Mar Hall Wedding - Evie and Stevie

Mar Hall Wedding

I know I am never supposed to or allowed to pick favourite weddings...... but on a completely unrelated topic I must share with you some images from Evie and Stevie's Mar Hall wedding. Evie is one of those amazing people who you chat with for 5 minutes and feel like you have known forever. She pretty much organised her wedding herself as poor Stevie works abroad. One of the most amazing things about this wedding was the strong bonds in the family. Not just Evie and Stevie, separated by the Atlantic ocean but between Evie, her son, and in fact all the guests who attended. This is a well-loved couple and (as I said) 5 minutes in their company and you feel the same way.



Evie really wasnt too entertained with the notion of getting her picture taken. But I have to say that I think she was one of the most beautiful brides we have ever photographed. She completely glowed all day and her dress was absolutely gorgeous. Stevie, who very kindly for the photographer, broke his wrist the week before the wedding also looked very smart. As a Scottish wedding photographer it is always a refreshing treat when the groom wears a smart suit rather than a kilt (I know, blasphemy!) I will leave the final word on the photography and this fantastic day to Evie.

Boy, did I get lucky with Stuart and his beautiful side kick, Gillian, from 1500 Photography!

Stuart came to visit me before the big day to get an idea of what I wanted/liked and a wee bit about our families. Any special requests for photos were duly entertained with nothing too much trouble for them. Stuart and Gillian took some really fantastic pictures: they even turned up at Mar Hall with a vintage umbrella so that we could have some photos taken outside in the rain! Professional, efficient and just downright fantastic people, who just happen to be at the top of their game when it comes to taking fabulous and innovative photos! Without hesitation, I would recommend 1500 to use as your wedding photographer!

Thanks, guys, you were just amazing!

 

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Glasgow University Wedding - Katy and Danny

Glasgow University Wedding

What can I say about Katy and Danny's Glasgow University Wedding ? Quite simply an amazing day packed to the rafters with absolute quality, attention to detail and lots and lots of 'weather'. Brilliant sunshine, strong winds, torrential downpours and then back to a lovely day with a fantastic sunset.





Again this was another wedding mostly sourced and organise by the groom as Katy lives and works abroad. Choosing Glasgow University and Mar Hall as the wedding venues was an inspired choice by Danny. Two fantastic venues which give you so much scope for great photography. We started the day down at Katys parents house before making our way to the university. After a lovely service we packed all the guests onto the iconic stairs outside before taking Katy and Danny back inside the chapel for a few shots. Just as we were starting our group pictures in the quadrant the heavens opened. Thankfully everyone could take shelter in the cloisters (except the photographer and photographers assistant - sorry Gillian) meaning that we could carry on getting great pictures, like the shirt ripping superhero shots, in the dry.





After that it was onto the sumptuous Mar Hall where once again we were spoiled for choice with photo opportunities. My personal favourite is the last one we shot. After the stormy day we had such a beautiful watercolour sunset it was almost too easy to silhouette Katy and Danny against this magical sky.

Finally a word from Katy on her experience with 1500

Stuart and Gillian are truly wonderful people to have photograph your wedding! They are so professional and fun. Gillian is there holding umbrellas over you in the rain and making sure everything runs smoothly whilst Stuart works his magic creating stunning photographs. He managed to capture all the beautiful moments of our big day! We cannot thank you both enough! Xxx

Need to see more of Katy and Danny's big day ? Check out the video mastery of GeeWhiz and their channel on Vimeo. It's always a great day when you get to work alongside fellow professionals like Allister and Elaine https://vimeo.com/93857835. Well worth a look. Especially if you fancy a 'Marry-oke'

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Mar Hall Wedding - Rita and Ian

 Mar Hall Wedding

Rita and Ian's Mar Hall wedding was a fantastic 'surprise' for 1500 Photography. Ian, the groom, managed to organise the wedding within the space of about 6 weeks. Bankie (Clydebank) boy Ian met Rita in China where they both work. However Ian decided it was back home to Scotland when they tied the knot. The wedding was almost like a street party with all the guests living in the same street that Ian had grown up in and where his mother still lives. That sense of community like a family is something that doesn't really exist anymore and it was amazing to witness how close everyone was.





As you can see Rita looked absolutely amazing and was an absolute pleasure to photograph despite not speaking very much English. The couple made their vows in chinese and when Rita slipped the expression "wee scunner" into the vows it nearly brought the house down. A terrific couple who were great fun to shoot. The most exotic Clydebank wedding I have ever shot !! More about Mar Hall weddings

Mar Hall Weddings - Kerry and Ryan

Mar Hall Weddings

Mar Hall weddings are fact becoming a real favouite of mine. I love the decor of the hotel, the stunning sandstone facade and the beautiful gardens and views. However rather then me tell you about the day, here is what Kerry had to say

I got married last July at Mar Hall and Stuart from 1500 photography was my photographer. I spent a long time researching photographers and when we met with Stuart a couple of times at our venue, his passion and ability shone through from the beginning. I wanted someone with talent, who was dedicated. I knew he wasn't the cheapest option, but I also knew I had one wedding day and one wedding day alone so I wasn't going to risk a dodgy photographer.

I have to admit, I loved every second of my wedding but there were some slightly stressful moments. These were all things I hadn't anticipated. I had spent most of my time before the wedding worrying about having to have pictures taken- a task I'd normally avoid like the plague. I needn't have worried. Stuart and his partner were incredible. Within minutes I was relaxed and laughing. They managed to get photographs of both myself and my husband getting ready. They did an amazing job during the ceremony- it wasn't until the signing of the register that I even realised Stuart was there. He was so discreet.

After the ceremony though was when he really came into his own. I am so incredibly proud of those photos- if you knew me at all you'd realise how unlikely that comment is. They are artistic and different but still capture the pure happiness and joy that was our day. Every photograph in our album is one I could stare at for hours. There's one photo in particular (I don't know if you know mar hall at all) where I'm standing in front of one of the long windows leading to the garden, fanning my veil. I love it. I look at it and don't think it's really me. It makes me feel a very glamorous bride.

Stuart's passion for his photography didn't end there. When we went to pick up our album he did an amazing thing. By that point I was 7 and a half months pregnant. He offered, for free, to take some more photos. He took the same window shot, but this time with bump. It was so touching to see them side by side. It was a simple thing, but one I'm sure he'll realise I'll cherish forever.

Stuart was an integral part of the success of our day. The results were, I believe, perfect. They were even better that I envisaged. I would love to share my very positive experience with you as I know just how stressful planning a wedding can be and sometimes, as a bride, you can only take so many horror stories. I'd recommend 1500 photography and Mar Hall before anyone else. They honestly were faultless.

 

Our Wedding Shot of the Year 2013 is...........

Congratulations to Ashley and Devin who scoop the title of Wedding shot of the Year for 2013. It was a mighty close race between the top 2. Our winners polled 934 votes from a total of 4304 (a new record!!)

In second place was the beautiful Katy with Danny collecting 839 votes and our third place runners-up were Samantha and Euan. Thank you to everyone who voted and I hope it was your favourite who won. The winners get a 20" canvas of their print

[caption id="attachment_3334" align="aligncenter" width="417"] Wedding Shot of the Year - Winners Ashley and Devin[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3350" align="aligncenter" width="375"] 2nd Place with 839 votes - Katy and Danny[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3382" align="aligncenter" width="400"] 3rd Place - The lovely Samantha with Euan with almost 500 votes[/caption]

Mar Hall Wedding - Lisa Marie and George

Mar Hall Wedding - Lisa Marie and George

Our first Mar Hall wedding of the year ! Lisa Marie and George. These guys are totally my heroes - a couple of international helicopter pilots!

Such a brilliant couple, such a stunning venue.......... yet such terrible weather ! Despite the vagaries of the Scottish climate putting paid to 'Plan A' we quickly put 'Plan B' into action and Lisa and George worked with us to produce some wonderful wedding shots. Luckily Mar Hall is a stunning building and the decision to move the marquee and give the wedding party a Clydeside view has been a masterstroke (especially when the Waverly steams past!)

The umbrella shot (centre) pretty much sums up the entire Scottish summer as far as wedding photography is concerned for 2012!

Lisa Maire had asked us to stay on and capture the evening celebrations. After some touching and humours speeches it was onto the dance floor for the couple. After that the guest were then invited out to release some Chinese lanterns into the night sky. Thankfully the weather relented in the evening to allow us a wonderful evening display.

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