12 of the best lockdown weddings in Edinburgh and across the world during the pandemic
By Hannah Brown
Published 6th Jan 2021, 17:06 BST
Despite the virus’ best efforts, neither life nor love stop during a lockdown so we have compiled a picture collage of some of the best weddings across Edinburgh and the rest of the world to brighten up our days in isolation.
Last year was tough - and 2021 hasn't been smooth sailing so far- so we have decided to celebrate some of the joy out there with our readers in the form of lockdown wedding pictures you have sent in.
Whether it’s delaying a wedding or even in some cases moving the date forward during the pandemic to brighten up life, here are the nuptial pictures newly wedded couples have shared with us.
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5. Festive Wedding bells
Lisa Jane Paterson and her partner got married just before Christmas on December 22 in South Queensferry on a lovely sunny day. Their guest list of 160 got whittled down to just 12. Photo: Lisa Jane Paterson
Nadine Patterson got married in September to her partner during a lockdown permitting outdoor affair. The couple only had 20 people at the event but live streamed the wedding for all those unable to attend. Photo: Nadine Patterson
Tinonese and Jamie Wishart from Scotland and New Zealand said I do mid lockdown in Queenstown on May 4. No jewellery shops or dress shops were open so they borrowed this 'whacky suit' and possum fur coat from the family they were ‘woofing’ for at the time.
The couple, the celebrant, her husband and 'a random guy' that responded to a Facebook ad the couple made looking for a photographer/witness attended. They are looking forward to being able to celebrate with family back in Australia and here in Scotland once restrictions are finally lifted. Photo: Tinonee Wishart
Felicity McHosk and Ben Rylands (now Mr & Mrs Rylands) got married on August 8, and moved to Edinburgh to fulfill their 2020 dreams. After that, they partied the night away in Felicity's parents garden before packing up and moving to Edinburgh 3 days later. Photo: Felicity McHosk