From the word go it was sunshine, showers and wind but this is Easdale and that never stopped any one, so off I went to jump on the ferry and make a start with photographing the dress and accessories while Lorna was up in Oban having her hair and make-up done. Lorna made the bouquets and buttonhole herself in the colours of the local rugby club back home, colours which added some wonderful vibrant colours especially with the grey stormy clouds as a backdrop. It seemed only fitting, with Easdale being an old slate quarrying island, that I photographed the flowers on the slate wall and the rings on a piece of slate. Whilst inside there was enough light coming through the window to bounce off a reflector to add light to the shoes, bouquet and accessories with the dress.
With accessories all photographed and Lorna back from Oban, it was time for everyone to get ready, first up the boys including little Riley (Lorna and Ricky's son).
Then it was Lorna's turn
With everyone ready it was time to head off to the hall for the ceremony, but first we needed to get Lorna safely into her transport.....
On our way round the corner to the hall in the wind and the rain! Time to bring the veil over Lorna's face, make some last minute adjustments before walking down the aisle.
The original plan was to have the ceremony outside weather permitting, but this is the UK so everything was moved into Easdale Hall which had been arranged and decorated beautifully. The ceremony was beautiful and with the exchange of rings everything was sealed with a kiss.
A very happy husband and wife!
We had spoken about photos and got right to it to make the most of the dry spells and brief moments of sunshine, dashing in and out of the hall.
And a group photo in the post storm sunshine
Just as we were finishing it started to rain again, so it was back inside for the reception, speeches and cake cutting.
The cake was made by Paradise Kitchen and was absolutely delicious! After cake there was one more photo we had talked about getting and luckily despite being a bit chilly the rain had stopped so myself, Lorna and Ricky took off to the back of the island (a very short walk!) to take some photos with the islands and sea as a stunning background.
We took the opportunity to warm up in the house and take a few photos at the same time
Once we'd warmed up we headed back to the Puffer for a bit of down time while the hall was changed around ready for the evening party and incredible buffet laid on by the Puffer Bar, but before tucking into the buffet we had the first dance.
And the important father and daughter dance and the mum and son dance.
Just to give you an idea of the very yummy food that was served up in the evening!
I an honoured that Lorna and Ricky asked me to photograph their wedding, it was so much fun and so personal they are one very special couple who chose to have this magical day in a truly beautiful island location. I wish them all the best for this new chapter of their journey together. And if anyone if thinking of a Scottish Island wedding, go for it!
