Roddie proposed to Edel on Christmas Day. He wanted to make their engagement special, so on his way home to Carnoustie from nightshift as a fireman, he stopped at Carnoustie beach. Roddie ran, so he would not be late, and hid champagne and flowers among the rocks before continuing home. The engagement ring was safe in his pocket. When he reached home Edel wondered why Roddie looked so warm and thought it a bit strange when he said he had forgotten to turn the heater in the car down. Then thought nothing else of it.

A little later, when Roddie suggested they go for a walk it seemed like a good idea. Edel had no idea that Roddie had a surprise for her, that he had an engagement ring hidden in his pocket. As far as she knew they were just enjoying a quiet walk on a beautiful Christmas morning. Imagine Edel’s surprise when they reached the rocks and Roddie proposed, giving her a beautiful engagement ring before retrieving the champagne and flowers from the rocks.

Since that day Carnoustie beach has held a special place in the hearts of Roddie and Edel. When Edel’s best friend Holly gave them a wedding present of an engagement photography session, there was only one place we were going. I hope you enjoy these photographs taken at Carnoustie beach and their home.