AN American reality TV star and her husband chose an exclusive Inverclyde venue to renew their wedding vows and drafted in services from local businesses.
The Real Housewives' Marysol Patton and businessman Steve McNamara held a stunning ceremony at the estate on Saturday.
They have thanked a top local chef for making their Ardgowan House vow renewal ‘special and memorable’.
On the day, Inverclyde-based catering company The Porchlight was tasked with preparing a wedding breakfast for the pair and their guests.
Chef Mike Paul devised a menu using local produce from McCaskie’s Butchers in Wemyss Bay and Greenock’s Buchanan’s confectionery.
Produce was also sourced from Nardini’s in Largs.
Inverclyde's Gemela provided candles for the event, with floral arrangements being created by Studio Flowers in Gourock.
Mike said he was keen to showcase ‘what Scotland has to offer these gorgeous guests from Miami’.
In an Instagram post, he added: “This really was a dream job, dream diners and a dream couple!”
The couple were quick to express their thanks, with Marysol describing the meal as ‘perfect’.
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Steve commented: “Amazing food and beautifully presented.
“Thanks Mike for helping make our day so special and memorable.”
Mike also shared a snap with Marysol, saying: “What a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet and cook for loveliest person!
“Such a tonic and a joy to be around.”
Marysol, 56, appeared in the Real Housewives of Miami as part of its first season in 2011.
She remained a member of the cast until 2013 when the initial run came to an end, but returned when the show made a comeback in 2021.
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Marysol has also made appearances in the franchise’s New York City and Beverley Hills editions.
She married Steve at a private ceremony in the Mexican town of Tulum in 2021.
After their ceremony in Gourock, the couple moved on to Ireland.
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