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. 

Rufflets Wedding - Cara & Neale

The perfect Scottish summer wedding at one of the countries premier venues. Cara & Neale's wedding day at Rufflets, near St Andrews was extra special on so many levels.

When I arrived at Rufflets the girls were getting ready upstairs with hair and make-up in full swing. It was a such a relaxed, fun atmosphere and looking out from the balcony, the sun was shining and I knew then, it was going to be a beautiful day.

Neale & the boys arrived in plenty of time so we got a few shots before the got themselves ready to greet all the wedding guests. The celebrant, Iain Whitelaw was actually Cara's father. I've worked with Iain several times before and it really was a privilege to be there capturing his daughter and future son-in-law's wedding day.

The sun was shining so it was Rufflets' first outdoor ceremony of the year and it was simply fantastic! Beautiful chair coverings, flowers and little hears hanging from the trees nearby were just a few of the lovely touches.

After the wedding ceremony it was a drinks reception in the sun where the happy couple had time to mingle and chat with family and friends. Once the group shots and bridals were all done it was speeches and dinner.

Finally it was time for the first dance and there party! The dance floor was full from the 2nd dance and was still packed when I left. What an amazing day!

Venue: Rufflets | Wedding Decor: Zenith Events | Band: Soul Inferno | Dress Boutique: Pan Pan Bridal | Dress Designer: Love Marley | Florist: Jill Pryde | Makeup Artist: Kerry Scanlon | Hairstylist: Amber Brownless | Kilts: Kirk Wynd Highland House | Wedding Celebrant: Iain Whitelaw | Videography: Alba Video (Tom Alba) | Wedding Cake: Caked By Anna Wilson | Wedding Stationery: Kenny Smith (Cribs Graphics)

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

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!

Leanne & Martin's Glen Pavilion Wedding

Leanne & Martin are genuinly two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Their wedding day at the Glen Pavilion was defintely one to remember. I met up with Leanne as she was getting ready for the big day at home with her family. As luck would have it, Martin was getting ready next door so I managed to grab a few shots of Martin getting his kilt on, with a little help from mum. As Martin set off in the wedding car to The Pavilion I chatted with Leanne for a bit. She asked me to take a photo at the end of the night as she would be shaving her hair off for MacMillan Cancer trust after the wedding. She asked if she could get a shot with fellow fund raisers who were doing the same. I knew then that Leanne really had a heart of gold. She's been growing her hair for 2 years straight just so she could raise the money by shaving it off.

I headed the The Glen pavilion to meet the other guests as they arrived and take some candid shots before the bride arrived. Leanne looked amazing as she emerged from the car with her Mum and Brother. The ceremony was held in the grand hall then we had the guests out for my favourite confetti picture.

After the family formals Leanne, Martin and I took a walk around the park for some lovely bride and groom shots before heading back for the wedding breakfast. The speeches were brilliant and apparently Martin had unlocked an Xbox achievement....Get Married!

It was a brilliant day and a huge thank you to Both Leanne & Martin for making me part of their special day.

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.

Forrester Park Golf Club Wedding - Sarah & Matt

Sarah & Matt's wedding at Forrester Park Golf Club was one of those fun packed days with brilliant guests. I felt like another guest their with a camera on the day due to the countless offers of a pint. Really appreciate it everyone. It was a fairly overcast day but this is always great for photos and no one is squinting in the blazing sunshine when I'm taking photos. Sarah got ready at her mum and dad's house while Matt and the groomsmen greeted everyone at the Forrester Park. Sarah looked stunning as she arrived for the ceremony in what is a beautiful interior. Forrester Park have done a wonderful job on the interior of the clubhouse. It's more like a colonial stately home than a golf club. Very impressive.

After the ceremony we headed outside for group photos as well as canid shots of guests just having a great time. I was very kindly offered a meal in the bar and I have to say, superb! Then it was down to the dancing and the party in to the night.

Thank you for making me part of your very special wedding day guys!

Balgeddie House Hotel Wedding Photography - Mari & Greg

Mari and Greg were married at Leven Parish Church before heading off to The Balgeddie House Hotel for the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Balgeddie House has beautiful gardens to the rear of the property which are fantastic for group photos and bridal portraits. Mari & Greg had a fantastic wedding day, celebrated with all their friends and family. They are a great couple, so accommodating and warm. All day there were fantastic when it came to the photos. I try to stay in the background as much as possible and only stepping in for the posed photographs when needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Mari and Greg though. They even arranged for me to sit with the guests for dinner, a lovely touch.

A warm thank you to you both for everything guys.

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.