Francesca and Andrew got married at the 23 Montrose Street in Glasgow early at around 10:30am in the morn with their family and doggo present. It's always wonderful to do weddings in the centre of Glasgow as there is literally thousands of options for photo ideas while you're right bang in the centre. After they got wed, we headed round to the arches round the corner for some shots, and then walked to George Sq where a peaceful protest was taking place. After doing a wee bit of dodging, Francesca + Andrew and I walked towards Princes Square where they got engaged the year prior. They had this image of recreating the moment they got engaged again on their wedding day. When we were walking down the escalator I looked over and just pictured Andrew and Francesca standing right in the centre of the shopping centre having a kiss. Which is what we did. I think it may be one of my all time favourite photos I've taken.
After a wee couple hours break, we reconnected again at the Savings Bank on Bridge Street. I have drove by this building thousands of times but never knew it existed. Once you get there you are presented with this beautiful neoclassical style building with a striking ceiling inside. On the screens we had the photos from that day on display for all their evening guests to view (yes I edited during break). Once everyone had arrived they capped off the evening with a good ol' cèilidh.
Defo one wedding I'll never forget.
Catherine + Christopher! What can I say about them? They were probably the smiliest couple I've ever met. Literally the full day they were grinning from ear to ear. I had met them initially when I shot Christopher sister Paula's wedding a few years prior so it was nice to see everyone again!
The Lochside Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for this November wedding, adding an extra touch of charm and elegance to the already picturesque affair. This was the first time I had been back since they big refurb and oh my - it's huge! Not many places in Scotland you wouldn't mind staying the whole day inside for even if it rained - you're really spoiled for choice on locations inside for photos!
If you're getting married at the Lochside House in the future, please message cause I bloody love shooting there.
Samantha + Fionnlagh are clearly besotted with each other after meeting them for their pre-wedding shoot. They reached out last year to ask me to be their photographer for their wedding for Summer 2023 at the Fruin Farm and I can't wait. Have a wee look at my previous blog post from my last time there!
When we met at the Botanical Garden in Glasgow it was awfully chilly. Here I was wearing my biggest warm jacket and there was Samantha + Fionnlagh wearing a t-shirt and cardigan. I don't know how they managed! The park itself was gearing itself up for the GLOW festival so we were lucky it wasn't as busy as usual.
We walked for an hour round the park while they held each others hands and spoke about what films and tv they were currently watching. They had already finished The Watcher and I was just starting it (wouldn't recommend it btw). And I recommend the film Smile after just seeing it the night prior. (best horror film in years tbh).
We ended our wee hour in the park down by this red and golden tree near the entrance of the park, before they headed off for a wee afternoon date round the West End of Glasgow. I'll definitely won't have any problems with awkward poses with this pair! A pair of naturals.
It was an absolutely stunning day at Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox for Derek and Natalie's wedding celebration! After facing a few reschedules, it was incredible to finally witness their special day surrounded by numerous friends and family members. You never have a dull day at Saint Luke's; this beautiful old church is one of my favourite Glasgow City venues.
In addition to the heartfelt ceremony, we had the unique opportunity to sneak into the iconic Barrowlands for some truly memorable photographs.
A huge congratulations to the happy couple on their remarkable day!
MUA: Charlie Campbell Bridal
Hair: Paula McGuiness Hair
Flowers: Fleuressence
29 July 2022 was the best day in Susanne's life. The new Beyonce album came out. The day before that she got married! (Her words, not mine. Although Cuff It is a bop).
Susanne and Craig were originally going to get married 2 years prior but due to that big idiot called COVID ruining all our plans, it got rescheduled. And it was well worth the wait! Having been to many, many gigs at the Studio Warehouse, I did wonder how it would work for a wedding. I mean, it is what it's called - a warehouse! But wow, what a place to get married! Despite the rain, we were spoiled for choice for where to go to inside for photos.
The day was set up beautifully by wedding planning team, Fin Flukra. Cat and her team had everything organised to a Tee and made the day go smoothly. Every wedding should have a Fin Flukra!
Celebrant Rachel - who I seem to run into at weddings about 4 times a month, was the one to conduct the ceremony and tell us all about Craig and Susanne's love story. Susanne's bestie, Emily came up to read out a beautiful poem before crying and grabbing Susanne and telling her she was her favourite.
After the ceremony we managed to run up to the roof (the actual roof) of SWG3 and get some beautiful scenic shots of Glasgow as our backdrop. Despite the skies turning grey and the rain teasing us, we got some epic shots. You could see the whole of Glasgow, and my hoose all from the roof of the warehouse. It wasn't too long before we ran back downstairs for the beginning of the reception.
Susanne opened with the speeches for the day and NGL...I've heard maybe 300+ wedding speeches - mostly from the dudes - and I don't think they will ever top Susannes. Nae 'upper hand' jokes here.
The reception concluded with the first dance but the moment of the night has got to be Susanne dancing with her Dad to Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark. Courtnay Cox and Brucie eat your heart out.
Celebrant: Rachel Hey
MUA: Claire Nisbet
Wedding Planner: Fin Flukra
Kilts: MacGregor and MacDuff
Flowers: Mud Urban Flowers
Hair: Lynsey Ryan