We have all been very busy at Finch Cottage making bunting, garlands, labels and signs... It's going to be a very crafty and colourful wedding! Jio and Heather (our little sisters) have come up a week early to help prepare for the big do. It's great to have an enthusiastic team of helpers :-)
Yesterday the bridesmaids tried on their complete outfits yesterday and they looked stunning. In fact, it made me feel very emotional... all the long hours of pondering, planning, sketching and shopping has resulted in a unique and pretty ensemble that really compliments the girls.
Here is a rough schedule for the weekend...
Friday:
AM/early PM - guests start to arrive
Decorate the barn
Light a bonfire
Bake potatoes in the fire
Catch up with each other/meet new friends
Saturday:
AM - Breakfast/brunch served in the Lodge kitchen
14:30 - Wedding ceremony
15:30 - Toasts, nibbles and photos
17:00 - Buffet
19:00 - 23:00 - Reception in the barn
23:00 - Late - Music around the fire
Sunday:
Guests leave before midday
Daisy, Rory & Co pack up and leave site
Just a reminder to bring supplies... and a bottle for the ceremony :-)
Cheers everyone
Daisy & Rory xxx
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Gift list...
Us again...
A few people have asked about gift lists... We have one at NewGiftRegistry (http://www.newgiftregistry.com/registry/view/294615047/Rory-Daisys-Wedding)
We are more interested in your presence than your presents! But it you must... :-)
Love Daisy & Rory x
A few people have asked about gift lists... We have one at NewGiftRegistry (http://www.newgiftregistry.com/registry/view/294615047/Rory-Daisys-Wedding)
We are more interested in your presence than your presents! But it you must... :-)
Love Daisy & Rory x
Less than 2 weeks to go...
EEEeeek!
We are very excited about our upcoming wedding! We hope our guests are excited too :-)
Just a few things to mention/remind about before the wedding takes place:
- Remember to pack some waterproofs and sensible shoes in case it rains... we will be deep in the countryside.
- Pack musical instruments (even a kazoo will do) for tipsy gatherings around the fire :-)
- We have bought in a lot of wine (and will buy in some beer soon) but we ask if you could PLEASE bring a bottle(s) or some beers to add to the pile... We would rather this than hire in an expensive bar.
- Bring some food/snacks for Friday... it is self-catering. We will provide everything for the Saturday and will most likely have leftovers/spare food for Sunday morning.
- Bring some insect repellent... midges aren't likely to be bad during the wedding (starting to die off around August) but you never know!
- Please remember to pay for your accommodation... £15 pp per night for beds/£9 pp per night for tent pitches. Contact Anne Shepperd or myself to sort payment.
- Dogs welcome on site, if kept on a lead (there are chickens and rabbits).
Can't wait to see you all there!
Love Daisy & Rory xxx
We are very excited about our upcoming wedding! We hope our guests are excited too :-)
Just a few things to mention/remind about before the wedding takes place:
- Remember to pack some waterproofs and sensible shoes in case it rains... we will be deep in the countryside.
- Pack musical instruments (even a kazoo will do) for tipsy gatherings around the fire :-)
- We have bought in a lot of wine (and will buy in some beer soon) but we ask if you could PLEASE bring a bottle(s) or some beers to add to the pile... We would rather this than hire in an expensive bar.
- Bring some food/snacks for Friday... it is self-catering. We will provide everything for the Saturday and will most likely have leftovers/spare food for Sunday morning.
- Bring some insect repellent... midges aren't likely to be bad during the wedding (starting to die off around August) but you never know!
- Please remember to pay for your accommodation... £15 pp per night for beds/£9 pp per night for tent pitches. Contact Anne Shepperd or myself to sort payment.
- Dogs welcome on site, if kept on a lead (there are chickens and rabbits).
Can't wait to see you all there!
Love Daisy & Rory xxx
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
A Travel Update
It's time to book tickets!
Train tickets are pretty much book-able from now (some next week)... although beware of high prices. There are a few things you can do to make your journey cheaper:
1) Book at the right time: Some recommend 12 weeks in advance for the cheapest fares. In reality 10-11 weeks can be a lot cheaper.
2) Search for the cheapest fares: http://www.thetrainline.com/
3) Use group discounts: http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/
4) Opt for the coach: ttp://
5) Or the bus: http://megabus.com/ - not the most comfortable mode of travel, but there are currently £1 fares to Edinburgh... just hop on a connecting train to Perth or arrange a pick up from a fellow guest!
6) Fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh with http://www.easyjet.com for under £80
Hope this is helpful! Don't be caught out by leaving it too late!
Cheers
Daisy
Train tickets are pretty much book-able from now (some next week)... although beware of high prices. There are a few things you can do to make your journey cheaper:
1) Book at the right time: Some recommend 12 weeks in advance for the cheapest fares. In reality 10-11 weeks can be a lot cheaper.
2) Search for the cheapest fares: http://www.thetrainline.com/
3) Use group discounts: http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/
4) Opt for the coach: ttp://
5) Or the bus: http://megabus.com/ - not the most comfortable mode of travel, but there are currently £1 fares to Edinburgh... just hop on a connecting train to Perth or arrange a pick up from a fellow guest!
6) Fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh with http://www.easyjet.com for under £80
Hope this is helpful! Don't be caught out by leaving it too late!
Cheers
Daisy
Monday, 30 April 2012
Sleepy times
Just a quick post to let you all know about accommodation at Comrie Croft:
Basically there are two options:
1) Camping in your own tent by reserving a pitch with us (£9 per person per night)
2) Bunkhouse accommodation (£15 per person per night), sleeping in shared rooms on funky, comfy bunkbeds (some lower bunks are double). Rooms sleep 3 - 8 and I have run out of 3 bed rooms as I have had to prioritise elderly relatives and those with young children. I won't put you in rooms with strangers automatically and will discuss options with you prior to the Big Day! The rooms are very cheerful with comfortable beds, mirrors, plug sockets and en-suite bathrooms.
***PLAN B***
If none of this is to your taste, then there are local hotels and B&B's, such as:
The Royal Hotel: http://www.royalhotel.co.uk/
The Comrie Hotel: http://www.comriehotel.co.uk/
B&B Info: http://www.comrie.org.uk/business-accomodation/holiday-accomodation/drumearn-cottage.html
Plus plenty of places in Crieff, which is larger... http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=303948;label=crieff-8mVeJKe_KnEITITnz7yfmwS8395069341;sid=809c53308359ea5ef33460db656bb167;dcid=1;city=-2593624;redirected_from_city=1;src=city
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Travel information - book soon for cheap deals!
Hello everyone,
There are 17 weeks left til the wedding, and it will soon be time to book your travel to the wedding (for those of you coming up from London/South)... and it is cheaper to book in advance, if coming by train especially.
Here are some helpful links for you:
The Sleeper train from London to Perth is as cheap as £19 each way (apparently) if booked in advance. You can book up to three months in advance (so next month, eeeeek). Here is the link: http://www.scotrail.co.uk/caledoniansleeper/index.html
... Best to travel to Perth as there is a handy bus service that stops outside the campsite (as to be let off at Comrie Croft). The bus is the no. 15... here is the timetable: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/PdfUploads/Timetable_23536_15%20Perth%20.pdf
Flights can be purchased from Easyjet to Edinburgh/Glasgow for about £40 each way (at the moment) exclusive of taxes at: http://www.easyjet.com/EN
Here is a Google Map of the site: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=comrie+croft&ll=56.38488,-3.940315&spn=0.014469,0.038581&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=comrie+croft&cid=0,0,369703433963019530&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A
There may be folk driving (even just part of the way), so you may want to post a comment if you would like to litfshare.
Please get in touch if you would like any more info,
Cheers
Daisy xxx
There are 17 weeks left til the wedding, and it will soon be time to book your travel to the wedding (for those of you coming up from London/South)... and it is cheaper to book in advance, if coming by train especially.
Here are some helpful links for you:
The Sleeper train from London to Perth is as cheap as £19 each way (apparently) if booked in advance. You can book up to three months in advance (so next month, eeeeek). Here is the link: http://www.scotrail.co.uk/caledoniansleeper/index.html
... Best to travel to Perth as there is a handy bus service that stops outside the campsite (as to be let off at Comrie Croft). The bus is the no. 15... here is the timetable: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/PdfUploads/Timetable_23536_15%20Perth%20.pdf
Flights can be purchased from Easyjet to Edinburgh/Glasgow for about £40 each way (at the moment) exclusive of taxes at: http://www.easyjet.com/EN
Here is a Google Map of the site: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=comrie+croft&ll=56.38488,-3.940315&spn=0.014469,0.038581&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=comrie+croft&cid=0,0,369703433963019530&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A
There may be folk driving (even just part of the way), so you may want to post a comment if you would like to litfshare.
Please get in touch if you would like any more info,
Cheers
Daisy xxx
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood and stuff
Friday 17th August:
- Guests will be arriving from midday-ish onwards
- There will be lots of barn decorating... mingling and probably a few drinks (I'd wager)
- Food-and-drink-wise, will most likely be self-catering. I may be armed with a sack of potatoes but don't be expecting much more than a hug, kiss and raw potato (there will be fires in which to bake them on-site)
*BY THE WAY: there is a shop which sells basic foods (which seems to include ice-cream) at the campsite*
Saturday 18th August:
- There will be more commotion in the morning... excitement, I assume... arranging of tables and chairs
- Some sort of communal breakfasty/brunch thing provided by the wedding party
- Ceremony kicks off at 2 ish
- Big meal provided in pm
- Party time!
Sunday 19th August:
- Self-service again
- Tidying up and clearing off by midday
Hope this info is helpful for planning etc... email me if you need any further details :-)
Daisy xxx
- Guests will be arriving from midday-ish onwards
- There will be lots of barn decorating... mingling and probably a few drinks (I'd wager)
- Food-and-drink-wise, will most likely be self-catering. I may be armed with a sack of potatoes but don't be expecting much more than a hug, kiss and raw potato (there will be fires in which to bake them on-site)
*BY THE WAY: there is a shop which sells basic foods (which seems to include ice-cream) at the campsite*
Saturday 18th August:
- There will be more commotion in the morning... excitement, I assume... arranging of tables and chairs
- Some sort of communal breakfasty/brunch thing provided by the wedding party
- Ceremony kicks off at 2 ish
- Big meal provided in pm
- Party time!
Sunday 19th August:
- Self-service again
- Tidying up and clearing off by midday
Hope this info is helpful for planning etc... email me if you need any further details :-)
Daisy xxx
Major wedding stress
A million and one things to do and so little time...
I've had insomnia for the past week or so, because every time I try to sleep I end up with wedding preparation thoughts. Very nice thoughts, of course, but not helping me sleep! Grrr.
If anyone reading this is thinking of having a wedding - ELOPE!
On a plus note, I am in possession of a trampo-mo-line, which I have learnt is going to bestow upon me - a six-pack. Hahahaha! Yeah right. I'll probably do my back in or break my arm.
Anyway, must stop waffling on as this isn't very romantic wedding-speak.
Peace out, people
I've had insomnia for the past week or so, because every time I try to sleep I end up with wedding preparation thoughts. Very nice thoughts, of course, but not helping me sleep! Grrr.
If anyone reading this is thinking of having a wedding - ELOPE!
On a plus note, I am in possession of a trampo-mo-line, which I have learnt is going to bestow upon me - a six-pack. Hahahaha! Yeah right. I'll probably do my back in or break my arm.
Anyway, must stop waffling on as this isn't very romantic wedding-speak.
Peace out, people
Sunday, 25 March 2012
A rootin' tootin' weekend and some sneak peek photies
Hi guys,
Had a great weekend with lots of wedding prep and glorious sunshine. We had our florists appointment with Roots, Fruits and Flowers in Glasgow http://www.rootsfruitsandflowers.com/ where I chose the flowers for my bouquet and a few other bits and pieces... it's going to amazing! One of my most exciting wedprep moments so far.
(c) Roots, Fruits and Flowers
I have also started to arrange a special cheesey treat for our guests! Watch this space.
Some travel info to follow,
Daisy x
(c) Roots, Fruits and Flowers
I have also started to arrange a special cheesey treat for our guests! Watch this space.
Some travel info to follow,
Daisy x
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Giving up on naff website and embracing the BLOG!
Here is some useful information regarding accommodation at Comrie Croft.
ACCOMMODATION:
We'd love it if you would choose to stay with us at Comrie Croft for the weekend of our wedding. We have block booked the WHOLE SITE for the weekend so you need to arrange your room/pitch with us directly.
There are two types of accommodation available for the nights of the 17th and 18th of August 2012 (wedding on 18th); you can opt for comfortable (and cheerful) bunkhouse accommodation or bring a tent and camp in the green fields of the campsite.
Beds: Bunkhouse accommodation is £15 per person per night. Rooms are shared, ranging from 3 to 8 beds. You can share with partners, children or friends depending on your circumstances. The site sleeps around 70 in total... so its FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Also, don't worry... you won't be randomly paired up with other guests (unless you fancy it) so just get in touch with me via email/phone if you want to book a room.
Camping: costs £9 per person per night for a pitch. The campsite has designated fire pits... which is AWESOME! There is also a communal teepee-type tent with a fire pit inside it, for rainy nights. The views across the valley are amazing, the air is fresh... what more could you ask for? There is even a 24hr tea and coffee shack on site and clean/well-maintain facilities. For more information about the site: http://www.comriecroft.com
Outside accommodation: If you require extra luxury or a bit of distance... there are a selection of hotels and b&b's locally. More information to follow.
ACCOMMODATION:
We'd love it if you would choose to stay with us at Comrie Croft for the weekend of our wedding. We have block booked the WHOLE SITE for the weekend so you need to arrange your room/pitch with us directly.
There are two types of accommodation available for the nights of the 17th and 18th of August 2012 (wedding on 18th); you can opt for comfortable (and cheerful) bunkhouse accommodation or bring a tent and camp in the green fields of the campsite.
Beds: Bunkhouse accommodation is £15 per person per night. Rooms are shared, ranging from 3 to 8 beds. You can share with partners, children or friends depending on your circumstances. The site sleeps around 70 in total... so its FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Also, don't worry... you won't be randomly paired up with other guests (unless you fancy it) so just get in touch with me via email/phone if you want to book a room.
Camping: costs £9 per person per night for a pitch. The campsite has designated fire pits... which is AWESOME! There is also a communal teepee-type tent with a fire pit inside it, for rainy nights. The views across the valley are amazing, the air is fresh... what more could you ask for? There is even a 24hr tea and coffee shack on site and clean/well-maintain facilities. For more information about the site: http://www.comriecroft.com
Outside accommodation: If you require extra luxury or a bit of distance... there are a selection of hotels and b&b's locally. More information to follow.
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