One of the best things about the North-East of Scotland is its proximity to the sea.
Emma and Al first contacted me about their wedding in Elsick House roughly a year ago. Straight away, a few ideas popped into my head. But I’ll talk about it a little bit later. First let me give you a bit of a briefing about Elsick House.
Elsick House is a historic house in Kincardineshire, northeast Scotland. The house is situated in an agricultural area about two miles from the North Sea near the town of Cammachmore. The Elsick Estate is situated within the Burn of Elsick watershed, which stream traverses the estate property.
Elsick is not a castle but has as much drama and history as any baronial building. It has been in the hands of the Bannerman family since 1367. The family have owned the house and estate continuously, apart from a period after the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, when they found themselves on the wrong side.
Throughout those centuries the house has adapted and altered to the circumstances of the family and its fortunes. The oldest part of the house dates back to the 13th century. The rooms have hosted many a party and celebration, witnessing battles and entertaining royals. It is fitting therefore that it has undergone the latest renovation and is now at the centre of entertaining once again. Nowadays, it’s one of the most popular wedding venues in the area, and rightly so.
For more information about Elsick House, click here.
The wedding day
As mentioned earlier, one of the best things about the North-East of Scotland is its proximity to the sea.
I’ve been lucky enough knowing that Emma and Al are very laid back. From the start I had a feeling they’d be happy to explore the area for some amazing spots for their photos. As amazing as Elsick House is, it would be such a shame to not take advantage of nature nearby and so before the wedding I contacted the two awesome human beings above to let them know of my thoughts about awesome cliffs at Bridge of Muchalls.
Before we fast forward to that though, I simply couldn’t not mention the flawless day we had before heading off for portraits. The bridal preparations were full of laughter, joy and champagne. The groom and his groomsmen were chilling a few rooms away. The groom to be (at that point), received a rather unexpected, but surely most welcome gift of a Breitling watch from the bride. That was just before heading to the marquee to get married, wow! It was a perfect morning, with perfect people and perfect weather.
See photos from this amazing Scottish wedding below and make sure to keep scrolling to see those taken at the cliffs!
Elsick House
Bridesmaid getting ready at Elsick House
Bride preparations at Elsick House
Groom preparations at Elsick House
Bride’s dress at Elsick House Wedding
Bride’s dress at Elsick House Wedding
Bride’s dress at Elsick House Wedding
Jimmy Choo shoes at Elsick House Wedding
Bride’s shoes at Elsick House
Bride’s shoes at Elsick House
Ring picture at Elsick House Wedding
Ring picture at Elsick House Wedding
Bridesmaids at Elsick House Wedding
Mother of the bride crying at Elsick House Wedding
Bride getting ready for her wedding at Elsick House
Wedding Jewellery at Elsick House Wedding
Bridesmaids at Elsick House Wedding
Wedding card at Elsick House
Bridesmaid waiting for the Bride at Elsick House Wedding
Bridesmaid waiting for the Bride at Elsick House Wedding
Wedding Earrings on a statue at Elsick House
Wedding bouquet at Elsick House
Bride getting ready for her wedding at Elsick House
Bridesmaid’s dress hanging on a tree at Elsick House
Wedding dresses at Elsick House
Bride eating before her wedding at Elsick House
Bridesmaids looking through the window at Elsick House Wedding
Bridal preparations at Elsick House
Picture of a fish at Elsick House
Bridesmaid walking through Elsick House on wedding day
Elsick House Marquee ready for wedding
Elsick House tables ready for wedding
Elsick House tables ready for wedding
Groom getting ready for his wedding at Elsick House
Bride getting ready for her wedding at Elsick House
Bride getting ready for her wedding at Elsick House
Bride walking down the stairs to go to her wedding at Elsick House
Bride walking down the stairs to go to her wedding at Elsick House
Bride walking down the stairs to go to her wedding at Elsick House
Back of bride’s wedding dress at Elsick House
Bride and her father walking to the wedding marquee at Elsick House
Bride and her father walking to the wedding marquee at Elsick House
Bride walking down the aisle with her father at Elsick House
Bride and groom and the humanist at Elsick House
Bride and the humanist at Elsick House Wedding
Bride, groom and the humanist at Elsick House Wedding
Groom holding bride’s hand at Elsick House Wedding
Reflection in wedding marquee window at Elsick House
Bride and groom’s shoes at Elsick House wedding
Bride and groom saying their wedding vows at Elsick House
Bride and groom saying their wedding vows at Elsick House
Scottish hand fastening ceremony at Elsick House wedding
Scottish hand fastening ceremony at Elsick House wedding
Wedding rings at Elsick House
Bride and groom laughing at their wedding at Elsick House
Bride signing the wedding register at Elsick House
Bride signing the wedding register at Elsick House
Bride and groom signing the wedding register at Elsick House
Confetti line at Elsick House Wedding
Confetti line at Elsick House Wedding
Happy bride at Elsick House
Happy bride at Elsick House
Bridesmaids at Elsick House wedding
Running bridesmaids at Elsick House wedding
Happy bridesmaids at Elsick House wedding
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bridge of Muchalls cliffs walk on wedding day at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Bride and groom wedding portrait at Elsick House
Cheese cake at Elsick House wedding
Wedding cake at Elsick House
Speeches at Elsick House Wedding
Speeches at Elsick House Wedding
Speeches at Elsick House Wedding
Wedding speeches at Elsick House
Wedding speeches at Elsick House
Wedding speeches at Elsick House
Wedding speeches at Elsick House
Bride and groom’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Wedding speeches at Elsick House
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride and groom’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds
Bride and groom’s wedding portrait at Elsick House grounds