Loch Lomond Elopement with Stunning Views
Clare & James's Beautiful Loch Lomond Elopement
"Wow, the photos are amazing. Thank you for the effort in getting us something so lovely. And also thank you for the work you put in suggesting places to go/stay right back at the beginning of the process. What’s left to say but thank you very much to everyone from the Wee Wild team, Cashel Forest Trust and all the other small businesses who helped us pull this off. It was all we could have ever imagined, only it was also sunny." Clare & James
We aren’t ones to shy away from a challenge here at Wee Wild Weddings. In fact, we love it when couples come to us and give us something to get our teeth into. So when Clare and James got in touch and asked if it was possible for us to arrange an elopement for them in just six weeks we jumped at the chance. It was a big fat YES from us.
Now, we’re not going to lie, planning an elopement in just over a month doesn’t make for the most relaxed of timelines but it was all worth it. Clare and James absolutely loved their day and we were all super proud of ourselves. Go team!
Elopement at Loch Lomond
In their initial emails to us it was so clear how keen Clare and James were to hold their ceremony on Loch Lomond. I mean, who can blame them, it’s stunning! However, it’s not actually that easy to get access to the land around the loch. It took us a while but eventually, the fantastic Cashel Forest Trust saved the day.
Cashel Forest is a hidden gem within the Trossachs National Park. It’s an amazing place, with meadows, forest, acres of woodland and the most spectacular views over Loch Lomond. The Trust have done an incredible thing, they wanted to create a native Scottish forest and between 1997 and 2005 they planted Native Broadleaves and Scottish Pines. Now established pathways wind through the trees and visitors are able to explore the forest, the parklands and climb up the hill that overlooks the Loch. It’s a fab place and is so worth a visit.
Scottish Elopement at Cashel Forest
Not only did Cashel Forest allow us to use their land for James and Clare’s elopement but they also gave us access to their forest track so we didn’t have to hike all the way up the hill. Instead, we could drive about two thirds of the way and then walk through the heather for the last bit. Perfect! Shout out to my little Kia Picanto for making it up that track, what a car!
Up at the top, the views were just breathtaking. I don’t know how they managed it but Clare and James had managed to pick the most stunning day. Blue skies and sunshine, we got so lucky! Clare had had an extra special jacket made for the day and she didn’t actually need to wear it. Although of course, she did put it on for a few photos, it was so cool! The ceremony was as unique as predicted. These two don’t do things by halves! They gave each other gifts instead of rings, James gave Clare a necklace by a fab local designer Sarah Brown while Clare presented James with a tin whistle. He’d spent time over lockdown learning to play so there was a brief musical interlude before we got back to the ceremony. Love it!
What a whirlwind adventure we all had! In just six weeks we pulled off the most epic Scottish elopement for Clare and James and we had the best team along for the ride. Huge shout outs and thank yous to the Cashel Trust and to the AirBnB (highly recommended!) that Clare and James got ready in. We couldn’t have done any of this without you!
What an amazing elopement! Fancy throwing some of your ideas our way and see us bring them to life? Then get in touch!