Sunday, December 30, 2007

The George Hotel Wedding

Kirsty and Rory married in the chic setting of The George Hotel in the city centre of Edinburgh. Just before the ceremony began, lots of the staff were waiting outside the function suite. They all stand there to give the bride a big round of applause when she arrives, which we heard inside. I don't know if this gave Rory a touch of nerves or relief.



The ceremony was lovely and I particularly noticed the music which I thought was quite dramatic but romantic at the same time. it was the soundtrack to Jurassic Park, which is Rory's favourite movie!

Here is a happy bride and groom with their piper.

Monday, October 1, 2007

Edinburgh Castle Wedding

What I like about Edinburgh Castle is that it can be a venue for huge big weddings and more intimate ones too. Alex and Lynn decided to get married in the Gatehouse, which was a nice, cosy room. This was another very emotional wedding as Alex and Lynn had known each other for many years before they finally got together. I think they make a lovely couple.



And here are the bridesmaids, Lynn's sister Wendy and niece Evie who read Us Two from Winnie the Pooh. Adorable!

Mavis Hall Park Wedding

I'd never been to Mavis Hall Park before Gail and Graham asked me to do their ceremony there. As soon as I saw this, I knew I was going to love it!



There were lots of chickens mingling around! My pics of the barn don't do it justice, I'm afraid. It was beautiful and cosy with hay bails all round the walls.



Gail and Graham were going to have a bonfire in the courtyard later and a pig spit roast for dinner. Here they are looking gorgeous.

Craigmillar Castle Wedding

Mary and Vince really went to town to make their wedding personal and a lot of fun.



Craigmillar Castle is a beautiful venue but I wonder if it is the first time they have ever had a powerpoint presentation as part of the ceremony...



This was a lovely idea. Mary and Vince sent out a reply slip with their invitations and invited all their guests to write what marriage mens on it. They created this lovely slide show with music playing in the background and the messages from their gusts were intercepted with photos of themselves throughout their relationship. The slide above says: "Not being too idealistic and knowing that loving is more secure than being in love". Another said : "A figment of the imagination (only joking!)" It meant that all the guests contributed to the ceremony.

Mary and Vince's mums were the witnesses.



And here is the most important part of the ceremony.



Mary and Vince enjoying a well deserved cuddle and glass of Champers.

The Hub Wedding

What makes a 'cool' wedding? For me its when you take some traditional elements and add a few of your own.

Joanna and Joe married in the Hub in Edinburgh, which is a pretty traditional venue but instead of walking into Highland Cathedral or the wedding march, Joanna entered to Love is better than a warm trombone by Gomez - I had no idea what the music was till I heard it - but let me tell you, it was pretty Rockin! Here she is:



The ceremony was in the main hall and we were up on the stage.



They left to more groovy music and here they are newly married!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Dundas Castle Wedding

Alison and Mick married in splendid style at Dundas Castle near South Queensferry. Can you spot the difference?





The happy couple looked very regal in the historical setting of "The Old Keep"



At Dundas castle they Ring the bell when the bride arrives and when the couple are married.



And here is Bob, today's bell ringer:



Alison and Mick's wedding was a lot of fun and at their Champagne reception after the wedding they had a jazz band playing:



And a chocolate fountain courtesy of The Chocolate Fondue Fountain company.

Abden House Wedding

I love these intimate groom and best man moments:



Jo and Rob met in Sydney, moved to New York to be together, have now moved back to Sydney and were married in Edinburgh! And they had guests from all over the world come over to celebrate their wedding with them in Abden House which seems to be a very regular haunt of mine these days!



Jo and Rob make a very handsome couple, don't you think?



And Here are the bridesmaids and best man looking very Sex in the City.