Monday, 28 May 2012

Donna & James, 12 May 2012, Luss

I am sure you have heard the song that goes "on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond". One of the most stunning features of Paisley and Glasgow, apart from all the history, culture and architecture of those places is the access to the most amazing scenery, relatively close by. 30 minutes sees you in the some of the best countryside in Scotland, and some of the most spectacular has to be the national park area around Loch Lomond, with the imposing feature of Ben Lomond in the background. As a wedding venue a couple are spoiled for choice in this area, with a broad range of choice from the very picturesque Duck Bay Marina to the grand setting of Cameron House Hotel.

Donna and James chose the Lodge on Loch Lomond, in the picturesque village of Luss. This village is a photographers dream - if the weather holds fair!! As I have said before, think about your venue and imagine a wet weather day: is there somewhere to take photographs, where will your guests mingle, is there any intimate little corner to escape to? Because if the weather clags in, sometimes nobody is stepping outside...least of all a girl in a lacy white dress and veil!!

Fortunately it was definitely Donna and James's lucky day, their beautiful sunny wedding day in Luss was a pleasant surprise between 2 wild, wet and stormy days.  After their ceremony they were able to walk along the beach with their bridal party led by the pipes and drums of - wait for it, Drums and Roses!! (as seen on Britains got Talent). The bridal party looked so smart with the boys in grey and black and the girls in a stunning peppermint green, all set off by the stunning backdrop of the Ben and loch.

Photographs on the beach, on the pier, looking out onto Ben Lomond, on the wee wooden bridge, we managed to do a huge amount in the time available. Donna, James, please enjoy these taster images, with lots more to come.




Thursday, 24 May 2012

David and Xu, Pollok House, 27 April 2012

David and Xu chose a lovely, mostly dry, day for their wedding at Pollok House which was a small family affair with a few close friends. Although their theme was traditionally Scottish, there was no mistaking Xu's chinese influence in the decorations tastefully placed in both the ceremony and in the dining room  

Xu arrived in style in her Rolls Royce which looked fabulous parked out in front of the grand old house, where we spent a lovely afternoon taking both formal and fun photographs. However, we didn't forget how beautiful the inside of the house can be, and so when we felt a brief spatter of rain, we went into the house to take yet more photographs. What a variety this grand old mansion offers for photography!


David and Xu, you both looked fabulous on your wedding day. I hope you enjoy these taster images while you wait for the rest. 

Sandy



Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Kerrie and Craig, 22 April 2012

This has been my busiest April ever. And what beautiful weddings I have had. Dalmeny Park House Hotel, where Kerrie and Craig were married, still remains one of my favourite venues. The blossoms are only just coming out on the trees now, but the grounds are stunning already, and there is a great deal of variety. Dalmeny Park also has some very good wet weather alternatives, always worth thinking about when choosing a wedding venue in Scotland.

Although Kerrie's brothers were not part of the official bridal party, they were also dressed in the kilt of the day and so when Kerrie and Craig asked for this family photograph to be taken, walking across the lawn, I thought it was a great idea! Definitely one for a frame in the family home. 

Kerrie and Craigs' wee boy was also a very special part of their day and was included in most of the group photographs but even managed to work his way into our hearts by taking part in some private Bride and Groom photographs too.




I don't normally present as many as 4 photos on a blog entry, but I couldn't leave out this beautiful portrait of Kerrie, who looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown and this one of Craig, who looked the part in full highland rig.

Kerrie and Craig, I hope that you enjoy these taster images.

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