Nicola & Patrick's wedding Airth Castle - part six

 After walking out the ceremony room, they were greeted with a little surprise at the front door......

 The bride is involved in the local Rotary Club, and Fergus Carnegie Rotary Bear was there to greet the newlyweds!

 The children at this wedding were ultra cute!

Nicola & Patrick's wedding Airth Castle - part five

Nicola & Patrick's wedding Airth Castle - part four

Paddy and the motley crew from Ireland had everyone in stitches all day

 We were so lucky with the weather, it was a gorgeously sunny day.

 Nicola arrived with her brother and her girls.

Nicola & Patrick's wedding Airth Castle - part three

Nicola was a beautiful serene bride.
And the moments between her and her father were just lovely.
Meanwhile at Airth Castle, the boys were having fun!

COMPETITION - free tickets to a pamper event!

I am interrupting this wedding for some great news! WIN!!

The Scottish Wedding Directory are holding Top to Toe Event on Sunday 15th May at The George Hotel Edinburgh 2pm - 6pm.

A girls styling afternoon open to all ladies involved in your wedding with style advice, wedding stands, a complimentary glass of fizz, canapes & a beauty treatment for all.

I shall be there talking photographs of the day.

Fancy winning a ticket worth £10 (and an extra special prize)?

Easy question to answer to win!

Name any venue Nikki McLeod Photography has photographed a wedding at.

(Tip - look on this blog for answers!)

Send your answer to nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.com before 5pm Monday 2nd May.

Good luck!

Nicola & Patrick's wedding - Airth Castle - part two

I loved Nicola's simple updo with tiaraand her figure-hugging Sottero and Midgley dress.
Nicola had some real pretty girls on her team.

Nicola & Patrick's wedding Airth Castle - part one

Airth Castle is a stunning two-part venue with the old-style castle suiting the traditionalists, and the new reception block offering a modern alternative.

Nicola & Paddy used both sections for their wedding but I started just outside Dunfermline for the bride's getting ready mayhem in the morning at the bride's parent's house.

I always like to look for something different to hang shoes from!
Nicola had a stunning Sottero & Midgely dress which she purchased from Emma Roy in Edinburgh. The gorgeous green bridesmaids dresses were from the Glass Slipper in Dunfermline.
Really sweet moment between father and daughter.
Meanwhile, other boys were getting ready too.
Nicola's hair was beautifully done by Complete Beauty.

Sneak peek - Anita & Grant's "bling" session

Two posts in one day, but I know there is one lovely lady DYING to see some of these.....

Anita is one of the sweetest clients I have and I am so super excited to be photographing her wedding in Oban to Grant, who is one of the sweetest guys.

They came to the studio for a "bling" session, here is a little sneak peek!

Sneak peek - Sara & Richard's wedding Fingask Castle

Just realised today that I haven't sneak peeked Sara & Richard's wedding at the start of the month!

It was at the gorgeous Fingask Castle.....

in blazing sunlight.....
with a ceremony in a funky pavillion........
with lots of kisses and cuddles............
and lots of giggles......

and great movement....

and an awesomely busy dancefloor!

More to come soon, many more weddings to blog first!

Some recent "breathless" images....

Natasha & Harry's "Bling" session

A couple of years ago, I photographed Natalie's wedding to Darryl. This year I am super excited to be photographing her twin sister Natasha's wedding to Harry. This couple live in Dubai now so it was a stolen moment to get them in the studio for their "bling" session.

Here are some favourite shots.

Gill Taylor workflow workshop

Part of my CPD training this year was centered around 2 main things; workflow & organisation, and marketing and for the first part, I took part in a workshop in London before my Vegas trip run by the amazing Gill Taylor.

Here are some images from the model photo shoot we took part in. I was introduced to the vintage style processing at this workshop and it truly is the only vintage style of processing that I like!