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May 02 2012

{Colene & Jason} Wedding

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Oh where do I start?!

You may remember Colene & Jason from their engagement shoot last year – those biscuits, smiles and SHOES! Excitement for their March wedding had been building ever since then and their big day arrived so quickly – the emails and plans, hearing about all the details coming together… I was SO excited when I arrived at Colene’s house the morning of the wedding and I had good reason to be – their day was simply stunning.

Colene & Jason’s ceremony was at Monquhitter Parish Church in Colene’s home town, Cuminestown. The weather forecast had been chopping and changing all week so I was delighted when those good ol’ clouds gathered to add some moody skies above the church, but held off with the rain. Yay! By the time we arrived at their reception venue (Meldrum House Hotel – which I LOVE, by the way), the sun was out!

The day had so many highlights, I don’t know if I can fit them all in one blog post… Be it the Chevrolet Belair car, Colene’s handmade vintage brooch bouquet, her Vivienne Westwood shoes, the little touches incorporating New Zealand (Jason’s from Wellington) here and there, the surprise haka, the handmade favours, their lovely, LOVELY family and friends – I felt right at home!

Sorry for all the caps, but I wish I could shout about this wedding all day long! See below for a list and links to their suppliers.

Congratulations guys! It. Was. Wonderful. xx

Dress – Colene’s beautiful dress is from Louise Lontano, Inverurie, which she personalised with a black sash, tulle shoulder piece, and silver fern brooch
Kilts – Slaters Menswear, Aberdeen
Bridesmaid dresses – Coast Chloe Maxi Dress. Fur shrugs from John Rocha at Debenhams.
Flowers – Family friend Lorna Elrick
Cake – Family friend Una Gill (cookie favours were made by Colene)
Shoes – Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragons
Accessories – Pearl bracelet by Sandy Menzies, Aberdeen; Collette earrings from Oasis; Richard Designs hairband from eBay; Floral handbag from New Look; Pearl ring, present from Jason, also from Sandy Menzies; Hipflasks from Urban Outfitters.
Rings – Engagement ring from Beaverbrooks; wedding rings from Ernest Jones
Car – 1955 Chevrolet Belair, provided by Grant at Roadstars.
Videographer – Mark Stuart Wedding Films
Venue – Meldrum House Hotel
Band – Quattro

Posted in Weddings Tags: Aberdeen, cuminestown, meldrum, meldrum house hotel, wedding, wedding photography

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May 01 2012

{Eleanor & Mike} Wedding

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Just a day or so into 2012 I met up with Eleanor and Mike in Edinburgh to have a chat about their wedding day and hear about their ideas for photo locations. Having had a spoken to Eleanor on the phone a couple of weeks before, I already knew they were passionate about the outdoors, but meeting them I realised just how important a role it would play their day. It should come as no surprise, then, that their wedding took in not one, but two lochs and a Munro!

Eleanor and Mike tied the knot at the beautiful Kenmore Kirk, by Loch Tay, followed by drinks and nibbles at the nearby Kenmore Hotel (which, if you’re ever in the area, ask if you can pop out the back to see the stunning views down the River Tay from the glass balcony). After a few photos we set off for Schiehallion - Eleanor swapped her heels for her wellies and we set off up the mountain for some more pics! Needless to say, the scenery was breath-taking, and that was even without being able to see the top.

From here we continued on to Loch Rannoch, with their reception at the Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel where their love of the outdoors continued; naming the tables after Munros, with seating chart to match.

A brilliant day for an incredibly lovely couple – many congratulations again Eleanor and Mike, it was a pleasure to shoot your day. Never before have I had the chance to take photographs of a newly-wed couple half way up a mountain – it was wonderful!

I also want to thank the lovely Kirsten who assisted me at this wedding, you’re a star and a massive help as always – thank you!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Edinburgh, kenmore, kenmore kirk, kinloch rannoch, loch rannoch, loch tay, photography, schiehallion, wedding photography

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Apr 29 2012

{Laura & Peter} Engagement

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It doesn’t really feel like the weather’s been particularly great the past few months and now that the rain seems to be never-ending, it feels as if spring is struggling to shake off winter. Which is why, this windy Sunday afternoon, I thought it might be nice to post my favourite photos from Laura and Peter’s North Berwick engagement shoot from the start of March. Look! Blue sky! Sure, it may have been one of the WINDIEST DAYS EVER, but it was warm, with lovely light, a lovely couple and lovely scenery – an all round fab afternoon!

I’ve been to North Berwick a few times in the past but I’ve never explored the streets surrounding the harbour, or ventured up to the rocks to see the wooden benches tucked in amongst the sea-battered shoreline, so it was great when Laura and Peter suggested walking along to have a look. I’m so pleased we did! Add to that some ice-cream, a beach walk and the odd anchor and you get… take a look!