Choosing a wedding photographer

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Choosing a wedding photographer is about more than just liking how the photos look; it’s about understanding how those images are created and what kind of story they will tell. There are several distinct styles of wedding photography, each with its own approach, feel, and philosophy. If you’ve ever wondered what terms like documentary, traditional, editorial, or fine art really mean, this […]

How to Pick a Wedding Band for Your Venue in Scotland

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Music carries so much of the emotion of a wedding day; this guide on how to pick a wedding band is here to help you. It fills the quiet moments and lifts the joyful ones. It gets grandparents clapping along and friends singing their hearts out. I have photographed weddings all across Scotland, from peaceful […]

Maid of Honour Duties

What are the Maid of Honour Duties? The Maid of Honour’s Duties can be a rather long list but this blog post is here to help! When you choose your Maid of Honour it is a great idea to sit down and talk to her about what it means and the responsibilities. Leading the Bridesmaids […]

Bridesmaids’ responsibilities

Bridesmaids’ responsibilities Wondering what all the Bridesmaids’ responsibilities are?  I am here to help you. It could be worth making sure your bridesmaids know what you will need of them (you can even send them this blog if you want). Be an emotional support As a bride, it’s a good idea to pick bridesmaids that […]

Wedding Invitation Ideas

Tips for Wedding Invitations Invitations are always a minefield of choice so here are some Wedding Invitation Ideas to help.  It’s like choosing a product in a shop and you look at the aisle and they have the same thing in 100 different shaped bottles and labels.  The first thing is to think about if […]

Small Wedding Tips and Ideas

Small wedding tips for you. A small wedding can be so lovely and intimate.  There are so many positives to it.  If your looking for ideas and tips then this blog post is for you.  Have a fun theme Having a small wedding can mean you can get really creative when it comes to the […]

Wedding Tips to make your day special

planning your special day – Wedding Tips We all want our special day to be amazing and here are some Wedding Tips to help you on the way. Start prepping Early I know this one might seem obvious.  But the sooner you can start planning the better.  You will think you have all the time […]

The Confetti Photo

Confetti Photo

The Confetti Photo is an iconic wedding image The Confetti Photo is commonplace at most weddings. However, the origins and the meaning behind it have been mostly forgotten.Surprisingly it can be traced back to Medieval Italians who would throw objects such as mud pellets, fruit, and coins during parades. Fast forward and paper confetti was first […]

The best time to book a wedding photographer

The best time to book a wedding photographer? – straight after you book the venue!  Your photographer should be the next booking on your list to make sure you have the one you want for your day.  Many photographers can have bookings several years in advance. Choosing the right photographer for you is important too. […]

Your Wedding, Your Way

What do you want for your wedding?  Do you want a small ceremony? a big party?  A wedding abroad? It is easy to get caught up in everyone else’s ideas for your day.  Your family and your friends will all want to help you.  Telling you about things they did for their day or suggesting […]