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Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding photos – Claire and Colin

I had the pleasure of spending the day photographing Claire and Colin’s Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding photos at this wonderful historic wedding venue in Edinburgh city centre.

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Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding photos

Here’s a small selection of my favourite Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding photos.

  • An elegant white wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline hangs on a wooden hanger against a patterned beige background.
  • Close-up of a delicate lace fabric with intricate floral embroidery and beadwork in grayscale.
  • White high-heeled boots with red laces and details, displayed against a translucent blue backdrop.
  • A woman with curly hair wearing a white tank top looks away thoughtfully while someone styles her hair, reflected in a mirror.
  • Close-up of a bouquet featuring white roses, green leaves, and fuzzy black details, with a blurred background.
  • A woman with styled hair and makeup smiling at the camera, in a salon setting with blurred background.
  • Woman applying makeup, looking into a handheld mirror. the viewpoint is through the mirror, focusing on her face with a blurred background.
  • A silver horseshoe and heart charm with "something blue" text, attached to white tulle fabric.
  • A british one-pound coin rests on purple tissue paper inside a small turquoise gift box.
  • A tartan bridal garter with lace trim, featuring a bow and embroidered with the names "claire jefferson" and "colin stuart.
  • Two men in traditional scottish attire, including kilts and jackets, standing on a paved walkway outside a building with a stained-glass window.
  • Two men in formal attire with boutonnieres, smiling outside a building.
  • A man in a formal suit with a white vest and tie, and a flower boutonniere, standing against a stone building.
  • A man in a traditional scottish outfit with a kilt and sporran stands in front of large ornate doors of a building.
  • Two silver wedding bands lying on a red background.
  • A group of four people, three in kilts, engaging in a friendly handshake and conversation at an indoor event.
  • A woman kisses a man on the cheek inside a warmly lit room adorned with bust sculptures, while another man looks on, smiling.
  • A man in a traditional kilt and a woman in a blue floral dress smiling while standing in front of a portrait in an elegant room.
  • A man in a dark military uniform kisses the hand of his partner, likely during a wedding, while another man in a black tuxedo smiles at the camera.
  • A man in a tuxedo with a boutonniere drinks from a flask, a bust sculpture in the background.
  • A man in traditional scottish highland dress playing the bagpipes, featuring a tartan kilt and a sporran.
  • An elderly man and a younger man in a suit shaking hands warmly, with others in the background at an indoor event.
  • A person fastening the back of a cream-colored, corset-style wedding dress on another woman in a softly lit room.
  • Groom in black suit and white tie looks pensive with a wedding dress hanging in the background; partial view of a woman on the right.
  • A bride adjusts a red and white garter on her thigh while another person assists, focusing on the details of her elegant white wedding dress.
  • A person ties the red and blue plaid laces on high-top white boots.
  • A bride being assisted with her dress by two women, featuring a white gown with red and plaid corset lacing in a room with beige chairs.
  • Two women adjusting a bride's wedding dress in a room, with emotional expressions on their faces.
  • A man in a formal kilt outfit with a sash and medals stands pensively in front of a mirror in a black and white photo.
  • A bride in a white dress with a tartan ribbon tied at her waist extends her hand towards someone off-camera.
  • A bride in a white dress with a red corset back stands between two people, one on each side, who are adjusting the details on her dress.
  • A bride and groom smiling in formal wedding attire, with the bride wearing a lace dress and tiara, and the groom in a black suit with a white tie and boutonniere.
  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing, with the groom in a tuxedo and the bride wearing a lace dress and tiara.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt and jacket walk down a hallway with red carpet, followed by a bridesmaid in a blue dress.
  • Two men in tuxedos, smiling during a wedding ceremony in a room with guests and elegant decor.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt posing together between two bust sculptures in an elegant room with striped wallpaper and a tiled floor.
  • A bride, groom in a kilt, and three bridesmaids pose in a room with marble busts and checkered floor.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt standing together in a doorway, both looking away from the camera.
  • A bride in a white lace gown and a man in a black suit with an orange ribbon pose together, smiling in a black and white photo.
  • A groom in a kilt smiles at a bride in a white dress during a wedding ceremony in a room decorated with flowers.
  • Bride in a lace dress and tiara gazes at groom with a focused expression, another woman in bridal attire in the background.
  • A wedding ceremony in an elegant room with guests seated, the bride and groom standing at the altar, and portraits on the walls.
  • A groom in a dark suit with a tartan tie looks serious at a wedding ceremony, with a blurred figure in the background and a bride beside him.
  • Bald groomsman in black suit and white tie, looking seriously at a wedding, with blurred bride and groom in the foreground.
  • A wedding officiant looks at a bride and groom during a ceremony in an ornate room, viewed from behind the couple.
  • A wedding ceremony in an elegant room with a domed skylight, pastel walls, decorative moldings, and portraits, as guests seated in rows watch a couple at the altar.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a tartan kilt and sporran standing in a room with elegant decor.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a tartan kilt hold hands at their wedding ceremony inside a room with traditional decor.
  • A bride and groom exchange smiles during a wedding ceremony, captured in a candid moment with guests in the foreground.
  • A bride and groom facing each other during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests, inside a warmly lit venue.
  • A bride and groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony with guests in the background.
  • A bride and groom exchange rings during a wedding ceremony, focusing on their hands.
  • A bride and groom kissing, in black and white, at their wedding ceremony.
  • A bride and groom smiling in a classic indoor setting, the bride in a white dress and the groom in a suit and kilt.
  • A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other indoors, sitting at a table dressed in wedding attire.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire, sharing a tender moment, leaning close to each other with joyful expressions.
  • A bride and groom kissing, dressed in traditional wedding attire, indoors with natural light coming through windows in the background.
  • A wedding photo of two couples and a young girl in a formal setting, with an ornate room and floral decorations on a table.
  • Bride in a white dress and groom in a kilt walking down the aisle, smiling, with guests applauding in a decorated room.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt walk down the aisle, surrounded by applauding guests in a decorated room.
  • A bride looks on as a man in a scottish kilt shakes hands with another man at a wedding ceremony outside a building.
  • A bride and groom shake hands with an elderly man at a wedding, surrounded by smiling guests.
  • Elderly man emotionally embracing a bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet, in an outdoor setting.
  • A bride and two men in scottish kilts, one holding bagpipes, standing in front of a building labeled "fellows entrance.
  • A bride and groom walk under an arch of axes held by firefighters in uniform, celebrating their wedding outside a building.
  • A bride and groom walk through an archway made by firefighters holding axes, outside a building on a foggy day.
  • Close-up of hands wearing white gloves, holding hammers aloft in a ceremonial or protest gesture, with a blurred crowd and buildings in the background.
  • A group of eight firefighters in full gear, including one in a kilt, posing with a bride in front of a bench on a city street.
  • A group of firefighters in full gear posing in front of an imposing neoclassical building with a large triangular pediment and columns.
  • A bride and groom pose with a group of firefighters in front of the grand entrance of a classical stone building with columns.
  • Five men in traditional scottish kilts and jackets, holding champagne glasses and smiling at a formal indoor event.
  • A tray of champagne glasses filled with sparkling wine, placed on a table at a formal event.
  • A woman with a purple fascinator talks animatedly with a group of people at a social gathering inside a room filled with bookshelves.
  • Two women sharing a joyful moment at a formal event, one wearing a white fur wrap and both with elaborate hairstyles.
  • A woman with red hair, wearing a white fur shawl and a decorative hair clip, smiles while engaging in a conversation at a social gathering.
  • An aerial view of a large wedding group posing in a garden, featuring a bride and groom in the center surrounded by guests in formal attire.
  • A bride and groom pose with two guests in formal attire, including kilts, in a room with classical busts and a checkered floor.
  • A formal family portrait at a wedding with eight people, some wearing kilts and others in traditional dresses, standing in a room with classical decor.
  • Five individuals in formal wedding attire, two men in kilts, pose together in an elegant room with classical bust sculptures and paintings.
  • A bride in a white dress is playfully held horizontally by five men in kilts and formal jackets, all smiling in a room with wooden paneling and a bust sculpture.
  • A family dressed in formal attire poses for a photo in an elegant room with busts and patterned floor.
  • Two brides kissing a smiling groom on his cheeks in a wedding setting. all three are dressed in formal wedding attire.
  • Bride sitting on a tiled floor in a large ballroom, wearing a white gown with an expansive train and holding a bouquet of white flowers.
  • A bride in a white lace wedding dress and tiara, smiling and looking up, inside a room with checkered flooring.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a suit sitting closely on a checkered floor, gazing into each other's eyes.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a kilt lie on a checkered floor, gazing into each other’s eyes, with a bouquet nearby.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a kiss on a checkered floor; the groom wears a kilt and the bride's dress has a long train.
  • A bride in a white gown with a red ribbon lies on a checkered floor, holding a bouquet, looking upwards.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a tartan kilt stand on a staircase, facing each other beside a large, ornate stained glass window.
  • A newlywed couple posing on a staircase, the bride in a white gown and the groom in a dark suit, with a bouquet in hand.
  • A bride and groom share a kiss on a staircase, dressed in wedding attire, captured in a black and white photo.
  • Black and white photo of a bride smiling at her groom as he whispers in her ear, both dressed in wedding attire.
  • A bride sitting on a staircase in a white dress, holding a bouquet, with a patterned red carpet.
  • A bride wearing white boots with red ribbon lacing under her lifted wedding dress on a red carpeted staircase.
  • A bride in a white dress sitting on a staircase, smiling as the groom in a kilt adjusts her white garter.
  • Place cards labeled "bride" and "groom" with wax seals flank a miniature baileys bottle on a dining table, complete with silverware and a heart-shaped decoration.
  • A three-tier wedding cake adorned with white icing, red tartan ribbons, and a floral arrangement, on a table beside a cake knife.
  • A bouquet of white flowers and greenery wrapped with a tartan ribbon, placed atop a red plaid gift box.
  • Elegant dining table set for a banquet with wine glasses, plates, and cutlery, featuring a narrow depth of field, with a christmas tree and portrait in the background.
  • A person pouring champagne into flute glasses at a table set with multiple empty glasses and folded napkins.
  • A bride and groom smiling as they walk together, the groom in a traditional scottish kilt and the bride in a white mermaid-style gown, holding a bouquet.
  • A bride and groom, the groom in a kilt, enter a banquet room to applause from guests seated at decorated tables.
  • A bride and groom, followed by guests, walk through a reception room as a man gestures towards an empty chair.
  • A man in a formal black suit and boutonniere giving a speech at a wedding reception, holding a paper, with paintings in the background.
  • Man in a black tuxedo sitting at a table, smiling slightly and looking to the side, with white roses in the foreground.
  • Four people at a formal event, two in kilts, raising glasses in a toast; portraits on the wall behind them.
  • A man in a black tuxedo and white cravat looks to his right with a concerned expression in a room with teal walls.
  • A smiling bride, wearing a tiara and white dress, looks away thoughtfully in a room with light blue walls and elegant decor.
  • A man standing and giving a speech at a wedding reception table, with guests seated around listening, in a room with portraits on the walls.
  • Groom giving a speech at a wedding reception, looking at the bride who is seated at the table, with a guest in the foreground.
  • A bald man in a formal outfit smiles while seated at a table with flowers and wine glasses, with another person holding a paper nearby.
  • Man in a suit with a white tie smiling, looking upward inside a room decorated with white flowers.
  • A box of cadbury chomp chocolate bars on a table at an event, with blurred guests and wine glasses in the background.
  • Man in a tuxedo laughing heartily at a table adorned with white flowers and glassware, viewed from a side angle.
  • A bride in a lace wedding dress, smiling broadly at a table during a reception, adorned with a tiara and earrings.
  • Wedding guests seated at a formal dinner, watching a man giving a speech at the head table, in a room adorned with portraits.
  • A wedding cake decorated with tartan ribbon and flowers on a table, with a dj booth titled "lee live" in the background of a dimly lit room.
  • A three-tiered wedding cake with a plaid red ribbon and adorned with natural flowers, displayed on a black table with a knife beside it.
  • A bride and groom cutting a wedding cake in a banquet hall, both smiling at the camera.
  • Bride and groom kissing beside their wedding cake in a dimly lit room, with their shadows cast on a white wall.
  • A bride in a white dress and a groom in a traditional kilt dance together in a well-lit hall with a dj setup in the background.
  • A bride and groom share an intimate dance under blue lighting at their wedding reception, with speakers and dj equipment in the background.
  • A man in a kilt and a woman dancing closely in a room with blue lighting and reflective walls.
  • Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during their wedding dance, captured in black and white.
  • A woman in a formal dress dancing with a man wearing a kilt and formal attire at a wedding reception, with a band setup in the background.
  • People in formal attire, some wearing kilts, dancing and socializing at a lively indoor gathering.
  • A man in a kilt dances with a woman in a black dress at a lively event with people in the background.
 

My Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding day began in the morning with the bridal preparations at the venue, also known as ‘Surgeons’ Hall’.

Bride-to-be Claire, her sister and bridesmaid Pamela were being ‘made over’ by the Made Over Ladies girls Amy and Kirsty.

For this part of the day, I like to capture candid shots of make-up being applied, hairdressing, champagne drinking, etc.

It’s also a great opportunity to photograph all the details that make a wedding day unique.

The shoes (or, in Claire’s case, white patent leather boots with bespoke tartan laces!), something old, something blue, the flowers, and everything else I observe in the build-up to the main event.

As the girls were nearly ready, I went outside to take photos of the groom, Colin, arriving.

Colin was wearing the family ‘Stuart’ tartan and looked very fine.

Colin was fairly relaxed, undoubtedly aided by the hip flask of Jura whisky he had stashed in his sporran!

I took a few photos of Colin and the guests as they arrived, then headed back to Claire and the girls as they finished their preparations.

Claire had jazzed up her wedding dress and boots with Stuart tartan ribbon, and I have to say it looked really good against the pure white of the wedding dress and boots.

The Royal College Of Surgeons wedding ceremony occurred upstairs in the impressive Playfair Hall.

Jackie Blackburn was the celebrant, a great host who officiated at one of the first weddings I filmed around.

Piper Steven Dewar of Scotia Pipers did a great job of piping the Bridal Party into the Playfair Hall.

Groom Colin is a firefighter based in East Lothian.

Shortly before the end of the ceremony, a few of Colin’s friends and colleagues sneaked out of Playfair Hall to get changed into their firefighter uniforms.

The firefighters were to provide a ‘guard of honour’ as the newlyweds left Playfair Hall.

The plan had to be delayed due to… a fire alarm!

No worries. After a few minutes, the guys lined up, and the newlyweds could make their way under the firefighters’ axes!

The newlyweds, the firefighters, and I then headed to the front of the building to photograph in front of the famous stone columns.

This involved some traffic control on my part as the road was very busy.

Many thanks to the Lothian Buses driver who stopped long enough to hold up the traffic and let me take my photos!

I’m not one for rushing straight into a photo shoot after the wedding ceremony ends.

After all, it is a wedding day, and I think everyone should have time to relax, enjoy a glass of champagne, and chill out for a bit.

This also lets me take candid photos of guests relaxing and enjoying themselves.

After everyone had a chance to enjoy some champagne and congratulate the newlyweds, it was time for the more formal group photos.

The next 30 minutes were spent taking traditional group wedding photos, followed by around 25 minutes of newlywed wedding photography of Claire and Colin.

The newlyweds were then cheered back into Playfair Hall.

Here, the brilliant Heritage Portfolio provided top-notch food and drink for everyone.

Sitting at one of the tables and enjoying the excellent hospitality was an honour.

The speeches occurred before the meal, and I mostly sat at the top table for them.

I had one of the best views in the room and enjoyed the various anecdotes and photographing everyone’s emotions as the speeches were told.

After the wedding breakfast, I had enough time to shoot more group photos.

The evening guests arrived shortly afterwards and were welcomed by the top table in a traditional receiving line.

My working evening ended with me taking photos of the cake cutting, followed by the first three dances.

I didn’t bother bringing the car because the Royal College of Surgeons is only a short distance from my home.

So once I packed my gear, I stayed, had a few beers, and chatted with some guests before heading home in a taxi.

What a fantastic way to start the year!

This was an amazing Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh wedding.

It was great fun to be part of such a fun wedding day.

Congratulations, Claire and Colin. You guys were brilliant.

Thanks for being so relaxed and good fun to photograph!