Gretna Green Wedding Photographer

Laura & Tom Gretna Hall Wedding Photography Meet the gorgeous Laura and Tom! This beautiful couple were married a few days ago at Gretna Hall Hotel in Gretna Green, Scotland. A very popular destination for weddings, I've had the pleasure of working at Gretna Hall a number of times now. I always enjoy popping in to this lovely little venue! Laura and Tom had their ceremony in the famous Coach House, which is always a favourite location with many couples for their ceremonies. With the stagecoach as the backdrop during the ceremony, the hall also has white flowers hanging down from the ceiling...


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Debs & Neal | Smiths Hotel Wedding Photographer Gretna Introducing the gorgeous Debs and Neal! This lovely bride and groom decided to elope in a secret wedding to Scotland. They chose the iconic Smiths Hotel as their venue, in the historical town of Gretna Green. Gretna is world famous for their history of weddings, and for elopements. Debs and Neal had their ceremony on the balcony of Smiths Hotel - a perfect backdrop with the vast fields of Scotland behind them. It was a cosy and intimate ceremony! After the legal part, a realistic replica of an anvil was used to wish the couple well....


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Wedding Photos Original Marriage Room Gretna Green Nestled on the border of Scotland and England, Gretna Green is one of the most iconic wedding destinations in the United Kingdom. With its rich history, enchanting landscapes, and charming venues, it's no wonder that couples from around the world flock to this quaint Scottish village to tie the knot. In this blog post, we'll explore the allure of weddings at Gretna Green. A Brief History of Gretna Green and The Original Marriage Room Gretna Green's wedding legacy dates back to the early 18th century when the Marriage Act of 1753 made...


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Debra & Neil | The Coach House Wedding Photographer Gretna Green Meet the lovely Debra and Neil! I popped up to Gretna Green to join them for their intimate wedding ceremony at the gorgeous Gretna Hall. They chose to have their official ceremony in the Coach House which is very famous and packed with history. They were celebrating with a few close friends and family, afterwards they enjoyed a meal at Smiths Hotel. The day was very wet, typical of Scotland but that never takes away from the beauty! We did a few group photos inside The Coach House before the bride and groom portraits...


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Neal & Francesca | Gretna Green Old Blacksmith's Shop Photographer Meet the stunning Francesca and Neal! This photogenic pair were married in a romantic elopement to Gretna Green in Scotland. They had an intimate marriage ceremony at the Famous Blacksmith's Shop, with the ceremony taking place in The Original Marriage Room. Accompanied by two of their closest friends, the five of us had a laugh during the photos. It's always refreshing to join couples for an elopement, it's such a special time and we can focus on what weddings are all about - the bride and groom and their love! The...


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Jazz & Ste | Gretna Hall Wedding Photographer Meet the gorgeous Jazz and Ste! This couple were SO much fun to photograph! The day started at Gretna Hall and was incredibly wet (hello, Scottish rain!) with their ceremony taking place in the Historic Coach House. We managed to get some photos in the grounds at Gretna Hall - a few shots in the gardens which are just starting to come to life with the hint of Spring. The natural photos and scenery were most important to this bride and groom, and despite getting rather wet they were up for the challenge. This made my job easier... and that...


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Chris & Ru | Dalston Hall Wedding Photographer Meet Chris and Ru! This beautiful couple were married in Gretna Green registry office and had their reception at the rather stunning Dalston Hall in Carlisle. Despite a rather wet day, they had planned such a chilled and relaxed wedding that it didn't add any stress. Thankfully we were able to get some bride and groom portraits outside in the grounds of Dalston Hall without getting soaked. The guests were up to the challenge with umbrellas at the ready for the group photos! It was nice to be able to get some natural light and pretty background...


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Scotland- Mill Forge Photographer | Karina & Lewis Meet the stunning Karina and Lewis! They were married a few days ago at Gretna Green, Scotland. Like many couples since Covid started they had to postpone their wedding day twice. Having to postpone just makes a wedding that much sweeter once the couple are able to go ahead! Karina had clearly put a lot of love and thought into all of the little details that I enjoy capturing so much. From personalised silhouette cake topper (including their two cute pugs!) to a leather jacket hand painted by a friend. The wedding ceremony was outdoors...


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Megan & Craig | Wedding Photographer Anvil Hall Scotland Meet the gorgeous Megan and Craig! They were married recently at the lovely little venue, Anvil Hall in Gretna Green. The day was very dark and wet (as to be expected for a November afternoon in Scotland) but it added to the atmosphere of the hall which was lit in candle light. We were able to make the most of the venue and the weather certainly didn't ruin their special day or their photographs. After the ceremony, Megan and Craig had their reception at the well known Smiths Hotel. They all enjoyed some drinks before moving into...


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Leslie & James | Smiths Hotel Wedding Photographer Gretna Meet the gorgeous Leslie and James! They were recently married in the world famous destination of Gretna Green, Scotland. On the morning of their wedding, bride Leslie and groom James got ready at Smiths Hotel with a few members of their closest family and friends. They walked over the road to the famous Blacksmiths Shop for their wedding ceremony- a location packed with so much history. After the ceremony we were able to sneak off to the fields behind Gretna's little tourist centre for some photos against the beautiful backdrop. Thankfully...


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