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Tuesday, 4 January 2011

Kirsty & Stephens wedding at The Lodge, Nr Argyll Scotland (part three)

Last but not least I have a few shots of the evening before I put my camera down for the evening to enjoy the wedding...

I adore these shots of Kirsty dancing

Kirsty and Stephen enjoyed the speeches

When Stephen said his speech to Kirsty, it felt really personal

After a few scottish whiskys Stephen was at last persuaded to do a first dance with Kirsty

All the weddings I photograph I feel so honoured to be a part of, but of course photographing your best friends intimate wedding is even more special. I hope they are both having a wonderful honeymoon and can't wait to see them both soon!

Monday, 3 January 2011

Kirsty & Stephens wedding at The Lodge, Nr Argyll Scotland (part two)

Kirsty and Stephen are now on honeymoon in South America, which of course couldn't be more different to the weather here in England. So whilst they are enjoying sunnier climate I thought I'd share some more of their wedding with you...

Everyone got quite emotional during the vows

The scottish wind blew most of the confetti away but it didnt seem to matter

The happy couple and Kirstys two sisters stode still for at least 2 minutes

Until they spotted a seal which they decided to wave at.

Running off to create mischief

He couldnt resist that swing

Keeping warm

The view was simply breathtaking

Roses, freesias and heather - to represent scotland and her mum - Heather!

Nicole made sure she caught the bouquet and in fact she is now engaged!

The wind was blowing her hair everywhere but I thought she looked stunning

A stunning shot of Kirsty's mum and dad on their wedding day... how weddings have changed!

Sunday, 2 January 2011

Kirsty & Stephens wedding at The Lodge, Nr Argyll Scotland (part one)

In October I ventured up to Loch Goil, Argyll in Scotland for a beautiful intimate wedding of my best friend Kirsty and her now husband Stephen. Obviously the wedding was special to me, Kirsty and I have been best friends since we were in university halls in rooms next door to each other.

When she got engaged earlier this year, shortly after us, I was very excited. Her hubby Stephen and her always knew they wanted something small so when she saw The Lodge's treehouse on a website, it was the perfect setting for her 14 strong wedding.

Not only did I photograph her wedding but I helped her plan bits and style the venue. Before the wedding I collected lanterns, candles and wicker hearts and filled Stephens car to the brim!

Obviously I took hundreds of shots over the weekend and sadly I couldn't possible share them all but Ill share some of my personal favourites over three parts...

The scenery looked like it was straight from a painting, it was breathtaking

The treehouse itself is the only one in the world you can get married in, it was stunning and the views are amazing across the Loch

At the end of the estate rests the summerhouse, where Kirsty and Stephen stayed on their first night, it was so cute!!

The dining room was filled with copper vases with vast arrangements of thistles

I couldnt resist this phone in my room, and found it amusing that it was originally from Southend in Essex

The main house is filled with all original artifacts and furniture, its a treasure trove of wonderful things!

Typewriters, perfect for an old fashioned guest book notes....

Kirsty's sister Nicole made an array of cupcakes for them as a surprise!

Working for WEDDING and WEDDING FLOWERS magazines means I often get asked advice on friends weddings. Kirsty wasnt sure what to do with her flowers and wanted something Scottish appropriate. I suggested combining heather in her corsages and bouquet, not only is it scottish as well as pretty and feminine, but her mum's name is Heather so I thought it was very apt!