A Scottish couple took their wedding to new heights after being stuck on top of a munro in the Highlands.
Hillwalkers Brian Welsh and Sharon McKenna said “Yes” to around 20 loved ones on Saturday.
The couple said “yes” on Saturday afternoon in wintry conditions
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Their unique ceremony took place at the top of Stob Corrie Raineach; a northern Munro peak on Buachaille Etive Beag, near the east end of Glencoe and then on lower ground at Glencoe Lochan.
The bohemian Thu, accompanied by Piper Grant MacLeod, was captured on camera as the bridal shower struggled against stormy winds and rainy conditions at the summit.
Brian Welsh before heading to the summit to attach himself
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But the Glasgow lovebirds said their big day was “amazing” and one they will never forget.
Sharon, 47, told Record, still at a high level, “We thought getting married at a summit was like something out of a fairy tale.
“But family and friends thought we were crazy.
Sharon McKenna, left, having her “bridal shower” on the way up to meet Brian. hold true
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“They said, ‘You would never put me on a hill,’ but amazingly some of them did.
“It was such a special day.”
The couple were introduced by a mutual friend in March 2013.
Loved ones climb Munro to see Brian Welsh and Sharon McKenna get married
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Brian, 46, told Record, “I was immediately surprised by Sharon how nice she was.
“We’ve been a couple ever since.”
After moving in together a few years ago, Brian, an offshore chef, asked the question on September 6, 2020 at the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Isle of Skye.
The lovebirds got engaged while hiking on Skye last September
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Stunning images of the proposal were shared on social media and soon went viral.
But while climbing new heights has been a longstanding passion for Brian, Sharon was a true beginner before she met the love of her life.
“I had never hiked the mountains before meeting Brian,” she added.
Brian and Sharon’s wedding cake matched the theme
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“I now have a hobby that I absolutely love.”
Plans to be stopped on March 15 this year, her anniversary, have been dashed amid Scotland’s second Covid-19 lockdown.
But it was full steam ahead for May 8th when the restrictions were lifted, and the unorthodox couple kept up a few wedding traditions.
The couple changed into more formal attire for the second part of the ceremony, complete with walking shoes
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“I was at our house in Glasgow while Brian was in Glencoe the night before,” added Sharon.
“At the summit, Brian put on his kilt and stood with his best man David Jess while my daughter Caitlin McKenna, 22, was my maid of honor.
“Grant played the whistle in the background and our chief executive Chris Alexander was amazing.
“I would have put on my white dress at the top, but the weather was awful so I did this downstairs.
“Brian and I then celebrated at home in Glasgow with our fantastic cake from Newlands Home Bakery.”
With plans to climb Mount Everest as part of their honeymoon postponed until next year, the couple settled for an overnight stay at a Glencoe lodge to mark the start of their new chapter.
And to other Scottish couples who are considering hosting a similar wedding reception, Brian and Sharon say “go for it”.
“A wedding is not just about things like the dress,” said Sharon.
“It’s about the couple, the vows, and the days themselves.
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