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Royal College Of Physicians of Edinburgh photos of fabulous newlyweds Melanie and Alan

I recently had the pleasure of creating Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh wedding photos for Melanie and Alan’s wedding.

A union of Scotland (Melanie) and England (Alan) taking place in Edinburgh’s historic New Town.

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Royal College Of Physicians of Edinburgh wedding photos

I want to share a few of my favourite photos to tell you the story of Melanie and Alan’s fantastic Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh wedding day.

  • flower girl portrait
  • bride's shoes
  • bride and bridesmaids during the pre-ceremony preparations
  • bridal portrait during the pre-ceremony preparations
  • bride's wedding dress hanging from a door frame
  • groom and groomsmen wearing kilts walking along George Street
  • groom and the boys baring their backsides on George Street
  • groom and the boys group photo with St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland in the background
  • groom standing outside St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland with a piper in the background
  • groom portrait
  • guests arriving at St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland
  • groomsmen outside St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland
  • groom hugs a guest outside the church
  • groom and a guest outside the church
  • group of male guests on George Street
  • bridesmaids wearing blue dresses outside the church
  • bridesmaids and flower girls outside the church
  • flower girls holding their bouquet of flowers outside the church
  • bride and her father sitting in the back of a Jaguar
  • bride in white dress getting out of a Jaguar wedding car on George Street
  • flower girls walking up the aisle
  • bride and her father walking up the aisle
  • bride and groom smiling at each other at the start of the marriage ceremony
  • St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland ceremony low view from the rear of the aisle
  • St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland wedding ceremony view from the balcony
  • bride and groom exchange vows
  • newlyweds are announced by the minister
  • newlyweds' first kiss
  • bride signing the marriage schedule
  • bride and groom after signing the marriage schedule
  • The Rebel Choir singing
  • guests listening to the Rebel Choir singing
  • The Rebel Choir singing
  • Melanie and Alan 061
  • bridesmaid congratulates the bride outside the church on George Street
  • bride and groom outside the church on George Street
  • bridesmaids admiring the bride's wedding ring
  • newlyweds confetti shower outside St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland
  • guests outside the church on George Street
  • bride and her mother outside the church on George Street
  • newlyweds sitting in the back of their Jaguar wedding car
  • newlyweds looking out the window of their wedding car on George Street
  • newlyweds waving out the window of their wedding car on George Street
  • bell ringers slow shutter speed at St Andrews and St George's West Church
  • groom sitting outside the New Library with a couple of children
  • a tray of glasses filled with champagne
  • guests enjoying a champagne reception in the New Library
  • newlyweds kissing in the Cullen Suite
  • newlyweds kissing in the Cullen Suite
  • newlyweds walking east along the road on Queen Street
  • newlyweds walking west along the road on Queen Street
  • newlyweds standing outside the Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh on Queen Street
  • newlyweds standing at the bottom of the grand staircase in RCPE
  • Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh wedding Melanie and Alan
  • newlyweds in the Great Hall
  • bride and groom table name cards
  • bride and groom make their way into the Great Hall cheered by guests
  • father of the bride speech in the Great Hall
  • father of the bride speech in the Great Hall
  • bride reaction during father of the bride speech in the Great Hall
  • father of the bride speech in the Great Hall
  • bride and her mother laughing during father of the bride speech in the Great Hall
  • groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • groom with raised arms during his speech in the Great Hall
  • bridesmaid laughing during groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • bride listening to the groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • guests applaud groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • bridesmaids applaud groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • top table stand to toast the groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • top table stand to toast the groom's speech in the Great Hall
  • groom is embraced at the end of his speech
  • newlyweds cutting the cake in the Great Hall
  • newlyweds first dance in the Great Hall
  • newlyweds first dance in the Great Hall
  • newlyweds first dance in the Great Hall
  • guests dancing in the Great Hall
  • guests dancing in the Great Hall
  • groom watches guests dancing in the Great Hall
  • guests dancing in the Great Hall
  • mother and father of the bride enjoying watching guests dancing in the Great Hall
 
bride and bridesmaids during the pre-ceremony preparations

Bridal preparations

This Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh wedding day started with me covering part of the bridal preparations at Melanie’s parent’s home in Edinburgh’s West End.

The champagne was flowing, the excitement was building, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed.

Marriage ceremony at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church

I spent an hour with the girls before heading to St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church of Scotland, at the east end of George Street.

This beautiful city centre church is in an excellent central location.

South-facing on a sunny day like this meant lots of natural light.

groom and groomsmen wearing kilts walking along George Street
bride in white dress getting out of a Jaguar wedding car on George Street

Alan and the boys were in good spirits, full of fun and looking forward to the day.

I enjoyed taking photos of guests arriving.

I like shooting candid photos and a few more ‘posed’ pictures of Alan and the guests.

Alan and his Groomsmen chose to wear Highland kilt outfits.

Impressive, considering Englishmen often consider wearing a kilt is the same as wearing a skirt!

Melanie arrived at the church in her dad’s Jaguar car. After a few photos outside the church, it was time to head indoors for the traditional Church of Scotland marriage ceremony.

One of the highlights was the singing provided by The Rebel Choir.

One hundred twenty guests plus the choir meant the hymn singing sounded magnificent and much better than the muted attempts often typical of singing in a church!

St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland wedding ceremony view from the balcony
newlyweds confetti shower outside St Andrew's and St George's West Church of Scotland

After the marriage ceremony, everyone headed onto George Street to congratulate the newlyweds and participate in the confetti shower.

One thing I love about city centre weddings is the huge interest from the passing public.

Seeing the public’s curiosity about whether someone famous is getting married is always fun!

 

Royal College Of Physicians of Edinburgh wedding reception

The reception occurred around the corner at the magnificent Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh.

This was my second time at this outstanding venue in a week.

It was good to be back there again.

From the outside, the Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh wedding venue doesn’t stand out from the other buildings on either side of it on Queen Street.

As soon as you walk inside, you think ‘wow’.

Walk up the wide staircase and into the Great Hall; you can’t fail to be impressed by the opulent surroundings.

newlyweds kissing in the Cullen Suite

The guests enjoyed a champagne reception in the beautiful New Library.

This room has floor-to-ceiling wooden bookcases containing many books that are several hundred years old.

I set up my portable studio lighting in the Cullen Suite, where we shot the group photos.

I love the Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh wedding venue.

There’s plenty of room for guests to relax, for me to shoot the group photos and for everyone to move around and chill out without feeling cramped or hemmed in.

Newlywed photos on Queen Street

The weather was beautiful and sunny for the second Saturday in a row.

Melanie, Alan and I ventured outside to shoot a few newlywed photos on Queen Street.

I love doing this kind of photoshoot.

These photos allow me to shine and capture the couple alone for the first time.

We then went inside to shoot a few more newlywed photos on the staircase and in the Great Hall.

newlyweds standing outside the Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh on Queen Street
groom with raised arms during his speech in the Great Hall

Speeches in the Great Hall

After the sumptuous meal, it was time for the speeches.

These were great fun, full of humour and witty one-liners and gave me lots of opportunities to photograph people’s expressions.

Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh Wedding evening reception in the Great Hall

As the evening guests arrived, I shot a few more group photos in the Cullen Suite.

My evening ended with the newlyweds cutting the cake and the first few dances in the Great Hall.

Unbeknownst to the bride, Melanie, a few of her friends had arranged to perform the second dance.

A brilliantly synchronised group dance to Beyoncé’s Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).

A grand finale to a fantastic wedding day!

guests dancing in the Great Hall
 

RCPE is one of my favourite wedding venues in Edinburgh, and I look forward to photographing a wedding there again!

I can say that the photo album will look wonderful after editing the photos.

Details of the suppliers who helped make Melanie and Alan’s RCPE Royal College Of Physicians Edinburgh wedding so special and unique:

Florist: Fiona Cumming Floristry
Dress: Emma Roy Edinburgh
Bridal Hair: Michelle at Charlie Miller Stafford Street
Bridesmaids Hair: Helen Foreman at Circles Hair
Cake: Too Good To Eat
Catering: Prestige Scotland
Evening Entertainment: Callanish