Archerfield Wedding Photography

Ellie & Paul

Also at Haddington and Dirleton Castle

Ellie & Paul's wedding in East Lothian has to be up there as one of my all time favourite weddings. Never mind of just 2016! A beautiful church, castle grounds booked for bridal party photos and then down to stunning Archerfield for the reception and I haven't even mentioned Ellie and Paul yet. They were both just terrific and with wonderful families flying in from all over the world, including the USA and even Livingston!

I arrived at the Boathouse for bridal preparations and met Geoff from "Watch The Birdie" Videography for the first time. I knew within seconds we'd get along as he is such a nice guy. Can't believe we've never crossed paths before.

Then it was up to the lodges to meet Paul and his family for a few shots before heading off to St Mary's Church in Haddington. The ceremony was good fun and immediately afterwards the bridal party headed to Dirleton Castle for some photographs before meeting up with wedding guests back at Archerfield's Waterfront.

After the speeches we nipped out to the rock by the sea for some lovely sunset photos and finished the day in style with a jam packed dance floor. 

Massive thank you to the Lorenzens and the O'Day's....... Oh what a Day!!

Hill Of Tarvit Wedding Photography

Emma & Thomas

Emma & Thomas' wedding took place at St Agathas Church in Methil with the reception a the stunning Hill Of Tarvit. It was a beautiful day as I set off and headed over the Forth Road Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife.

Bridal preparations were at Hill Of Tarvit in the little cottages just a hundred yards or so from the main house. Thomas was getting ready in the next cottage so Emma was making sure he didn't get a glimpse of his bride in the window as he headed off to the church.

It was great to see Stuart again who was conducting the ceremony. I saw him at Tania & Dale's wedding the week before as well as at Theresa and Andy's wedding up in Glenfinnan. It really is a small world. 

As guests arrived at the reception they were greeted with drinks and canopies and it was a great day for chatting and meeting guests outside. I grabbed a few candid shots of the fun before starting the group shots and shots of Emma & Thomas. Colin from Cam-Media was capturing the day on video and joined us for the bride and groom shots. Always great to work with Colin, a true professional.

After dinner (which we were kindly treated to) it was time for a few more shots in the nice evening light then first dance and party. 

Balbirnie House Wedding - Laura & Fraser

Laura & Fraser's Balbirnie House wedding was simply magical. The venue was stunning as usual but even more so with the recently decorated bridal suites. It was these luxurious surroundings where I met with Laura and the girls for the bridal prep.

Fraser and the boys were only one floor up so it was great to be able to get some shots of the guys getting ready for the big day. Or maybe that should be... trying to tie their cravats. Thank you YouTube!

Laura's father escorted the beautiful bride down to the Orangery for the ceremony which was wonderfully presided over by Sandy Geddes. After the confetti and family photographs we wandered around the grounds at Balbirnie for some nice shots with Laura & Fraser before dinner. Colin Moxey was doing a grand job capturing all the moments of the day on video and it was great to work with him.

Then all that was left was to party!! What a fantastic wedding at Balbirnie House. Congratulations to Laura and Fraser!

Laura & Fraser's Suppliers:

Venue: Balbirnie House

Videography: Colin Moxey

Band: T-Junction

Dress Boutique: Dollar Bridal Studio

Dress Designer: Ronald Joyce

Hairstylist: Louise Linton

Makeup Artist: Jenna Trowell

Kilts: Kilt Hire Co

Planner: Sarah Rees

Wedding Cake: Jannetta's Gelateria

Celebrant: Sandy Geddes

Glencorse House Wedding - Caroline & Owen

Caroline & Owen's Glencorse House wedding in the heart of Midlothian was a fantastic day. Bridal preparations were taking place at Caroline's mum's place in Edinburgh. It's a great time for bride and bridesmaid to chill and be pampered before the ceremony.

I arrived at Glencorse Kirk nice and early and was blown away! It's the first time I have shot a wedding at Glencorse and to have the consecrated kirk available for pretty much any kind of service you like is fantastic. Then you add in the beautiful stately home grounds and huge marquee and you have one amazing wedding venue.

The guests started to arrive then the boys made their entrance via golf buggy! It started to rain after a few minutes so everyone headed inside to await Caroline's arrival. The ceremony was conducted by Humanist celebrant Ken McMillan.

After the ceremony guests gathered by the main house for drinks and canapés while Caroline, Owen and I headed around the grounds in the golf buggy getting some gorgeous bride and groom shots. Everywhere you looked there was a photo opportunity.

After the speeches and dinner, the evening guests arrived as light was fading. the marquee now lit up like a beacon as more and more guests arrived, ready to dance the night away.

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Keavil House Hotel Wedding - Natasha & Stuart

The Keavil House Hotel was the perfect setting for Natasha & Stuart's winter wedding in Fife. It was chilly that's for sure but it stayed dry all day which allowed us to get some lovely shots outside in the golden sunshine.I arrived to meet the girls for hair and make-up. The two adjoining rooms were full of excitement for the day ahead. With around an hour to the ceremony Stuart and the boys arrived looking a little nervous but the nerves soon melted away once all the guests arrived at Keavil with big smiles and hugs for the groom.

The ceremony room was simply stunning! What a beautiful room for a wedding ceremony. After the ceremony and the family photographs he jumped in the car for nearby Pittencrief Park for some shots in the winter sunshine.

Stuart broke out the old projector for the speeches. The guests were laughing along to all the old photographs on the big screen... the happy couple growing up and leading to the big day. After dinner the evening guests arrived and then party time! The dance floor was packed as it was finally time for everyone to let their hair down!

Solsgirth House Wedding - Rachael & Colin

A chilly February Day at Solsgirth House for Rachael & Colin's wedding. Rachael and her family were already at the house with hair and make-up in full swing when I arrived. Colin and the boys arrived looking very smart indeed and relaxed in the bar while they awaited the arrival of the guests.It was a beautuful ceremony and afterwards we headed outside but under the shelter of the arched walkway at Solsgirth as the rain had started in earnest. It was pretty wet but with some stragtegic positioning and a couple of brollys we got some lovely outside shots. Then it was off to the marquee where the bride and groom danced the night away.

Dalkeith Palace Wedding - Justine & Andy

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Dalkeith palace Wedding Photography

Justine & Andy's Dalkeith Palace wedding is right up there as one of my favourite weddings and at a stunning location too. The Buccleuch Estate, locally know as Dalkeith Country Park it's a vast area of natural beauty with Dalkeith Palace as a stunning jewel in it's crown.

The ceremony took place at St Mary Scottish Episcopal Church just inside the gate of the estate. It was also great to catch up with Rev Peter Harris again. He always conducts a lovely but fun ceremony for the happy couples and is also the school chaplain at the special needs school my son attends.

I headed to The Scotsman Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh to meet up with Andy and the guys. They were getting ready in one of the suites in this converted newspaper HQ. There was great banter with the guys as they all seemed nice and relaxed as they prepared to head out to Dalkeith.

I then headed to Justine's parent's house just outside Edinburgh for the bridal prep photos. The girls were all very excited about the wedding which made for great fun and relaxed photographs. Justine looked stunning in her dress as the girls fussed around making sure every detail was absolutely perfect. Finally....it was time to head to the church.

After The ceremony, Justine and Andy were met with a London Red Bus and a full pipe band lead by Pipe Major Andrew. They marched the short distance to Dalkeith Palace a little further into the estate where drinks and canopies were served. Even though it was May, it was kind of chilly too. The guests were fantastic though as they waited patiently for their turn at the family photos. We flew through them nice and quickly so that everyone could get back to enjoying the drinks and chatting with family.

After the speeches we nipped back out for a few more photographs then head back for the cake cut and the first dances. I couldn't resist staying on a little longer as some of the dance moves were awesome. The guests really got into the Ceilidh in a big way and there was not a floorboard to be seen on the dance floor. Everyone was up dancing and having a blast at one of this years best weddings!

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Dalmahoy Wedding - Morven & Andrew

Morven & Andrew's Dalmahoy Wedding was one of my favourite weddings of the year. It was great to catch up with some familiar faces and really was a privilage to be asked to shoot another family wedding. Morven and Andrew were married at Carrickknowe Church then headed off to the stunning Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club.

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Dalmahoy Country Club Wedding: Laura & Graham

Laura and Graham's wedding photography story begins in Luss by Loch Lomond. Almost 12 months to the day before their wedding at Dalmahoy we met outside the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel for their engagement shoot. It was also my wife's birthday so asking Donna to join us and booking in for a lovely meal at the Loch lomond Arms seemed a great plan. I spent an hour walking around beautiful Luss with Laura & Graham taking pictures by the banks of Loch Lomond then met up with Donna who'd at at least a two glass of wine head start on me. Gorgeous meal though! Fast forward a year to the big day at Dalmahoy and it was perfect! Spring had sprung and even though the leaves hadn't yet made an appearance, it was relativley mild with some great light for shooting wedding pictures. Laura was getting ready over in the west so I met up with Graham and the boys at St Mary's Church, just inside the grounds of Dalmahoy, for a few photos before the rest of the wedding guests arrived.

The day was really memorable for me because after the ceremony and the family group shots the light was just stunning. The sun was peeking through the storm clouds giving a really dramatic look to the shots down by the loch. Some of my fave shots of the year so far!

Finally, some of you guys had some wicked moves on that dancefloor! That's all I'm saying.

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Ceri & Martin's Dalmahoy Wedding

Ceri & Martin's wedding at Dalmahoy was a fantastic, fun but laid back day with wonderful friends and family. The vibe was very much relaxed and informal. I headed up to the room to meet with Ceri for a few getting ready shots before heading back downstairs to catch the arrival of Martin and the rest of the groomsmen. By now all the guests were starting to arrive and head through to the cocktail bar to enjoy drinks before the ceremony.

The ceremony was lovely, personal with little Isla on hand to give mum and dad a little encouragement during the ceremony. It was lovely to see such a close family occasion with little isla invloved every step of the way. Even helping Ceri and Martin sign the register.

The rest of the day I was just a guest at the wedding with a couple of big cameras to be honest. Everyone was chatting away, having a drink and made me feel so welcome. After the group shots we had some time together for the bride and groom portraits by the main building and on the beautiful feature balcony on the top floor.

Ceri, Martin and Isla, thank you all so much for having me along to your special day. It really was perfect!

Laura & Henry's Wedding At Balbirnie House Hotel

I always love returning to Balbirnie House as it is one of those wedding venues that has everything. Beautiful building, always welcoming staff and a stunning interior which includes that gorgeous staircase. Laura & Henry tied the knot in The Orangery at Balbirnie with drinks reception in the main bar. We couldn't have gotten the weather any better for this time of year with only a few spots of rain and the sun even made an apperance.

I met Laura in her room with all the girls as the hair and make-up was all going on. Always a great time to meet everyone and grab a few candid shots before heading downstairs to meet the boys. Henry was in the bar with all the groomsmen and other guests enjoyong a drink while the wedding hour fast approached.

The Orangery was beautifully prepared for Laura to walk down the aisle with her father. The ceremony was expertly conducted by Graham Duff from The Humanist Fellowship Of Scotland culminating in the traditional hand fastening. This is where the phrase "Tying The Knot" comes from.

After the ceremony all the guests headed outside for the big group photograph but then as it was a little chilly, we did the group shots in small bursts to help keep everyone nice and cozy indoors as well as making sure everyone could relax and enjoy the day instead of standing around for photos. It was a great atmospher and a fantastic day.

Huge thanks to Laura & Henry for making me part of their special day at The Balbirnie House Hotel.

Venue: Balbirnie House Hotel Celebrant: Graham Duff Flowers: Bonnyrigg Flowers

Carberry Tower Wedding Photography - Alison & Neil

Just five minutes up the road for Alison & Neil's Wedding at Carberry Tower. The last time I was there the stunning marquee out out the lawns wasn't there before but what a fantastic addition it is. Carberry Tower pretty much has everything you could wish for on your wedding day. When I arrived, Neil and the boys were enjoying a drink in the snooker room and chatting with friends and family. We did some shots of the guys on the long driveway leading up to the hotel and thankfully, even though we were in the midsts of December, it wasn't actually that cold at all. I then headed up to Alison's room to get some shots of her with Mum, Dad and Sis. She looked stunning and her dress was equally beautiful. A few shots in the room and then it was show time.

The staff at the Hotel were terrific and were chatting at interacting with the guests as they made their way to the ceremony room. It may have been winter but it was a lovely chilled laid back atmosphere. After the ceremony it was time for the family shots which we whizzed through. I always chat about group shots before the big day and just had the guests needed for the shots on hand. That meant with light fading fast we could get some great shots of Alison & Neil, in and around the grounds.

Finally it was off to the new marquee, which looked amazing,for speeches, dinner and a fantastic party! Even some Old Skool thrown in there which kept me entertained as I grabbed some shots of the dancing guests. Finally as Neil is a Physics teacher, I just wanted to ask what he has for his dinner at night. Fission Chips apparently! No? Oh alright then.

Carberry Tower Wedding Photography

Suppliers:

Venue: Carberry Tower Wedding Coordinator: Ashley at Carberry Tower Wedding Dress: Susan Gregory Flowers: Roseparks Wedding Stationary: Tree Of Hearts Make-Up: BeautyBox Wedding cake: 3D Cakes of Edinburgh DJ: Chaplins Discos

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Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding Photography - Angela & Joe

Angela and Joe's Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding must be a contender for the most fun wedding of the year. It was also nice to be able to go to a wedding where there are guests there who's weddings I had photographed in the past. Thank you all for the referrals guys, you know who you all are. We started at Angela's parents house for hair and make up. Lucinda was busy in the kitchen working her magic with make-up and my good friend Helen Woodland from City Brides was making sure all the girl's hairstyling was perfect. Amazing Job as always.

It started to chuck it down with rain as we were leaving to head over to Glenbervie where Angela and the girls would finish getting ready. I headed up to Joe's room to capture the boys in the final throws of getting ready. The tone for the rest of the day was set in that room. I knew it was going to be a brilliant wedding once I saw the selfies, the jokes and the hilarity. Just brilliant.

The wedding ceremony itself was so laid back and fun. Angela and Joe got a selfie with the guests all cheering in the background... it looked awesome.

The rest of the day was just fun photographs as the guests chatted and mingled but as it was still raining outside we did the group shots in the drawing room but managed to take the key family and bridal party shots again outside after the meal when the rain had stopped. Only took a few minutes but was well worth it.

I've got to know Angela, Joe and all their friends over the last few years and really mean this when I say, Thank you! Not just to Angela and Joe but to everyone else who was there to make this the best, fun wedding of the year!

Glenbervie House Hotel Wedding

Suppliers:

Venue: Glenbervie House Hotel

Hair: City Brides

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Murthly Castle Wedding Photography - Jennifer & James

This was a very special wedding. Jennifer & James had arranged the perfect wedding at probably the best venue I have ever shot at. Murthly castle is just out of this world! The drive to the castle once you turn in from the main road must be around a half a mile at least but then you turn the corner to see this stunning house set in a beautiful walled garden. That's not all though. Beyond the house itself is a pine-tree lined drive to Murthly's own private church. Everywhere you looked there was a photograph just begging to be taken.

The girls were getting ready in the room when James and his family were arriving. Getting the button holes pinned to the lapels properly is never an easy task but thankfully Mum was a dab hand and had the boys all kitted out in no time at all. The guests arrived and made their way down the drive leading to the church to meet James and have a peek inside the beautifully decorated church interior. The Jennifer's brother Daniel arrived and was very keen to show the piper his skills and really looked the part with his very own Glengarry.

Peter knocked on Jennifer's door to escort her to the church and give her away to James. It was an emotional when Peter saw his beautiful daughter in her wedding dress and I don't think there was a dry eye in that room for those few seconds. Yours truly included.

After the ceremony the guests enjoyed drinks and canopies back at the castle then on the lawns and then nipped back to the castle then back out the lawns.... Ok, let me explain. It was like someone had a rain button and was pressing it every time we set foot outside. It didn't matter of course as with such a gorgeous venue we could photograph the families in the drawing room. Luckily, after the meal the rain was gone and it turned into a beautiful evening so we grabbed a few duplicate shots of the family photos we did inside then went for a wander around the stunning gardens with Jennifer and James.

A very special day indeed on so many levels. Jennifer & James... I can't thank you enough for inviting me to your wedding. It was very emotional and we know why but it is a day I'll never forget and am so glad I was a part of. Looking forward to seeing you and your family soon after the new year for a catch up.

All the very best

Derek

Murthly Castle Wedding Photography

Check out these suppliers who all helped make this wedding so special. All highly recommended by Jennifer & James.

Wedding Dress: Gwenne Wedding Services

Piper: Ian Sinclair - 07743 099880

Kilt Hire: Perth City Kilts

Flowers: Coach House Flowers

Cake: Greens Deli

Wine: Majestic Wines in calais Money saving tip for other couples: it was £3 less a bottle so the 5-day trip to France with friends paid for itself several times over

Catering: Gourlay Catering

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Tasha & Josh's Wedding At Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club

Yet another wonderful wedding with two fantastic families. One of those days when you are heading home and you think to yourself. "I love my job!." First stop for Tasha & Josh's wedding was Boots at the Gyle Shopping Centre where Danielle and the rest of the staff did an amazing job on make-up. Tasha was then getting ready for the big day at her Mum & Dad's house in the west of Edinburgh while Josh and the boys were getting suited and booted at the Premier In at Dregorn. It's only a 5 minute dash between the two locations so it was great to be able to get shots of Tasha getting ready and Josh putting on his uniform this special day.

The ceremony was to take place at St Mary's Church in the grounds of Dalmahoy and a huge thank you to Derek the minister for letting me do my little trick of getting the confetti shot, quicky and more importantly in a fun way without holding everyone up. It's a little different from tradition but works really well to avoid that bottle neck at the front door of the church.

Dalmahoy welcomed the guests with champagne and canopes as they at the main house. We grabbed a quick group shot on the feature staircase first before some of the guests checked in for the night. I usually arrange the group shots first but we arranged in advance on this occasion to photograph Tasha & Josh first so by the time we were finished, the guests had all checked in and had some time to enjoy chatting and mingling with other guests. It's important to me that the bride and groom mingle and have the opportunity to enjoy the day they have meticulously planned for over a year too. I always have a schedule of events with me so we had time for some smoozing before starting the family shots.

After dinner Tasha and Josh cut the cake and had their first dance followed quickly by the best Father & Daughter dance I've ever seen. They certainly had us all fooled but what a brilliant laugh it was. You guys can move... seriously!!

Yet another favourite from 2014 and not only a wonderful couple but two brilliant familes too.

Venue: Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club Videography: Lee Richardson

Janette & Stuart's Balbirnie House Wedding

Back to one of my favourite venues, Balbirnie House, to photograph Janette & Stuart's wedding. It turned out to be a perfect day with a lovely couple and great guests. I was especially delighted to meet up with previous clients and friends Nerissa & Kenny who's wedding I had shot a couple of years earlier..or was it three years earlier? Time flies I guess. Janette was getting ready in one of the rooms on the ground floor so I decided to go and meet Stuart and the guys as they arrived. I hardly recognised Stuart! He was looking very trim indeed. I'll need to ask him his secret one of these days. I took some shots of Stuart and the groomsmen as they greeted and chatted with newly arriving guests. Janette was almost ready so I took the opportunity to get a few shots of the finishing touches and I have to say, she looked incredible, just incredible.

The ceremony was in the Long Room at Balbirnie which had been beautifully prepared by the staff as always. After the ceremony we headed outside for confetti and group shots followed by bride and groom portraits around Balbirnies beautiful lawns and gardens.

Finally after the wedding breakfast it was time to party and make no mistake, they partied alright. Some awesome dance moves were on show and it was great fun jsut gliding around the edge of the dance floor picking of shots as the guests let their hair down.

Another perfect wedding.

Alison & Peter's Glasgow University Wedding With Mar Hall Reception

Late November in Glasgow for a wedding. Once again I hit the jackpot. Not only isn't it raining but the sun is shining! I arrived at Mar Hall for shots of Alison and the girls getting ready in their room. There was loads going on with Make-up in one corner and the hair stylist working away in the other corner. I nipped downstairs to have another look around Mar Hall while the girls got into their dresses. When I got back upstairs, all the girls looked stunning. With it being a winter wedding Alison and the girls had her hand warmers. Affectionately known on the day as "Muffs." Did we have a laugh with that name...lol. Time to head to Glasgow University to meet Pete and get pictures of the happy groom with the boys. The sun was low in the sky which might have been a problem but it actually added to the look of some of the shots, giving a really high contrast look to the black and whites. I met up with the videographers, Alina and Stewart from White Balloon Films. They were brilliant all day and we worked perfectly together.

The university chapel is spectacular to say the least. What a place! I was asked kindly to remain at the back of the ceremony but was free to take shots from there. This was fine as I could get some nice wide shots showing off the interior in all it's glory.

We then headed to Mar Hall - Scottish Golf & Spa Resort. It was still sunny, with spectacular light for the stunning backdrop over the hills. After dinner, where I was very kindly asked to join with guests for a beautiful meal, Alison and Pete danced the night away with all their friends and family.

Finally: I just want to say a huge thank you for being so kind and generous. Being offered to sit with guests for dinner was very thoughtful and it was great to see you both again up in Dundee. The album is going to be awesome!

Huntingtower Wedding Photography Laura & Scott

Huntington Tower is situated just outside Perth and has beautiful grounds, perfect for a big wedding. Laura and Scott's wedding was certainly big but what stays in my memory more than the number of guests is the sheer hilarity of the wedding.I was actually surprised I got any shake free shots from laughing so much. From the getting ready shots in the morning, the ceremony and the saga of the lost music to the party in the evening. It was just so much fun! Hopefully you'll see what I mean from the photos below but this was definitely the most fun I had all year. Brilliant!

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Claire & Lindsey's Rufflets Hotel Wedding

Claire & Lindsey's wedding at Rufflets near St Andrews was easily one of my favourite weddings of the year. Claire and Lindsey are two of the nicest people you'd ever be privileged to meet. The girls got ready for the wedding in separate lodges before meeting minutes before the ceremony so they could take turns walking down the aisle. Little white lanterns lit their way as guest looked on. After the service we headed out for the group photographs and I have to say, everyone was just brilliant. We got the shots we needed in no time at all. This was great as it really looked like it was going to pour down with rain very soon.

Lindsey, Claire and I then wandered the spectacular gardens at Rufflets for photographs of the girls. You just can't go wrong with Claire and Lindsey and adding the grounds in to the mix my job was made easy. Just in the nick of time we finished the shots before the heavens opened.

It was then time for speeches and the party into the wee small hours. I genuinely can't thank you both enough for making me part of your very special and perfect wedding day.

Angela & Jamie - Stair & Enterkine House Wedding

The perfect Autumn wedding! Picturesque church situated in the countryside of Ayrshire followed by a big reception bash on the lawns of Enterkine House a few miles away. I had such a brilliant time! The leaves were turning red and orange, the sun was shining and to top it all off, Lisa and Jamie were great. It was such a happy but funny, laid back occasion. To be honest, it couldn't have gone any better.

Enterkine House is an amazing location and definitely worth your attention if you are from that part of the world. Stunning place. Below are just a few highlights from the big day.