Smiths Hotel Wedding Photographer

Alex & Ola | Blacksmiths Shop Wedding Photography Gretna Green Meet the gorgeous Alex and Ola! They had their wedding ceremony at Gretna Green, Scotland. Alex and Ola had their closest family with them, including their absolutely adorable baby girl! They had such a relaxed wedding, with the bride and groom prep taking place at Ancrum House. It's a perfect location to get ready as they have plenty of space to enjoy with others. Ola created a lovely spread for their guests to enjoy later on in the evening, with many foods arranged in a pretty display. It was clear they had put a lot of thought...


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Lauren & Macauley Smiths Hotel Wedding Photography Gretna Green Introducing the gorgeous Lauren and Macauley! They were married in an intimate ceremony at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green in Scotland. Choosing to prepare for the wedding at the popular Smiths Hotel, they got ready with their closest loved ones. It was such a relaxed morning, and once everyone was ready they walked over to the ceremony venue the Blacksmiths Shop. After the lovely ceremony we took some photographs outside with their guests, then made the most of the Scottish scenery for their portraits....


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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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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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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...


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Kat & Rich | Wedding Photographer Smiths Hotel Gretna Meet the gorgeous Kat and Rich! This lovely couple were married a few days ago in Gretna Green, Scotland. They had an intimate wedding at Smiths Hotel, after the marriage ceremony at The Old Blacksmiths Shop in the centre of Gretna. Kat and Rich are such a relaxed and friendly couple, and decided they loved the idea of a First Look before the wedding ceremony itself. Rich waited at the front of Smiths as Kat walked down the path in her gorgeous wedding dress to meet her groom. It was such a special moment, and Rich clearly approved...


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Lindsay & Ian | Skitby Wedding Photographer Carlisle It was such a gorgeous and sunny day when I first joined Lindsay for her bride prep at the well known Smith's Hotel in Gretna Green. She was getting ready in the Thistle Suite which had a beautiful balcony overlooking Gretna. Ian and Lindsay were married in Lockerbie, and went on to have their wedding reception at the gorgeous Skitby in Carlisle. The room had a pretty and rustic look with open beams, bunting and a cute travel theme that Lindsay had clearly put a lot of thought into - and lots of amazing cakes! For their wedding breakfast...


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Kaye & Michael | Wedding Photography Gretna Green Scotland Meet the gorgeous Kaye and Michael and their beautiful little family. They decided to run off to Gretna Green, just the five of them. There is something so special about a small and intimate wedding, with just family members. It was an extra privilege for me as they asked me to be a witness and sign the register along with Kaye's wonderful make up artist. Gretna Green is such a popular location for obvious reasons, but it's exciting to be asked to travel there to capture more natural photographs amid the tourist hot spot. Kaye...


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