Wedding Photography Kincraig Castle Hotel | Sonya + Aldo
A few weeks ago, on 22nd July, Alness couple Sonya and Aldo were married in a lovely outdoor ceremony at Kincraig Castle Hotel, Invergordon, in front of their closest family and friends.
The day started with the preparations at the couple’s home in Alness, where I fell in love with their gorgeous doggy! There were high spirits all round; everyone was very excited. Over at the hotel, Aldo, best man Tony and guests were waiting and when Sonya arrived, humanist celebrant Penelope Hamilton conducted a gorgeous ceremony which included the couple reading their own vows, having a handfasting and having a drink from a quaich, filled by Sonya’s dad and Aldo’s brother.
Sonya had gone to great lengths to arrange all sorts of lovely little touches throughout the day, from the special Make a Wish Tree, to the Candy Bar (full of lovely sweeties!) and even a bouncy castle for the children (and later on, some adults!). It was a lovely day all round and I wish the happy couple all the very best for the future. Please feel free to leave a comment for Sonya and Aldo, below!
STUFF ABOUT ME
I live where I grew up, in the north-west Highlands of Scotland, near the Isle of Skye. I left home at 18 and returned 18 years later and I've worked as a secretary, a marketing assistant, a PR manager, and a local news reporter.
Although I've always loved looking at pictures in magazines, I didn't really get 'into' photography until I was quite old - 36!! Now, five years on, it is my full time occupation and I DO love it, but that is as much from the folk I get to meet and the fun of being part of a wedding day, as it has to do with having a camera in my hand. I just really, really like meeting new people, especially happy people!
Here's another few snippets of info:
At 34 I had an early midlife crisis and took off on a long trip from London to Kenya via Russia, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Nepal, India and several African countries - it was the best year of my life.
I never gave up on the idea of finding 'the one' and a few weeks ago - aged 41! - I walked down the aisle myself.
The second biggest love of my life is Flora - the funniest, cleverest, cutest little doggy ever!
I've climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and done a Marathon - okay, it was the Moonlight Bra Walk Marathon....but 26.2 miles is 26.2 miles!
I love perfume - especially if the bottle is quirky; my latest purchases were Gucci Flora and Balenciaga.
Coming back to my roots is the best thing I've ever done; Edinburgh and London - good times - but now I can have a dog, grow my own veg, breathe clean air and see the sea, every single day.
I love films, magazines and eating - if I can do all three while camped out on the couch or in the bath, I'm happy!
I am quite a soppy romantic, and I really, really, really love my job.