Scotland Wedding

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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Dumfries and Galloway Wedding Photographer The Enchantment of Scottish Weddings: A Celebration of Love and Tradition Weddings in Scotland are not just events; they are exquisite celebrations steeped in rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions. From the majestic castles that dot the countryside to the bagpipes that serenade the newlyweds, every element of a Scottish wedding is designed to capture the heart and soul of love. In this blog post, we will explore what makes Scottish weddings so special and why they continue to enchant couples from all over the world. Unique...


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Nature Wedding Ceremony Scotland Celebrants No wedding makes my heart sing quite like a wedding in nature - and one in Scotland? Even better! I've had the pleasure of photographing a number of very special and unique weddings in the outdoors, and this one was based at the stunning Otters Pool in Castle Douglas. To pick a location surrounded by stunning nature is one that feels very uncomplicated and pure. Without the distraction of much decor (and sometimes a lot of people!) the ceremony stays about the couple. Choosing to have your ceremony outdoors given by a celebrant is guaranteed...


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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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Mill Forge Gretna Green Wedding Venue The charming little wedding venue The Mill Forge in located in the worldwide popular town of Gretna Green in Scotland. I've had the pleasure of working here for many years in a row. The main area of Gretna is often full of tourists, but The Mill Forge offers a small retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Many photographers work in the area but couples choose me as I look for nature around the location instead of just sticking to the obvious landmarks. For bride and groom portraits we sneak off to the fields behind the venue for some...


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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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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. For their wedding breakfast and celebrations, the bride and groom travelled back to Dumfries...


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