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A wonderful winter wedding at Riddles Court for Kirsty and Billy

We were honoured to be invited to photograph Kirsty and Billy’s Riddles Court wedding.

Living and working in Australia but originally from Scotland, Kirsty and Billy decided to return to Scotland to marry.

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Riddles Court

Riddles Court is a unique venue steeped in history dating back to the 16th Century.

It is an old merchant tenement building in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town on the world-famous Royal Mile.

Riddles Court wedding photos

Here are some of our favourite photos from their magical day.

  • A heart-shaped wreath made of pine cones hangs on a white door with the number 10.
  • Silver "bride squad" balloon letters hanging in front of a window with curtains in a room with warm lighting.
  • Blue dresses hanging on white hangers against a white door with a metallic lock.
  • A white wedding dress with lace detailing hangs in front of a dark wood wardrobe in a bedroom setting.
  • A pair of elegant beige high-heeled shoes displayed on a windowsill against a softly lit background.
  • A denim jacket with the word "wifey" embroidered in white script and adorned with pearl embellishments, hanging on a wooden door.
  • A floral arrangement in a paper bag sits on a chair by a window, featuring predominantly white flowers and greenery.
  • A floral bouquet with white roses, green thistles, and assorted greenery rests on a person's lap against a chair background.
  • A box of pink and white themed cupcakes with "team bride" and "bride to be" decorations, placed on a wooden surface next to a "bride" sign.
  • A smiling woman in black pajamas holding a white mug, sitting on a brown leather couch in a well-decorated living room.
  • A smiling woman wearing a beige shirt with a name tag sits in a warmly lit room with a soft-focus background.
  • A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a white shirt, looks down thoughtfully.
  • Five women in matching silk pajamas, holding champagne flutes, smiling and posing in a living room.
  • Five women in silk pajamas holding champagne glasses and laughing together in a cozy living room setting.
  • Portrait of a smiling woman with brown hair, wearing a light beige shirt, indoors with a softly blurred background.
  • A smiling woman with blonde wavy hair, wearing a black satin shirt, indoors with soft focus background featuring home decor.
  • Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black shirt, sitting indoors with a softly blurred background.
  • A woman with dark hair wearing a black satin pajama top smiles while seated indoors, with a softly blurred living room background.
  • A woman with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a black silk robe, smiles softly at the camera in a softly lit room.
  • A woman in a satin blouse adjusts her earring, reflecting thoughtfully in a mirror surrounded by festive decorations.
  • Stone archway with the inscription "riddle's court 1587-35" carved into the keystone, surrounded by aged bricks and wooden beams.
  • An arched entrance with a blue-lit interior, flanked by potted plants, in a weathered beige building with a crest and green doors. a sign reads "private function.
  • An old, narrow courtyard surrounded by high beige walls with multiple windows featuring different designs, under a clear sky.
  • Six men in traditional scottish kilts and jackets, smiling and interacting jovially in a well-lit wooden interior.
  • Six men in traditional tartan kilts and jackets, laughing and enjoying a moment together in a wood-paneled room.
  • A man in a tailored gray suit and boutonniere smiling indoors, standing by a sunlit window.
  • Man in a gray suit with a boutonniere smiling, standing by a window indoors, sunlight filtering in.
  • Three women smiling at a social event, each holding a glass of wine, dressed in formal attire in a rustic setting.
  • A smiling couple, the man in a plaid suit and the woman in a yellow dress, posing together at a formal event with festive decorations in the background.
  • A smiling bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, looking over her shoulder in a tastefully decorated room.
  • Man in traditional scottish attire with a kilt, smiling and waving in a room with a glass door and wall display.
  • An older man in a suit hugs a younger woman in a white wedding dress, both smiling during an emotional embrace.
  • A bride in a white dress laughs joyfully next to an older man in a kilt and tweed jacket, both holding hands at a wedding.
  • A bride in a white dress smiling with an older man in a kilt and a woman in a blue dress and hat indoors.
  • A bride in an off-shoulder wedding dress looks contemplative by a window, showcasing a styled updo with a veil and pearl earrings.
  • A bride in a lace gown and veil stands by a window, looking out, in a warmly lit room with elegant furniture.
  • A bride in a long white dress sits pensively on a chair under a "bride squad" balloon sign, with large windows on either side in a well-lit room.
  • Five women in blue dresses, holding bouquets and smiling joyously, stand beside a bride in a white gown.
  • Bride with four bridesmaids in blue dresses, holding bouquets and posing excitedly in an elegantly decorated room.
  • Two women and a girl in blue dresses descend a grand staircase, holding bouquets; another woman sits on the steps.
  • A bride descends a curved staircase, her long veil flowing behind her, in a building with a red-carpeted stair and ornate metal railing.
  • A bride in a white dress, escorted by an older man, walks through a bustling city street with onlookers, some in kilts.
  • A bride in a white dress walks down a wet street with an older man in a kilt and sporran, both smiling joyfully.
  • Bride in a white dress walking with an older man in a kilt outside a church with large wooden doors.
  • A bride and groom, dressed in traditional scottish attire, walk hand-in-hand outside a historic cathedral, with onlookers in the background.
  • Bride in a white dress and an elderly man in a kilt walking joyfully across a busy street, surrounded by onlookers wearing masks.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt and jacket, smiling and walking together on a city street with onlookers in the background.
  • Four men in kilts and jackets stand at the front of a room during a wedding ceremony, with guests seated and watching.
  • A woman in a blue dress walks down the aisle holding a bouquet, with wedding guests watching from their seats.
  • A smiling woman in a blue dress holds a bouquet at a wedding, with guests wearing masks watching her.
  • Bride in a lace dress walking down the aisle with an older man in a kilt, surrounded by guests wearing masks.
  • A bride holding a bouquet smiling at an older man in a suit while walking down the aisle, with guests wearing masks in the background.
  • A bride and groom exchange vows at a wedding ceremony in a wood-paneled room with guests seated around them.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony, with an officiant and attendees in a wood-paneled room. the groom wears a kilt.
  • Bride and groom performing a handfasting ceremony in front of an officiant and guests in a wood-paneled room, groom wearing a kilt.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other during a wedding ceremony, with the groom wearing a kilt, in a room with wooden paneling and seated guests.
  • A bride and groom exchanging vows at a wedding ceremony, attended by guests and an officiant in a wood-paneled room. the groom wears a kilt.
  • A bride and groom exchange vows, the groom wearing a kilt; guests are visible in an elegantly paneled room.
  • Bride and groom, dressed in a lace wedding gown and kilt, participate in a handfasting ceremony officiated by a bearded man, in a wood-paneled room.
  • Bride and groom holding a pole at their wedding ceremony, with an officiant speaking in the background in a wood-paneled room.
  • Bride and groom laugh joyously during a wedding ceremony led by an officiant in a wood-paneled room, with the groom wearing a traditional kilt.
  • Bride and groom holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with the groom placing a ring on the bride's finger.
  • Bride in a lace dress exchanges rings with groom in a tartan kilt during a wedding ceremony.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt exchanging vows in a wood-paneled room, surrounded by guests.
  • Bride and groom emotionally reacting during their wedding ceremony, with guests clapping in an elegantly decorated room.
  • A bride and groom kiss passionately in a wood-paneled room while guests, some in kilts, watch from the sides.
  • A bride and groom kiss passionately indoors, the groom wearing a grey suit and kilt, the bride in a white gown with a veil.
  • A bride and groom sign a registry at a small table, watched by three older guests, in an elegantly lit room.
  • A bride and groom kissing, dressed in wedding attire, inside a room with wooden panels.
  • A bride and groom stand beside an elderly couple seated at a table with a floral arrangement in a warmly lit room.
  • A joyful wedding scene in a grand hall: a bride and groom, the latter in a kilt, smiling brightly as they walk down the aisle, with guests applauding around them.
  • A bride and groom embrace at their wedding ceremony while guests applaud, with the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a lace gown.
  • A joyful bride and groom walk down the aisle while guests applaud, the groom in a kilt and the bride holding a bouquet, both smiling broadly.
  • A man in a suit smiles and gestures while talking to another man at a social gathering.
  • A bride in a white gown listens attentively to a woman in a green dress, with a man in a gray suit between them, in a room with books.
  • A joyful groom in a black suit embraces a bride in a white dress at a wedding, surrounded by guests wearing masks.
  • A man and woman joyfully embracing at a formal event, with guests in the background.
  • A joyful wedding scene with an older woman embracing a younger bride, both smiling with closed eyes, in a warmly lit room.
  • A woman in a navy dress holding a champagne flute, seated at a table with elegantly dressed guests in a warmly lit room.
  • Group of people conversing happily at a formal event, one man in a suit and two women, one with pink hair, holding drinks.
  • A large wedding group photo featuring a bride and groom kissing, surrounded by guests in formal attire, many in scottish kilts, in a historic courtyard.
  • Bride in a white dress surrounded by four bridesmaids in blue dresses, all holding bouquets, on a cobblestone street.
  • A bride and her bridesmaids, all in blue dresses and holding bouquets, laugh together on a city street.
  • Four men in traditional scottish kilts and jackets, laughing and posing together at an outdoor event.
  • A wedding party, consisting of a bride, groom, and bridesmaids in blue dresses, along with groomsmen in kilts, joyfully walks down a cobblestone street in a city.
  • A bride and groom smiling and walking down a cobblestone street with their bridal party, men in kilts and women in blue dresses, in an urban setting.
  • A bride and groom smiling, standing together on a curved wooden staircase in an elegant, warmly lit room.
  • Bride and groom kissing in a sunlit alley, the bride in a long white dress and the groom in a tartan kilt.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a kilt holding hands, walking down a cobblestone street lined with pedestrians.
  • A newlywed couple, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a white dress, joyfully walk down a cobblestone street in a busy urban area adorned with festive lights.
  • Riddles Court wedding - Kirsty and Billy
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt sharing a joyful moment as they walk down a cobbled street.
  • A bride and groom kiss in the middle of a cobblestone street, with the groom wearing a kilt and the bride in a white dress, carrying a bouquet.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a kilt holding hands and smiling while walking on a cobblestone street with people in the background.
  • Three people engaged in a lively conversation at a social event, with the older man gesturing animatedly and a woman listening intently while holding a glass of wine.
  • Group of young adults in traditional scottish attire enjoying a lively conversation in an ornate room with green walls and large windows.
  • Two men in suits sitting in a classic booth, toasting with bottles of beer, smiling and looking at the camera.
  • Wedding party entering reception room with guests clapping; two women in blue dresses lead, holding bouquets, followed by a man in a suit.
  • A man giving a speech at a wedding reception, holding a microphone and a glass, with guests seated around tables applauding.
  • Two men toasting with champagne at a wedding reception in an elegant blue room, surrounded by seated applauding guests.
  • A bride joyfully tossing her bouquet to guests at a wedding reception in an elegantly decorated room with blue walls.
  • A man gives a speech at a wedding reception in an elegant room with guests seated at decorated tables, laughing and clapping.
  • Elderly woman in blue with a feather fascinator smiling and clapping at a wedding reception, surrounded by other guests.
  • A beaming bride and groom laugh at a wedding reception table, surrounded by elegant dinner settings in a well-lit room.
  • Three people sitting at a dining table during an event, smiling and listening attentively, with a woman in the center sporting bright pink hair.
  • A woman with red hair laughing joyfully at a dinner table during a formal event, surrounded by other guests.
  • A woman in a blue dress with a thoughtful expression seated at a banquet table during a formal event.
  • Two women in blue dresses smiling and clapping at a lively banquet with guests engaging in conversations around them.
  • A bride and groom cheerfully toast with guests at their wedding reception, surrounded by smiling friends and family.
  • A man in a kilt and vest excitedly raises his arms at a wedding reception, while a smiling woman seated next to him claps, surrounded by other guests.
  • A man in a dark suit making a heartwarming gesture and smiling at a wedding reception table.
  • A bride laughing joyfully with a glass in hand at a wedding reception table, a man smiling at her in the background.
  • Bearded man in a gray suit with a boutonniere smiling at a wedding, with a woman and decorated mantelpiece in the background.
  • A joyful bride laughing at a wedding reception, surrounded by guests in formal attire.
  • A group of people at a formal event, laughing and conversing around a dining table.
  • A bride and groom laugh joyfully at a wedding reception table, surrounded by elegant floral arrangements.
  • Two men embracing at a wedding reception while a seated man and woman look on, smiling, in a room with light blue walls and floral decorations.
  • Two men embracing happily at a wedding reception, with guests seated at tables around them, all in a room with blue walls and elegant decor.
  • A bride and groom walk through a tunnel of guests holding sparklers, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a denim jacket.
  • A couple kissing during a sparkler send-off at night, surrounded by guests in a festive setting.
  • A joyful bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a sparkler send-off, surrounded by smiling guests at nighttime. the groom is dressed in a kilt, and the bride wears a white dress and denim jacket.
  • A joyful bride and groom walk through a sparkler send-off at night, with guests lined up on both sides, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a white dress and denim jacket.
  • A bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by guests holding sparklers at a night-time wedding celebration.
  • A bride and groom share a dance, the groom in a kilt and sporran, with a live band in the background, at their wedding reception.
  • A couple in wedding attire, the groom in a kilt and the bride in a lace gown, share a dance in a ballroom with a live band in the background.
  • A bride and groom dancing joyfully at their wedding reception, the groom gesturing with one arm as a band plays in the background.
  • A newlywed couple dances closely, the man in a kilt and the woman in a white dress, both smiling joyously in a ballroom with a musician in the background.
  • A woman in a blue dress and a man in a suit smiling at each other at a formal event.
  • A joyful woman in a blue dress laughs while interacting with people at a crowded indoor event.
  • A woman in a pink jumpsuit laughing joyfully while dancing at a crowded party.
  • A bride and her father share a joyful dance at her wedding reception, both smiling widely in a warmly-lit hall with guests and a live band in the background.
  • An older woman and a younger man in formal attire, dancing and smiling at each other at an indoor event.
  • A bride laughs joyfully while dancing with guests at a wedding reception. some men are dressed in kilts; a green light adds ambiance in the background.
  • A young man in a kilt smiling as he dances at a lively event, surrounded by elegantly dressed guests.
  • Woman in a black and white dress with a fur shawl clapping enthusiastically at an event.
 

Pre-ceremony Bridal Preparations

Our photography coverage of the day started with bridal preparations.

Her Mum and fabulous bridesmaids joined the beautiful bride, Kirsty.

Hair and makeup artist Melanie Herriot of MHM Styling was in full swing.

The morning felt lovely and relaxed as we captured candid photos of the ladies’ special time together.

Kirsty looked sensational in a beautifully modern gown by Made In Love.

A bride’s father rarely walks his daughter up the Royal Mile before walking her down the aisle.

Holding onto her Dad, with her Mum and bridesmaids following behind, Kirsty made the short journey to the venue on foot.

Humanist marriage ceremony in The Geddes room

Humanist celebrants Bryan Begg and Louise McAllister of Ceremonies.Scot conducted Kirsty and Billy’s marriage ceremony in The Geddes room.

Bryan and Louise were a great double-act that beautifully told Kirsty and Billy’s love story.

They explained how these lovebirds met and a little about their wonderful life together in Australia with their two dogs, Bonnie and Baxter.

The newlyweds were met with warm embraces of congratulations from their family and friends.

Guests enjoyed drinks and canapes before going outside for a small selection of group photos in the venue’s courtyard.

Newlywed photoshoot in the Old Town

Given the venue’s fantastic central location on the Royal Mile, there were many opportunities to photograph some beautiful moments of the newlyweds using the stunning setting of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Evening celebrations in The Library

Evening celebrations got underway with hilarious and heartfelt speeches.

After a delicious meal, everyone went outside for sparklers.

Kirsty and Billy beamed with happiness as they walked through their sparkler tunnel.

The newlyweds performed their first dance and were quickly joined by their family and friends on the dancefloor.

The wedding band, The Soul Establishment, started the party, and everybody was up on their feet, ready to dance the night away.

What a fabulous end to our day as Riddles Court photographer.