
What a thrill being Mansfield Traquair wedding photographers for Gemma and Darren’s featured-packed wedding at this fabulous wedding venue in Edinburgh city centre.
Our morning started at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel for bridal preparations with our beautiful bride Gemma. Gemma was joined by her two bridesmaids and her lovely Mum.
Claire took candid, relaxed photos of the girls getting glammed up for the special day. The girls drank fizz and listened to music, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed as the girls got hair styled and make-up applied. Jonathon captured photos of Gemma’s stunning wedding dress, wedding shoes, bridal flowers and jewellery.
Gemma was so excited that morning, it was lovely to see. This was not only Gemma and Darren’s wedding day, but it was their daughter’s special day too! Adorable two-year-old Bethany was having her official naming ceremony immediately after Mummy and Daddy say ‘I do’.
It was great to be back as wedding photographers at Mansfield Traquair again. A genuinely stunning exclusive-use venue that packs a serious wow-factor punch!
Standing at the altar, Darren looked smart in his full kilt outfit with fly plaid by Slanj Kilts. The anticipation and nerves building, just a touch, as he eagerly waited for the arrival of his beautiful bride.
Oh, Gemma. What can we say about our beautiful bride? She took everybody’s breath away. Tall and timelessly elegant, Gemma wore a wedding dress dreams are made of. Designed by Justin Alexander, the long-sleeved, slim-fitting crepe dress featured a stunning beaded illusion back.
Our bride and groom chose a humanist wedding ceremony where they exchanged wedding rings and made their public declaration of the love they share. They literally ‘tied the knot’, a Celtic tradition binding their love and union together in the presence of their friends and family. Then little Bethany had her special naming ceremony, the crowd were beaming with love and happiness as she stole the show!
Claire captured candid photos of the wedding guests as they enjoyed canapes and a champagne drinks reception. Jonathon took the official group and family photos with the happy couple, followed by newlywed photos shot in and around Mansfield Traquair.
After a delicious wedding breakfast guests were treated to a fantastic surprise performance by Clanadonia, a Scottish tribal drums and pipe band. What a tremendous start to the evening celebrations! They had everyone up and out of their seats as they raised the roof of Mansfield Traquair!
Guests gathered round to watch our newly-weds cut their gorgeous 4-tiered wedding cake by Ruby and Pearl Cake Art. They shared their first dance as husband and wife, holding each other close as they sang along to their special song performed by live band Sugarush.
Mansfield Traquair Wedding Photographers – Gemma and Darren’s Photos
Here are some of our favourite photos that tell the story of Gemma and Darren’s wonderful Mansfield Traquair wedding.
Justin Alexander wedding dress beside bridesmaids dresses
Justin Alexander wedding dress front detail photo
Justin Alexander wedding dress back detail photo
Justin Alexander wedding dress back detail photo
flower girl dress front
flower girl dress back detail photo showing bow
flower girl dress back detail photo of bow
bridal party shoes
bridal shoes
bridal shoes close up details
thistle buttonholes
thistle buttonholes
bridal party bouquets
bridal bouquet
bridal bouquet
beautiful bride Gemma during makeup session
bride and bridesmaids in dressing robes
mother of the bride and bridesmaids laughing
beautiful bride Gemma during makeup session
beautiful bride Gemma during makeup session
mother and grandmother of the bride
beautiful bride Gemma during makeup session
bridesmaid having lip liner applied
bridesmaid makeup completed portrait detailing eyelashes
beautiful bride Gemma during makeup session
beautiful bride Gemma headwait and hair detail photo
beautiful bride Gemma headwait and hair detail photo
beautiful bride Gemma portrait
beautiful bride Gemma portrait
beautiful bride Gemma portrait
beautiful bride Gemma detail photo of eyelashes
Exterior photo
Signage above the front door
table plan on a small tree
table plan
interior looking towards the rear
flower decoration and lights
looking towards the altar
hand painted ceiling
interior looking towards the entrance
stained glass window surrounded by hand painted mural
barrel vaulted ceiling
wall mural
wall mural
wedding rings on the marriage schedule
couple portrait before the Humanist ceremony
two female guests
group of female guests
group of female guests
bridesmaids and mother of the bride arriving in a classic Bentley wedding car
bridesmaids and mother of the bride arriving in a classic Bentley wedding car
bridesmaids and mother of the bride waiting at the entrance
bridesmaids and mother of the bride waiting at the entrance next to a classic wedding car
bridesmaids at the entrance to Mansfield Traquair
groom Darren waits at the altar
groom Darren and mother of the groom
groom Darren waits at the altar
baby wearing a flat cap
guest joking with the groom
bridesmaid portrait in beautiful natural light
flower girl and daughter of the bride and groom
guests admiring the murals and ceiling
couple portrait before the Humanist ceremony
couple portrait before the Humanist ceremony
guest smiling while chatting to mother of the groom
ring holder made of wood
Bentley classic wedding car
Bentley classic wedding car
Bentley classic wedding car bonnet emblem
bride and her father sitting in the classic wedding car
piper leads wedding party up the aisle during processional
groom awaits bridal party walking up the aisle
flower girl and mother of the bride walking up the aisle
flower girl walking up the aisle
bridesmaid walking up the aisle
groom watches bridal party walking up the aisle
groom watches bridal party walking up the aisle
bridesmaids wait on bride
wedding processional, bride escorted up the aisle by her father
wedding processional, bride escorted up the aisle by her father
wedding processional, bride escorted up the aisle by her father
groom awaits his bride as she walks up the aisle
father of the bride escorts his daughter to the altar, back of Justin Alexander dress
father of the bride escorts his daughter to the altar
father of the bride kisses his daughter at the altar
bride smiles at her groom
groom smiling at bride during Humanist ceremony
bride smiles at her groom
bride and groom smiling at guests
Humanist wedding ceremony
male guest watches Humanist wedding ceremony
bridesmaid laughing during Humanist marriage ceremony
guest laughing during Humanist marriage ceremony
bride smiling at groom during Humanist ceremony
bride and groom hold hands during Humanist marriage ceremony
bride and groom hold hands during Humanist marriage ceremony
groom places ring on bride's finger
groom places ring on bride's finger
guest smiles during exchange of wedding rings
groom places ring on bride's finger
page boy hands ring to bride
bride places ring on groom's finger
bride places ring on groom's finger
bride and groom tying the knot
bride and groom tying the knot
bride and groom tying the knot
guest applauds newlyweds
bride and groom embrace
bride smiling at her groom
newlyweds signing the marriage schedule
female guest smiling
groom signs the marriage schedule
newlyweds kiss while signing the marriage schedule
newlyweds signing the marriage schedule
proud parents look at their flower girl daughter during her naming ceremony
bride and groom's daughter's naming ceremony
bride and groom's daughter's naming ceremony
proud parents look at their flower girl daughter during her naming ceremony
flower girl during her naming ceremony
bride holds her flower girl daughter's hand during her naming ceremony
bride holds her flower girl daughter's hand during her naming ceremony
bride holds her flower girl daughter's hand during her naming ceremony
bride holds her flower girl daughter's hand during her naming ceremony
groom applauds his flower girl daughter during her naming ceremony
guests applaud newlyweds
guests applaud newlyweds
newlywed recessional
newlywed recessional
newlywed recessional
Mansfield Traquair wedding photographers - Gemma and Darren celebrate walking up the aisle
bride and groom dancing their way up the aisle
bride and groom raise a toast to each other in front of the red doors at Mansfield Traquair
newluyweds posing next to their wedding car
bride and groom embrace in front of the red doors at Mansfield Traquair
bride and groom embracing at the bottom of the spiral staircase
bride holding her bouquet in front of a red door
bride holding her bouquet in front of a red door
bride photo in front of a red door
bride photo in front of a red door
bride photo in front of a red door
bride and groom newlywed photo
bride and groom newlywed photo
smiling female guest during the drinks reception
smiling female guest
smiling bridesmaid
father of the bride smiling
female guest
bridesmaid
female guest
female guest
female guest
flower girl and young girl
flower girl and young girl
top table set for wedding breakfast
bride and grandmother
young child wedding guest
bride, groom and daughter
bride and family
bride and bridesmaids
group photo
Mansfield Traquair set up for wedding breakfast
top table set for wedding breakfast
top table set for wedding breakfast
top table name card
wooden place name card
wooden place name card
wooden place name card
quaich
table flowers
six place table setting
wedding favour
table centrepiece
table name card
table name card
table name card
flowers table decoration
champagne being poured
champagne being poured
wooden signing board
curtains are drawn back during the big reveal
curtains are drawn back during the big reveal
guests look at the room after the big reveal
young boy dressed in Highland outfit
guest smiling while chatting to another guest
guests laughing
guest smiling while chatting to another guest
guest smiling
guests clpiper leads newlyweds to the top table
guests clapping newlyweds as they are piped to the top table
guests clapping newlyweds as they are piped to the top table
newlyweds as they are piped to the top table
guests clapping newlyweds as they are piped to the top table
guests clapping newlyweds as they are piped to the top table
piper toast to the newlyweds
piper toast to the newlyweds
couple watching piper toast to the newlyweds
piper toast to the newlyweds
piper toast to the newlyweds
top table applaud the piper
Piper playing
top table applaud the piper
over 100 guests sat at tables
father of the bride speech
father of the bride speech
bride watches her father during father of the bride speech
bride smiles during father of the bride speech
female guest laughs during father of the bride speech
father of the bride speech
female guest smiles during father of the bride speech
groom looks at father-in-law during father of the bride speech
top table father of the bride speech
wide angle view of interior during father of the bride speech
Mother of the Groom speech
bride smiles during Mother of the Groom speech
bride smiles during Mother of the Groom speech
Mother of the Groom speech
Mother of the Groom speech
guest smiles during speech
Mother of the Groom raises a toast
Clanadonia band performing live
Clanadonia band performing live
Clanadonia band performing live
Clanadonia lead drummer
guests dancing to Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
guests dancing to Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Clanadonia at Mansfield Traquair
Mother Of The Groom plays Clanadonia drum
Mother Of The Groom plays Clanadonia drum
Mother Of The Groom plays Clanadonia drum
Mother Of The Groom plays Clanadonia drum
Mother Of The Groom plays Clanadonia drum
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
bride and guests dancing to Clanadonia
newlyweds with their wedding cake
Ruby and Pearl Cake Art wedding cake
Ruby and Pearl Cake Art wedding cake
newlyweds cutting their wedding cake
newlyweds cut their wedding cake
newlyweds' first dance
newlyweds' first dance
newlyweds' first dance
newlyweds' first dance