The Wedding of Karen and James

August, the 10th started out as any other day in Scotland, grey, dull and miserable. We were a little stressed to say the least as Karen and James had chosen a stunning venue to celebrate their big day and with the weather being erratic we weren’t sure what to expect.

We were keeping our fingers crossed that the rain would let up and woe and behold after leaving Karen’s family home, the weather took a turn for the better. Slowly the skies dried up and the sun started peeping through.

From Kilcaldy taking pictures of the bride and her immediate family back across the bridge, we celebrated James and Karen’s wedding at Orrocco Pier in South Queensferry. A venue that allows for the most creative and stunning pictures with both bridges across the Firth of Forth serving as the backdrop.

Everything at Karen’s house was calm and everyone was very relaxed and the 4 page boys in their kilts were eager to pose for the camera, pulling some really “interesting faces”.

At the venue James was ready well in advance and enjoyed the time chatting to family and friends as he waited for his bride to arrive. Karen arrived shortly looking radiant in her beautiful ivory shade dress with silver detail and walked down the red carpeted aisle with a huge grin on her face.

As photographers we had a field day capturing images with the bridges in the back and with the sun shining down we had a great amount of fun taking photo’s of James and Karen on the beach. We had a good laugh and James especially enjoyed the “posing”.

It was a great day and ever thing ran according to plan from the start of the day to the cutting of the cake and the great dancing that followed. The band was superb and everyone was out in full swing jiving to the beat. We loved every minute of it – thanks to Mr and Mrs Sutherland for allowing us to share such a great and memorable day.

Moments with Angels

Today was one of those life changing moments.....I had the wonderful opportunity to do some child portraiture with true professionals. And who says the "wee ones" can't pose like real models. Leila, Kalaih, Chloe and Kyla were angels and made my job so easy. I had a ball and realise that taking pics like this is so rewarding. Patience is all it takes and you can capture such real and innocent shots. I love these, not sure what you think but it was a great experience for me.

The Wedding of Kristiina and Eric

Stefan and I jumped out of bed after having watched the weather forecast and realising that for one day at least, Scotland was going to have a good one. And it never disappointed – a beautiful warm summer’s day dawned and we couldn’t wait to get started.

We made our way up to Crieff, such a scenic drive and arrived 10:30 sharp to catch Kristiina getting ready. Kristiina did not disappoint even posing whilst getting her dress tied and always with a smile. Her elegance was so easy to capture and I had a field day getting those ultimate shots.
Stefan, on the other hand, rushed across to the Crieff Hydro to get the “boys” in action and had great fun getting them to pose. From standing looking smug outside the main reception to being pushed on the luggage trolley, there were smiles all round. The chaps looked dapper indeed.
A short drive away and by 12:30 we were at the church ready and waiting. The sun continued to shine and by the time the bride arrived, our camera lenses were well posed.

The ceremony went on without a hitch and pictures were taken in the grounds of the church and shortly thereafter we made our way up to Loch Turret past the Famous Grouse experience to capture Eric and Kristiina on their own. And what an unforgettable experience!

We had so much fun and Kristiina was a real trouper climbing over the fence in her beautiful gown, but we got those stunning shots that had been requested and lots more. From champagne squirting all over the place (I think both Eric and Kristiina were dripping in it) when the cork popped to chasing a nearby car that had stalled, we have never laughed so much.

From there it was back to the Famous Grouse for the reception but we decided to take a few of those last minute shots on the bridge and Kristiina ended up losing a heel in the process and watching it float down the river. But she never lost her composure and laughed through it all. You’d swear we are amateurs at this rate!!!

It was perfect and we can only say to both Kristiina and Eric – you guys were amazing. Your smiles never faded throughout the day and you both made this such an amazing experience for us. Kristiina, you were such an adventurous bride for which we were so grateful as we captured truly memorable images. Thank-you!

The Wedding of Tracy and Brian

There really is no better job in the world than being able to capture the special day of a very special couple. Brian and Tracy could not have chosen a more wonderful, sunny May day for their wedding in Kircaldy. Tracy looked absolutely stunning in her dress, which made the equally dapper Brian very proud. After the ceremony we had a chance to run around the Memorial Gardens for some photos and were the subject of some serious horn blowing from the passing motorists. The entire wedding party were great sports making the best of the lovely gardens. Then it was off to the reception for an evening of family, friends and festivity. It was a fab day folks and we loved being part of it.

The Wedding Of Sharon and Rob Coles

Guthrie Castle served as the background for Sharon and Rob’s wedding on the
19th April.This beautiful private residence that has opened its doors to guests over the past few years has the most beautiful surroundings - from the secret garden, surrounding greens of the golf course, the quaint cottages spotted in the grounds and the James Bond Aston Martin parked out front, it was the perfect setting for such a glamorous and elegant affair.

The day began unusually with not the groom worrying about when the bride may arrive but instead it was the bride who was kept waiting as the groom was running late but all for good reason…... Rob had spent the time not taking ages to get ready but rather being roped into having to press everyone’s shirts. Unlucky Rob although he did a fab job – Sharon can always hire him out for ironing services!!!

Rob and Sharon were the epitome of elegance and the joy shared with their loved ones was evident throughout the day. In particular was the touching and memorable ceremony when they shared their vows, which certainly added to the romance of the day.

Sharon looked like a movie star with a designer gown and the most beautiful train that flowed gently behind her. From petals being gently thrown as she entered the garden to reaching the altar where Rob was waiting looking very dapper and filled with pride, everything about this day had a sense of style about it and with many touching moments this was certainly a wedding to remember.

To entertain the younger guests, everyone joined in playing croquet with Sharon’s daughter Samantha having the most fun trying to work out creative ways of hitting the ball. We captured a few fun shots of that!!!!

Besides one moment of pure panic when there was a frantic search for the schedule, the event was seamless and everyone had a good visit to Scotland to celebrate this awesome day. Sharon and Rob, it was an honour to share this happy event with you and your family.

The Wedding of Trish and Mike Carlisle

What a fantastic weekend we just had, not only was it gloriously hot but we also attended and captured the wedding of Trish and Mike. The only word that can describe their special day is "Awesome". The handsome couple looked dashing in the combinations of subtle shades of gold, which really complimented the summer colours of the day.

The service was held at the Viewfield Church in Stirling which stood proud against the rich blue sky of the historic city.

The reception was held at the amazing Kilbryde Castle in Dumblane, which provided manicured gardens and a glorious feast that was enjoyed by all.

It was a truly wondeful day and an honour to be part of the union of Trish and Mike.

We wish you a lifetime of love and memories guys.

Stefan and Charmaine

The Wedding of Clair and Toby Morton

Morning broke on the 25th of Feb and when I looked outside at the weather, the skies were grey and grumpy. However in the distance was a little glimmer of blue sky, it was then that I knew it was going to be a glorious day. Charmaine and I jumped into action and left for the Bride and Grooms getting ready locations. Clair and Toby were filled with excitement for the big day ahead, which made our jobs a pleasure. Not to mention the fantastic wedding party that surrounded them that were more than willing to give us their best poses and smiles.

After a lesson in the "Zoolander" pose, I made my way from Toby's house to the Kingdom Halls to prepare for the arrival of the Bride. After the lovely ceremony filled with both laughter and tears of joy we made our way to the Houstoun House Hotel for the reception.

After braving the brief spells of rain for some photos, the wedding party joined the guests for the champagne reception before heading off to a glorious reception dinner and an evening of some "serious" dance moves.

We had a great day and loved sharing it with you folks. I especially liked the fact that I got the whole group to shout Arsenal during the big group shot!! or maybe I was the only one shouting and everyone else was saying something that I can't repeat:). Nonetheless may you both have a lifetime of happiness and joy..

Stefan and Charmaine

Clair and Toby's Engagement Session

With Spring only a matter of weeks away and the wedding season close on it's heels, love is most definately in the air. We recently spent an afternoon with Clair and Toby for an engagement shoot at Linlithgow Loch. The local dog walkers must have thought that the much in love couple were movie stars by the way that we were running after them with our cameras:) Very Paparazzi!!

We managed to capture some lovely images on the day and have just shared the big day with Clair and Toby on the 25th of Feb. Watch this space for the images!!

Thanks to you both for introducing us to The Four Mary's, we had a great time at the briefing and will most definately be going there again.

The Wedding of Lesley and Gareth Brown

Lesley was introduced to us through Helen (the wedding we had done in Dunkeld) and one evening, we took a drive out to Dunblane to meet up with Gareth, Lesley and little Ellie. And what a treat it was as we seriously thought we had just met two top models – a delight for any photographer.

Lesley and Gareth had a nice Irish twist to their wedding and we thought “The Corrs” had been invited because we had truly never seen so many good-looking people in one room. What a day it was – the Stirling Highland served as backdrop for this wedding with it old stone walls and although the light was fading fast on the day, the smiles of all the family and friends brightened up the setting. Not only was the bride a picture to behold, but Ellie, Lesley and Gareth’s little girl looked simply lovely in her white dress and ballet shoes. The wedding cake was not only a tribute to their day but also to Ellie’s first birthday with a teddy bear’s picnic cake at the top and the wedding cake at the bottom.

This day was filled with so much happiness and humour that we can only say that being in the company of so many Irish folk can certainly put a smile on one’s face and make the day working furiously so much more relaxed.

Lesley, Gareth and Ellie – your wedding was great and your pictures are simply stunning, even if we do say so ourselves (ha! ha) - thank-you for making this job so enjoyable.

The Wedding of Lauren and Andy Sweeney

Aberdour Castle with it's resident ghost Margaret and scenic and historic backdrop provided the perfect setting for the wedding of Lauren and Andy. Not even the howling winds, periods of torrential Scottish rain and freezing cold could spoil the magic of the day. We were fortunate enough to get a few brief moments of sunshine in between to capture some of the wedding images. Both Lauren and Andy were fantastic and braved the cold to do all that was necessary to get those much needed pics . Andy looked fantastic in his kilt and Lauren was a vision in white with deep ruby red and purple accessories. She looked serene and beautiful and the pictures captured the warmth and depth of these magnificent colours.

Following the drinks reception in the courtyard, the wedding party headed to the Woodside Hotel, a few hundred yards from the castle to celebrate the rest of the day. The Woodside ensured that Andy and Lauren had a day to remember with fantastic food, great music and the bringing together of family and friends to celebrate the marriage of two magic people. Andy and Lauren – thanks for letting us capture your big day, guys, it was an absolute pleasure!