The couple: James, from Glenrothes, is a day care worker and Ruth, from East Mains, is a home carer. They now live together in East Mains.
Where they met: Ruth and James met for their first date in Glasgow Central after chatting online for a few months. Ruth commuted to Galenrothes twice a week before James moved to East Kilbride.
The wedding: The ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn, East Kilbride on December 29, 2018.
Humanist celebrant: Evonne Mclaughlin
Attire: The bride wore her Royal Stuart handmade dress from Magpie Moments in East Kilbride and bridesmaids wore red dresses with tartan specially made, also from Magpie Moments. Bridesmaid Rachel wore a Rangers tartan kilt from EK Kilt Hire, as did her uncle Brian and best men, while the groom wore the Anderson tartan kilt.
Bridal party: Bridesmaids were Ruth’s daughters Laura, Susan and Rachel and best men were Tommy and John.
Hair and makeup: Debbie at Dee’s Hair and Jacqueline Reoch
Photography: John Donnelly
Piper: Craig and Adam Herbert
DJ: MC promotions
Flowers: Mother-in-law, Margaret Moore
Cake: Nyree’s Sweet Treats
Decorations: Blue Parrot Events
Honeymoon: The newlyweds went on a familymoon to Cape Verde with youngest daughter Rachel.
Thanks: The “two wee maws” Gloria and Margaret for all their help and support, Ruth’s brother Brian for giving her away, and her daughters Laura, Susan and Rachel for always being there.
