Absolutely no problem at all! There is no expectation or obligation to attend our destination wedding. When we chose to celebrate in Scotland, we knew that international travel can be a significant emotional, financial, and logistical commitment, and that it simply won’t be possible for everyone. We completely understand and genuinely want you to do what is best for you, without guilt or stress. Your love, support, and presence in our lives mean so much to us, regardless of where you are on our wedding day. For those who aren’t able to join us abroad, we are planning a U.S. reception (details to come) in Spring 2027 and would be so grateful for the chance to celebrate together stateside.
For the wedding ceremony itself, think 'Highland Chic'. Romantic, polished outfits that can handle the outdoors. Dresses and suits paired with boots or sturdy shoes are encouraged. We’ll be changing into more casual attire later in the evening for dinner and the bar crawl.
Because the ceremony won't be in Inverness itself, we will be providing a private bus service for guests that will take everyone to the sight we've chosen in Glen Affric. You may choose to drive, if you would like, but just know a bus will be booked especially for this purpose.
You can book a flight with a layover that will take you to Inverness, rent a car in the city you land in to make a scenic drive, or take the train from either Glasgow or Edinburgh. In the UK, trains are much more reliable and handy than in the U.S. Both ScotRail and LNER provide fairly frequent train service to Inverness from other Scottish cities. If renting a car, know that - in the UK - manual transmissions (stick shifts) are more common than the automatics we have in the U.S. When booking your car, remember to ensure it says "Automatic" and not "Manual," or else you'll need to learn to drive stick on the fly!
You'll need a valid passport to get into the UK from the U.S. If your flight from the U.S. has a layover in another U.S. city before getting to the UK, you'll also need a valid RealID (the new ones the government keeps bugging people about getting.) Additionally, as of 2024, the UK has initiated a "UK ETA" program that requires all U.S. citizens to fill out a sort of visa application to be granted access into the country. A small, nonrefundable fee of around $15 to $20 is required to complete this process. You can find out more information at getetauk.co.uk A valid U.S. driver's license will also be needed if you plan on renting a car. Valid passports are also typically the standard way Americans prove their identity when carded at pubs, bars, and restaurants, when purchasing alcohol.
For family members of the bride and groom, Airbnb access begins on September 3rd, 2026 after 3pm GMT. The ceremony itself will take place during the afternoon on September 5th, and both the bride's family Airbnb and groom's family Airbnb will be unavailable beginning September 6th at 11am GMT. We recommend at least being in Scotland from the 4th to the 6th of September 2026. Any additional time spent in the country, or abroad in general, is entirely up to you. Some guests have already mentioned they will be making excursions of their own elsewhere after the wedding, but additional travel plans are not a requirement!
When we decided to make our special day into a trip across the pond, we decided that it would be completely unrealistic to expect gifts on top of the attendance of friends and family. It's more than a gift to have our friends and family in Scotland with us to celebrate our love, and we are so grateful for those who will be there alongside us!
After the ceremony is complete, family and friends of the bride and groom will be asked to pose for some pictures. After those pictures are completed, guests can board the private bus back to Inverness, or drive back themselves. Philip and Cassidy will stay behind with their photographer and videographer to take additional pictures and video, but all guests are welcome to head back into the city, go back to their hotel rooms or Airbnbs to relax, change into more comfortable (but still somewhat formal) clothes, or explore the city until dinner reservations begin.
If you're a member of the bride and groom's immediate families, you've already been given details on the Airbnb you will be staying at. For all other guests, we recommend the hotels listed on the "Travel" section of this website. If those are not doable options, Airbnb has pretty fair rates. The bride and groom's Airbnbs will be located east of the city center, south of the railroad tracks, if you want to book a hotel in the general area we will be staying. No matter where you choose to stay within Inverness city limits, it is a very dense and walkable city that will be easy to navigate.
Only guests included on the RSVP will be allowed to come to the wedding ceremony and dinner, as there will be limited capacity for both. If you are choosing to travel with your own friends or family who are not on the RSVP to make more of a trip out of this experience, they are welcome to join us for the pub crawl we will be going on after dinner.
Inverness is a historic, cozy city in the north of Scotland that offers a quaint, scenic, yet exciting environment to explore. From bookshops to pubs and walking trails, it's a fantastic slice of Scottish life. When purchasing souvenirs, drinks, food, etc., you shouldn't have any issues using credit cards or tap-to-pay; however, some smaller businesses in the city and countryside will require cash.