I was invited to be Claire and Andrew’s Edinburgh George Hotel wedding photographer on one of those days when everything just came together perfectly.
The Edinburgh George Hotel is a historic city centre wedding venue where The Kings Hall is the most fantastic room for a marriage ceremony and celebration.
Brilliant family and guests who relaxed and made my role easy for taking candid photos as the day unfolded.
And most importantly, they were a lovely couple who were a delight to photograph and allowed me to create some really special photos of their wedding day.
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Edinburgh George Hotel wedding photographer gallery of photos
I’ve picked a few of my favourite photos to share with you and tell the story of Claire and Andrew’s Edinburgh George Hotel wedding.
I’d had the pleasure of photographing Claire and Andrew previously at our pre-wedding photoshoot at Cramond.
Our photoshoot occurred on a very windy day, yet Claire and Andrew kept smiling at each other and didn’t complain once about the wind.
We got some great photos that day, and after an hour in their company, I knew nothing would faze them on their wedding day.
Pre-ceremony preparations
It was great to see how relaxed Claire and Andrew were during their preparations before the marriage ceremony.
The bubbly was flowing, and everyone was in great spirits.
I took Andrew, his Best Man and Ushers out onto George Street for a few photos before the guests arrived.
You can’t beat a picture of the lads in kilts as they stroll while laughing and trying to unnerve the Groom!
Humanist wedding ceremony
Claire and Andrew married in a beautifully personalised Humanist wedding ceremony in Kings Hall.
I enjoyed the story of how Claire and Andrew met, how their love blossomed and how we got to today’s wedding.
Literally, ‘A True Love Story’!
Champagne reception and photoshoot
During the champagne reception, I whisked the newlyweds away for a few minutes to shoot a few photos on the streets around the hotel.
One of my favourite photos is of the newlyweds in front of the statue on the roundabout at the intersection of Hanover Street and George Street.
Slow shutter speed (and a perfectly still couple!) allowed me to capture the movement of traffic to create an interesting and unusual wedding photo.
Speeches and evening reception in the King’s Hall
The party continued at the King’s Hall, with excellent speeches, fabulous food, and ceilidh dancing into the night.