A Scottish wedding defined by impeccable fashion aesthetics and traditional Scottish roots

College sweethearts Eva Wallack and Eric Holmdahl have known each other for almost their entire lives, and they are also the co-founders of Ouro Circularity, a company dedicated to sustainability. This summer, they crowned their long-term love story with a charming, atmospheric wedding. “From the very first moment we were inseparable – it seems everyone else knew it was the beginning of something big, except for us,” Eva laughs. “I kept insisting we were just best friends, while my brother bet we would become a couple within a year. Suffice it to say he was right, and as our classmates might remember, ‘inseparable’ was actually an understatement.”

After graduating, life took them in different directions, but both secretly wondered whether they would find their way back to each other. Four years later, that is exactly what happened – and the rest is, truly, history. “We grew up together through so many phases of life and imagined our wedding in so many different ways that, when it came time to plan it, we weren’t quite sure which direction to take. And yet, interestingly, the final result turned out so authentic and true to who we are that, looking back now, it feels like it couldn’t have been any other way,” Eva tells Vogue Adria. A former ballerina, she trained and performed at international institutions such as the School of American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. And when it came to choosing the wedding theme, her heritage was decisive: her father was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland felt like the natural choice. “It has a rich history, a magical playfulness and an academic energy, qualities that have been at the core of our relationship from the very beginning at Stanford.”

Photo: Elena Stanton

Gleneagles became the perfect backdrop: an estate from the 1920s nestled in the Scottish hills, with wooden salons paneled in oak and breathtaking views of the moors. “The Edwardian grandeur of the hotel was exactly what we were looking for – a place frozen in time, a sanctuary of heritage and quiet luxury. You truly feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale, a place where you might escape into another world while wandering the grounds or exploring the hallways. It’s the kind of space where romance feels inevitable, as if it’s built into the very walls.”

They chose their venue for it’s sustainability and outstanding environmental record. No plastic was used across florals, décor, or catering. “Our florist grows all her own blooms and uses entirely sustainable installation techniques, no foam, frogs, or plastic of any kind.”

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The Dramatic Scottish Landscape and Elegant Fashion Silhouettes

The fashion story of the wedding was just as thoughtfully crafted. Eva recalls growing up as an “extremely serious ballerina,” training an average of five hours a day, seven days a week. “Ballet has deeply shaped my fashion sensibility – I’m drawn to the dynamic interplay of movement and structure,” she explains. For her, tulle, chiffon, and silk are synonymous with elegance: a clean, classic silhouette in motion. “Ballet also instilled in me a love for vintage haute couture, garments that carry the legacy of past artists and designers. That’s why I enjoy mixing modern pieces with vintage couture – it’s my way of paying tribute to classicism, history, and the art of design.”

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Over the four days of celebration, these themes were reflected in every detail. On Thursday, the Hunting Lodge hosted the opening dinner, also known as the groom’s dinner, with a look that was elegant yet comfortable: a long white slip dress with a lace neckline, a tulle scarf around the neck, and a vintage gold Judith Lieber clutch. “I wanted to set the tone for the weekend, but without overdoing it.”

On Friday, at the Welcome Party, Eva opted for a Chanel-inspired look: a vintage satin wedding dress with a lace bodice and a ballerina-style tulle skirt, accented with a black bow at the heart-shaped neckline, paired with a black vintage Chanel clutch, Chanel earrings, a black chiffon scarf, and simple black patent Jimmy Choo shoes. “The dress immediately felt balletic, and I collaborated with the seamstress to adapt it perfectly to my vision.”

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Saturday, the day of the ceremony, brought the most classic bridal choice with a Vera Wang gown. The dress featured a slightly dropped waist, and over the Italian tulle, basket-weave organza floated ethereally with every step. The bride paired it with a lace Vera Wang veil, white satin Cornelia James gloves, an ivory Vera Wang ribbon tied slightly off-center, and a tulle smoke ring. For jewelry, she chose emerald-cut diamond earrings and two tennis bracelets – one diamond and one aquamarine, “one gifted by my mother and the other by Eric”. The look was completed with white satin Jimmy Choo shoes featuring a personalized plaque with the wedding date. The groom wore a custom tuxedo by The Armoury New York

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For her second look that evening, Eva swapped the white gloves for black, pairing them with a black satin Vera Wang ribbon and black satin Cornelia James gloves. “This gave the original dress a touch of Vera Wang’s ’90s aesthetic, with a hint of edge that perfectly suits my style.” She completed the look with a velvet minaudière from the 2000s featuring a crystal clasp by Stuart Weitzman.

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For the final dance hours, she underwent a third transformation: a short white structured mini dress adorned with crystals around the neckline, black satin gloves, and again black patent Jimmy Choo shoes, “for an old Hollywood–inspired look.” Over the weekend, the groom changed his accessories as well, with a special focus on Cartier: black-and-gold cufflinks on Friday, silver wax-seal cufflinks on the wedding day, and a two-tone Cartier Santos watch – “my gift for his 30th birthday.”

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Sunday brunch brought the final outfit moment: a Self-Portrait dress, black Manolo shoes, and a triple-strand pearl necklace. “A quiet, elegant end to a fashion-rich weekend.” The bridesmaids were coordinated in shades of navy, each wearing a dress of a different cut and material, accented with family-rattan details. “I gifted them accessories in our tartan, and each incorporated it into her look – some as a ribbon or large bow on the back, others as a tie in the hair. I wanted varied textures and individuality within a harmonious whole.”

The days filled with warm family gatherings also brought countless precious moments, but Eva considers one before the wedding weekend officially began the most special. “Everyone was leaving the hotel to head to the groom’s dinner. As we gathered, the sky suddenly filled with the largest double rainbow any of us had ever seen. I felt it as a sign of guidance from those no longer with us. It felt like a special message from my maternal grandfather – my best friend growing up – as if he was showing me that he was there with me after all.”

Credits

Venue: Gleneagles

Ceremony venue: Dunblane Cathedral 

Photo: Elena Stanton

Planning & Design: Callista and Company

Rentals & Production: Gloam

Floral Design: Days of Dahlia

Stationery: Every Little Something & Laura Elizabeth Patrick

Tenting: Bohemia Canvas

Cake: MonAnnie 

Styling: Kendal Mae Boyle

HMU – Jack Baxter, Bob & Cloche 

Entertainment: Entertainers Agency, The Cheatles, James Allsopp Jazz Band, Catalyst EPS