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Guests arriving at the wedding catch their first glimpse of the castle through the tree-lined avenue...
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...the closer the get, the more formidable the 15th Century keep looks!
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Looking back out along the avenue.
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The round gatehouse seen from the courtyard.
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Looks like the keep saw some action! Don't worry, the walls are about 4ft thick so this is a mere scratch!
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Borthwick Castle, 1430AD
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Douglas, Ian, John and Iain, outside enjoying some fizz.
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The wedding ceremony was held here, the garrison room.
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The happy couple just after the ceremony...
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..looking into each others eyes...
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...and finally :-)
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The champagne started to flow immediately afterwards!
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Alison helpfully re-arranges Johns kilt.
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As all pose for family photographs...
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...from professional portrait shots...
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... to my happy snaps!
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Some pictures had a special guest star (no relation to the bride or groom I hasten to add...).
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The boys - Iain, John and Douglas (TWO best men at this wedding!)
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and again!
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John grabbed his sister Alex to use as a human shield!
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The banqueting hall before we were let loose on it...
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The happy couple, with Douglas and Fiona Armstrong (best man and bridesmaid)
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Reading the cards they have been sent...
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and still smiling :-)
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The bride and groom give a joint speech...
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...which received a little heckling!
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Best man Iain kicked off the ritual humiliation of the groom (thought we did that at the stag do!)...
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...followed by his partner in crime Douglas. Note the multimedia presentation!
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John tried to wrestle the broadsword away from Ali,
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.. before she cuts the cake (covered in love hearts!)
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The traditional first dance.
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John and Alison in the background, with Alex and Joe.
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Sarah cought the bouquet the following morning before the happy couple departed...
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...while the rest of us recovered slowly!
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