UN-REAL WEDDINGS: ABBY & DANNY
Real couples. Real celebrations. Unconventional love stories.
Abby & Danny | The Bothy Glasgow | 28 August 2026
Photography throughout by Neil Thomas Douglas
A little bit alternative, a lot of personality, and one very memorable mosh pit.
Welcome to the first instalment of Un-Real Weddings, our series celebrating the brilliant couples who are doing weddings their own way. We're shining a spotlight on real celebrations, the creative ideas behind them and the independent suppliers who help bring them to life.
First up are Abby & Danny, who celebrated their wedding at The Bothy in Glasgow on 28 August 2026. With a laid-back approach, plenty of personal touches, a room full of their favourite people and an unexpected appearance from a mosh pit, their day sounds like exactly the kind of celebration we'd want an invite to.
From lockdown messages to a life together
Abby & Danny's story began towards the tail end of lockdown. After weeks of back-and-forth messaging, they finally met for their first date, walking the length and breadth of Glasgow and chatting for hours.
Since then, life together has been filled with climbing, snow sports, playing guitar and plenty of sofa time, all made even better by the arrival of their beautiful twin boys.
When it came to their wedding, they wanted something that reflected their personalities: laid-back, intimate and centred around spending time with the people they love.
No unnecessary fuss. Just a brilliant day with their favourite humans.
A wedding with personality (and a little punk rock)
One thing we particularly love about Abby & Danny's approach is that they weren't interested in following a formula. They wanted their wedding to feel like them, and the little details throughout the day did exactly that.
From the entertainment and styling to the suppliers they brought together, their celebration was full of personality.
One of the standout moments came when Amyl and the Sniffers played. In a moment that sounds straight out of a gig rather than a wedding reception, the dance floor cleared to make room for Abby & Danny to go for broke in a duet of a mosh pit.
Honestly, we're not sure a first dance could get much better than that.
Finding their people
Abby & Danny first came across the Scottish Wedding Unconvention on social media, where they discovered the wonderful world of independent wedding suppliers. They went on to meet their awesome celebrant, Sarah Wills at one of our shows.
Their wedding brought together a brilliant mix of independent creatives, from talented photographers and florists to stylists and plenty more. From the people they connected with along the way to the little details that made the day their own, it was a lovely collection of creative minds coming together.
We're also delighted that Sarah put Abby & Danny forward for our very first Un-Real Wedding feature. A big thank you to all three for sharing a little of the magic with us.
Their celebration is a lovely reminder that there's no right or wrong way to get married. Make it yours, fill it with the people and things you love, and never underestimate the power of a good mosh pit.
The unexpected extras
Sometimes the best wedding ideas are the ones you hadn't even considered.
Abby & Danny hadn't originally planned to include any gaming entertainment, but after discovering Sam from Resume Game, his enthusiasm for vintage gaming proved infectious.
Vintage consoles gave guests the chance to get their geek on throughout the celebrations, and the couple were delighted with the decision. It turns out that a little unexpected entertainment can go a long way!
It's a lovely reminder to keep an open mind when exploring wedding ideas. Sometimes the things you hadn't even considered end up being some of your favourite parts of the day.
The moments that matter most
Of all the brilliant memories from the day, one moment stood out for Abby & Danny: getting to dance with their twin boys straight after their first dance.
It's those little moments that make a wedding so much more than a collection of beautiful photographs. They're the memories that stay with you long after the decorations have come down.
And speaking of photographs, Abby & Danny also have some excellent advice for couples thinking about buying disposable cameras for their guests.
If you're going to pass disposable cameras around, make sure the eight-year-olds don't establish a monopoly on them. Otherwise, you might find yourself with a rather impressive collection of abstract photography.
We think that's a fairly brilliant wedding-planning tip.
Meet the suppliers
The brilliant independent businesses who helped bring Abby & Danny's wedding to life:
Celebrant: Sarah Wills
Content creator: Nelson Unfiltered
Photography: Neil Thomas Douglas
Venue: The Bothy Glasgow
Hair: Jack Baxter
Makeup: Kara Crozer Makeup
Nails: Olivia Clare Nail Artist
Dresses: June Brides Glasgow
Kilts: MacGregor and MacDuff
Rings: Saint Teneu
Music: Hot Date Music
Tarot: The Energy Artist
Gaming: Resume Game
Cakes: Big Bear Bakery
Flowers: Mud Urban Flowers
Decor: Make Believe Events
Calligraphy: Ione Parsons
Signage: Push Print
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