Follow the wedding plans of athlete Stefanie Tucker and fiancé Cameron who got engaged at Loch Katrine in October 2024 and are hoping to marry in 2026
Stefanie and Cameron got engaged in October 2024
In a world where matches are made by swiping right on an app and texts like ‘U up?’, I feel incredibly lucky to have met my fiancé in real life, at a cafe while at university.
We were both members of Glasgow University Hares and Hounds Athletics Club, and I was studying for a degree in geography and Spanish, while Cameron was doing a masters in epidemiology.
Our early dates were often coffee at Black Pine, our favourite spot on Great Western Road, and drinks at the Finnieston.
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Long-distance challenges and lockdown love
The first couple of years of our relationship were less than ideal, though.
While we were lucky enough to spend the initial Covid lockdown together, a year into dating I went to Spain for six weeks over Christmas… and couldn’t return for nine months, thanks to renewed travel restrictions. To say that tested us is putting it mildly.
The next three years were also spent long-distance while Cameron was working in England and I returned to Scotland for university (first Glasgow, then Aberdeen).
We found ways to make it work, but it was a delight when Cameron was able to get a job in Scotland and move closer.
Stefanie's engagement ring
We had spoken about getting married one day and were both on the same page about wanting to tie the knot. Whenever we’d walk along Buchanan Street in Glasgow, I would pull Cameron through the Argyll Arcade to look in the windows of jewellery shops and point out engagement rings. I’d fully banned a Munro summit proposal and always said I wanted something intimate and private!
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The proposal: a magical day at Loch Katrine
Fast forward to last October, which was the fifth anniversary of us being together.
Cameron and I drove up to Loch Katrine for a walk one sunny Saturday afternoon. The weather was cold but spectacular, and the autumn colours and afternoon sunlight reflected off the water.
Cameron suggested we walk up to the raised viewpoint to look over the loch and see the sunset.
The surroundings and views were gorgeous – the perfect spot for a proposal. I don’t think I believed it was really happening until he got down on one knee and pulled out the ring box. The moment was so special and is one we will treasure forever.
Stefanie and Cameron will soon start looking for a wedding venue
Dream wedding themes: Scottish, classy and country
We’re taking our time about planning, just enjoying being engaged and deciding on what theme and vibe we want for our wedding.
The key themes we’ve decided on so far are: ‘Scottish’ (think tartan, thistles, bagpipes and a ceilidh); ‘classy’ (did someone say castle?); and ‘country’ (anywhere with views of the hills).
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We are both Scottish, and we knew from the start that we wanted to get married here surrounded by plenty of tartan and thistles. I am so excited to share my planning journey as we head towards the big day, which we’re hoping will be in 2026.
What’s next in our wedding planning journey?
Our first priority is to find a venue for the wedding. I am excited to explore spaces around Scotland. Then I can start looking for a dress!
