We started the day a Heathers parents house in Erskine before making our way up to Glasgow Uni. After a beautiful ceremony during which a Church of Scotland service was complimented with a Catholic blessing, we made our way into the University quadrant. The only downside to shooting a wedding in possibly one of the most picture-esque and specious areas of Glasgow is that the Uni is actually on a hilltop. A windy hilltop. However once again I have to pay tribute to Adrian and mostly Heather who braved the ‘stiff breeze’ to gift us some fantastic shots. We then ushered the couple to their car where, no sooner had we shut the door of the bridal car, the heavens opened!!Perfect timing.

Once again Glenskirlie were excellent with the bridal party once we arrived at the reception venue and we enjoyed some more excellent pictures in an around this stunning hotel. It is days like Heather and Adrian’s – where you meet genuinely lovely people (fantastic bridesmaids), stunning venues and get to take wonderful pictures that – you remember that being a wedding photographer can be the best job in the world.

Once again we started off at the brides home before we moved onto the church. As you can see from below Rhona’s parents garden in Dunlop was spectacular, in fact the temptation to insist we returned to there to shoot the entire wedding was almost overwhelming.

After the ceremony we used a little area next to the manse before heading to the city and to Oran Mor. With its stunning ceiling and some very nice nooks and cranny’s  we always get some great shots there. Before the wedding both Rhona and Ally seemed a little reticent about having their pictures taken – however, I need not have worried. On the day itself Rhona and Ally were really into it and gave me some brilliant shots. We also had the added fun of a close up magician (Kevin McMahon) bamboozling the guests while the waited for dinner. You can see Kevin in action below…….

So there you are. Alasdair week at 1500 Photography – great week, top couples and some brilliant pictures – thank you all 1500 Photography

We started off at Mairi’s parents house before heading off to Ardgowan Evangelical Church in Greenock. As with our previous wedding, Mairi and Ally also had a small post service ‘cup of tea’ reception immediately after the ceremony. We then took a slight detour to the esplanade before heading to Sherbrooke Castle. I haven’t been to Sherbrooke for a few years and it was great to be back – especially now that the upgrade work has finished.

Im sure you will agree that Mairi looked simply stunning, a very classic beauty with Alasdair scrubbing up pretty well too and cutting a real dash in his kilt. I must also mention both families, who were so helpful with the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself with Mairi’s very accomplished family providing much of the music throughout the ceremony. It was an excellent day all round, surrounded by such a lovely bunch of people. Superb

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We started the day at the Thislte Hotel in the city centre before heading to Holy Cross church. Not a huge distance to travel…….unless of course “Take That” are playing at Hampden at the same time. Our original plan of using parts of Queens Park was quickly dismissed and we simply used the beautiful grounds of Holy Cross which was perfect. After taking some pictures back inside the church (by very kind permission) we headed back to The Thistle.

On the day itself I had wonderful help from two brilliant wedding professionals –  Wendy the wedding planner from Utopia Scotland and Aiden Livingston, probably the best toastmaster in Scotland.  With their help and Sam and Willies planning we got some excellent shots on a beautiful wedding day and, despite a little spanner in the works, a great set of pictures too.  www.1500photography.co.uk

As has been a bit of a theme this year Caroline and Kenny’s wedding at the Tall ship had a ‘wee delay’ too. Unfortunately Carolines transport between her hotel and venue had a little difficulty, resulting in Caroline arriving 90 minutes late !!! However, the guest’s kept themselves entertained, (the unflappable) Kenny was kept fully informed and the only person who appeared to be nervous about the lateness was me !!

When Caroline did arrive though, she looked absolutely tremendous !! As the bridemaids entered to ‘Here come the Gilrs’, Caroline walked down the isle to the strains of Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’. The couple obviously really enjoyed themselves and had scattered the day with loads of small personal touches to add that little bit of extra magic to the day.

They were also were model subjects to photograph – nothing was too much bother for them and Caroline skillfully negotiated all the steep stairs between decks in her dress and heels.  Some of the images we captured are fantastic and I am really proud of them, especially as we were up against the clock to trying and get the day ‘back on track’ for the evening guests coming.

An interesting new venue, ace couple with bags of enthusiasm and some top drawer pictures.

All in all – a good day.

Julie and Grant are one of those couples that I just instantly clicked with, a really nice easy going couple with some good looks and an affable manner. We started at Julies parents house, before moving onto New Wellwynd Parish church in Airdrie before heading out to Houston House. Its been a number of years since I was at Houston House so the month before the wedding Julie, Grant, Gillian and I met up at the venue and had a walk about.

I am really glad we did as it meant I found a few, really cool spots to shoot in, and the couple got a good idea of where we could (and couldn’t) go for pictures. The day itself ran really well…..up to a point. Ally, the best man unfortunately had to stay behind at the church after the ceremony due to a car key mix up. This meant he was missing for a most of the key shots. Undeterred we got Gary, the usher, to stand in Allys spot in the group pictures and then photographed Ally when he arrived about 60 minutes later.

After a long time on the computer I came up with the result above – see what you think. Can you see the join ? Despite a little bit of a delay with the group pictures I am delighted with the shots of Grant and Julie, with the individual shots of Julie at the house being some of my favourites from this year…..and I haven’t even mentioned the champagne getting thrown about by Grants mum!!

Cheers & thank you both

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The feel and style of this wedding was really enjoyable and inspiring with everything from Eilidhs beautiful dress, the intimate ceremony and the stylish interior of The Bothy, all lending themselves to some terrific shots. Even the peeling and ‘rustic’ garage doors in the lane looked amazing. A great day with the cherry on the cake being a picture with all 60 guests crammed into the lane for a group shot. As the last image was taken, the rain came on and the stampede to get back inside started ……….

A really nice couple who were calm, relaxed and really great to work with on the day. I wish all weddings were this easy – thanks Eilidh and Ian

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I am really pleased that one of our weddings is being highlighted and I hope some of our pics can help showcase what an excellent venue St Andrews in the Square is.  My great thanks again to Josephine and John for their kind words about me in the article and for being such great sports on the day.

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Things could have got off to a smoother start right enough….. both bride and groom committed the cardinal sin of arriving late at Park Circus. As you can see the only ‘before’ shots of the bride and groom are slightly rushed !! After the ceremony however the rest of the day was excellent with the wedding party heading to One Devonshire Gardens for the reception. I have to say I am always impressed with the service and attention you get from this venue – simply outstanding. Less outstanding was the photographers request to get everyone outside for a mass group photo – this went down like a lead balloon as everyone knew how cold it was. But fair play to the guests, they all made the effort to get the shot for Bryan and Morven.

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All in all with the excellent venue, great crowd of people and just a lovely couple – it was the ideal way to top off 2008 for 1500 Photography !!

Just an intimate affair to get the year started with Linda and John tying the knot at Crutherland House in East Kilbride.

Congratulations to you both

There was a lot of fun on the day and despite the January weather we still managed to squeeze in one or two lovely shots. It was a splendid day and the ideal preparation for the coming years wedding photography.