Two Scots healthcare workers have tied the knot after winning a dream wedding in a competition set up to thank NHS staff.
Sarah Hunter and Greg Turner have finally wed after scooping the prize during the first lockdown in May 2020.
The couple, who both work at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, married at an all-inclusive wedding at Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh with 121 guests on Friday, February 4.
Sarah is a nurse who cares for premature babies in the neonatal unit while Greg cares for very poorly patients in the acute medical unit.
The pair have been together for nine years and - having got engaged in Venice in 2019 - the couple have been working on the frontline throughout the pandemic.
Sarah, who is expecting a baby in May, said: “It’s been a very long wait but it has absolutely been worth it.
"We couldn’t have dreamt of a better way to celebrate than in such a beautiful location with our family and friends, plus the amazing food and drinks and all the wonderful things provided by so many kind local businesses.
"The planning of the wedding was made easy by Eskmills’ expertise, and we worked together to create the wedding that we envisioned when we got engaged all the way back in 2019. We couldn’t be happier."
The couple were due to get married on February 12, 2021, but their plans were put on hold due to pandemic restrictions.
The wedding competition was launched as an appreciation of NHS staff's efforts during the pandemic.
It included a prize wedding package worth around £12,000 and exclusive use of Eskmills converted riverside mill venue.
Their package included drinks, canapés, a 3-course wedding meal, a live band The Klones, and a huge range of other elements provided by local suppliers.
Celebrant Jane Patmore of Your Service in Scotland conducted the service - helping to deliver an unforgettable and unique ceremony.
Libby Harrison, Director of Client Services at Eskmills, added: “We were so pleased to finally host Sarah and Greg’s wedding.
"It’s been a long time coming but it was wonderful to see them enjoy their big day together with their friends and family in one of our most popular wedding venues.
"The competition was originally launched to say thank you to amazing NHS frontline staff who are doing such incredible and selfless work during the Covid-19 pandemic and Sarah and Greg are a great example of that.
"We wish them all the very best in their married life together.”
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