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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Humanist ceremony and celebration photos for Kate and Dane

We were thrilled when Kate and Dane asked us to photograph their Apex Waterloo Place Hotel wedding.

I know what you’re thinking. We probably always say we’re thrilled when clients choose to book us as photographers and videographers. (Actually, genuinely, we are thrilled!).

We love what we do and love meeting all our amazing couples, but this wedding was even more special because this “job” was for family.

So, Kate and Dane’s Apex Hotel wedding in Edinburgh will always be a highlight of the year for us, and we couldn’t wait to be a part of it!

The Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh had everything Kate and Dane sought in a wedding venue in Edinburgh city centre.

Situated just past the East End of Princes Street, the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers style, comfort and the most convenient settings.

Right in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre close to the hustle and bustle with the bonus of being next to Calton Hill, which boasts stunning panoramic city views.

Are you getting ready to tie the knot and need an Apex Waterloo Place Hotel wedding photographer? Drop us a line to see if we’re free.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel wedding photos

Some of our favourite photos tell the story of Kate and Dane’s Apex Waterloo Place Hotel wedding day.

  • An apex hotels flag protrudes from a building, with edinburgh's scott monument visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • Elegant venue interior with rows of chairs adorned with white covers and silver bows, centered around a small, draped table, against a backdrop of purple curtains.
  • A neatly draped white tablecloth on a rectangular table, accented with an intricate golden braid along the front edge.
  • Rows of chairs covered with black fabric and decorated with white sheer bows in a dimly lit room.
  • A conference room with rows of chairs covered in plastic, and a table with two lamps at the front under a modern lighting fixture.
  • Two wedding rings on a pink box, one ring engraved with a visible design, against a soft-focus background.
  • Five men in traditional scottish attire, including kilts, walking together in a city setting, with one holding a young child.
  • Four men and a baby wearing traditional scottish kilts and jackets walking on a paved path, with urban buildings in the background.
  • Four men and a baby, all in matching tartan kilts and jackets, smiling outside a stone building.
  • Four men in traditional scottish kilts and jackets, smiling with a baby, standing against a stone columned backdrop.
  • A smiling groom in a dark blue suit with a boutonniere, standing in front of a muted, textured backdrop.
  • A young man in formal attire with a kilt, smiling and standing before a wall with bas-relief sculptures.
  • Young man in a dark suit smiling beside an ornate metal doorway, with a flower boutonniere on his lapel.
  • A man in a kilt and jacket stands smiling beside a young child in a matching kilt outfit, both posing in front of a relief sculpture wall.
  • Man in a suit holding a toddler in a kilt, who is waving at the camera.
  • Four men and a young boy in traditional scottish kilts smiling together at a formal event.
  • A smiling man in a formal blue suit with a boutonniere, standing by a stone wall near a staircase.
  • A mature couple dressed formally, the man in a suit and the woman in a green floral dress with a black hat, standing by a stone building.
  • Three business professionals in suits having a conversation outdoors, one man smiling and holding a document.
  • Three men engaged in a conversation on a busy city street, with one facing away from the camera and the other two looking towards him.
  • Three men in suits smiling and posing arm in arm in front of a building with classical columns.
  • A man and a woman, dressed in business attire, standing and smiling in front of a building.
  • Two men smiling at a formal event, one wearing a traditional kilt and the other in a maroon jacket, with guests in the background.
  • Three men in business suits engaged in a discussion. two men are partially facing the camera with one smiling, while the back of the third man's head is shown.
  • A group of men in business attire, socializing at a networking event with drinks in their hands.
  • Woman holding a glass, smiling and looking up, engaged in conversation at a social event.
  • A man in a suit smiling and talking to a woman with long dark hair at a social event, holding a drink.
  • A smiling bald man with a beard, wearing a suit, conversing with two people whose backs are to the camera in a room with framed pictures on the wall.
  • Two women embracing warmly at a social event, one wearing a fancy hat and the other in a pink jacket.
  • A man in a blue suit holding a baby dressed in a kilt and vest at a formal gathering.
  • A woman wearing a white dress and a fascinator laughs joyously while interacting with a group of people at a social event.
  • A woman in a floral dress and hair fascinator converses animatedly with a man in a suit at a social event.
  • A white wedding dress with lace details hanging on a hanger against a dark blue wall with wood paneling above.
  • Close-up of a white wedding dress with detailed pearl and bead embroidery on lace applique.
  • A pair of white bridal shoes with lace and bead detailing, displayed on a dark background.
  • Two women smiling and embracing, one in a white robe and the other in a blue floral dress with a matching hat.
  • A young woman smiling at the camera, wearing a dark blue dress with silver embellishments, seated by a window.
  • A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue dress with silver embellishments, sitting by a window.
  • A woman and a young girl smiling, the woman in a blue dress and the girl in white with a floral crown, sitting by a window.
  • Two smiling females, an adult and a child, sitting on a couch. the adult wears a dark dress and the child dons a white dress with a floral headband.
  • A young girl with a floral crown smiles brightly, sitting on a black sofa. she wears a white lace dress.
  • A woman in a white wedding dress smiling at her reflection in a mirror, with a styled braid and floral hair accessory.
  • A smiling young woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a white wedding dress, sitting beside a window with sheer curtains.
  • A joyful young woman with curly blond hair wearing a white dress and a delicate necklace, smiling broadly by a window with curtains.
  • A person holding a vibrant bouquet of flowers including yellow, pink, and blue blooms mixed with green foliage.
  • A smiling woman with blonde hair and a bouquet of flowers, looking through a window.
  • A bride in a white dress and three bridesmaids in navy dresses, holding bouquets, smiling and interacting joyfully indoors.
  • A bride in a white dress and three bridesmaids in navy dresses hold bouquets in a room, smiling and looking at each other.
  • Two men in formal wear, one in a suit and the other in a kilt, smiling and talking at a wedding reception.
  • Two men smiling in a ceremonial hall, one wearing a suit and the other in a kilt, standing near a table with blurred guests in the foreground.
  • A bride in a white dress smiling, holding a bouquet of wildflowers while standing on a staircase with intricately designed railings.
  • A smiling man wearing a dark suit and a boutonnière stands in a room with wooden paneling.
  • A man in a suit with a boutonniere smiles during an indoor event, standing in a room with wooden paneling.
  • A woman in a navy dress holds a bouquet and the hand of a small girl in a white dress wearing a floral headband, both smiling as they walk.
  • A bride and groom smile as they walk down the aisle, the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress, holding a bouquet, with guests watching.
  • A bride and groom walking arm in arm, smiling, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers. guests are visible in the background.
  • A woman with a braid listening intently to a man in a suit at a formal gathering, with another man’s back visible in the foreground.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony, with an officiant holding a book in the foreground.
  • Three men in traditional scottish kilts at a formal event, one holding a baby, standing indoors with spectators in the background.
  • A woman in a navy dress holds a large bouquet at a formal event, with other attendees in the background.
  • A smiling bride and groom exchange vows in front of an officiant at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests.
  • A young girl in a white dress and floral headband stands beside an adult holding a large flower bouquet at an indoor event.
  • A bride and groom exchange vows, smiling joyfully at each other, while an officiant oversees the ceremony in a hall with guests watching.
  • A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony, exchanging vows while an older man officiates; all are dressed in formal attire.
  • A woman in a formal dress smiling at a man during a conversation in an elegant room, with another man standing beside them.
  • A bride and groom, wearing traditional scottish attire, hold hands during their wedding ceremony, with an officiant smiling behind them and a bridesmaid in the background.
  • A young woman with a joyful expression receives a certificate from an older man as another man watches in a formal indoor setting.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt exchanging vows at a wedding ceremony, with a minister overseeing and guests watching.
  • Bride and groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony, with an officiant standing between them in a wood-paneled room.
  • A bride and groom participate in a traditional handfasting ceremony, surrounded by guests in a banquet hall.
  • A bride and groom joyfully cut their wedding cake as guests watch, with the groom wearing a traditional kilt and the bride in a white dress.
  • A woman in a white dress smiling at two men during a conversation in a room with wooden doors.
  • A bride and groom cut their wedding cake as an older man watches, with the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress.
  • A bride and groom exchange rings at their wedding ceremony, with an officiant and bridesmaid in the background.
  • A bride placing a wedding ring on the groom's finger during a ceremony, with focus on their hands.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a kiss, with the groom wearing a kilt and the bride a white dress with floral headpiece.
  • A bride and groom kissing passionately at their wedding reception, with the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire share a joyful moment, the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress with floral accessories.
  • A bride and groom smiling at each other in a ceremonial hall, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a white dress with floral accessories in her hair.
  • A bride and groom signing a document at a table, both dressed in formal wedding attire.
  • A woman in a white dress signs a document at a table with a bouquet in front of her, as a man in a kilt and suit jacket stands beside her.
  • A bride and groom kissing at a signing table with a feather quill on it, in a room with wooden paneling and curtains.
  • Bride and groom in wedding attire smiling at each other over a table with a floral arrangement.
  • Two women and two men in formal attire, featuring kilts, posing with smiles behind a table adorned with flowers and antlers.
  • Bride and groom walking down the aisle, guests applauding in a decorated room with ornate ceilings and patterned carpet.
  • A smiling bride and groom in traditional scottish attire walk down the aisle, surrounded by applauding guests in an elegantly decorated hall.
  • A smiling bride and groom in wedding attire, the groom in a kilt, holding a glass and a bouquet, standing indoors.
  • A young girl in a white dress and floral wreath smiles while holding a champagne glass at a festive gathering.
  • A bride conversing with a group of smiling men holding drinks at a wedding reception.
  • A joyful bride in a white dress hugs a guest wearing a black outfit and a large hat at a wedding reception, with other guests nearby holding champagne glasses.
  • A woman in a black dress with a feathered headpiece smiles while holding a champagne glass, conversing with another guest at a social gathering.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire, toasting with champagne glasses at a reception, surrounded by guests in formal wear.
  • Two women hugging joyfully at a social gathering, one wearing a floral accessory. other guests are visible in the background.
  • A woman in a black and white hat holding a champagne glass converses at a social event.
  • A woman in a white dress engaging in conversation with another woman at a social gathering, with guests in the background.
  • A joyful bride and groom embracing at their wedding reception, the groom holding a champagne glass.
  • A joyful woman with large hoop earrings laughing at a social event, holding a drink, surrounded by people in conversation.
  • Two women smiling and toasting with champagne glasses at a celebration, one in a black outfit with a hat and the other in a white bridal dress.
  • Group of men in suits laughing and engaging in a game at a casino table, holding wine glasses.
  • A young girl in a white dress and floral crown holds hands with an adult, smiling as she walks through a room.
  • A young girl wearing a lace dress and a floral crown looks to her left in a brightly lit room.
  • Two men and a woman in formal attire smiling at a wedding, holding drinks.
  • A group of people, including a man in a boutonniere, watching a dealer at a roulette table during an indoor event.
  • Group of people standing around a roulette table at a casino, engaged in placing bets with chips.
  • Four people posing for a photo at a formal event, holding champagne glasses, smiling; two women in dresses and fascinators with a man in a shirt and tie.
  • A woman in a black dress holding a bouquet converses with guests at a social event.
  • A woman in a teal dress with a red flower in her hair smiling and holding a glass of wine at a social gathering.
  • A young girl wearing a floral wreath on her head leans on a casino table, watching a roulette game in progress, surrounded by adults.
  • Group of men in formal attire engaging in conversation at a networking event, with one man smiling and holding a drink.
  • A couple dressed in elegant wedding attire, the woman wearing a white dress with a sash, the man in a gray suit, smiling together in front of a white wall.
  • An older man and woman posing together; he is in a suit and she wears a floral dress with a black fascinator.
  • A family dressed in formal attire, including kilts, posing in a line at a wedding event, with a variety of happy expressions and interactions.
  • Five people in formal attire with kilts and dresses posing together at a wedding in a wood-paneled hall.
  • A bride in a white dress sits on the floor with a young boy in a black kilt and a little girl in a white dress, all smiling, in front of a wooden panel and floral bouquet.
  • Two women in elegant dresses, one in white and one in navy blue, smiling and holding bouquets in a grand hall.
  • Group of men in formal attire, including suits and traditional kilts, smiling and posing together in a decorated room.
  • Two women smiling in a formal setting, one in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet and the other in a floral dress with a blazer.
  • A group of people, including a bride and groom, standing and smiling indoors at a wedding ceremony.
  • A group of people smiling and posing at a wedding, with the bride in a white dress holding a bouquet in the center.
  • A bride and groom smiling at each other, wearing traditional scottish attire, with a castle in the background.
  • A newlywed couple in wedding attire embrace, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead, against a backdrop featuring edinburgh castle.
  • A newlywed couple posing with calton hill and edinburgh cityscape in the background. the groom wears a kilt, and the bride holds a bouquet.
  • A bride and groom smiling and holding hands in front of a stone wall, the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt holding hands in front of a stone wall, smiling contentedly.
  • A woman in a white bridal gown stands beside a stone wall, her hair styled in an updo, looking pensively into the distance with a blurred natural background.
  • A joyful bride in a white dress with embellished details, smiling as she leans on a stone wall in a grassy outdoor setting.
  • A young man in a dark suit and tie, smiling while leaning against a stone wall outdoors.
  • Young man in a suit leaning against a textured stone wall outdoors, looking slightly to his left with a subtle smile.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire smiling at each other, standing outdoors with a blurred hill in the background.
  • A bride and groom in formal attire smiling outdoors with a misty hill in the background.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire stand on a stone, facing each other with a mountainous backdrop.
  • A newlywed couple walks hand in hand on a path, the bride in a white dress and the groom in a kilt, both smiling joyfully.
  • A bride and groom holding hands and walking on a pathway; the groom wears a kilt and the bride carries a bouquet, with a grassy field in the background.
  • A bride and groom holding hands at calton hill in edinburgh, with the national monument in the background.
  • Bride and groom in formal wear sitting separately in two stone niches of an old wall, smiling.
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel wedding - Kate and Dane
  • A woman in a white dress stands smiling in a large stone niche with her arms raised slightly, in an old textured wall.
  • Elegant banquet hall set up with round tables covered in white linens and adorned with chair sashes, ready for a formal event. a large art piece hangs on one wall.
  • Round table set for a formal dinner with plates, glasses, cutlery, menus, and a floral centerpiece.
  • A tiered cupcake stand with various frosted cupcakes topped by a small wedding cake, displayed under an abstract painting in a warmly lit venue.
  • A table setting featuring a clear water bottle, a wine bottle, and small bouquets in decorative vases.
  • Elegant table setting featuring a floral centerpiece in a decorated vase marked with the number "1," accompanied by two bottles of water.
  • A variety of candies in glass jars arranged on a table with metal scoops and striped napkins.
  • Table setting with small floral arrangements in glass jars, a water bottle, and a wine bottle labeled with the letter 'r'.
  • Close-up of delicate pink flowers in focus, with blurred background of various colorful flowers in a floral arrangement.
  • Table setting featuring small floral arrangements in glass jars, surrounded by bottles of water and wine, with a backdrop of dishware.
  • A close-up of a cake topper featuring two deer figures surrounded by a heart, on top of a cake with white icing and decorative red sprinkles.
  • A man in a suit exits a room talking into a microphone, while a couple in wedding attire stands inside the doorway behind him.
  • Bride and groom entering a room, the groom wearing a kilt, greeted with applause by guests.
  • Two people seated at a dining table filled with bottles and glassware, clapping and engaging in conversation in a formal setting.
  • A bride and groom smiling as they enter a room, with guests clapping around them. the groom is wearing a kilt.
  • A bride and groom smiling and walking through a doorway, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a white dress.
  • A bride and groom smiling as they walk hand in hand through a banquet hall with seated guests watching.
  • Guests at a wedding reception dining and interacting, with focus on a woman smiling broadly at a table adorned with dinner settings.
  • A young man in a vest and tie reading from a paper and speaking into a microphone against a backdrop of a blue abstract painting.
  • Guests laughing and conversing at a formal dining event, tables adorned with white linens and floral centerpieces.
  • A young woman sitting at a banquet table surrounded by guests, focusing on the camera with a subtle smile.
  • A bride smiling at a table during a wedding reception, surrounded by guests and table settings.
  • A woman with blond hair smiling at a table during a formal event, surrounded by wine glasses and guests.
  • A bride smiling at a wedding reception table while guests interact around her.
  • A young man in a vest and tie smiling while reading from a paper and holding a microphone.
  • Two women smiling and interacting at a wedding reception table adorned with desserts and drinks.
  • A man in a kilt and vest reads from a paper into a microphone at a wedding reception, with a smiling woman in a white dress listening nearby. a tiered cake stands in the background.
  • A man gives a speech at a wedding reception, holding a microphone and a paper, with a smiling woman looking at him; a cake sits nearby.
  • A young man in a vest and tie speaks into a microphone while reading from a paper at an indoor event.
  • A woman in a white dress laughs joyously at a table set with wine glasses during an event.
  • A joyful bride at a wedding reception table, clapping her hands near her face, surrounded by dishes and wine bottles.
  • A man in a kilt stands and speaks at a wedding reception; guests seated at tables listen and raise their glasses in a toast.
  • A man in a white shirt and striped tie speaking into a microphone, with a blurred abstract painting in the background.
  • A joyful bride and groom seated at a wedding reception, smiling as a guest speaks with a microphone in the background.
  • Man in a kilt and white shirt speaking into a microphone at an event, with another person smiling in the background.
  • A man in a blue blazer and glasses laughs while seated at a dinner event, surrounded by other guests engaged in conversation.
  • A man speaking into a microphone at a wedding reception, standing beside a seated bride and groom who are smiling.
  • Man in plaid trousers and vest speaks into a microphone, gesturing towards another man who is laughing, in a room with abstract art on the wall.
  • A bride smiling at a wedding reception table, with guests and a stack of desserts blurred in the background.
  • A man with a beard resting his head on his hand appears to be asleep or fatigued at a busy dinner event.
  • A man in a vest and kilt speaks into a microphone at an event, with a seated man smiling in the background.
  • A wedding reception scene with guests seated around tables, raising toasts as a man stands, speaking, in a kilt. a large abstract painting decorates the wall behind them.
  • A woman standing and speaking at a wedding reception, with guests seated around a table listening attentively.
  • A young man wearing a vest and tie smiles while looking to the side, with a neutral background.
  • A woman with blonde hair speaking into a microphone, wearing an elegant black dress with embellished details.
  • A woman with blonde hair, smiling while speaking into a microphone at a formal event.
  • Four men in formal wear, one in a kilt, pose with drinks at an indoor event.
  • Three women smiling and joining hands at a formal event, dressed in a white blazer, a wedding dress, and a dark evening gown.
  • Three young women smiling at the camera, two in white dresses and one in a blue and black dress.
  • A family of four dressed in formal attire, with the father and son in kilts, pose smiling for a photo at an event.
  • A family with three generations posing together: an elderly couple, a young man in a tartan kilt holding a toddler, a young woman, and a small girl in a floral crown.
  • A man in a dark suit with a boutonniere and a woman in a navy blue dress with sequin details, smiling and standing together against a beige wall.
  • Three men in traditional scottish attire with kilts and waistcoats, smiling at a formal event.
  • Two women smiling at a formal event, one in a white bridal dress and the other in a yellow dress with a gray fascinator.
  • Six women posing together at an event, smiling, dressed in semi-formal attire with floral patterns and accessories.
  • Bride and groom in formal attire cutting a tiered wedding cake at a reception hall, surrounded by guests.
  • A bride and groom cutting a tiered wedding cake surrounded by guests in a warmly lit room.
  • Bride and groom dancing to live acoustic guitar music at their wedding reception, with guests watching in a dimly lit room.
  • Bride and groom sharing a dance, the groom wearing a kilt, with a musician playing the accordion in the background.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire dancing joyfully, the groom wearing a kilt, with musicians playing in the background.
  • A joyful bride and groom holding hands and dancing at their wedding reception, with a live band playing in the background. the groom is wearing a kilt.
  • A bride and groom smiling and dancing, the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress, with a violinist playing in the background.
  • A group of people dancing joyfully at a wedding reception; one man wears a kilt and the women are dressed in floral and striped dresses.
  • A bride and groom in traditional scottish attire dance joyfully with guests at their wedding reception.
  • A young couple dancing joyfully at a wedding reception, brightly smiling as they hold hands, surrounded by guests in soft focus.
  • A bride and groom joyfully dance together in a ballroom, with a live band playing in the background.
  • Bride and groom holding hands and dancing at their wedding reception, with a band playing in the background and a guest observing.
  • A bride and groom laughing and dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by applauding guests.
  • A bride and groom in traditional scottish attire dancing joyfully at their wedding reception.
  • Bride in a white dress and groom in a kilt clap joyfully at a wedding reception surrounded by guests.
 

Jonathon and I arrived at the hotel excitedly for the day ahead.

Dane, already looking smart and dressed in his kilt, greeted us. Dane seemed pretty chilled, and nerves seemed to be at bay.

Jonathon captured those perfect shots of Dane, his best man Tom, brother Shaun and brother-in-law-to-be Neil.

Dane’s nephew, Ollie, stole the show dressed in an adorable little kilt.

As wedding guests started to arrive, this special wedding day was underway.

Guests enjoyed a drink in the stylish Apex Waterloo Place Hotel bar before going to the Forth Room, where Kate and Dane were to be married.

Kate looked so beautiful. Her smile was radiant, and she glowed with beauty and happiness—a true natural beauty. Kate looked effortlessly stunning in her beautiful dress.

Jonathon created a few photos of Kate with her mum Alina and sister Emma, sister-in-law-to-be Naomi and beautiful Flower Girl Poppy before Kate made her way to the Forth Room.

Kate giggled through the ceremony, which was very funny and slightly infectious and made for some great shots!

Working alongside Humanist Celebrant Ken McMillan for the second time in a week was great, and his officiating skills are second to none!

Kate looked at Dane and Dane looked at Kate, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other as they exchanged their wedding vows and tied the knot.

Now officially husband and wife, Kate and Dane shared a romantic kiss as guests warmly cheered and applauded in celebration.

Celebratory drinks in the Calton Room followed.

The mobile casino was fun for the wedding guests as Jonathon whisked Kate and Dane away for some newlywed photos on Calton Hill.

We love this part of our job when couples are happy to go that extra mile to ensure we capture those stunning images they will cherish forever.

Calton Hill was the perfect place for newlywed photos of Kate and Dane, using the city’s skyline as the backdrop.

Back at the Waterloo Suite of the hotel, everyone clapped and cheered as Kate and Dane were welcomed to the top table.

Hilarious speeches followed and had everyone in giggles of laughter…especially the bit about when Motley Crue fan Dane bought his Mum a Motley Crue album for her birthday present!

Everyone enjoyed a delicious wedding breakfast.

Sitting amongst all the fun at a wedding, it was lovely to catch up with family, hear everyone’s news and celebrate the happy couple on such a joyous day.

All good things come to an end, and for us, the day ended with Kate and Dane cutting their wedding cake and photographing the first few dances.

Congratulations again to Kate and Dane; you were a joy to work with!

Love
Claire and Jonathon xx