If you're looking for a relaxed, outdoor wedding vibe then you're in the right place. John Muir Tipis is the perfect East Lothian Wedding venue for you. Their Tipi is Situated in a lovely big field with lots of space for your beautiful outdoor ceremony. For the couples photos it is a short walk through gorgeous woodland, leading you towards a beach on the edge of John Muir woods.

Newlyweds strolling through a blooming spring landscape with white flowering trees.
Wedding couple walking through a natural path surrounded by blooming spring trees.
Couple taking romantic beach photos with dune grass and shoreline in the background.

The best start to a wedding day, I met Emma and her closest friends at the beach to start the day in style with a dip in the sea. It was such a fun way to start the day, if you're a cold water dipper then I highly recommend it!


People walking on wooden boardwalk along sandy beach in overcast weather.
Misty beach landscape with distant shoreline and birds flying over calm waters.
Silhouettes of people walking along a minimalist white beach horizon.
Birds flying over tranquil seascape with distant horizon line.
Waves rolling onto sandy beach with distant shoreline in black and white.
View through railings of people walking on distant beach.

Emma got ready in a gorgeous wee cottage in the neighbouring village of East Linton with her closest friends, her daughter and her dad arrived towards the end. We chatted, they ate pizza, made some last minute dress alterations and had a really lovely chilled morning.

Panoramic view of a white coastal town buildings with parked cars and trees.
Houseplants sit on white windowsills in a bright, naturally lit room.
Wooden window frames and natural light create a cozy home interior atmosphere.
People gathered around a table in a room with turquoise blue walls.
Various art supplies and materials spread across a wooden table surface.
A casual gathering of people enjoying conversation in a bright interior space.
Group working together at a long table near sunlit windows.
Makeup and beauty products scattered across a wooden surface.
Indoor plants and decor items arranged near bright windows.
Potted cacti and succulents displayed on a sunny windowsill.
White interior room with wooden door and natural decor elements.
People gathered in a bright room wearing casual clothing in various shades of blue and white.
Interior view of a modern attic room with wooden furniture and natural lighting.
Group of people interacting in a bright white interior space.
Low angle view of furniture and decor in a room with wooden elements.

The weather was kind, as it so often is on the East Coast of Scotland. As I arrived at the venue, their lovely celebrant Gina was chatting to guests and helping everyone get seated ahead of a beautiful ceremony under the canopy of trees.


Group of guests mingling on grassy lawn at outdoor event.
Guests in formal attire socializing at outdoor gathering.
Group of donkeys grazing in fenced pasture with visitors nearby.
People walking between large trees at outdoor social gathering.
Wedding guests in colorful attire smile and laugh during an outdoor celebration.
Wedding attendees seated in rows on white chairs at an outdoor ceremony.
Bridesmaids in flowing blue dresses gather on grassy lawn during wedding festivities.
Wedding party members in blue dresses pose on a grassy hillside.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with guests seated on white chairs among trees.
Panoramic view of wedding guests seated outdoors with trees in background.
Wedding ceremony arch decorated with white flowers and greenery in outdoor setting.
Rustic outdoor wedding setup with wooden tripod arch and tree stumps.
Wedding party members share joyful moments during outdoor celebration.
Wedding ceremony site with wooden tripod arch and guest seating on grassy lawn.
Wedding party members in teal blue dresses and formal attire gather outdoors during a celebration.

Fizz, Hugs, games..oh and Alpacas of course

After their beautiful ceremony there was plenty of time to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings, take some family photos and enjoy the delicious canape's and a glass of fizz ( or two ) There was such a lovely relaxed feel to the whole day.

Wedding guests share joyful moments and embraces during an outdoor celebration.
Wedding party celebrating outdoors with floral arrangements and decorative tents.
Wedding party members share emotional embraces in a garden setting.
Wedding attendees share laughter and hugs during outdoor reception festivities.
Small child plays with toy cars on grassy ground at outdoor event.
Elegant appetizer board with microgreens and garnishes served at outdoor event.
Llama or alpaca on leash interacts with guests at outdoor wedding venue.
Guests pose with friendly llama wearing decorative harness at outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding guests mingle and celebrate on sunny outdoor garden patio.
Wedding guests socialize and laugh together during outdoor reception.
Wedding guests in formal attire gather outdoors for celebration.
Wedding guests gathered outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Appetizer platter with small skewered bites and pink flowers displayed on decorative plates.
Wedding celebration with guests mingling on a grassy lawn.

A short walk leads to the perfect place for couples photos. At the edge of John Muir Woods there's a gorgeous beach lined with Scots Pine trees. Having photos just the two of you is super fun, my approach is to see this time as a lovely moment of reflection. Take some deep breathes, hold hands and go for a walk. With gentle direction I'll take beautiful photos for you.

Wedding couple walking together through a scenic outdoor setting.
Wedding couple strolling along a tree-lined path in natural setting.
Couple walking through blooming trees in springtime garden setting.
Couple walking along a rustic path surrounded by natural foliage.
Floral dress and bouquet captured in outdoor garden setting.
Elegant wedding bouquet with pink and white roses against floral dress.
A couple walks along a wooden boardwalk near a scenic beach with pine trees in the background.
A couple strolls together on a rustic wooden walkway surrounded by coastal vegetation.
Two people share a romantic moment on a sandy beach path with pine trees in the distance.
Black and white silhouettes of windswept trees against a stark background.
A couple walks hand in hand along a sandy shoreline with pine trees and water in the background.
Two people walk through a scenic pine forest trail near the coast.
A couple walks along a scenic beach path with tall grass and sand dunes in the background.
A romantic beach photoshoot with pine trees and calm waters in the background.
Close-up of hands showing wedding rings against a floral dress pattern.
A couple shares joyful moments on a sandy beach with pine trees and water views.
A couple laughs together during their beach engagement photoshoot.
A couple walks through a field with alpacas grazing in the background.

The evening was full of wonderful speeches, delicious food and lots of fun and games. The beauty of this venue is how secluded it is. The kids can run around outside and have the best time and the parents can relax knowing they are safe and having an enormous amount of fun.

Interior of a large wedding reception tent with white bunting and warm lighting creating a festive atmosphere.
Wedding reception guests seated at long tables under warm lighting in a celebration tent.
Artistic view through dark railings of guests mingling at an outdoor event.
Children playing and running together on grass during a formal outdoor event.
Black and white portraits of a young child in formal attire.
Wedding reception guests socializing at tables under warm tent lighting.
Guests enjoying conversation during an evening reception under a tent.
Wedding guests laughing and celebrating at tables during a reception.
Wedding guests enjoying dinner and conversation at elegantly decorated reception tables with warm lighting.
Black and white candid shots of wedding reception guests enjoying the celebration.
Wedding attendees in formal attire sharing laughs at reception tables decorated with glassware.
Reception guests celebrating with drinks and laughter under warm ambient lighting.
Wedding celebration candid moments captured across multiple reception tables.
Wedding reception venue decorated with string lights and wooden beams creating a rustic atmosphere.
Candid moments of wedding guests toasting and celebrating during reception dinner.

It's party time - Emma and Frederic had a Ceilidh band, it was so much fun with lots of wild dancing and lots of laughter. If you're planning your wedding and deliberating over having a Ceilidh, I would highly recommend having one. Even if it's just a few dances to star the evening, Ceilidhs are a wonderful way of getting everyone up on the dance floor. From a picture point of view, it really helps to capture some energetic, lively photos of the evening activities, these are a great addition to your wedding gallery.

Wedding guests seated at long tables with elegant place settings and decorative lighting.
Reception dinner scene with guests dining at rustic wooden tables.
Wedding reception space decorated with white bunting flags and string lights.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on a dimly lit dance floor decorated with string lights and bunting.
Party guests dancing energetically under warm lighting and white bunting decorations at an evening celebration.
Dance floor filled with movement and energy under string lights at an indoor celebration.
Lively dancing captured in motion blur under decorative lighting at an indoor event.
Celebratory dancing beneath white triangle bunting and string lights at an indoor reception.
Guests dancing and celebrating under warm ambient lighting and decorative white bunting.
Party guests enjoying themselves under festive bunting and string lights at an indoor celebration.
Wide view of a wedding reception tent with string lights and guests dancing on the floor.
Energetic dance party scene under decorative lighting and white bunting at an indoor venue.
Dynamic dance floor moments captured during an evening celebration under string lights.
Wedding reception guests dance and celebrate under warm string lights at an indoor venue.
Guests dancing together at a wedding reception under decorative bunting and string lights.

A huge thank you to all the wonderful suppliers

Venue - John Muir Tipis

Dress - Rowan Joy Bridal

Flowers - Pixie Rose

Catering - Jo's Kitchen

Celebrant - Gina Williams