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.In a time when all our lives are filled with such uncertainty, with big wedding plans postponed or cancelled and with no clear route back to ‘normality’, we thought we’d share some info about elopements and micro weddings in Scotland; why we love them and why you might too!

A micro/wee wedding or elopement may not have been what you originally imagined your wedding day to be. But hey, it’s fine! We want to show how AMAZING your wee wedding could be – and remember, you can still have the big crazy party when it’s safe to do so! 

Below you’ll find some useful info, plus links to some of our favourite Scottish micro weddings, elopements and wee weddings.
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What is a micro wedding?

To us, a micro wedding is typically a wedding with less than 20 guests. You’ll no doubt have read about them LOADS in recent months, but the truth is they’ve been around forever and have always been among our favourite kinds of wedding photography.
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Where can we have our micro wedding?

ANYWHERE! Our absolute FAVOURITE thing about elopements, wee weddings or micro weddings in Scotland is that you can get legally hitched anywhere. From the highlands and islands, to beaches and mountains, our little country is full of some of the most beautiful spots on Earth; all you’d need to get married at one of them is a celebrant and a couple of witnesses (quite often that’s us!)

It doesn’t have to be wild and adventurous! You could pop a PapaKata tipi in your back garden, gather a few of your faves and get married there! Or have an urban micro wedding; simply pick your favourite spot for a ceremony, go for a wander and end up in your favourite pub or restaurant. The possibilities are pretty much endless!

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How do we find suppliers for this kind of thing?

There are so many incredible wedding suppliers in Scotland who could help create the micro wedding of your dreams! We’d recommend checking out The Wedding Collective. A directory of the absolute best Scotland has to offer. You’ll also find some of our favourite florists, celebrants and venues etc. dotted throughout the galleries on our website.

If your brain is too fried to plan anything right now(!) then we heartily recommend reaching out to someone like Platter & Pop. These two ladies are planning and styling geniuses who create absolute magic. They specialise in smaller weddings and celebrations and we can’t recommend them enough.
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Tell us more, why do you like them so much?!

One thing we love about a micro wedding or elopement is seeing a couple truly living in the moment. For some, the hectic nature of a big wedding day is so overwhelming that it’s hard to be open with your emotions. It’s totally fine to belly laugh or ugly cry! The beauty of an intimate ceremony is that you have time and space to breathe, to focus on each other, on what you say and how you feel.

The limited numbers mean that everyone in attendance is someone you really want to be there. Your wedding guests will all be VIPs, your nearest and dearest – and this always makes for a special, intimate atmosphere.
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How much does micro wedding photography cost?

Your wedding photographs should transport you back to that day and allow friends and family to feel like they were right there with you. That’s why we love to tell the full story of your day. With so many possibilities for micro weddings, please get in touch to tell us about your plans for a tailored quote!

We’ve also introduced an hourly rate of £300 (minimum 2 hours.) This gives you the flexibility to choose the exact kind of coverage you’d like.
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Show us more!

Sure thing! Below are links to some of our favourite elopements and micro weddings in Scotland. Plus some snippets from stories we’ll be sharing soon!
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Hatty & Andy // Scottish micro wedding at Loch Awe and St Conan’s Kirk. See full story!

Suzanne & Kevin // Alternative micro wedding in Glasgow. See full story!

Taylor & Eric // Elopement on the Isle of Skye. See full story!

Rosanna & Kosta // Scottish elopement by the sea. See full story!

Megan & Steven // Wee wedding at Crear. Full story coming soon!

These two eloped to the wonderful Crear on the West Coast of Scotland, just them and their sweet little rescue pup Nellie.

Zita & Nathan // Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye micro wedding. Full story coming soon!

A beautiful Isle of Skye micro wedding. They took a Misty Isle boat trip to Loch Coruisk with their VIPs and tied the knot in an emotional and intimate ceremony.

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If micro weddings in Scotland float your boat and you want to know more, please get in touch!

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We’ve been looking forward to sharing Chelsea and Erin’s modern bohemian castle wedding story for a long time now. But we’d also been dreading having to choose just 250 photos from the full set! Without wishing to sound like someone much cooler and younger than I am – this wedding was EVERYTHING. We met these two dream girls for cocktails a few weeks before their big day, and became firm friends instantly. The more they told us about their wedding plans, the cheesier our grins became.

Chelsea and Erin travelled from New York City to get married in a Scottish castle. They were surrounded by a wonderfully mad bunch of 100 friends and family, and we were absolutely honoured to be there to capture it all.

The girls got ready in opposite wings of the castle (as is tradition) with their bridal squads in tow. They arranged to see each other for the first time at a nearby mountain pass – the perfect way to settle the nerves and give each other a tight squeeze of reassurance. We couldn’t get over how perfect Chelsea and Erin looked together. They just fit.

Everything after this was a blur of highlights. Attempting to write about them in long form might resemble a dissertation, so here’s a few snippets: Racing around the coastline to capture some sweet pre-ceremony moments, the amazing dresses, the beautiful ceremony conducted by close friends and siblings, the countless happy tears, the hand-painted denim jackets, their grand entrance to a Ludacris banger, the hundreds of donuts, all the amazing people we met, dancing into the wee hours of the morning, watching Americans experience midgies for the first time…

We’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story. But we’ll sum up with this: At 11.30pm, a packed, teary-eyed room was still entranced by a succession of speeches and stories from Chelsea and Erin’s closest friends – we hadn’t even made it to the dancefloor yet! That’s a pretty good indicator of the love for these incredible women and the impact they’ve had on so many. This truly was a special day that we’ll be talking about for a very long time to come.

Venue – Drumtochty Castle
Dresses – Rue De Seine Bridal
Flowers – A Curious Arrangement
Hair/MUA – AMM Team
Music – Jordan Murray Band
Donuts – Kilted Donut
Rings – Digby & Iona

Drumtochty Castle, Aberdeenshire, July 2019.

For venues in Scotland with a similar vibe to this modern bohemian castle wedding, check out this dreamy wedding at Cambo Estate!

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Sophie + Lewis chose the wonderful beach at Tyninghame for their Scottish coastal engagement session. This place is easily one of our (and our dog Agent Cooper’s) favourite spots on the East Coast. They were to get hitched in January at Comrie Croft, so a seaside photo session on a warm sunny day sounded like the perfect companion piece to their wintery wedding a few months later.

We met Sophie + Lewis and excitedly chatted about their wedding plans whilst walking to the beach. Their chemistry was effortless and it was so relaxed that it was like spending the day with old pals. We wandered along the coastline, over sand and rocks, up and across woodland paths and through fields. All the way capturing so many sweet moments with these soul mates.

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Tyninghame, East Lothian. Spring 2018.

Looking for more couples or engagement sessions? Here’s a beaut from the Isle of Skye!

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It was a peaceful scene when we joined Sarah in her tower bedroom that morning. It’s rare to find such a relaxed, serene atmosphere during bridal prep! While the Fraser’s room was a bit more boisterous, the overall sense of joy summed up the day perfectly. They chose to have a ‘first-look without looking’ which was just the sweetest thing to witness. This allowed them to exchange gifts and spend some precious time together before tying the knot in Cambo’s beautiful ballroom.

After the ceremony Sarah + Fraser took a wander through the woods and out onto Kingsbarns beach. It was a blustery Autumn day, but that didn’t stop Sarah walking (and dancing!) barefoot on the sand. As Sarah’s AMAZING dress shimmered in the sea breeze, these two got close, enjoying those first just married moments.

In the courtyard, the newlyweds were welcomed by a raucous crowd for speeches, plentiful booze and incredible middle-Eastern food. As the sun set, Sarah led Fraser to a piano where she surprised him, performing Fraser’s favourite pieces of music. It was a really special moment and one we’re glad we sneakily captured!

It was a dream of a day made even better by working with the likes of Wild Flower Workshop (honestly, look at those blooms!) the fabulous team at Cambo and the absolute best in the biz, Bespoke Catering (I, Dave, almost cried when I saw the mini feast they’d prepared for us.)

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Cambo Estate, Fife. September 2019.

Love this Autumn wedding at Cambo Estate? Then check out this cracking Crear wedding by the sea!

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They were married inside the historic and stunning St Conan’s Kirk before being piped down to Kilchurn Castle for a handfasting ceremony performed by their parents. Afterwards we explored the wild surroundings together, venturing into some pretty questionable landscapes/bogs… totally worth it. We delivered the newlyweds to a cosy local pub where they rejoined their guests for some moving, relaxed speeches and a very well-deserved drink.

For some, the hectic nature of a big wedding can be overwhelming. It can be hard to be open with your emotions and ‘present’ on the day. One of the things we love most about elopements and wee weddings is seeing couples living truly in the moment. Hatty and Andy were the perfect example of this. They embraced the elements and enjoyed every second of their wee wedding adventure without a care in the world.

Loch Awe, Scotland. October 2019.

If you want to see more intimate Scottish wedding photography, why not check out this one?

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Taylor + Eric travelled from Texas to the Misty Isle in October, our favourite time of the year to visit… I’ve probably written this on every Autumnal blog post on our website, but it’s true! We joined them at their cottage in the shadow of the Old Man of Storr. Inside there was such a chilled atmosphere as they helped each other get ready. It’s not often grooms help style their bride’s hair like Eric did, but we’d love if that became a thing. We hit the road and headed north, stopping to grab a few miniature bottles of whisky en route. You can’t get married on Skye without a nip of whisky during your ceremony.

They chose a secluded area of the Fairy Glen for the ceremony, which was conducted by the wonderful Halde Pottinger. We listened to their story as they belly laughed and smiled all the way through to becoming husband and wife. Afterwards we spent some time wading deep into the ferns and scaling Castle Ewen, before visiting the Quiraing. Taylor + Eric shared their first dance there, a landscape you never tire of.

We ended our day together by the sea. As the light began to fade, and with the waves crashing into shore, Taylor + Eric shared some tender moments together. It was at this point we said our goodbyes and began dreaming of our next trip to this magical place.

Flowers – Wild Flower Workshop
Celebrant – Halde Pottinger
Dress – Anna Campbell/Blue Bridal Austin, TX

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Isle of Skye, October 2019.

Click here for another Autumnal Scottish Highland elopement – our FAVOURITE time of year to capture these special days!

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