Decisive Action
Catherine Stott interviewed hair stylist Julia Anderson who married self-employed geologist Gavin Fleming at The Milton, Crathes on Friday 31st August 2007.
It was while walking their much-loved dog, Misha, that Julia and Gavin first spotted the marquee at The Milton, Crathes. The couple had been engaged for ten months but had only just turned their minds to getting married, having recently moved back into their house after some major renovations. They walked over to the Milton restaurant and asked if they could speak to someone about the marquee. Manager Jan Lathen was available and they immediately started discussing dates. Gavin’s mother, Sheila, was celebrating her 60th birthday in September so, as relatives, and in particular Gavin’s sister and family who live in Canada, would be gathered for that, Julia and Gavin were hoping for a date near 11th September. Friday 31st August was available so they booked it – at this point they still hadn’t seen inside the marquee! Jan commented at the time that she admired Julia’s decision-making and this was just the start! On getting home, Julia phoned the band, Referendum, and booked them. For Julia, who runs her own business (the hair salon Anjools in Cults), making decisions is part of her everyday life and this was not only helpful but also, in view of the five month timescale, essential for organising this wedding. Having seen some examples of her work, Julia booked Leanne Demay of Pure Images to take the photos. Friend Kirsty Thomson happens to be the proprietor of Flower Vogue and was happy not only to do the bouquets and flowers for the marquee but also to “dress” the wedding cake (which was shop-bought). Julia’s, the bridesmaids’ and the mother-of-the-bride’s dresses all came from The Fountain in Inverurie who were “exceptionally helpful”.
Julia put her and her bridesmaids’ hair in the capable hands of her Anjools staff. All the girls in the salon were involved on the day itself and had laid on champagne and decorated the salon with balloons. As a hair stylist, Julia …..
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