'Something old, something new'
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WICK Heritage Museum made history itself at the weekend when a wedding was staged there for the first time.
The museum was chosen by happy couple Faith Bramley and Kris Manson because they both share an interest in the history of Wick and enjoy seeing photos of years gone by.
Faith, the new Mrs Manson, said: "Everyone commented on what a lovely and unusual venue it was and thought the centre itself was amazing and atmospheric.
"We couldn't have asked for a better day.
"The feeling inside the centre is special and Ian Leith [chairman of the Wick Society] was so accommodating and helpful.
"When we started discussing the wedding with him we knew it couldn't be anywhere else."
Seventy guests attended the ceremony which was held in the museum on Saturday and followed by a dance in Canisbay hall.
Faith, a dental nurse, added: "Our heartfelt thanks go to Ian for his time and to his wonderful group of volunteers that helped out on the day. The hall committee in Canisbay were absolutely outstanding as well."
Mr Leith said: "The wedding went very well, everything went according to plan.
"The guests were delighted with the environment and after the ceremony they were able to wander around the museum and have a chat about our history."
Mr Leith explained that the idea to have a wedding at the museum was all down to the bride who asked if it was something they would consider allowing.
Describing it as a unique venue, Mr Leith said now that a precedent had been set they would look at any requests that came in.
However, he was just happy that they had been able to create a historical moment on Saturday.
He added that a lot of credit had to go to the committed band of volunteers at the museum who helped get everything ready, assisted on the day and were enlisted in the tidying up after.
