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I’m sticking with you!

Caroline — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:21:48 +0000

Oh dear, I think this will be a day of mega posting on my blog… Just thought, why don’t I share a few of those wonderful songs with you while I’m here. Non traditional wedding songs… I always loved the Velvet Underground and actually had the original version played for ‘walking down the aisle’ at my wedding, but this version is even better me thinks…

But what do you lovely ladies and gentlemen think?
What is the song of choice for your wedding?

By the way, I have no idea what this drawing is meant to be all about, but heh…

Joanne & Nick – a black & white theme wedding

Caroline — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:23:09 +0000

When I met Joanne for the first time, I instantly loved her. She has such a lovely, bubbly personality and told me excitedly about her wedding plans over a couple of glasses of wine. I was really chuffed when she then booked me for her special day. The wedding was set in one of my favourite venues in Glasgow, Hotel Du Vin, One Devonshire gardens on Halloween night and Joanne and Nick opted for a black and white theme. We had so much fun all day which you’ll see in the photos.

Another lovely wedding of 2009

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:29:27 +0000

Today I thought I will share with you, another gorgeous wedding of 2009!

On 19th of September, Louise and Patrick got married at the wonderful Glencorse House near Penicuik in Edinburgh.

Such a fantastic venue, beautiful surroundings, a cute kirk and a great minister who held a rather touching service. I must admit though, that I always get a wee tear of joy in my eye at any wedding ceremony. Just seeing two people so in love is just beautiful. Did I mention how much I love my job???

Winter warmers – winter proposals and summer weddings

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:27:16 +0000

It is absolutely freezing today and I’m trying to keep warm by eating soup and the most delicious Lebkuchen (ginger bread), courtesy of Judit, my lovely friend in Stuttgart and bride to be. Can’t wait to photograph her big day next year… But while munching away and browsing through my wedding archives, I remembered the wedding of the gorgeous Susie and Leo in Stranraer and our German connection. Susie had been working in Germany for a few years, in Schwaebisch Hall believe it or not, which is not far from the little village of Ellenberg where I’m from. Susie even speaks German with a southern accent. Absolutely brilliant! They had such a great wedding. The sun was shining and the location, a manor house garden was absolutely beautiful. When Leo proposed though it was winter and they were on a skiing holiday. On the third day, they were on the ski lift, when Susie looked down and someone had written: ‘SUSIE WILL YOU MARRY ME’ in the snow in big fat letters. Susie turned to Leo and said: ‘That lucky girl has the same name as me…’

Maybe not quite the reaction he’d expected, but the important thing is, she said yes.

Here are the best bits!

Rain, Sunshine, High Heels and Wellies – the Scottish outdoor wedding experience

Caroline — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:21:12 +0000

I was looking through the wonderful offbeat bride website today. It’s a blog by a Seattle based author of a book called Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides. This blog is the ongoing celebration of couples who dare to walk off the beaten aisle. Great inspirations can be found for all of you who embrace the non-traditional bride within. And I salute every single one of you. When my clients find me they sing ‘halleluja” , ‘ a photographer who won’t drag us away from our guests for two hours and believes that there is no need to pose anything on our wedding day’.

So on this note, let me share with you a wonderful non traditional wedding set at Mavis Hall Park, a small family owned business tucked away at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills….

Come rain or shine, Althea and Dav were well prepared with plan A, B and C in place but thankfully after a downpour in the morning, the sun came out and the plan A outdoor wedding could commence…

Weddings on Loch Lomond, literally…

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:16 +0000

Oh, it’s grey out today and rainy and perfect for cups of tea galore and looking through my wedding archive to share with you a little something that should bring a smile to your face… Rain did not faze Julie and John on their wedding day, in fact the umbrellas set a colourful scene and the two were all smiles. I was really chuffed when they chose me to be their photographer for the day as they were saying “I do” on a little cruise ship on Loch Lomond. It was quite a rainy day but the sun broke through now and then and just in time for the group shots on the shore of Luss Pier. We just had to get rid of a very pesky swan who was keen to be photographed. Here are some of my favourites…

Venue: The Lodge on Loch Lomond (http://www.loch-lomond.co.uk)

Ceremony on boat: Sweeney’s cruises (http://www.sweeney.uk.com)

Heirloom wedding albums

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:57:28 +0000

When I started my business four years ago, I was trying to find beautiful albums for my clients.

I could not believe it when all that seemed to be on offer were the storybook albums (hard bound books with digital photo images directly printed on thick card) or rather life less looking black or white leather albums. Now I did realize that most photographers offer these, but honestly, I do not see the appeal. In my opinion, the story book is a ‘fashion’ trend that will look outdated and possibly fall to bits in 10 or 20 years time. I could not see myself offer those to my clients. I was looking for something that is unique, beautiful, an album that can be personalized, that will keep your treasured memories, that can fit ‘real’ photographic prints and will stay in my clients families for generations.

Afterall, every wedding is different and unique and your wedding album should reflect this.

Thank goodness therefore for the wonderful websites that are Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and Dawanda (http://www.dawanda.de). If you aren’t yet familiar with them go check them out. Both of these, are websites which provide small business entrepreneurs with a way to buy and sell handmade items, including art, photography, clothing etc. And on there I found Kenji Kitahama, a Munich based artist who is making all my wonderful wedding albums.

All of Kenji’s albums are made from only the finest materials from Japan and Italy and are handcrafted to emphasize the beauty of professional photographs without distracting from them. You can choose your own design from an array of patterns and colours and your names or wedding vows can be added to the cover to create an album that’s truly unique and expresses your individuality with elegance and style.

The 12’’x12’’ albums are bound with ivory deckled pages which are acid-free to protect your photographs from fading or discolouring.

When you reflect back on your special day, your wedding album will be your time less, personal storybook. A work of art.

An heirloom.

A different mode of transport

Caroline — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:25 +0000

I feel very fortunate in that I get to be part of people’s happiest day of their life.

I offer all kinds of different packages to suit every budget and am a big fan of the midweek weddings. Usually, small intimate celebrations that are not as traditional. The bride and groom often wants no fuss and just wish to spend the day with their closest friends and family. The couples are often on a tight budget and need to be all the more creative when planning their big day.

Sally and Simon’s wedding was one of my favourite midweek weddings ever. Set in Edinburgh on probably the sunniest day in March there ever was, Sally’s and Simon’s friends had a great idea of how the couple would get from the registry office to the meal at the Grain store restaurant without spending a fortune. The couple love cycling, so no need for fancy wedding cars or a horse and carriage…

Here are some of my favourites:

Sally’s dress and fascinator: made by our mutual wonderful artist friend Yvonne Mullock (http://www.yvonnemullock.co.uk)

Venue: Registry office, Lothian Chambers, 59-63 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1RN
Telephone 0131 529 2600

on to: The Grain Store Restaurant (http://www.grainstore-restaurant.co.uk)

One of my favourite weddings of 2009 in Real Life Weddings Magazine

Caroline — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:39:35 +0000

As I said in my first post, 2009 has been a great year for me. And it is lovely to see one of my favourite weddings I have photographed this year published in the fantastic Real Life Weddings Magazine.

Ruth & Euan’s garden party wedding was always destined to be relaxed and informal and lots of fun. Here is a selection of some of my personal favourites:

Photography: CandySnaps Weddings (http://www.candysnaps.co.uk)

Venue: Family garden Balfron

Ruth’s Dress: Eleganza Sposa ( http://www.eleganza.co.uk/)

Hair & Make-Up: Alexis Miller (http://www.alexismake-up.com)

Catering: The Urban Food Theatre (http://www.theurbanfoodtheatre.co.uk)

Flowers: Snapdragon Florist ( Tel: 01360 660903)

Stationary: Vicky Trainor (http://www.vickytrainor.co.uk)

Marquee: Greenfield Marquees (http://www.greenfieldmarquees.com)

You can read all about Ruth & Euan’s wedding on the Real Life Weddings magazine website!