The Scottish Wedding

Friday 26th August 2011 was a special family occassion.  The marriage of Andrew Alan Ward-Smith, of New Zealand  and Gemma Linsey McIntosh of Scotland in St Machar's Catheral, Old Aberdeen, Scotland.  The preparation by Gemma's family, the McIntosh's of Gillahill Croft, Aberdeen, as well as Gemma and Andrew from distant New Zealand over the past year was well rewarded, most importantly by a fine, although largely overcast, day (all days seemed overcast, fine is defined by "not raining").

The twin spires of St Machar's Cathedral in Old Aberdeen, Scotland.

A very old and well maintained building deserving of the title of "Cathedral"

The New Zealand family and friends gathered in the adjoining gardens for a picnic lunch prior to the 1pm wedding.

Andrew and parents prior to the ceremony.  Kath in her International ensomble, aquired over the past year.

Groomsman, James Allport (left), Andrew, and Bestman, Mark Brooks (right).  One last look back before entering the Cathedral.

Lets go.  Too many dead people just here.

With a swirl of the kilt they make their way to the Cathedral, accompanied by the photographer who awaited the arrival of the Bride.

Mark Brooks, Bestman, from Cambridge, New Zealand.

James Allport, Groomsman, from Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Now we have the boys and girls in the Cathederal.

The ceremony proceeds.

The now married couple proceed up the asile.

Andrew's sisters, Catherine (left) and Elizabeth "Libby" (right) flanked by parents, Raymond and Kathleen.

The family and attendants photo.  L to R - James; Mark; Raymond; Kathleen; Andrew; Gemma; Sandra; Eric; Rachael; Jill;

Alex Ward-Smith and Roddy Strachan

Long time family friends, Jeffrey and Verna Wilson, South Canterbury, New Zealand.

Groomsman's parents and long time friends, Sue and Peter Allport, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

The married couple arrive at the reception resplendant in horse and buggy.

We present Mr and Dr Ward-Smith.

A very formal Scottish affair.  The quality of attire equal to any seen in Scotland this year.

Joined by a few more NZ friends to demonstrate an All Black rugby world cup line out.

Bridesmaid Rachael, who will always present the best case for her client, the Bride, in a serious discussion with the mother of the Groom,and NZ friend Verna Wilson. 

Roddy, castle renovator extrordonaire, and Mark Brooks.

The wedded couple.