an hour outside of Glasgow’s international airport is a tiny hilltop town called Balfron . we drove the windy streets of Scotland’s countryside to reach it, made our way down a long, sheep covered drive way that led to our home for the next few nights . an airbnb straight from the heavens would be the place where Jac + Chelsea would spend their wedding weekend, along with Josh + I and the videographers April + Clint.
jac + chelsea have been together nearly 11 years . starting in their adolescence and growing up together, loving + learning each others faults, strengths, joys, weaknesses, humor, love languages . they know each other like the back of their hands, and with their families knowing & loving them together, eloping to Scotland on their 11th anniversary, a dream destination in both of their minds, was a no-brainer .
the days leading up to their wedding day, we spent our time filled with jet-lagged delirious laughter, wine-filled nights by the fire, playing ridiculous games (where we got to know each other all too well), eating every meal together, and driving on narrow winding roads throughout the countryside . when we woke up that Saturday morning on their anniversary, we came downstairs to Jac + Chelsea making breakfast together, as they always do, but this time with grand anticipation . the rain was heavy outside, but it made no difference . joy was overflowing .
it was such an honor getting to be not only their media team, but their guests – their friends – their people . I helped curl Chelsea’s hair and pin it up, April helped her into her dress, and the guys helped Jac with his final touches and retrieve the bouquet .
once chelsea was ready, she met Jac outside to let him see her for the first time in her dress . everything became so true + real for them in that moment . so with giddy hearts, we drove into the Loch Lomond National Forest, trekked through the rain and found some coverage in the woods . we all stood and documented as Jac + Chelsea stood through tears, vowing their hearts + lives to one another .
over the next couple days, we celebrated with them over fish + chips at a local pub, enjoyed more fireside wine + conversations, explored + captured portraits of the two of them exploring Scotland ... as husband + wife. we ended our time together with a drive into the fearsome and beautiful Scottish Highlands, epic views & vastness to no end .
jac + chelsea, thank you for having us on this wild adventure with you . your elopement was one for the books and we’re so honored and happy to have been along for the ride . here’s to you lovers!
check out the video from Ethnos Creative at the bottom!
video: ethnos creative
floral: myrtle + bracken
dress: rue de seine from a & bé bridal
airbnb: 17th Century Scottish Cottage
A pretty girl from Sweden met a stylish boy from Oklahoma through a crazy chain of events and before long, fell in love . 4900 miles apart, 7 hours time difference . It didn't take long for Jon to decide to make the move to Malmö himself, and not long after that, they were engaged . They just knew .
So last summer, we packed up and headed to Malmö with some friends, to celebrate these two becoming one . It was a night in June, when the sun didn't set until 10pm, and rose only 6 hours later at 4am . The days were long and we never knew what time it was . But it didn't matter . We ate and drank and danced and laughed -- all on repeat for days and days . The Swedes know how to throw a party .
Their day went smoothly and slow, her friends helping her get ready in her & Jon's home, and Jon getting ready with his friends and family who had flown in to celebrate . Klara's good friend custom made her dress, and her shoes were from & Other Stories . and that's all she needed . I love her simplistic style + ways about her . After the beautiful wedding in an old church in the south of Sweden, the reception followed at Holmanäs Gärd, which was beautiful and matched the style + aesthetics of the day perfectly . Toast after toast was given, lots of kisses for the bride (per Swedish tradition), dancing and wine and worlds colliding over conversations held till morning .
Jon + Klara, you have amazing people who surround you . & it's because you yourselves are amazing . We love you . & hey, congrats on that baby due any day now! <3
