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Wedding at Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh for Gill and Iain

As a recommended wedding photographer at the Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh, we’ve been honoured to have seen many wonderful days at this wonderful place in Edinburgh city centre.

So it was with a sense of excitement we prepared to photograph Gill and Iain’s wedding at this exclusive wedding venue.

Are you preparing for your wedding and seeking wedding photographers at Royal College of Physicians? Get in touch with us to see if we’re available to capture your celebration!

Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh gallery of photos

We’re delighted to share a few of our favourite photos from Gill and Iain’s Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh wedding.

  • Handwritten schedule for "gilly's wedding" on a whiteboard among various items on a table, detailing breakfast and lunch times, and a note to put kilts and frocks on.
  • A wedding dress hanging in front of a bay window in a room with floral wallpaper and light blue curtains.
  • A pair of white bridal shoes with high heels and decorative straps placed on a white windowsill.
  • A close-up of white sandals with blue floral bows on the straps, displayed side by side.
  • A gold-linked wristwatch with a white dial and roman numerals, displayed on a textured grey background.
  • Embroidered bridal sash with intricate beadwork and crystals on a satin ribbon, displayed on a textured gray fabric.
  • A pair of tiffany & co. silver butterfly earrings displayed on a teal background.
  • A sparkling crystal tiara rests on a round display box against a gray backdrop.
  • A vibrant bouquet of flowers including purple, white, and green blooms, positioned in a brown paper bag on a white windowsill.
  • A close-up of a vibrant flower arrangement featuring purple, white, and green flowers, including lilacs and roses, interspersed with greenery.
  • A blue bridesmaid dress and a white wedding gown hanging on a wooden wardrobe in a room.
  • Close-up of a rhinestone and crystal embellished belt on a blue pleated dress.
  • Young boy with a clothespin on his nose, smiling, with a blurred red background.
  • A woman with styled hair being attended to by another person, who is adjusting her hair or makeup in a gently lit indoor setting.
  • A woman in a plaid shirt smiles while another woman styles her hair in a cozy living room setting.
  • Young girl sitting on a floral sofa, looking intently at a handmade red and white heart-shaped card.
  • A smiling woman and a young boy in a tuxedo sitting together on a floral sofa, with a pink wall in the background.
  • Portrait of a smiling woman with brown hair and a floral top, standing indoors with a pink background.
  • A woman with a decorative hair clip, wearing makeup, looking downwards in a thoughtful pose.
  • bride's dress being buttoned up during pre-ceremony preparations
  • A smiling woman in a white dress standing at a wooden staircase in a home.
  • flag flying at entrance of RCPE
  • Brass plaque on a stone pillar reading "royal college of physicians" with a subtle reflection and a black handrail visible on the left.
  • An elegant staircase with a red carpet flanked by two ornate floral arrangements, dark wood doors at the top, and busts on pedestals at the base.
  • Ornate golden staircase railing with intricate designs and a central coat of arms flanked by sculpted figures, set against a marble stairway with red carpet.
  • Narrow hallway lined with wood panels and historic portraits, featuring a red leather bench and hanging lamps.
  • Interior of an ornate vintage library with rows of white chairs set up for an event, featuring wooden bookshelves filled with books and a central fireplace.
  • Two wedding rings, one plain and one with inset stones, resting on a dark surface.
  • Interior of an ornate, classical library with rows of wooden bookshelves, reading tables, and a small group of people touring the space.
  • Ornate ceiling fresco featuring three classical figures within an intricate crest, surrounded by decorative gold and white mouldings in an elegant room.
  • Two men in traditional scottish attire, including kilts and sporrans, standing and smiling in a library with wooden shelves and books.
  • Two smiling men in traditional scottish attire with kilts and tweed jackets, standing arm-in-arm in a library with ornate woodwork and a chandelier.
  • An elderly man in a black suit playing a violin in a library filled with books, focusing intently on sheet music on a stand.
  • Three people performing a classical music piece, two on violins and one on a cello, surrounded by books in an ornate library setting.
  • A young boy in a vest and bow tie leans forward on a table, smiling cheekily at the camera, with an adult partially visible in the background.
  • A young boy lying on a wooden floor, smiling at the camera with his hands on his cheeks.
  • Two women smiling joyfully at one another, both wearing decorative fascinators, in a crowded indoor setting.
  • A woman in a yellow dress shaking hands with a smiling man in a suit at a formal event, with other guests around them.
  • A vintage white volkswagen bus driving down a busy street lined with parked cars under a clear sky.
  • A vintage white volkswagen bus filled with people dressed in formal attire, parked on a city street on a sunny day.
  • A wedding group sits inside a vintage van. one woman in blue holds a bouquet, accompanied by two women and a man in formal attire, and a young girl smiling at the camera.
  • Bride holding a bouquet and sitting beside her father in a vintage car, both smiling, with a "just married" sign in the background.
  • An older man and a younger woman, both smiling and dressed in formal attire, posing together outside a building.
  • A bride in a white dress walks down a staircase assisted by a man in a kilt, followed by two bridesmaids in blue, inside an ornate building with floral decorations.
  • A bride and her father, the latter in a kilt, walk down a wood-paneled hallway with benches and framed pictures on the walls.
  • Two men in formal attire with boutonnieres stand side by side in a library with wooden shelves full of books.
  • A bride walking down the aisle, smiling, accompanied by an older man in a kilt, with guests watching in a wood-paneled room.
  • Bride smiling joyfully at groom during wedding ceremony in a library, surrounded by books, holding a bouquet of purple flowers.
  • A smiling bride and groom holding a bouquet in a library with sunlight streaming through the windows.
  • Civil ceremony in the New Library
  • A bride and groom holding hands during a wedding ceremony in a library with guests seated around and a celebrant standing with them.
  • A bride in a white lace dress holds hands with a groom in a tartan kilt, symbolizing intimacy and connection at a wedding.
  • A bride in a lace dress and a groom in a kilt exchange rings during a wedding ceremony indoors, with guests in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress smiling joyfully at a groom in a formal suit during their wedding ceremony in a library with wooden shelves and guests in the background.
  • A bride and groom kiss following their wedding ceremony, the groom wearing a kilt; an officiant and a smiling man are seen in the background.
  • Bride and groom embracing at their wedding ceremony, with an officiant and a smiling man in a kilt observing.
  • A newlywed couple smiling joyfully, seated with a bouquet of purple flowers beside them, in a library setting.
  • Bride and groom in scottish attire smile as they walk through a clapping crowd in an ornate library setting.
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding lady congratulating bride at drinks ceremony
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding photo of lady smiling at drinks reception
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding photo of wedding guest
  • A smiling woman in a navy blazer and red top holding a wine glass, engaging in conversation with others at a social event.
  • A young bride in a headpiece whispers to an elderly woman in a yellow outfit and white fascinator at a wedding.
  • A bride and an older man embrace joyfully at a wedding reception, surrounded by guests and a table with purple floral arrangements.
  • A bride and groom embracing affectionately, with the groom kissing the bride's head, surrounded by a decorative interior setting.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other, bride holding a bouquet of purple flowers, in a room with a decorative fireplace.
  • Young girl with bangs, wearing a white dress, holding a glass of juice, sitting on a red leather couch next to a bouquet of flowers.
  • A woman in a pink dress and a stylish black and white hat laughs joyfully at a social event, holding a glass, surrounded by other guests.
  • A bride and groom stand in the doorway of a small, domed stone pavilion surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding - posed photo of bride and groom in Queen's Street Gardens
  • Royal College Of Physians Edinburgh Wedding posed photo of bride in Queen's Street gardens
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding - Gill and Iain in Queen Street Gardens
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding posed photo of bride and groom in Queen Street garden
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding - Gill and Iain walking along Queen Street
  • posed photo of newlyweds kissing outside wedding venue
  • photo of full room with tables dressed for weding breakfast
  • photo of table name
  • photo of table name at evening reception
  • bride and groom enter wedding reception with guests clapping
  • photo of bride and groom walking into wedding reception
  • photo of groom doing his speech at evening reception
  • photo of guest smiling and clapping during speeches at wedding reception
  • An older man in a formal suit with a flower boutonniere laughing at a table during a festive event.
  • A groom giving a speech, holding a microphone, with a smiling bride seated nearby in an ornate room with red walls and a golden column.
  • A bride in a white lace dress smiling at a bald man giving a speech with a microphone in an ornate room with red and gold decor.
  • A bride laughs heartily as the groom speaks into a microphone during a wedding speech in an ornate room with marble columns and bust sculptures.
  • Bride and groom kissing during a wedding ceremony, with guests looking on and clapping in a decorated venue.
  • A wedding cake designed to resemble suitcases with a bride and groom figurine on top, displayed on a table with a cake knife beside it.
  • A wedding cake designed to look like stacked suitcases, topped with figurines of a bride and groom, the groom in a kilt.
  • newly-weds cutting wedding cake in the New Library
  • newlyweds cutting wedding cake
  • Newlyweds standing in the Great Hall
  • A couple dancing in a ballroom, the man in a kilt and the woman in a white dress, with a band playing in the background.
  • A man in a kilt and a woman in a white dress share a dance at a lively event with other guests dancing in the background.
  • Guests mingling and dancing in an ornate hall with red walls, classical paintings, and chandeliers during a wedding reception.
  • A bride and groom smiling at each other while dancing in a ballroom, surrounded by guests in formal attire.
 

Bridal preparations

bride's dress being buttoned up during pre-ceremony preparations
 

Our day started with a short drive to Corstorphine to take preparation photos of bride Gill at her childhood family home.

With hair and makeup preparations in full flow, everyone was relaxed and in high spirits for the special day.

The house had a lovely, warm, homely feel, full of love, pride and happiness for Gill and Iain’s big day.

The grown-ups sipped on champagne as the makeup artist added the finishing touches, and it was then time for the wedding party to get into their “frocks and kilts”.

Civil ceremony in the New Library

Civil ceremony in the New Library
 

Once we captured those special detailed shots, we went to the Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh, in Edinburgh’s historic New Town on Queen Street.

The Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh is a stunning venue that “proudly holds one of the largest medical history collections in the world”.

RCPE has abundant history, style, romance and stunning architecture and was the perfect venue for Gill and Iain’s wedding ceremony and reception.

Guests took to their seats in the impressive New Library.

With his best man by his side, Groom Iain waits patiently for his bride to arrive.

The air was full of excitement as the cream VW camper van arrived at the venue.

There was enough time to capture some group shots of Gill with her parents, bridesmaid and flower girl at the venue’s entrance.

Gill looked simply beautiful in a figure-flattering wedding gown with lace detail.

Gill walked down the aisle hand in hand with her father as a string trio played from the balcony of the New Library.

A civil ceremony then followed as the happy couple exchanged wedding vows.

Champagne reception and newlywed photoshoot

Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh Wedding - Gill and Iain in Queen Street Gardens
 

Guests then moved to the Cullen Suite to enjoy a champagne reception with delicious canapes and congratulated the newlyweds.

The newlyweds then went with Jonathon for a photoshoot at the beautifully picturesque Queen’s Street gardens.

During the newlywed photoshoot, I photographed the wedding reception, capturing candid photos of everyone enjoying themselves.

One of the bonuses of hiring us to photograph your wedding is seeing the parts of the day you would usually miss if you only had a single photographer!

Speeches and evening celebrations in the Great Hall

Newlyweds standing in the Great Hall
 

The stunning Great Hall was the grand setting for the couple’s wedding breakfast.

Tables named after some of the couple’s travel destinations were beautifully set with fresh flowers as guests laughed and were treated to humorous speeches from Iain and his best man.

After the delicious wedding breakfast, the happy couple cut their fantastic Orient Express-themed wedding cake and performed their first dance together as husband and wife.

Congratulations, Gill and Iain, on a beautiful wedding day and best wishes for the future!