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...
Lisa & Steven | Wedding Auchen Castle Photography Moffat
Meet the incredibly sweet Lisa and Steven! This gorgeous pair were married at Auchen Castle in Moffat, Scotland. The day was like a fairy tale from start to finish. Lisa used to work as a florist and often supplied wedding flowers, so she used her skill and talent to cover Auchen with stunning displays. Dahlias, Ammi, Larkspur, roses and hydrangeas were just a few of the flowers she used for the arrangements. Tall candelabras graced the tables of the evening reception adding such elegance to the castle. She was able to make their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rebecca & Chris | Dumfries Wedding Photographer Gretna Green
Meet Rebecca and Chris! I popped up to Greta Green for a flying visit to capture some photos of their very special wedding. They travelled from Ireland to get married in Gretna with their parents, choosing to celebrate with their closest family in a place packed with so much history. They had their ceremony at the Gretna Green Registry Office and we popped over to the centre afterwards for some photos in the fields. It was such a pretty day, the weather couldn't have been nicer for them!
Rebecca and Chris, it was lovely to meet...
Kayleigh & Alex | Auchen Castle Wedding Photographer Scotland
The gorgeous Kayleigh and Alex had an intimate wedding in Scotland where they said their vows with their closest friends and family. Their ceremony took place at Auchen Castle where Kayleigh was escorted inside by a piper. The sound of the Scottish music resonated in the beautiful building. After the ceremony took place the weather was kind and we were able use some of the grounds for photos with a very pretty backdrop of lush green.
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Hannah & Jonathan | Gretna Green The Mill Forge Wedding Photographer
Meet the gorgeous Hannah and Jonathan! They were recently married at The Mill Forge in Gretna Green, Scotland. They decided to elope with their two stunning boys as their only guests. They had their intimate ceremony and afterwards we were able to use the field behind the venue for their bride and groom portraits and some photos of the boys in a mini family shoot. Even though it wasn't the brightest day this Summer we were very fortunate it was dry so were able to take photos outdoors! After we finished in the field...
Amy & Pete | Smiths Hotel Photographer Scotland
Amy and Pete had an intimate elopement style wedding in the romantic Gretna Green, Scotland. It was such a calm and relaxed day shared with their parents. Smaller weddings are wonderful, they never lose sight of the most important factor of a wedding - the love between a bride and groom!
We started the day off with preparation photos in Smiths Hotel located just across the road from the Famous Blacksmiths Shop. We walked over for the ceremony at the Blacksmiths, which is full of so much history. Afterwards we went out into the fields behind...