I’ve lost count of how many wedding I’ve shot over the years, but can with certainly say this was one of the most emotional weddings I’ve ever had to shoot! Weddings are definitely unpredictable and when April & Raymond gathered at the Drumossie Hotel to start their married life surrounded by family & friends, little did they know what a rollercoaster of emotions this day will be.
On the morning of this highland wedding, April’s mom fell seriously ill and got rushed off to hospital. With the uncertainty if the wedding would go ahead, every family member, friend & supplier pulled together to form a strong support system for April & Raymond, who in turn, showed the true strength of their relationship.
With the wedding delayed, we had to think on our feet… as a distraction, we took the couple outside to do bridal party shots and a few creatives before the ceremony. Hats off to them for being so determined to get stunning photos.. smoke bombs & confetti bombs certainly lifted spirits.
April’s dad returned from hospital to walk his daughter down the aisle, where their Minister, Michael Gaunt delivered a touching wedding ceremony.
Despite everything that happened, April & Raymond had a beautiful wedding day. From my side, thanks to all the wedding suppliers who pulled out all the stops. I want to wish April’s Mom, Nina, a speedy recovery.
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A few of the Bride & Grooms’s great wedding suppliers…
Venue: Macdonald Drumossie Hotel
Inverness Wedding Photographer: Captivating Photography by Charné Hawkes
Minister: Michael Gaunt
Hair Stylist: Lox Roots – Lori Davidson
Makeup Artist: Lisa Hart – Inverness Make-Up Artist
Wedding Dress: Coach House Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Blush Bridal
Kilt: Haddo Highland Wear
Florist: Nichola Buchan
Cake Artist: Dianne Presley
Videographer: Robertson Studios
Wedding Band: Diego – Wedding & Function Band
Piper: Spud the Piper
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Thank you so much!! Had a tear in my eye reading this. Our wedding photos are absolutely amazing and I’m so happy with them. It’s going to be very hard picking.
The pictures were just beautiful! Tears in my eyes as I thought back to that day. Thank you for such beautiful pictures of my niece’s wedding day.
Mary