I had so much fun spending the day with Claire & Pete and all their lovely family and friends at their wonderful wedding at The Free Company. A day jam packed with magical moments and gorgeous autumnal styling, it really was a joy to photograph. I must say bravo to Flowers Vermilion for creating yet another jaw-dropppingly beautiful bouquet which was abaslute perfection alongside Claire’s gorgoues linen wedding dress from & For Love Bridal.
I still can’t get over how wonderful Andrea & Steven’s autumnal wedding celebrations at Guardswell Farm were last October, what a day! The wild weather certainly didn’t dampen any spirits here, with A & S and all their lovely guests having a fabulous time, enjoying every second of the day in Guardswell’s many magical spaces. I must give Gloam a special mention for creating the most amazing bouquets, buttonholes and floral installations, as well as all the beautiful styling which complimented the atmosphere and feel of the day perfectly.
Venue - Guardswell Farm
Florals & Styling - Gloam
Dress/Shoes - Halfpenny London & Loeffler Randall
Hair - Pamper & Polish
Make-Up - Sarah Jane Macinnes
Another magical day at Ballintaggart Farm, this time for Sarah & Euan. So much to love about this wedding, gorgeous autumnal colours, wonderful food and personalised cocktails, and truly the loveliest bunch of people you could wish to meet. The perfect celebration for the most amazing couple.
Venue - Ballintaggart Farm
Flowers - Verbena Flowers
Dress/Shoes - Vaganbond & Loeffler Randall
Bridesmaids Dresses - Rewritten
Hair - Meigan Alessandra
Celebrant - Jane Betchel
Lisa & Edward had a wonderful early autumn wedding surrounded by all their lovely family and friends at the always amazing Cambo Estate. These two had planned their whole day to perfection, and it was so special seeing them enjoying every moment with the biggest smiles. I’ve been lucky enough to shoot a few wedding with Flowers Vermilion, and the beautiful florals and hanging installations were spectacular as ever. Can’t wait to be back at Cambo for more wedding celebrations this year, it’s always such a treat shooting there.
It was so lovely being back at the wonderful Ballintaggart Farm (one of my all time favourtie venues!) for Rebecca and Andy’s wedding celebrations. In amongst all the wild weather there were so many magical moments, and it was an absolute joy seeing these two tie the knot surrounded by all their nearest and dearest. Big shout out to the amazing Verbena Flowers for all the fabulous blooms, the flower cloud over the dining table was particularly spectacular!
I was back home in sunny North Yorkshire for Mikki & Guy’s fabulous summer wedding in July last year, and am still reminiscing over how incredible it all was. M & G stamped their wonderful personalities all over the whole day, and brought so much energy and happiness to proceedings that it was impossible not to be smiling from ear to ear. There were so many highlights and magical moments throughout the day, but I absolutely loved venturing into the neighbouring filed with the whole bridal party and a load of smoke bombs (it was as chaotic as it sounds!). Hope you all enjoy looking through their wonderful day as much as I did capturing it.
I’m finally finding a wee bit of time to share some of the wonderful weddings I shot last year. Here’s a few favourites from Mikaela & Mark’s fabulous celebrations at the incredible Monachyle Mhor tucked away in the hills above Loch Voil. A day full of love, laughter and colour in one of the most magical settings I’ve ever photographed. Big shout out as ever to the insanely talented Flowers Vermilion who created the most amazing bouquet, buttonholes and hanging installations, all of which were bursting with colour and personality.
I had the best time capturing Kirsty & Rob’s amazing wedding celebrations at the fabulous Free Company on the outskirts of Edinburgh back in June. I’d been looking forward to their day from the first time we’d chatted, and it exceeded every expectation I had, it was truly magical. There were so many wonderful moments throughout the dat, and it was so lovely seeing K & R and all their family and friends enjoying the glorious weather in the most beautiful setting. I must give Fruit Salad Flowers a mention for creating the most incredible bouquets and floral displays, the colour pops throughout the venue elevated the already fabulous spaces into something super special.
Eleanor & Louis’ wedding extravaganza in Glasgow’s West End was without a doubt one of my highlights of 2021! I knew as soon as I read their enquiry that the day was going to be amazing, and needless to say it very much lived up to expectations. After the most beautiful ceremony in the magnificent Wellington Church, which was decorated to perfection by Ruby Flowers, we headed back to Louis’ wonderful family home for the most incredible reception. I can’t skip any further without mentioning their fabulous wedding wheels…. I’m not usually one for wedding cars but their Citroën 2cv along with amazing handmade Just Married sign was a total dream! Anyway…back to the reception! After marvelling at the all wonderful artwork and sampling a few Delizique delights, we were treated to some superb speeches, including a hilarious and heartfelt video message all the way from Canada from Louis’ best pal. The day was topped off perfectly with everyone following the piper through Kelvingrove Park down to Stravaigin for dinner, drinks and plenty of partying I’m sure!
It was so lovely being back at one of my favourite old haunts Colstoun House for Sarah & Matt’s gorgeous summer wedding celebrations. Sarah looked stunning in her beautiful Halfpenny dress which worked perfectly alongside the pastel pink bridesmaids dresses and fabulous summery bouquets by the always amazing Feathergrass Florals. I must give an honourable mention to Matt and his groomsmen, who all looked rather dapper in the super sharp suits! After a lovely relaxed morning getting ready and drinking a glass or two of champagne, it was time for the main event, the most wonderful outdoor ceremony on the lawn where I happened to witness one of my all time favourite wedding moments…. Being a huge dog fan I’m always delighted to see a dog charging around on the morning of a wedding day, and I was even happier to hear that Sarah & Matt’s gorgeous Labrador Molly was going be acting as a ring bearer during the ceremony. Molly not only did the perfect job of delivering the rings, but then decided to act as a witness as well, sitting perfectly whilst Sarah & Matt exchanged their vows. It was always going to be hard to top that, but the confetti, champagne, canapés, amazing speeches and packed dance floor that followed came mighty close! This really was the most magical wedding day, thanks so much for inviting me along guys!
This was my first time shooting at the fabulous Errol Park and what a day it was! Harriet & Adam’s wedding celebrations were so full of joy and laughter that it was impossible not to have a huge smile on your face all day long! Despite a rather drizzly start to the day, they decided to brave the elements and opted for an outdoor ceremony in a beautiful corner of the garden conducted by the amazing Gary the Humanist. Drinks, canapés and some hotly contested lawn games in the sunshine followed. It was then over to the wonderful converted stables for a cracking round of speeches, the most delicious wedding feast, and to round things off in true Scottish style, a rabble rousing ceilidh. The day had so many highlights, but capturing Harriet & Adam walking hand in hand underneath a rainbow was pure magic! Needless to say I’m super excited to be back at Errol for a wedding this summer, if it’s anything like this one I’m in for a treat.
Emily & Doug’s fabulous wedding day in the heart of Edinburgh was an absolute joy from beginning to end. After the most wonderful ceremony atop Calton Hill overlooking the city, it was time for music, drinks and some pretty epic group photos in the glorious summer sunshine. We then made our way to one of my all time favourite Edinburgh spots - Timberyard to carry on the celebrations. A cracking set of speeches in the courtyard was followed by an amazing five course dinner, with every course looking like a work of art. The day was finished off with a wander round the magical Grassmarket for some photos, then back to Timberyard to dance the night away! This really was the most wonderful day, and being there to capture Emily & Doug having the best time with their lovely family and friends was so special.
Shout out to the all amazing suppliers -
Flowers - Flowers by Minty
Dress - Andrea Hawkes Bridal
Venue - Timberyard
Celebrant - David Smith
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to blog Annie & Tom’s incredible Glencoe elopement! With the ever changing rules around weddings Annie & Tom decided to adjust their plans and elope in the Scottish Highlands, and I for one am so happy they did! It’s not often you get a glorious sunny day in the middle of March in Scotland, so I was feeling a wee bit smug on my drive up to Glencoe! After a lovely relaxed morning getting ready followed by a wonderful first look overlooking Cuil Bay, we headed over to Glencoe Lochan - a magical spot in amongst the mountains and pine trees which Annie & Tom had chosen for their ceremony. It’s always such a treat working with Claire The Humanist as I know she’ll pull an amazing ceremony out the bag, and needless to say this was no exception. It was so lovely to hear a wee bit more about Annie & Tom from where they first met to where they are now, and Claire told their story perfectly. After the ceremony we enjoyed a piece of delicious homemade wedding cake and a glass of bubbly, and it was then off to explore Glencoe and take in all the breath taking scenery, which isn’t in short supply believe me! We then made our way back to Cuil Bay where we treated to a spectacular sunset. The perfect end to the most wonderful day.
I must give a couple of shout outs, firstly to Barbara from Wild Flower Workshop for her green fingered wizardry, secondly to Annie & Tom’s gorgeous wee dog Cracker for being ridiculously adorable, and last but by no means least, Annie’s mum, who not only made their delicious wedding cake, but also Annie’s stunning dress!
I honestly cannot sing Megan & Josh’s praises highly enough! Having had to adapt their wedding plans not once but three times, including a last minute change of day to avoid the torrential rain, they pulled off the most incredible day surrounded by their nearest and dearest in the spectacular setting of Braemar in the Cairngorms. After a wonderful first look in the morning we headed off to the hills above the River Dee to soak up the amazing views and autumn sunshine, before heading back for the most magical ceremony under a canopy of pine trees. The day was topped off with a piper led stroll into town followed by a fabulous reception at the equally fabulous Fife Arms. In a time when all our lives are filled with such uncertainty, with big wedding plans postponed or cancelled, it’s so wonderful to see folk like Megan & Josh thinking outside the box to have a wedding day like no other!
