Rebecca Holmes Photography Weblog

What a lovely day and a fantastic couple! Such a privilege to be part of a wonderful, meaningful, ‘meant to be’ wedding! Thank you Paul and Kirsten! After a busy morning we met the guests at Glencourse House for a really sweet, personal ceremony in the chapel. Thankfully the rain held off just long enough for us to get some pictures taken – then we were back to the main marquee for a wonderful night. I hope you both really enjoyed your day, and that you have a fantastic honeymoon! Here’s a sneaky peek of the photos x

Jenny and Gareth’s wedding makes the third time I’ve photographed the Jones’ girls – and as always I had a lovely time – they are such a warm and welcoming family, it was good to see you all again! The ceremony was at Lothian Chambers with close family and friends, then on to Blue for some photos on the roof (what a view!), a drinks reception in the Atrium, then a lovely dinner. The cake was fantastic – lots of mixed cupcakes, which looked so delicious! And the ceilidh band! Fantastic! After the first dashing white sergeant with more left feet than right, everyone got into the rhythm and when I finished everyone looked like they were going to keep on dancing all night! Thank you Jenny and Gareth for making me so welcome, you are a lovely couple, so obviously in love – I wish you a very happy future together! Here’s a glimpse of some of the photos, the rest of the photographs will be online on 20th October 2010.

A fantastic couple, an lovely family, a gorgeous dress… All together a wonderful wedding! Johanna and Mike, we feel privileged to have been asked to capture your special day – you guys are such a great couple, and you have a great group of family and friends – so many laughs! I don’t think I’ve ever met such a relaxed and easy going bride! The day all came together perfectly! Make sure you come and visit next time you’re in town! Here’s a sneaky peek of the photos, the rest will be available to view online on the 5th August. From both David and I, thank you both for a great day! We wish you a happy and healthy future together.

I had such a wonderful afternoon at Nick and Isobel’s wedding! The wedding itself was held in Nick’s mum’s gorgeous home, it was a humanist ceremony, which was really lovely – some gorgeous readings and a really great group of Nick and Isobel’s closest family and friends. Thankfully the rain held of for long enough to get some nice photos in the gardens – although the wind was a bit of a challenge! A typical Edinburgh day – bits of rain, and lots of wind! The reception was held at the absolutely stunning Prestonfield House Hotel. I feel privileged to have been able to share in Nick and Isobel’s wedding day – thank you very much to both you and your family for making me so welcome! Congratulations on your marriage – you are a lovely couple and such a perfect fit! Here’s a sneaky peek at some of the images I captured, the rest of the images will be available online on 31st October 2009. I look forward to seeing you both soon!

Wow! What a wedding! Nicola and Neil were married yesterday at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, followed by a reception at the Balmoral Hotel. It was an absolutely gorgeous day! Nicola looked STUNNING, in such a fantastic dress (once we’d finally managed to tie her into it!), as did the bridesmaids Lisa and Simone. The ceremony was lovely – St. Giles is the most gorgeous cathedral I’ve ever photographed – there’s something about the atmosphere in there. Nicola did so well, having to walk into the church with so many curious tourists looking at her and cheering for her – it was really brave! The Balmoral staff were superb! Special thank you to Louise Mee the Wedding Co-ordinator, who made David and I very welcome – she showed us around, suggested places for photographs, carried umbrellas and flowers while we were photographing, and really went above and beyond to ensure Nicola and Neil’s day went off without a hitch! Thank you also to Morris, the Master of Ceremonies, who was lovely to work with – it was much easier to arrange the group photos with his help! Nicola and Neil, you are such a great couple – and it is obvious you are made for each other. Thank you very much for including us in your wedding meal – the food was excellent and we had a lovely time meeting your friends and family. If yesterday is anything to go on, I am sure you will have a very happy marriage surrounded my much love and support from everyone in attendance. Below is a collage of some of my favourites (I had so many that I’ve had to extend the size of my collage!), the rest of the images will be available online on the 23rd August 2009. Have a great time on honeymoon, and I’ll speak to you soon!

Congratulations Kristin and Tom! What a lovely venue, a lovely wedding and a fantastic couple – officially the most chilled out bride and groom ever! It was great to photograph at Dalhousie Castle for the first time (special thanks to the wedding coordinator, Michelle, for showing me around!), it is such a beautiful venue, with so many places to have great photos taken, and a fantastic team of staff – everything went off very smoothly! It was a lovely ceremony – David and I smiled to each other as Kristin was piped down the isle to the same song that I was on our wedding day (Highland Cathedral). And the owl delivering the rings was really awesome! Thank you both for being such a wonderful, relaxed couple to photograph! Congratulations on your marriage, we know you’ll be very happy for many years to come! Here’s a sneak peek of some of the photos, the rest will be available online on the 15th August.

Well, first wedding back after maternity leave – I’m shattered! But what an amazing wedding! These two have been through so much in the last year, they are such a strong couple, and it was obvious to all the wedding guests that they will have a very long and happy marriage. The photos are such a mix – one minute absolutely pouring with rain, and the next gorgeous blue skies (which I found particularly exciting – we don’t get them that much in Scotland!). The service was beautiful, in a such a gorgeous setting, and the reception was great, fantastic food, fantastic band, and great speeches! The perfect day! Teresa and Duncan, your strength both individually and as a couple is inspiring, as is your obvious devotion to each other. I hope you have an amazing time on honeymoon and I look forward to seeing you both when you get back.

What a fantastic day! And what an amazing location!!! Laura and Rod’s wedding was held at Orocco Pier in South Queensferry, a gorgeous restaurant and function room with a fantastic view over the Firth of Fourth. It was a lovely ceremony, attended by Rod and Laura’s closest family and friends. And thankfully the weather held off so we were able to capture some amazing pictures of the couple along the shoreline and on the pier. Laura and Rod are a really great couple, who I’m sure are going to have a long and happy marriage. Enjoy the honeymoon guys! The rest of your pictures will be available online on 10 November. Speak to you both soon!

Mairi and Michele’s Wedding was held on Sunday 14th September at the Royal College of Physicians in Queen Street Edinburgh. What a gorgeous venue! Mairi looked absolutely beautiful – what a stunning dress!! It was a lovely ceremony in the library of the college, with fantastic singing by Mairi’s sisters! The wedding was attended by about 20 of Michele’s family from Italy, and when we left it looked as though it was going to be one heck of a party! Congratulations Mairi and Michele and thank you for allowing us to be part of your special day! The rest of the images will be available online on Tuesday 7th October.