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Home » City Chambers Edinburgh Registry Office

City Chambers Edinburgh Registry Office

City Chambers Edinburgh Registry Office is the perfect civil wedding venue in Edinburgh.

It’s always thrilling being able to see inside a recently-refurbished wedding venue and the Marriage Suite at City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ, does not disappoint.

As the most experienced and sought-after City Chambers photographers and videographers, we’ve been honoured to photograph countless weddings at this fabulous venue in Edinburgh and always enjoy the atmosphere and architecture on offer.

City Chambers Edinburgh Registry Office is in the perfect location for anyone wanting to get married in the city, with excellent transport links and an abundance of hotel accommodation to choose from. Only Gretna Green pips Edinburgh to the post for the most weddings in Scotland yearly. However, we think this relocation of the marriage room from Lothian Chambers might inspire even more couples to get married in the city. It might just begin to give Gretna a run for its money.


 
If you’re planning on getting married in this stunning location, surrounded by many of the key sights and attractions in Edinburgh, contact us now. We would be privileged to photograph your wedding.

Discover more about the Edinburgh Registry Office

The City Chambers have been freshly and considerately renovated to provide a beautiful setting for a touch of romance. Four rooms have been made available for weddings:

Guest Lounge

Couples can meet family and guests in the comfortable Guest Lounge, with fantastic views across Edinburgh’s New Town and the Kingdom of Fife.

 

The Alexander Suite

The main Ceremony Room is officially called The Alexander Suite and was named in honour of Alex Currie, a lovely gentleman who had worked at the Registrar’s Office for 23 years. The Alexander Suite has been tastefully decorated in neutral yet warm tones, with a fireplace included as a focal point and an understated chandelier providing a touch of luxury.

 

Signature Room

Newly-wed couples sign the marriage schedule in a smaller adjoining Signature Room.

 

These spaces’ appeal and versatile nature work beautifully for your civil wedding ceremony.

Those in charge of the renovation have achieved a look any couple will love when looking for an Edinburgh Registry Office to get married in. This will not be remembered for a dated or tired look. Instead, the renovation has brought this stylish wedding venue into the 21st century.

The City Of Edinburgh Council has also taken great care to use locally-sourced suppliers for the décor and interior. A lovely example is the oak furniture used in the marriage rooms, sourced from the Grassmarket Community Project. The fittings also feature contemporary velvet upholstery by Scottish Designer Mairi Helena and Scottish Tweed from the Isle of Bute. Couples can also use the experienced and friendly wedding team if assistance is required.

The Wee Neuk

The Wee Neuk is the smallest ceremony room situated within City Chambers Edinburgh Registration Office and is separate to the Alexander Suite rooms.

Perfect for accommodating a couple and their two witnesses only, The Wee Neuk is perfect if you are eloping to Edinburgh and prefer not to have an elaborate ceremony.


 

Newlywed Photo Session

After your wedding at the City Chambers Marriage Suite, you can take full advantage of the city centre location. Photos can be taken inside the marriage room and in the reception area. A bonus is the beautiful staircase which offers plenty of natural light for photos.

Outside, there are many more opportunities to capture some beautiful moments against the backdrop of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Iconic locations and landmarks are all within easy reach, with gorgeous newlywed photos guaranteed. The many sights of Edinburgh provide ample inspiration for taking the wedding day photos you will look back on for many years to come.

One hour of coverage provides enough time to shoot fabulous photos at most, if not all, of the following locations within 2 minutes walk of City Chambers Edinburgh Registry Office: City Chambers Quadrant, Parliament Square, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile.

Two hours of coverage allows for the same newlywed photo locations above, plus choose additional coverage at one of the following locations:

– Calton Hill. Elevated location offering some of the best views across Edinburgh, including one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle!
– Victoria Street & Vennel. Iconic cobbled streetscape with picturesque colourful shop facades, our shoot concludes with a great view of Edinburgh Castle.
– Arthur’s Seat. Edinburgh’s own extinct volcano is an oasis of tranquillity just a few minutes from the city centre, offering fabulous views towards the Old Town.
– Princes Street Gardens. Take a stroll down The Mound to the beautiful gardens located directly beneath Edinburgh Castle.

Newlywed reviews

Ramita and AndreiRamita and AndreiIf we had to sum up our experience, it was perfect!

If we had to sum up our experience, it was perfect !
The pictures captured our moments beautifully. We have been struggling to pick the best ones for prints as all are brilliant especially the Black and White.

Jonathon is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended ! 🙂

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Debra and StevenDebra and StevenWe are absolutely blown away with our photos

We wanted to ensure we had the best person to capture our special day and looked at numerous photographers, however kept coming back to Love Wedding Photos And Film. We are absolutely blown away with our photos. Jonathon is an amazing photographer, friendly and easy going. He listened to what we were looking for and surpassed our expectations! He had our photos back to us within a week. It’s now proving to be a difficult task choosing favourites for our album. 🙂 Thank you again. Debra & Steven

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Sara Jayne and GrahameSara Jayne and GrahameThe pictures we got taken are beyond anything we ever expected and everyone loves them

We got married at the City Chambers and Jonathan has been so amazing through booking for our special day to keeping us right on the big day. The pictures we
got taken are beyond anything we ever expected and everyone loves them. So excited to get our wedding album cause I know it will be amazing.

**update: I am just emailing to let you know we received our Wedding album and we are totally amazed by it. It's so unbelievably beautiful we are so happy with it. You have done an amazing job on this and we are amazed how quickly we received this.
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us Jonathon and if we ever need pictures taken in our future you will be the first to know.

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James and ValerieJames and ValerieWe had a wonderful experience with Jonathon and Clare as our wedding photographers (and witnesses!)

We had a wonderful experience with Jonathon and Clare as our wedding photographers (and witnesses!) for our Edinburgh City Chambers elopement. Communication beforehand was excellent from the start with very quick and responsive replies and on the day, they were both so warm, friendly and professional and put us fully at ease. Our photos are beautiful and we will treasure them forever. We would highly recommend Love wedding Photos and Film.

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Sarah and AshleySarah and AshleyOur pictures are beautiful, natural and we are delighted with our photos!

I cannot recommend Jonathon enough! From start to finish he was professional and thoughtful. We were really nervous about being in front of the camera but I can honestly say it felt like Jonathon wasn’t there. When required he gave hints on how to make the most of our pictures. He is warm, knowledgeable and knows how to get the best out of people. He is really talented. Our pictures are beautiful, natural and we are delighted with our photos! Thank you for everything, you captured our day beautifully.

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Caroline and RobinCaroline and Robindelivered wonderful photos which we’ll be able to treasure forever.

We had a great experience using Love Weddings for our photography. Jonathon was very friendly and knowledgeable, replied quickly to messages and delivered wonderful photos which we’ll be able to treasure forever. He really put us both at ease. We’d highly recommend him to anyone planning their wedding, especially an elopement like ours.

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Catriona and NeilCatriona and NeilWorking with Jonathon was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding

We had a small elopement at the Edinburgh Registrar with two friends as witnesses. Working with Jonathon was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I don't take a lot of photos but Jonathon's knowledge of the area, expertise behind the camera and his really friendly and calm manner made us feel so relaxed and made for a truly special time capturing memories as newlyweds. Jonathon's communication before and after the wedding day was excellent: he listened to what we were looking for and was always on-hand for advice, and he kept us up to date with the editing process. We couldn't be happier with the finished photos and we will treasure them forever. This was more than just having photos taken - it was a very special experience delivered by someone who really cared. We are so, so grateful for everything.

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Sarah and TomSarah and TomJonathon from Love Wedding Photos and Film was fantastic

Jonathon from Love Wedding Photos and Film was fantastic. Neither my wife or I like to be photographed particularly but he managed to get some fantastic posed and natural shots of us, making us feel at ease along the way. He was kind enough to transport us about Edinburgh to achieve some iconic shots from Calton Hill and the Royal Mile. The photos have been supplied on electronic format with the option to buy prints and albums, which is fantastic. We are both very grateful and pleased with Love Wedding Photos and Film’s service, many thanks!

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Katherine and MarcKatherine and Marcmanaged to capture the most amazing and gorgeous photos

Jonathon was the photographer for our wedding at the City Chambers in Edinburgh this summer. Jonathon was great and worked with us to get all of the shots we wanted all down the Royal Mile. He really understood what we wanted for our newly wed shoot and managed to capture the most amazing and gorgeous photos. He was truly a pleasure to work with and helped us feel at ease so all of our photos came out stunning. I would highly recommend.

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Sarah and MarkSarah and MarkI cannot recommend Love Wedding Photos & Film enough

I cannot recommend Love Wedding Photos & Film enough. The level of service we got ahead of getting married, on the actual day and the aftercare was superb. Jonathan was very attentive and made us all feel at ease when getting our photos done - our guests all commented how good he was on the day. We got the final pictures in good time and the quality of the output and the wedding albums we got were excellent. A great job overall - thank you so much for capturing our special day!

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Lauren and IainLauren and Iaincaptured so many moments that we had forgotten

We couldn't be happier with our photographs and video of our wedding by Love Wedding Photos and Film. We found them on Instagram and instantly fell in love with their work. Due to lockdown we arranged an elopement at Edinburgh City Chambers (after 4 cancellations...) and Jonathon and Claire made our small but special day stress free and captured so many moments that we had forgotten and moments which is great for sharing with our friends and family. Before the day, Jonathon gave us so many options on what we could do and how we could make the most of our time with them. They really know Edinburgh and pick the most beautiful spots. Jonathon and Claire also acted as our witnesses which is perfect for a micro-wedding/elopement (especially with the 5 people restriction). Thank you both again for perfectly capturing our day that we can look back on for years to come.

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Deborah and JohnDeborah and Johnyou delivered everything we discussed & more on the day

Thank you Jonathon for making our day extra special, Nothing was a problem & you delivered everything we discussed & more on the day, Very friendly, professional, punctual, & a nice sense of humour It was very cold on the day but you kept us smiling through out ! From Mr Mrs Valente

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Eilidh and NeilEilidh and NeilWe were absolutely delighted with the photographs

Right from the first contact made Jonathan went above and beyond the service given. We were absolutely delighted with the photographs and we still haven't made up our minds which ones to order as all of them were great and just what we wanted. On the actual day we didn't want any fuss and taking the photographs was exactly that. Just like old friends going for a wander around the Royal Mile, having a laugh, taking some pictures which all turned out way beyond our expectations. Both Jonathan and Claire were very friendly, helpful, professional and made the whole experience fun when it could have been quite daunting. Being a Friday night, if we could have, we would have gone for a drink with them afterwards! Would recommend to anyone. Thank you again! x

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Elizabeth and IainElizabeth and Iainthe photos “looked like they were just out of a magazine”

Jonathon was an absolute gem on our wedding day and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He was professional, clever and made everyone feel at ease. The photos were absolutely beautiful. Several family members and friends commented that the photos “looked like they were just out of a magazine”, which was due to Jonathon’s talent and experience. We also received a sneak peek by the next day, and the rest of the photos the following week! I would also like to mention that he provided us a very last minute and very discounted videography (tripod) service as my mom, family and friends were all in Canada due to Covid19. I was concerned that the zoom call would malfunction (which it did!). We were impressed with his editing skills as there was a bit of chatter in the background of the zoom call during the ceremony and he managed to remove pretty well all of it. To sum things up: Jonathon did an all-around brilliant job, we are so pleased with his services and we would certainly recommend him to anyone!

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Steph and CraigSteph and CraigOur photos exceeded all expectations

We are absolutely thrilled with our beautiful wedding photos, taken by Jonathan and Claire. This lovely couple were friendly, helpful and very professional, also taking time to make our young daughter comfortable during the shoot. Our photos exceeded all expectations and we would definitely recommend Jonathan and Claire without hesitation. Thank you so much for capturing the essence of our special day and for giving us such wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Your beautiful energy and passion for what you do was a key part of our whole wedding experience. Thank you so much again. From Craig, Steph and Amelia.

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Lorna and ScottLorna and Scottthe shots around the high street were amazing !!

Would highly recommend Jonathan and love wedding photos ❤️ he was fantastic from start to finish and our photographs are stunning !! We couldn’t be happier. The combination of colour and black and white worked so well and the shots around the high street were amazing !! Thank you so much from Lorna and Scott Taylor 🍾

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Linsey and TomLinsey and Tomwent above and beyond to make sure we got the images we had dreamed of

We have just had the most fantastic experience with Jonathon last week at our Edinburgh City Chambers ceremony. We booked with him earlier this year and straight away felt at ease communicating regularly via email. He was happy answering questions at length and never made us feel like we were bothering him, always replying within the day. Unfortunately our wedding fell during the pandemic and for a long time we were unsure if it would go ahead, but Jonathon was patient and encouraging and assured us that he'd be ready to shoot our wedding at only a days notice if required. On the day he attended earlier than planned, as requested by us, at a moments notice and was friendly but professional throughout the day. We felt totally at ease and he went above and beyond to make sure we got the images we had dreamed of on our special day! Edinburgh holds a special place in our hearts and Jonathon captured it beautifully! We could not recommend him highly enough...he literally made our day and gave us memories we'll cherish forever. Linsey and Tom

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Chowping and DavidChowping and DavidPhotos and video turned out brilliantly!

Friendly and informative from start to finish! Friends and family have commented on how professional and friendly they were on the day 🙂 Photos and video turned out brilliantly! Highly recommend this lovely couple!

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Rebecca and BeckyRebecca and BeckyThe pictures that we have of the day are perfect

Thank you Jonathon for creating beautiful memories for our special day. I’m not the most relaxed person in front of the camera but you really put us at ease with your professionalism, calmness and organisation. We aren’t too familiar with Edinburgh, but Jonathon managed to match how we wanted our photos to look with the best locations. The pictures that we have of the day are perfect, and they are everything that we wanted them to be. I would recommend to anyone, thank you again.

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Susannah and NathanSusannah and NathanThe quality is great, the sound's excellent and it's a lovely reminder of the day

We're really pleased with the video. To be honest, it was never our idea to get one - we had our arms twisted by my mum - and we sat down to watch it last week expecting to cringe all the way through but were so surprised at how good it was and how pleased we are now to have it! (although I did have to admit to my mum she was right!) The quality is great, the sound's excellent and it's a lovely reminder of the day. We particularly like the way you picked up on our sense of humour and left some funny lines in on the audio. It really feels like the video has been customised for us rather than made-to-formula which I suspect is the case with other companies!

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SarahSarahJonathon was absolutely amazing on our wedding day

Jonathon was absolutely amazing on our wedding day - he had an extremely calm, organised, unobtrusive and professional manner which was invaluable on a rather stressful day! He was so knowledgeable in terms of recommending the best light and locations for our various photos, and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the day. We received our photos in a very timely manner and with an amazing choice of colour or black and white. We love each and every one of them and our friends and families love them too - commenting on what a fantastic job Jonathon had done in capturing every moment and every tiny detail. We are delighted with our photos, and would highly recommend Jonathon for anyone considering wedding photography.

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James and DanielBeautiful photos and excellent service.

Beautiful photos and excellent service. Highly recommended, thank you for everything Jonathon.

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KennyKennythe best photographer in town!

Jonathon delivered amazing photographs of our recent wedding at the city chambers register. I couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for the best photographer in town!

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Torbjörn and LindaTorbjörn and LindaThe photos are really excellent, brilliant and beautiful

We highly recommend Jonathon as a wedding photographer. We are a Swedish couple who married at Lothian Chambers, Edinburgh, a sunny day last September. Since we have never visited Scotland before, we planned everything from abroad and were a bit anxious about many things and details. But Jonathon was reassuringly great from first contact. He was extremely helpful an answered quickly in our discussions. On the wedding day he made us feel relaxed and very comfortable and we can´t praise him enough for his professional work with his camera. The photos are really excellent, brilliant and beautiful. Eventually he also became one of our wedding witnesses! Thank you so much, Jonathon, for everything!

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Kirsty and DonKirsty and DonVery professional individual knew exactly what we wanted before even asking him.

Great guy to work with to capture our big day, so delighted with the results. Couldn’t possibly thank Jonathon enough for the services he provided to us on our wedding day. Very professional individual knew exactly what we wanted before even asking him. Amazing service provided from first enquiry straight through to receiving photo CD. Can’t stop looking at the end results of a lovely day. Had so many lovely comments from friends, family and work colleagues on how lovely the photos are and also passed Jonathon’s details on for future couples getting married next year.

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Jen and AndyJen and AndyWe just wanted to give a huge thank you for making the day truly memorable

We just wanted to give a huge thank you for making the day truly memorable with your wonderful Edinburgh City Chambers wedding photography. We love all of them! You were very professional and friendly on the day, which made everyone feel instantly at ease. Thank you!

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Cailin and PeterCailin and PeterJonathon was brilliant at adapting and coming up with new ideas

Jonathon photographed my wedding in June and he was fantastic. He is so experienced and laid back he makes everyone very at ease and comfortable. He has great ideas for shots that would work well, as well as incorporating shots that you really want to get. On my big day the weather was rubbish and it rained all day which meant changing some of our plans but Jonathon was brilliant at adapting and coming up with new ideas. We were able to get some beautiful shots. Jonathon is such a lovely guy, he was the only wedding photographer we met with as my husband and I hit it off with him straight away. Everyone commented on the day how nice he was. Definitely recommend Jonathon to anyone looking for a photographer.

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Megan and JeremyWe knew we were in good hands

Organising a wedding from the other side of the world and at short notice could well have made our elopement a stressful venture, but from the moment my husband and I booked Jonathon to photograph our wedding day in Edinburgh, we knew we were in good hands. Thank you Jonathon for being such an important part of our day and for the wonderful photographs!

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Keryn and KeithKeryn and KeithIncredible shots that we fell in love with instantly

Jonathon photographed our wedding at the Lothian Chambers, Edinburgh, in May.

We contacted Jonathon several months before our wedding, he responded very quickly and our first impression was that he was very friendly and professional. We were both very impressed by his photos on his website and were both keen to have him as our photographer.

On the big day, he turned up to the chambers to meet and greet us and wasted no time to get started taking photos of everyone there. He has taken many photos at the chambers before so not only did he know where the best shots were, but he also helped us in terms of what to do and expect on the day. He did well to settle a few nerves too!

Following the chambers, we headed up to Calton Hill to get more photos. These turned out to be incredible shots that we fell in love with instantly. With his vast knowledge and passion for photography, he wasted no time in getting as many shots in many different locations. This was particularly important as we only had booked a short time with him.

I would 100% recommend Jonathon to anyone, especially if you are getting married in Edinburgh. Our family and friends were all very impressed by the final photos and have all commented to us that Jonathon was a joy to work with on the day.

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Lisa and JasonLisa and JasonExtremely helpful, friendly and professional

We booked Jonathon for our intimate wedding ceremony in Dec 18. He has been extremely helpful, friendly and professional right through from our initial booking enquiry to providing us with our wedding photographs. He made us feel at ease on our day and we could not be happier with our photographs. We couldn't recommend him enough. Thank you Jonathon!

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City Chambers Photographer Prices

City Chambers Collection One

Photography
  • One Photographer
  • £349 for one hour Monday – Friday
  • Saturday or Sunday is two hours minimum (£649)
  • Extra coverage is £300 per hour
  • Coverage usually starts a few minutes before your wedding ceremony
  • Ceremony photos
  • Newlywed photos with family and/or friends
  • Newly-wed photoshoot on Royal Mile/Old Town
  • Include Claire as a witness to your marriage ceremony – £95 (perfect for eloping couples with no guests/witnesses attending)
  • Minimum 60+ photos per hour of coverage
  • All photos are individually edited in our timeless style and supplied as high-resolution digital files in colour + black and white
  • Password-protected online web gallery for viewing/sharing/downloading your photos
  • Unlimited downloads of your photos
  • Minimum two-year online backup of your photos

City Chambers Collection Two

Photography + Videography
  • One Photographer + One Videographer
  • £698 for one hour Monday – Friday
  • Saturday or Sunday is two hours minimum (£1298)
  • Extra coverage is £600 per hour
  • Coverage usually starts a few minutes before your wedding ceremony
  • Claire and Jonathon can act as your witnesses for the marriage ceremony at no extra cost (perfect for eloping couples with no guests/witnesses attending)
  • Newly-wed photoshoot + video on Royal Mile/Old Town
  • Minimum 60+ photos per hour of coverage
  • All photos are individually edited in our timeless style and supplied as high-resolution digital files in colour + black and white
  • Choose from 20 fabulous titles to customise the opening chapter of your video
  • Your choice of music used as the backing tracks for your video
  • Video supplied as a digital download high-definition MPEG4 video file (playable on most devices)
  • Password-protected online web gallery for viewing/sharing/downloading your photos
  • A private online web page for streaming/sharing your video
  • Unlimited downloads of your photos and video
  • Minimum two-year online backup of your photos and video

Standard Features Included With Every Booking

1. Free initial consultation

Our meeting costs nothing more than your time. Chat, drink, discover. Ask questions, and view albums with no pressure to book. Video call option available.

2. Ongoing support and ideas

Help and advice about anything wedding-related, from our initial meeting until your wedding day and beyond. With years of experience, we have many tips and advice to share.

3. Every photo is professionally edited

All photos are professionally edited and supplied watermark-free in colour plus black and white high-resolution JPEG format.

4. Password-protected web gallery

We respect your privacy – only you can choose who views your gallery. View your photos online and easily order gallery-quality prints, including framed prints and canvas. Share your gallery with family and friends for hassle-free sharing.

5. Unlimited high-resolution digital download of all photos

USB sticks were so yesterday. Streaming/downloading means easy sharing all of your photos with family and friends. Unlimited downloads/shares.

6. Safe backup of all your photos

We’ll safely archive every photo for a minimum of 1 year, ensuring peace of mind for you if you have a technology meltdown.

 

Real wedding photos at Edinburgh Registry Office

A selection of a few of our favourite photos of newlyweds married at City Chambers.

Edinburgh City Chambers real wedding blog

Click on an image to see lots more photos of real weddings at City Chambers Registry Office.

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