www.seasonaldecorations.co.uk/
Jilly Milligan – Crystal Wishing Tree http://www.crystalwishingtreesatstickyfingersdesigns.co.uk/
Venue – The Busby Hotel http://www.busbyhotel.co.uk
Amy Mohammed – I want a poem [ bespoke wedding poem to supliers and personal poem between bride and groom] http://www.iwantapoem.com
Katrina MacDonald – Tablet favours http://www.katskakes.co.uk
With special thanks to Charlene at the Holiday Inn Express in StockWell Street, Glasgow for arranging guest accomodations and the lovely Couple’s overnight stay.
Comments
Sangeeta
February 17, 2012Well done Alison and Team Kindness – what a beautiful (and touching) post. And what a special day for Lynda and Gordan. xx
sarah
February 17, 2012how truely inspiring I am so honoured to know many of the suppliers involved you are all amazing xxx
Polly
February 18, 2012A very moving post, Alison, and it looks like a beautiful wedding.
Rebecca Spencer
February 18, 2012What a wonderful day for the happpy couple, glad you could be a key part in making this really special for them Alison. x
Sandra Mackenzie
February 19, 2012Aw, what a lovely story. Really nice to see it written down.
I’m sorry I couldn’t make it on the day.
Sandra (Cake Bake by Sandra)
Ciara @ Wed in London
February 22, 2012Amazing work Alison and all those involved. I hope Lynda and her family had a very special day.
norlyne rosewarne
March 11, 2012This would of made a lovely story for the kindness shown in the local newspaper.