Stormy skies, spring beginnings and the happiest bride
Carley and Andrew’s wedding at Maryculter House Hotel in Aberdeen was one of those days that stays with you. Not just because of how beautiful it looked, but because of how it felt from beginning to end.
From the very start, this wedding held something special. I still remember Carley walking straight up to me at a wedding fair at Norwood Hall and saying, “I’m here to book you please.” No hesitation, just excitement and complete trust. That energy carried through their entire journey and into their wedding day.
A Spring Wedding with a Wild Scottish Backdrop
Their wedding day arrived with the full force of Storm Dave, bringing dramatic skies and a true Scottish atmosphere to Maryculter House Hotel. As an Aberdeen wedding photographer, these are the moments that create something unforgettable.
Rather than letting the weather take over the day, Carley and Andrew embraced it completely. The movement, the wind and the changing light added a cinematic feel to their photographs and made every moment feel even more real.
The Happiest Bride and a Day Full of Emotion
Carley was an absolute dream to photograph. She was full of joy, laughter and genuine emotion throughout the entire day. The kind of bride who is completely present in every moment.
The morning preparations were relaxed and full of laughter, setting the tone for the rest of the day. Nothing felt forced. Everything unfolded naturally, which always results in the most meaningful and timeless wedding photography.
Maryculter House Hotel provided the perfect setting, with its elegant interiors and beautiful surroundings just outside Aberdeen. It is a venue that works effortlessly in all seasons, even in the middle of a Scottish storm.
Romantic Riverside Wedding Portraits in the Rain
We stepped outside for portraits despite the weather and it was completely worth it.
The riverside location at Maryculter House Hotel gave us the most incredible backdrop. The wind catching Carley’s veil, the soft rain and the movement in the landscape created something truly special.
These are the moments that often become favourites. Real, unfiltered and full of atmosphere. A reminder that wedding photography is not about perfect conditions, but about capturing how the day actually felt.
From an Autumn Engagement Shoot at Dyce River to a Spring Wedding
Carley and Andrew’s pre wedding shoot at Dyce River was a complete contrast to their wedding day. Warm autumn light, calm surroundings and soft golden tones.
That shoot gave us time to connect before the wedding and allowed them to feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. By the time their wedding day arrived, everything felt effortless.
From autumn to spring, their story naturally unfolded across two seasons, each bringing its own unique feel to their photographs.
A Joyful Aberdeen Wedding at Maryculter House Hotel
Carley and Andrew are the kind of couple every wedding photographer hopes to work with. Warm, relaxed and full of personality.
Being part of their journey from that first meeting at Norwood Hall to their wedding day at Maryculter House Hotel has been an absolute pleasure.
If you are planning a wedding at Maryculter House Hotel or looking for an Aberdeen wedding photographer who captures natural, relaxed and emotive moments, this is exactly the kind of day that shows what is possible.
Other suppliers on the day -
Maryculter House Hotel, Neil Mellis Celebrant, Shanna collective Studios, Tiffany Dawson Make Up, Perfect Bridal Rooms, Anghara Bridal, Angel K Silk Weddings, Your Confetti, McCalls Highlandwear, Thoughts & Crosses, Illumin8, Paper & Petals, The Social Events Band, The BrownTanning Co.