Laura & Pete were married on a scorching hot day in June, blue skies from start finish – a real rarity in Scotland!

The day started at the stunning Crichton Kirk where Laura & Pete had a humanist ceremony.  The ceremony was one of the most heartfelt that I have ever had the privilege to witness.  There were many touching and personal moments throughout, at times I struggled to keep my eyes dry so that I could still see through the lens!  I really do enjoy photographing couples who are so open with thier love for one another, Laura & Pete were the epitome of this.

The ceremony was followed by a reception at Mavis Hall Park, another favourite venue of mine.  I love its rustic charm, there’s not many wedding venues that feature chickens freely wandering amongst the guests!

It was a wonderful, relaxed day that Laura & Pete really made theirs – a pleasure to photograph from start to finish.

Here’s what Laura & Pete had to say about the photos:

“Thanks for doing such a fantastic job on the photos – they were a lovely mix of group shots captured moments and wee details.  Just what we wanted.  We had a brilliant day and are very grateful to you for making the photo taking so relaxed and stress free – definitely helped keep everyone in great spirits!”

These are my favourites from the day.

Crichton Kirk

Church Warden having a quick rest

Laura arriving

Lighting the candles

A moment

The ceremony

Leaving as a married couple

Guests chatting

Chickens and flowers!

Entering for the wedding breakfast

Watching the speeches

Pete's speech

Best Man's speech

First dance

Guests at night

Lora and Andrew were married at the stunning Traquair House in the Scottish Borders.  Alas, the weather gods were not smiling upon us and it rained pretty much the whole day.  Not quite the weather you would choose for a marquee wedding!  Lora and Andrew took it all in their stride and had a wonderful day regardless of the weather.

This wedding was the first Humanist ceremony that I have covered (to be swiftly followed by the second later in the year).  I loved the honesty of the ceremony and how the couple could express their love for one another in their own words.  I’m very much looking forward to covering more Humanist weddings in and around the Midlands and Derbyshire in the future.

Getting ready

Lora arriving at the ceremony

During the ceremony

Loving looks during the ceremony

The ring

Signing the register

Lora & Andrew leaving the ceremony

Lora & Andrew triumphantly leave the ceremony

Showing off the ring

I'd love to know what Lora was saying here!

Having fun during the group photos!

Yup, it was wet!

I loved the surroundings of Traquair House, it was the perfect setting for a traditional and elegant portrait like this one

Portrait inside Traquair House

The best man's speech was a cracker!

Simple & elegant cake

Outside during a rare break in the weather

We took the opportunity for some outdoor portraits when a rare break in the weather presented itself. I really love this photo, Lora & Andrew look so in love and happy - just wonderful to see.

The first dance gets underway

Lora & Andrew were excellent dancers

The cielidh gets underway, here the best man shows off his moves!

Dancing the night away

More dancing

The happy couple embrace

Thanks Lora & Andrew – I loved photographing your wedding and wish you every happiness in the future.

Karen & Rob’s day was a real pleasure to photograph.  It was a fantastic family occasion with much laughing and fun to be had.  Even the fickle Edinburgh weather was playing nice for the day, for which I am always grateful!

Karen & Rob were married in Lothian Chambers and the reception was held at the Apex International on the Grassmarket.

Here are some of my favourites from the day:

Karen & Rob had a fantastic cake, I loved the attention to detail with the white rose for Yorkshire lad Rob and the Scottish purple heather for Karen

Rob & his brother walk through the old town to Lothian Chambers

Rob & his brother walk through the old town to Lothian Chambers

Guests waiting for the ceremony to start

A quick glance at Mum

During the ceremony

The kiss!

Getting well photographed signing the registry book

On their way out as the new Mr & Mrs Errington!

Down the stairs

Walking back to the Grassmarket

Karen, Rob & the Castle

We had some fun doing the group shots as you can see here!

I forget the significance of the gnome, but regardless, there should definitely be more gnomes at weddings - they're a very under-represented group at the moment!

At the end of the best man's speech

The younger dancers set the early pace

Cutting the cake

The girls show them how it's done

And Karen & Rob cielidh the night away...

Here are my favourites from the day:

Here are my favourites from the day:

The shoes

Wedding dress hanging at home

Finishing touches to the make-up

The Best man’s son looked so cute in his little kilt!

Orders of Service

The Ceremony

Newly married!

We were not blessed with the weather that day but did manage to make it out for some portraites around Princes Street Gardens.

First Dance

The day started off at Pride Hair and Beauty where Xiaoling and her two bridesmaids had their hair done.

And then a short walk to get ready.

Xiaoling’s proud father looking on

The newly married couple!

Fixing Xiaoling’s hair

Red door, red dress!

Peek-a-boo!  I loved Xiaoling’s red Chinese wedding dress.

A few more portraits

Touching up the makeup!

Xiaoling didn’t stop smiling all day, definitely one happy bride!

Fixing the veil

Ceilidh time!

The speeches