Beautiful Church Ceremony followed by garden party wedding.

Clare and Alan planned a wonderful day to celebrate their love. They got married in their Church which is right in the City of Edinburgh, they then had a brilliant garden party at The Seton Garden. I started my day at Clare's family home where she got ready with her mum, sister and sister in law. It was such a lovely chilled morning. Clare's dad, brother and brother in law to be were all at the house too which created a lovely family vibe.

Panoramic view of residential houses with dormer windows and chimneys along hillside.
A cozy indoor gathering with people sitting at tables in a warmly lit space.
People socializing and enjoying drinks together in a casual indoor setting.
Colorful patchwork blanket with geometric patterns displayed on brown couch.
Living room interior with leather couches and large bay windows overlooking neighborhood.
Person in red sweater holds champagne bottle and glass in modern kitchen setting.
Interior of room with large windows and orange walls showing casual gathering space.
Individual holding two vibrant floral bouquets with sunflowers and purple blooms.
Black and white profile portraits showing emotional expressions in window light.
Two people examining white wedding dress hanging in window with patterned curtains.
Black and white photo of people sharing a casual moment at a kitchen table.
Person in denim shirt examining white garment by window.
Person adjusting tie while getting ready in bright white room with sunflowers.
Person wearing red sweater holding white garment against pink wall.
Wedding preparation scene with mint green bridesmaid dresses.
Wedding party members share joyful moments and embraces in a series of candid shots.

Edinburgh City Centre Wedding

After spending a lovely morning with Clare's family I drove into the centre of Old Town Edinburgh to the Church of Sacred Hearts. Wow - this building is quite amazing. I met with Alan and his family as they lovingly greeted their guests. There was great excitement in the air along side the beautiful sound of the church choir warming up their voices.

Historic stone church exterior with classical architecture and arched windows.
Wedding guests in formal attire gather outside a historic building.
Wedding guests share warm embraces and congratulations outside the venue.
Candid moments of celebration and laughter among wedding guests.
Interior of grand church with vaulted ceiling and wooden pews in traditional architecture.
Men in formal attire share documents in an ornate church interior.
Wedding party members in green attire share emotional embraces indoors.
Wedding celebration in traditional church interior with wooden details.
Groomsmen wearing traditional Scottish kilts and formal attire pose together in a church.
Guests seated in wooden pews during a traditional church ceremony.
Elegant church sanctuary with vaulted ceiling and ornate architectural details.
Interior view of an ornate Catholic church with vaulted ceilings and wooden pews.

Wedding Ceremony

The Priest kindly showed me how to access the balcony which allowed me to capture some amazing arial photos. Clare and Alan's friends did readings which was really lovely. I have only photographed a few Catholic weddings before so it was interesting for me to learn about their believes and exciting to photograph.

Altar servers in red and white robes process down the church aisle during a ceremony.
Wedding party members in formal attire and kilts gather in the church sanctuary.
Wedding guests seated in wooden church pews during the ceremony.
Wedding party members walking down the church aisle during a formal ceremony.
Bridesmaids in mint green dresses carry bouquets down the church aisle.
Bridesmaids in pastel dresses process through church carrying colorful floral bouquets.
Groomsmen in dark suits and kilts gather in the church before the ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in a traditional church with ornate wooden pews and religious artwork on display.
Wedding guests in kilts and formal attire gathered inside an elegant church sanctuary.
Bride and groom exchanging vows during traditional church ceremony with guests watching.
Wedding party standing at the altar during ceremony in historic church with red walls.
Wedding guests and bridesmaids in mint green dresses watching ceremony from church pews.
Ornate religious artwork and marble columns decorate the walls of historic church interior.
Wide view of wedding ceremony showing guests seated in wooden pews of traditional church.
Side view of church sanctuary during wedding ceremony with guests seated in pews.

Outdoor Wedding Reception

The Seton Garden is the perfect place to continue their wedding celebrations. I arrived ahead of most guests to allow me to get some great photos of them excitedly arriving. The Seton Garden is a beautiful walled garden with woods along on side. One of my favourite parts of the day is the drinks reception, there is so much joy and laughter to capture.

Rustic wooden fence with barrel planters and green lawn in the background.
Wooden barrel planters filled with colorful pink and orange flowers against stone wall.
White wedding tent set up on gravel with rustic floral decorations and wooden crates.
Multiple champagne glasses arranged for a wedding reception toast.
A couple walks along a garden path, with the person on the right wearing a traditional green kilt and sporran.
A couple in formal Scottish attire poses against a stone wall at an outdoor event.
Rustic wooden crates display colorful wildflower arrangements with sunflowers and purple delphinium.
A group in formal attire including kilts walk along a garden path at a Scottish celebration.
A couple poses outdoors at dusk, with the woman wearing a flowing blue gown and black coat.
A bagpiper in formal Scottish attire performs outdoors against a stone wall backdrop.
Two guests at an outdoor event wearing colorful formal attire and standing by a white tent.
A couple walks along a garden path, with one wearing a green dress and the other in traditional Scottish attire.
A group walks along a garden path wearing traditional Scottish formal wear and bright blue attire.
A couple in formal Scottish attire poses outdoors, with one wearing a bright blue dress and matching hat.
Wedding reception decor features wooden crates filled with vibrant wildflower arrangements.

There is a gorgeous short walk through the woods to get into the walled garden. We took this opportunity to take some photos and for Clare and Alan to enjoy some time together ahead of the party.

Romantic wedding couple embracing on autumn path with string lights and Scottish attire.
Wedding couple in Scottish attire and white dress posing together on autumn woodland path.
Newlyweds sharing intimate moment on leaf-covered path with twinkling lights overhead.
Bride and groom walking together on wooded path decorated with string lights.
Couple strolling through autumn woods with string lights creating romantic ambiance.
Newlyweds walking hand in hand down forest path illuminated by overhead string lights.
A couple in wedding attire walking along a forest trail in monochrome.
A wedding couple walking through a wooded forest path in black and white photography.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple sharing an intimate moment in the woods.
Scottish wedding couple in traditional tartan and white dress posing among autumn trees.
Wedding couple sharing joyful moments in a forest setting.
Candid wedding photos showing happy moments between newlyweds in woodland setting.
Wedding couple in Scottish attire laughing together in a sunlit forest.
Romantic wedding portraits in a wooded setting with traditional Scottish elements.
Close-up of wedding couple's hands and formal attire details.
Groom in traditional Scottish green jacket and tartan kilt with sunflower boutonniere.
A wedding couple shares an intimate moment in a forest setting with the groom wearing a traditional green Scottish kilt.
A bride and groom in Scottish wedding attire stand on a forest path during their wedding photoshoot.
A joyful wedding couple embraces in a forest setting with the groom in traditional Scottish attire.
A bride in a white wedding gown holds a colorful bouquet while standing on a forest path.
A bride in a white dress holds a vibrant multicolored bouquet against a wooded backdrop.
A wedding couple exits through wooden gates with stone walls and barrel planters in a rustic outdoor setting.

The weather was kind, the guests all enjoyed delicious canapé's, plenty of fizz and lots of laughter. In between all the hugs and chats of congratulations we did some lovely photos of the wedding party.

Three wedding party members in mint green dresses celebrate joyfully on a lawn.
A wedding party in Scottish kilts and mint green dresses poses formally on a manicured lawn.
Three women in wedding attire raise their bouquets triumphantly on a green lawn.
Bridesmaids in mint green dresses hold vibrant sunflower and wildflower bouquets at an outdoor wedding.
Wedding party poses on green lawn wearing traditional Scottish kilts and formal attire.
Wedding group photo with Scottish kilts and formal attire against stone wall backdrop.
Groomsmen in matching green jackets and traditional Scottish kilts pose together on grass.
Wedding party members in Scottish formal wear and kilts pose on manicured lawn.
Wedding party members in traditional Scottish attire gather for formal photos outdoors.

Speeches, Cake, Handfasting

One of Clare and Alan's close friends did an incredible job of compering the evening with wonderful introductions to the speakers. After some heartfelt and funny stories the delicious dinner was served.

Wedding reception guests mingle under white tent decorated with floral arrangements.
Wedding guests in formal attire dance and celebrate at an indoor reception venue.
Guests enjoying a lively celebration at an elegant wedding reception with white decor.
Wedding guests mingling and socializing at an indoor reception with elegant decor.
Elegant table settings with floral arrangements and greenery at a wedding reception.
Wedding reception table decorated with sunflowers, pink roses and eucalyptus leaves.
Charcuterie and appetizer platters garnished with fresh herbs at a wedding reception.
Musicians performing with violins at an elegant wedding reception in black and white.
Sheet music and violin resting on wooden surface at wedding reception.
Wedding reception guests in formal attire and bright blue accessories enjoying the celebration.
Wedding guests laughing and socializing at elegant reception tables with floral decor.
Wedding guests at a reception table share joyful reactions during speeches in a white-draped venue.
Wedding party members seated at head table listen attentively during reception speeches.
Guests at formal dinner table react with laughter during wedding reception speeches.
Wedding guests show enthusiastic reactions with raised hands and laughter during reception celebration.

Party Time

The dance floor was full from start to finish and I was on it the whole time. I love a good dance so I get right in on the action to capture all the fun.


Couples dancing at an elegant wedding reception under draped fabric ceiling with sparkling lights.
Wedding party dances on wooden floors under elegant white tent draping and chandeliers.
Guests celebrate at a wedding reception in a beautifully lit tent venue with white draping.
Wedding celebration features dancing under elegant white tent draping and string lights.
Wedding reception venue decorated with mint green accents and white fabric draping.
Wedding guests dance on wooden floors under elegant white tent draping and chandeliers.
Couples dancing at a wedding reception with traditional Scottish kilts and white gowns.
Couple dancing energetically at a Scottish wedding reception with the groom wearing traditional green jacket and kilt.
Romantic dance moment at a wedding reception with Scottish attire and warm lighting in a decorated tent.
Musicians performing on stage with dramatic lighting and white drapes in the background.
Wedding celebration in a draped tent venue with Scottish kilts and formal attire on the dance floor.
Lively dancing at a wedding reception under warm lighting and draped fabric ceiling.
Dancing guests at a Scottish wedding with traditional kilts and formal attire under decorative lighting.
Joyful dancing celebration at a Scottish wedding reception with traditional formal wear.
Wedding guests dancing in colorful formal dresses under warm tent lighting.

Thank you to all the wonderful suppliers

Church - Edinburgh Jesuit Church

Venue Reception - The Seton Garden

Catering - Craig Wood Catering

Hair - Laura Fairly

Make up - Susan Campbell

Flowers - Ollie & Ivy/ Pollination Flowers

Cake - Amanda's Cakery

Band - Brother Man

Car - Palladium Wedding Cars