Mr and Mrs Jack - Scotland Wedding Photographer

Well...where do I start? As most, if not all of you, will know, at the start of the year my friend Catherine asked me to be her wedding photographer. It's safe to say I was a little bit nervous! I had yet to do my first wedding (which was in April), and Catherine's wedding was going to be a lot bigger. But, Catherine and her now husband, Matthew, are two hilarious and wonderful people, so really, I was pretty excited about the prospects of capturing some truely beautiful and no doubt humorous photos.

We were obviously seeing each other throughout the year, and the odd shriek of excitement was let loose here and there at gatherings, and official chats were had about what she wanted on the day, and what I could do. I told her I'd love to get some Pre Wedding Photos of the two of them to put in a Signing Book for their evening reception. So we managed to meet up just a few weeks before the wedding, at Castle Fraser (LOVE), and it was great! They were looking forward to it as it would give them a chance to acquaint themselves with the front of my camera, and they were exactly the way I'd hoped they'd be- totally natural and loved up!

After that, I was preeeeetty excited about their big day! So without further adue, I'll get stuck in to showing you...quite a few...of my favourites from the day! Ha. I had to reign myself in a little, as I was close to just putting in ALL the photos. Anyway, here we go...

I went along to the hair and beauty salon to take a few snaps of Catherine while the hair dresser and make up artists did their thaaaang, complimenting her beautiful face. Love the shot at the bottom left, haha.

Then it was back to the hotel for some dance moves before the girls all put their dresses on. This was a hilarious moment, and I'm really glad I got photos of it! They were all super excited about the day ahead, no nerves!

Catherine...You.Are.Beautiful!

Love these girls!

I was really looking forward to this moment. I'd met Mum and Dad the night before, at the rehearsal, and it was easy to see where Catherine got her wonderful nature, and humour from!

Just realised I haven't included any shots of the car...let's just say it was AMAZING. I was in love. Haha. I want to talk about every single one of the photos I'm posting here...basically I just love them all!

I was a bit nervous about photographing during the ceremony, as I hadn't needed to do that at the wedding in April, so it was a first! I was worried I'd be too noisey or distracting, I really wanted to be like an unnoticeable ninja...but then I chose to wear a pink cardi on the day, ha. However, it went really well! I'm pretty sure people saw me...I'm not that good of a ninja. But the key is to not be like a paparazzi! Don't photograph every single moment that's taking place, just get the special moments, and enjoy the fact that you're witnessing the marriage of two people who are oh so totally in love...

Of course, being a lover of water, I had to take advantage of the church being right beside the river in Inverness. I love this photo...and I think the family of the asian tourist who took a few snaps will think it's super cute too!

Back at Loch Ardil House Hotel...so lovely!

FAVOURITE!

I said quite a few times on the day, and I'm going to say it again...I love you guys!

Loved this tapestry room inside the hotel...

I hope you've enjoyed my favourites! I'll just finish now by saying that I would never have imagined feeling SO relaxed throughout the whole day. Both Matthew and Catherine's family and friends were so incredibly welcoming, and encouraging...and amusing. I loved every minute of the day, and still smile thinking back to how much fun was had at every moment. I just hope there are no photographs of my backside in any albums that will be created after this wonderful day...

It was a privelege photographing your wedding, as you commited yourselves to one another before God, may he continue to strengthen you as you start your new life together!