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Karen and Rodney's Wedding - Glenskirlie Castle - Ceremony

The couple enjoyed a wonderful ceremony at Glenskirlie Castle.

Please check back on Sunday evening for the second installment of this wedding.

Karen and Rodney's Wedding - Glenskirlie Castle - Brides Arrival

Karen looked absolutely stunning as she came down the spiral stairs for her wedding.

The family minister conducted the ceremony having known Karen since she was a little girl.

Karen and Rodney's Wedding - Glenskirlie Castle - Guests Arriving

Rodney greeted the guests are they arrived at Glenskirlie Castle.

A pair of ipers treated the guests to skirling bagpipes as the ceremony approached.

Karen and Rodney's Wedding - Glenskirlie Castle - Bridal Suite

Karen had the dark honeymoon suite, which set off her dress beautifully.

Rodney meanwhile waited nervously outside and greeted the guests as they arrived at Glenskirlie Castle.

Karen and Rodney's Wedding - Glenskirlie Castle - Details

Glenskirlie Castle is a great venue for a wedding, a modern castle with an intimate ceremony room.

Glenskirlie Castle itself has the most amazing honeymoon suites and has a great reputation for it's wedding banquets.

Caroline and Chris - Wedding Reception

Guests had great fun during the evening function enjoying the various tricks and treats.

Have a great honeymoon Caroline and Chris. I look forward to designing your wedding album.

Caroline and Chris - Wedding Details

There were lots of interesting details at Caroline and Chris's wedding reception at the Birds and Bees near Stirling.

The pumpkins and zombie Bride and Groom were a particular hit for the children.

Caroline and Chris - Woodside Hotel in Doune

A relaxing lunch was held at the Woodside Hotel in Doune.

Guests then travelled to Stirling for the evening reception.

Caroline and Chris - Bridals at Doune Castle

Caroline had requested black and white wedding photographs inside and outside of Doune Castle.

Before heading for a wedding lunch at the nearby Woodside Hotel in the village of Doune.

Caroline and Chris - Wedding Ceremony at Doune Castle

Mary Wallace conducted a moving Humanist Wedding Ceremony at Doune Castle.

The wedding ceremony included hand fasting and a celebratory drink of whiskey from a quaich.

Caroline and Chris - Guests at Doune Castle

Guests waited in anticipation inside the Lords Gallery at Doune Castle.

As Caroline arrived at Doune Castle the youngest guest looked on.

Caroline and Chris - Wedding Preparations at Adamo Hotel

Caroline prepared for her wedding at Doune Castle at the contemporary Adamo Hotel in Bridge of Allan.

Caroline's dress had beautiful embroidery and complimented by an elegant red overcoat.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Speeches

The wedding breakfast at Prestonfield House ended with moving speeches followed by some the first dance.

Enjoy your honeymoon Brodie and Rod and I look forward to you seeing all the images when you return.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Stables, Prestonfield

Prestonfield House Hotel is my favourite wedding venue in Edinburgh such amazing lighting and atmosphere inside the stables

The service and the food is also out of this world and perfect for a wedding celebration in Scotland's Capital City.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Candids

After the bridals I captured candids of guests young and old during the weddng reception.

Everyone was having an amazing time inside the atmospheric Stables at Prestonfield House Hotel

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Prestonfield House Hotel

Brodie and Rod held their wedding reception at my favourite venue in Edinburgh - Prestonfield House.

The forecast was terrible but we had 30 minutes of the most beautiful autumn light at Prestonfield House.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Ceremony

Brodie and Rod wedding ceremony at St Pauls and St Georges Church in Edinburgh was very moving and uplifting.

The live band and singing sounded incredible as the sound reverberated around the grand church.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - Brides Arrival

The bride arrived during a heavy shower which is a portent of good luck for a marriage.

Brodie was actually early and waited patiently for her grand entrance as the last few guests were seated.

Brodie and Rod's Wedding - St Pauls and St Georges Church - Edinburgh

Brodie and Rod held their wedding at the beautiful St Pauls and St Georges Church in Edinburgh.

This church has been recently renovated and has a breathtaking interior mixing old and new.

Siobhan and Gareth - Inchcolm Island Wedding - Coming Soon

Siobhan and Gareth's amazing wedding from Inchcolm Island will be on-line by the end of tomorrow. One of my favourites is below

Thankfully the squally rain held off until the boat trip back to South Queensferry.

Jessica and Keith - Fernie Castle Wedding - Speeches

Jessica and Keith's evening guests enjoyed some amusing speeches after the cutting of the cake (Which was made by Keith and his Dad).

After the first dance I left the couple dancing the night away into the wee hours at Fernie Castle.

Jessica and Keith - Fernie Castle Wedding - Bridals

The rain held off for some romantic wedding photographs in the grounds of Fernie Castle.

My luck was in as once inside for the meal and the speeches the heavens opened.

Jessica and Keith - Fernie Castle Wedding - Blessing

The outdoor wedding blessing at Fernie Castle was full of joy and laughter.

The outdoor wedding blessing conducted by Jessica's friend Kerry included traditional Scottish hand fasting.

Jessica and Keith - Fernie Castle Wedding - Guests

Keith had fun with his guests before the blessing at Fernie Castle. near Letham, Cupar.

The rain held off for a moving blessing at Fernie Castle conducted by Jessica's friend Kerry.

Jessica and Keith - Fernie Castle Wedding - Preparations

Jessica and Keith held their wedding blessing at Fernie Castle. near Letham, Cupar.

Keith enjoyed relaxing in the garden while Jessica got ready with the girls in the Castle.

Louise & Ian - Murrayshall House Hotel Wedding - Dancing

Louise and Ian held their wedding ceremony at Murrayshall House Hotel. near Scone, Perth. The father of the brides band the Moonstones provided the music.

Wedding Murrayshall House Hotel Perthshire

Hope you have a great time in Alaska and Canada, Louise and Ian and I look forward to finalising your weddng album with you both.

Louise & Ian - Murrayshall House Hotel Wedding - Speeches

Louise and Ian held their wedding ceremony at Murrayshall House Hotel. near Scone, Perth. The father of the brides speech was the funniest I have ever heard.

The last photograph is Louise receiving a present from her guests from Finland, traditional shoes which look just like Scottish Baffies (Slippers for English readers of the blog)

Louise & Ian - Murrayshall House Hotel Wedding - Bridals

Louise and Ian held their wedding ceremony at Murrayshall House Hotel. near Scone, Perth. There are fantastic views and some of my favourite bridal photographs follow:

Murrayshall Hotel is highly recommended - great backdrops for wedding photographs, great service and some of the best food I have eaten at a wedding.

Louise & Ian - Murrayshall House Hotel Wedding - Ceremony

Louise and Ian held their civil wedding ceremony at Murrayshall House Hotel. near Scone, Perth

The ceremony included a moving solo on the flute from Ian's sister and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Louise & Ian - Murrayshall House Hotel Wedding - Guests

Louise and Ian held their wedding at one of my favourite venues - Murrayshall House Hotel. near Scone, Perth

More soon from their moving civil ceremony which was held in one of the many elegant rooms within this fantastic Perthshire hotel

Inchcolm Island - Pre Wedding Shoot

At the moment we are enjoying a spell of high pressure. Fingers crossed it is going to stay until the weekend.

Siobhan and Gareth are chartering the Maid of Forth from South Queensferry and setting sail to marry at Inchcolm Abbey. Below are some of my favourites from a recent pre wedding shoot.

Afterwards Siobhan and Gareth are holding their Wedding reception at the Elgin Hotel which is in Charleston near Dunfermline. I really like this stretch of coastline which is near Lilmkilns.

Keep an eye on the blog early next week for some photographs from this amazing setting for a wedding in the Firth of Forth.

Alex & Dom - Comrie Croft Wedding - Bridals

The woodland at Comrie Croft made for some interesting wedding photographs of the happy couple.

Enjoy South American Alex and Dom, it was a pleasure documenting your special day.

Alex & Dom - Comrie Croft Wedding - Congratulations

After the pagan wedding ceremony the party began at Comrie Croft.

Even the videographer took a break for a jug of lager.

Alex & Dom - Comrie Croft Wedding - Ceremony

Alex was given away by her mum and her brother. The sun shone for Alex and Dom's wedding in the courtyard at Comrie Croft

The pagan wedding was conducted by a close friend and included hand fasting with ribbons to represent each element.

Alex & Dom - Comrie Croft Wedding - Guests

Alex and Dom's guests prepared the courtyard for their wedding at Comrie Croft near Crieff, Perthshire.

Most guests were dressed informally, the children were in fancy dress as was one of the best men.

Alex & Dom - Comrie Croft Wedding - Details

Alex and Dom's held their pagan wedding at Comrie Croft near Crieff, Perthshire.

I loved the venue with it's lodge, campsite and Swedish Katas in the Perthshire woodland.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Dancing

As twilight descended on Atholl Palace, Clair and Kevin's first dance was a Circassian Circle which made for some brilliant expressions.

All images from Clair and Kevin's wedding at Atholl Palace are now on-line and can be found here

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Speeches

The speeches were very funny and Clair struggled to get the microphone off Kevin.

After great food which Atholl Palace has a great reputation for in Perthshire it was time for some dancing.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Congratulations

After the rose ceremony at Atholl Palace there was champagne and lots of hugs and kisses.

After a receiving line it was onto the grand entrance into the Atholl Palace's famous ballroom.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Bridals

We dodged the rain showers to take a few romantic wedding photographs of Clair and Kevin in the grounds of Atholl Palace.

I particularly like the dramatic architecture of the ball room which also has the same name as my youngest son Atholl.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Ceremony

A very moving civil wedding ceremony was held in the Atholl Palace's Bow Lounge, a wonderfully lit room.

The rose ceremony after the vows and signing of the register was particularly romantic and moving.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Guests

Guests young and old enjoyed some Perthshire hospitality before the wedding ceremony in the Bow Lounge.

Guests enjoyed Kevin's artic otter sporran though prior to Clair's entrance he was getting very nervous and his hands were shaking.

Clair & Kevin - Atholl Palace Wedding - Details

Clair and Kevin held their wedding at the Atholl Palace in Pitlochry, Perthshire. The wedding details were fantastic.

Atholl Palace is one of my favourite wedding venues with it's dramatic grounds as well as stunning ceremony room and ball room.

Great Blog Catch Up

This year has been incredibly busy and I have been neglecting the blog. I plan to put this right in September so look out for weddings from Murrayshall Hotel, Comrie Croft, Ballathie House Hotel, Murthly Castle, Glenskirlie Castle, Fernie Castle, Grouse and Claret as well as Pre Wedding Shoots from Orocco Pier, Inchcolm Island and even a few seascapes I squeezed in whilst on holiday.