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Skye Wedding Photography Portree | Janet and Pete

Lynne Kennedy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:19:12 +0000

A few weeks ago, on a blustery Skye day, I travelled up to Portree for the wedding of Janet and Pete, who, along with their closest family and friends, had ventured from Yorkshire to the far north of Scotland for their wedding. I met them at the registry office in Portree and then afterwards we all drove to the nearby Fairy Glen for some photographs.

The Fairy Glen is somewhere I’d never been before but it is a truly magical place for a Skye wedding – and one that is very special to Pete and Janet, hence their wanting to have their photographs there. Unfortunately, although the rain held off, it was very windy and cold so we couldn’t stay too long but I must say Janet was very hardy, braving the cold for as long as she did.

Then it as back to the newlyed’s holiday cottage where Janet’s mum and sister had laid on a nice buffet for everyone along with a funky cake made of cheese! Janet and Pete were travelling to Uist later that day on the ferry, for their honeymoon before heading back to Yorkshire to start their married life together.

Here are a few of my favourite shots from the day. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Highland Wedding | The Torridon | Sabiene and Andy

Lynne Kennedy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:23:05 +0000

Sabiene and Andy travelled up from The Lake District a few weeks ago, with just five guests, for their Highland wedding at The Torridon. Having stayed at this gorgeous hotel on a previous visit to Scotland, they decided it was the perfect location for their wedding and the first part of their honeymoon.

Sabiene was getting ready in The Torridon’s stunning new suite, which is just full of sumptuous fabrics and gorgeous wallpaper; a luxury bolt hole if ever their was one! After the ceremony, we took a walk around the grounds of the hotel to capture some portraits of the newlyweds in the landscape they love so much, then it was time for a few celebratory drinks, and a few rounds of archery, before the rain decided to send everyone back indoors.

Here are some of my favourite shots from the day. More images will follow of the fantastic post-wedding shoot we did a week later on the Isle of Skye.

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Achnagairn House Wedding Photography | Aileen and Ian

Lynne Kennedy — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:31:07 +0000

Achnagairn House was the venue for Aileen and Ian’s wedding and,in fact, it was the first spring wedding I’ve shot there. The day started sunny and bright, and I arrived to find Aileen and her sister Lorna, who along with Aileen’s friend Leanna, were the bridesmaids, having their hair and make up done by the girls from Therapy Suite, Inverness. I have to also mention the very pretty little flowergirl Evie, who didn’t want to be left out and had also had some lipstick applied!

Aileen’s mum Vhairi was on hand to help her get dressed, and a special mention must also go to Aileen’s auntie Evelyn and her daughter Marylynn who helped with so much of the wedding preparations, in fact the whole family were helping out with making things look fabulous!

Once everyone had gathered in the the main hall at Achnagairn House, the ceremony began, conducted by Alan Smurthwaite. I’ve never worked with Alan before but I have to say I really hope I get the chance in the future because the whole ceremony was just wonderful and I’m sure that all the guests enjoyed it very much.

After Aileen and Ian became Mr and Mrs Vigrass, it was time for drinks, canapes and photographs and then, of course, the speeches and wedding breakfast. I love the speeches at weddings, always a good time for photographs of surprise, laughter and the odd embarrassing shrug!

The evening entertainment was provided by Torridon who kept folk dancing all night.

Aileen and Ian, it was a pleasure to be part of your day and to meet your families. All the very best to you both as you start your married life together and I hope The Maldives were amazing! Here are a few of my favourite images from the day.

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Inverness Wedding Photography | Eilidh and Donald James

Lynne Kennedy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:47:00 +0000

My gorgeous friend Eilidh married her handsome fiance Donald James recently and I was lucky enough to be able to photograph the wedding for them. The wedding itself took place at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness but Eilidh and her mum Mardi, and bridemsaids (sisters Rachel and Kirsty, and cousin Lucy) were getting ready at Eilidh’s uncle’s house which is where I joined them. Hair and make -up was being done by Louise Chrystal and Eileen Solan; I’ve worked with both girls before a few times, often together, and they are just the dream team for brides in the Inverness/Moray area (but much in demand so get in quick).

Anyway, the mood was chilled and giggly to start off with and then hugely emotional when Eilidh was ready in her dress but no wonder because she looked absolutely beautiful. The girls from Dress2Impress Bridal in Inverness did a fantastic job helping Eilidh choose her dress and she looked so elegant.

After the ceremony, which was beautifully conducted by Sonja Eckl-Reil, everyone gathered in the lounge for drinks while I whisked the happy couple outside for their bride and groom session. A beautiful meal was enjoyed by everyone after some emotional and hilarious speechs by Eilidh’s dad Paul, the groom, and his best man David.

Here are a few of my favourite images from the day. All the best to Eilidh and Donald James as they start their new life together.

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Skye Wedding Photography | Lynn and Trevor

Lynne Kennedy — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:14:42 +0000

Last month I was delighted to be able to photograph my friend Lynn’s wedding, to her fiance Trevor, in Portree. Lynn is the make up artist who has worked with me on many local weddings in Skye and Lochalsh, and this time it was her turn to be pampered. Portree based hair and make up artist, Frankie, gave Lynn the most fabulous hair and make up for her day – in fact she looked like a movie star!

The ceremony was very intimate with just Lynn and Trevor’s parents in attendance and after the ceremony, we headed back to the Cuillin Hills Hotel in Portree for drinks and photographs. It was another dreich day so we were not able to go out and about, however, we did find some glamorous backdrops in the hotel. Here are a few of my favourite images from the day. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Skye Wedding Photography | Stephanie and Paul

Lynne Kennedy — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:02:50 +0000

Surprisingly, although I’ve been photographing weddings since 2007, I hadn’t yet been at a St Valentine’s Day wedding – until this year that is! Stephanie and Paul travelled up from Cheshire with their adorable son Alexander, and friends Gillian and Darren who were the witnesses, to the famous Three Chimneys for their wedding. The ceremony itself was held in Portree registry office and we all travelled there together in their landrover. Afterwards, we returned to the Three Chimneys for champagne, cake and, of course, some lovely photographs. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great and we were dodging heavy showers, but we did manage to get outside for a few minutes. Here are some of my favourites from the day.

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Drummuir Castle Wedding Photography | Tracey and Alaster

Lynne Kennedy — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:19:50 +0000

My first wedding of 2013 took place at the privately-owned Drummuir Castle in Morayshire. Tracey works for the company who own the castle, and was able to get permission to hold her wedding there, to long term boyfriend Alaster, in front of their close family and friends. The couple have just moved to Miami, with Tracey’s new job, and so an exciting start to married live awaits them. Here are a few of my favourite shots from the day, and considering Alaster told me he loathed having his photograph taken, and I’d never get a decent shot of him, I think he looks pretty good!

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Plockton Wedding | Kirstin and Chris

Lynne Kennedy — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:37:45 +0000

Kirstin and Chris travelled all the way from Australia for their wedding at Courthill Chapel, Kishorn, Wester Ross for their wedding on 12/12/12. The chapel is where Chris proposed to Kirstin on a previous trip so seemed a natural place for them to have their wedding ceremony.

The wedding day dawned sunny but cold, however, it made for some gorgeous photographs of the newlyweds, after the ceremony and the shots taken near Plockton, with the frosty trees, are some of my favourite shots of this year. Made me think of Narnia!

After we had finished with the photographs, everyone gathered in the warmth of the Plockton Inn for drinks and dinner and dancing a little later on and I heard they had a fantastic evening.

Kirstin and Chris and their two little ones are back Down Under now, but please feel free to leave a comment for them below. Here are some of my favourites from the day.

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Eilean Donan Castle Wedding | Melissa and Dustin

Lynne Kennedy — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:04:55 +0000

My last Eilean Donan wedding of the year was a lovely young couple from Louisiana, USA – Melissa and Dustin, who had travelled across the Atlantic with Melissa’s mum and stepdad, for the special event.

I met Melissa and her mum at a local guest house where Melissa was having her hair and make up done by Heather from Bee Bonnie and Lynn from LA Nails and Beauty. After a short drive to the castle, Melissa and Dustin were married outside in the courtyard which was fantastic. Although the inside of the castle is great, I loved shooting outside and the autumn light was lovely, if a bit chilly.

Here are a few of my favourite shots from the day.

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Skye Wedding Photography | Toravaig Hotel | Claire and Calum

Lynne Kennedy — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:40:58 +0000

Claire and Calum and their families came down from the far north of Skye to Toravaig Hotel in Sleat for their wedding, which was conducted by registrar Meg Gillies in her usual lovely manner. Because it was only immediate family members at the wedding, it was a very intimate and romantic day and even though it was a little bit dreich outside, Claire and Calum were game for a few photos outside. Claire was blooming as she is expecting their first baby I am looking forward to hearing about their new arrival when he or she comes into the world.

Here are a few of my favourite photos from a really lovely day. I was so pleased to be part of it.

Feel free to leave some comments from Claire and Calum below.

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