The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
It’s a nice day for a fright-night wedding in Ellon
A north-east couple have tied the knot in a Halloween-themed wedding.
Lorna and Richard Sangster celebrated their “Hallowedding” on Saturday at the New Inn in Ellon.
Mrs Sangster said she was thrilled with how the occasion panned out.
The 35-year-old, who works as a cafe bar supervisor in Dyce, said: “We’ve always been a bit different, both as individuals and as a couple.
“We always said if we got married it would have to be at Halloween.
“It was just like having an awesome big party with our closest friends, who already know that we are committed to each other.”
The “Hallowedding” was two years in the preparation and guests were treated to a few surprises.
Mrs Sangster said:“I was working to a really tight budget with spreadsheets galore, because we were paying for this ourselves.
“We saw a full-sized skeleton online and the thought of our friends propping up the bar with it seemed appropriate.”
Mr Sangster, a senior courier for DHL, said it helped bring out his extrovert side.
The 36-year-old said: “Lorna organised it and kept me on track with things I needed to do.
“Yes, Halloween is great, but my love of the holiday has grown a lot since dating Lorna. She really pulled me out of my shell and now I feel comfortable dressing up.
“I am really very proud of her. It makes her happy, so it makes me happy.”