Magnificent May!

We're getting all our gear ready for our last wedding of May, which takes place tomorrow in Aberfeldy.

We've had a really busy month and it's been great to work in so many fantastic locations and with such wonderful people. We've been on a farm in Northumberland, in a marquee in the heart of the Trossachs, in a famous house in Glasgow, at a historic house in East Lothian, in an old cowshed near St Andrews and on a golf course overlooking the fantastic Firth of Forth!

If you're still looking for inspiration for your venue then you may wish to check out where we've been in Scotland this month:
Monachyle Mhor, Balquhidder
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Lennoxlove House, East Lothian
Kinkell Byre, St Andrews
Macdonald Marine Hotel, North Berwick

Fiona & Colin - Cockburnspath Parish Church & Macdonald Marine Hotel, North Berwick - Scottish wedding photography

Yesterday we were in beautiful Berwickshire, to capture Fiona & Colin's wedding celebrations.

The day began at Fiona's family home, where bridesmaid Eilidh (who also happens to be a make-up artist) was putting the finishing touches to the girls' make-up.

Fiona was helped into her dress by her mum and, as you can see, she looked absolutely beautiful. It was great to see the reactions from her dad and bridesmaids as they saw her.

Her veil has a fantastic history - originally worn by her great-great-great-great grandmother, it's 160 years-old and has been worn by all the brides in the family through the generations.

We left the girls to enjoy a glass of champagne, and headed over to Cockburnspath Parish Church. Said to date back to the 1500s, it has an unusual circular tower.

Fiona was accompanied down the aisle by her dad, Reg. Colin said later he felt pretty choked up when he saw his stunning bride for the first time.

A lovely service was conducted by family friend, Anne Lithgow who came out of retirement specially for the occasion.

After some photographs at the church we headed over to North Berwick, where a warm welcome awaited at the Marine Hotel.

During the family photos, baby Robert stole the show with his tartan trews and Nessie slippers!

The hotel is situated in an incredibly scenic area and Fiona & Colin were more than happy to get outside for some photos on the golf course!

The speeches were all very funny and a special mention must go to best man, Grant for his fantastic slideshow.

Fiona & Colin opened the dancing to Jamiroquai and soon had lots of company on the dancefloor. And then it was on with the ceilidh!

As the sun set we popped outside for a few more photos...and what a sunset it was - just breathtaking!

Fiona & Colin - What an amazing day! Thanks for being so fantastic and so appreciative of our way of working. We hope you have a brilliant honeymoon and look forward to catching up when you get back.

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The wedding singer

We'd like to wish every success to one of our 2007 brides, Pamela Kavanagh, who is now offering her services as a wedding singer.

Pamela has an amazing voice and blew her guests away when she got up on stage and sang at her own wedding reception at Marlin's Wynd in Edinburgh.

Having a professional singer perform during the wedding ceremony is such a beautiful touch and one that always goes down well with the guests - particularly if it keeps them entertained while you are signing the register in a back room at the church!

To view Pamela's website - along with photos of her performing on her wedding day - click here

Lee & Paul's pre-wedding shoot, Edinburgh

After a month of very mixed weather, we were delighted to wake up to blue skies on Sunday morning.

We met up with Lee & Paul at the Botanic Gardens and took a walk through our favourite areas, stopping for photos along the way. We are photographing their wedding at Solsgirth House (a beautiful venue) this August and this was the perfect chance for them to get used to the cameras.

It was also a good chance for me to find out all about Lee's dress, while Jay and Paul were engrossed in a conversation on golf and guitars!

We made a new friend!

Michaela & Colin, Kinkell Byre, St Andrews - Scottish wedding photography

We had a fantastic time yesterday photographing Michaela and Colin's wedding at Kinkell Byre, near St Andrews.

We were really excited about working at this venue, which has been converted from byres and stables at Kinkell Farm. It's completely unique and the surroundings, with views over St Andrews Bay and the Firth of Tay, are just beautiful.

I began the day with the boys, who were on great form.

Meanwhile, Jay was with the girls, who were having fun preparing for the day ahead.

Event company Carnival Chaos had done a fantastic job dressing the venue. And Colin's mum, auntie and helpers had created gorgeous displays, buttonholes and bouquets on a 'country cottage' theme, with many people contributing flowers from their gardens.

Friends and family travelled from all over the world to join Michaela and Colin on their special day.

It was just a short walk to the byre for the bride and her bridesmaids (one of whom was on specially-decorated crutches!).

Michaela's dress was stunning and she looked incredibly beautiful. She was accompanied down the aisle by dad, Michael, while Rusalka String Quartet played Air from Handel's Water Music.

Michaela & Colin were married in a Humanist ceremony conducted by family friend, John Bishop. The service was very personal and was both touching and humorous in equal measures!

After congratulations and champagne, we gathered the troops for some group shots.

We then took advantage of a bright (and dry!) spell to head outside.

A wonderful Italian meal, and some great speeches, followed and then it was time for the dancing to get underway. Michaela & Colin took to the floor to Damien Rice's 'The Blower's Daughter' - a really beautiful song.

Then it was time for a ceilidh, with Absent Friends ensuring that the dancefloor was kept busy.

As we were leaving, the rain let up for a dramatic view.

Michaela & Colin, thanks for being so great to work with - we loved photographing your wedding. We hope you have a fantastic time in Whistler - remember to check out Merlins and Moe Joes!

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Venue - Kinkell Byre
Venue styling - Carnival Chaos
Flowers - Colin's family
Ceremony music - Rusalka String Quartet
Catering - Giulianos, Edinburgh
Band - Absent Friends
Photography - Elemental Weddings