newlyweds embrace next to the Union Jack on the roof of the Auld Keep

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Pre-ceremony preparations
Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep
Newlywed photos around Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle wedding photos gallery

Pre-ceremony preparations

Ashley and Kevin’s Dundas Castle wedding photos. Ashley and Kevin were married at exquisite Dundas Castle, located near South Queensferry, Scotland.

Beautiful bride Ashley is originally from Musselburgh to the east of Edinburgh. She moved down south where she met her future husband Kevin. Coming back to bonny Scotland to get married, it’s easy to see why Ashley and Kevin chose Dundas Castle as their wedding venue. This magnificent castle, located near South Queensferry, never fails to impress.

I arrived a couple of hours before the wedding ceremony to create a selection of photos of the preparations and the build-up to the ceremony. Ashley was nice and relaxed as she and her girls got ready while enjoying a glass of bubbly. Kevin and the boys were in good spirits, enjoying a pre-wedding beer in Dundas Castle’s Billiards room.

Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

As I have lots of experience shooting Dundas Castle wedding photos, I was looking forward to photographing another wedding at this historic venue. With its winding stone staircase leading up to the ‘Auld Keep’, the oldest part of the Castle is a beautiful and historic place for a wedding ceremony. Candlelight added to the atmosphere in what was a beautiful Humanist wedding service.

Newlywed photos around Dundas Castle

It was a bitterly cold November day. I’m glad Ashley and Kevin braved the chill to allow me to shoot a few newly-wed photos around the spacious private garden of Dundas Castle, beginning with a few shots up on the roof of The Auld Keep. I’m sure you’ll agree that Ashley and Kevin look so happy together.

It was a privilege to be shooting of Ashley and Kevin’s Dundas Castle wedding photos. Certainly one of my favourite weddings of the year, I look forward to telling the story of this wonderful day when designing Ashley and Kevin’s luxury wedding album, handmade right here in Scotland.

You might also enjoy Ashley and Kevin’s pre-wedding photoshoot at Inverleith Park in Edinburgh!

Ashley and Kevin – Dundas Castlewe wouldn't hesitate to recommend you

Just wanted to say we received the album and it is fantastic, we love it. Thank you very much for all your help, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to any friends or family getting married in Edinburgh in the future!

All the best

Kevin and Ashley

Dundas Castle wedding photos gallery

I’m delighted to share a few of my favourite photos from Ashley and Kevin’s fabulous wedding at Dundas Castle.

Dundas Castle exterior view from the lawn

bride's dress hanging from a wardrobe in the Winter bedroom

beige Jimmy Choo bridal shoes profile view

Jimmy Choo bridal shoes label

bridal bouquet pale yellow roses

bouquet of flowers pale yellow roses

bride's Ivory and Co diamond earrings in a white box

bride's Ivory and Co diamond necklace in a white box

bride's wedding ring gold band with diamonds in a blue ring box

diamante hair brooch in a red box

bridal squad wearing wedding bath gowns in the WInter Room

groom wearing a blue suit and brown shoes sitting in the Billiards Room

groom wearing a blue suit sitting in the Billiards Room

groom playing snooker in the Billiards Room

groom and best man playing snooker in the Billiards Room

groom playing snooker in the Billiards Room

bride and groom's rings on the snooker table

three-tier white wedding cake in the Main Hall

table plan displayed on a mirror in the Main Hall

white wedding cake decorated with red roses and thistles

ceremonial sword for cutting the cake in the Main Hall

direction sign for the Auld Keep

flowers at the entrance to the Auld Keep

view looking towards to the top of the Auld Keep from ground level

flowers at the entrance to the Auld Keep

love heart decoration hanging from the gate of the the Auld Keep

candles and tea candles lit in the window recess on the staircase of the Auld Keep

knight's armoured gloves on display on a table in the hallway of the Auld Keep

low view looking along the aisle of the Auld Keep

Upper gallery of the Auld Keep viewed from below

bridal preparations bride in front of a mirror in the Winter bedroom

sister of the bride smiling in the Winter bedroom

mother of the bride helps her daughter into her dress in the Winter bedroom

beautiful bride wearing a white dress looking into a full-length mirror in the Winter bedroom

portrait of a bride in a white dress with red lipstick in front of a mirror in the Winter bedroom

full length profile portrait of bride looking out of the window in the Winter bedroom

profile portrait of bride looking out of the window in the Winter bedroom

bridal portrait by the window in the Winter bedroom

bride puts on her veil in front of a mirror in the Winter bedroom

bride putting on her veil in the Winter bedroom

bride's family first look in the Winter bedroom

bride holding her bouquet and one final look in the mirror in the Winter bedroom before departing for the Auld Keep

bride holding her bouquet of flowers in the Winter bedroom

bride and her sister embrace and smile in the Winter bedroom

bride makes her way down the staircase into the Main Hall

bride smiles at the camera as she makes her way down the staircase into the Main Hall

bride is led by the piper to the Auld Keep

bride, her father, daughter and nephew are led by the piper to the Auld Keep

processional into the Auld Keep as flower girl is escorted by page boy up the aisle

groom welcomes his flower girl daughter when she arrives in the Auld Keep

bridesmaid walking up the aisle in the Auld Keep

bride escorted by her father up the aisle in the Auld Keep

bride and groom smiling at each other in the Auld Keep

Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

a guest reading during the Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

view from the rear of in the Auld Keep as female guest reads

female guest smiles at the bride and groom at the end of her reading in the Auld Keep

groom takes a drink from the quaich during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

female guest performs a reading during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

bride and groom laughing during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

Humanist celebrant laughing during ceremony viewed from the rear of the aisle in the Auld Keep

Humanist celebrant watches the bride during the vows in the Auld Keep

best man hands over a ring to the bride during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

bride and groom exchange of rings during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

female guest reading during Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

female guest smiling after her reading in the Auld Keep

bride and groom literally 'tie the knot' in the Auld Keep

bride and groom tying the knot in the Auld Keep

Humanist celebrant announces the newlyweds in the Auld Keep

newlyweds' first kiss in the Auld Keep

newlyweds smiling at each other after their first kiss in the Auld Keep

newlyweds make their way to the annex to sign the marriage schedule

newlyweds signing the marriage schedule in the Auld Keep annex

newlyweds kiss after signing the marriage schedule in the Auld Keep annex

newlyweds signing the marriage schedule in the Auld Keep annex

newlyweds, best man and maid of honour after signing the marriage schedule in the Auld Keep annex

recessional as newlyweds walk up the aisle of the Auld Keep

newlyweds on the roof of the Auld Keep

newlyweds embrace on the roof of the Auld Keep

newlyweds looking at the camera and smiling on the roof of the Auld Keep

newlyweds on the highest part of the roof of the Auld Keep

newlyweds embrace next to the Union Jack on the roof of the Auld Keep

newlyweds embrace beneath the Union Jack on the roof of the Auld Keep

group photo of everyone at the entrance to Dundas Castle

newlyweds and their daughter at the entrance to the castle

newlyweds walking along the driveway

newlyweds embrace on the wooden bench on the lawn

newlyweds embrace at dusk in front of the castle on the lawn with the castle lit up in the background

The Pavilion set up in the evening for the wedding reception with LED curtain in the background

table setting in the Pavilion with LED curtain in the background

table setting for wedding breakfast in evening lighting

top table guests laughing during best man's speech

bride watches her father during his speech in The Pavilion

top table guests raise a toast to the newlyweds The Pavilion

bride smiling during her groom's speech in The Pavilion

groom delivers his speech in The Pavilion

bride raising a toast during the groom's speech in The Pavilion

bride looks at her groom during his speech in The Pavilion

female guest applauds the groom's speech The Pavilion

bride and groom laughing during the best man's speech in The Pavilion

newlyweds' first dance in the Pavilion

newlyweds' first dance in the Pavilion with guests watching from the side

evening reception with newlyweds and guests dancing in the Pavilion

Dundas Castle exterior lit up in the evening

Pavilion exterior lit up in the evening

Pre-ceremony preparations

Humanist ceremony in the Auld Keep

Newlywed photos around Dundas Castle

Dundas Castle wedding photos gallery

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