Ciara & Connor at Ingliston

Ciara’s morning was brilliant fun: laughs in the bridal robe, hugs and lovely reactions from her bridesmaids. Her Anne Priscilla Bridal dress was beautiful, and I caught the little details alongside the people who made it special.

The ceremony brought all that excitement together. Connor’s reaction as Ciara came down the aisle, the smiles between them and their guests watching it happen — there was so much to catch.

John Leo Scott, The Silver Celebrant, led the ceremony beneath the floral arch. The wider photographs show off the marquee, while the closer ones tell the story through the faces. Then it was arms in the air and back down the aisle together. Married!

After the ceremony there was time for a drink, a chat and photographs with their favourite people. Their dog Flynn joined them too, so we made sure he had his moment beside the two of them at the Ingliston entrance.

We brought the wedding party together in the marquee, with the floral display making a lovely backdrop. I like to get those important group photographs done while keeping things relaxed, then let everyone get back to enjoying the day.

The gardens at Ingliston House are a beautiful part of the venue for couple photographs. The stone steps, paths and house behind them gave us a lovely setting, and plenty of room to show off Ciara’s train.

We also used the water for a wider portrait with her veil floating out beside them. A few minutes walking together, a laugh along the path and a closer black-and-white detail: a proper mix, without making every photograph feel the same.

The table captains took their jobs seriously — in the best possible way. Armbands on, hands up and everyone getting involved. The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant.

With DJ Stephen Bennett and Elliot G Sax on the supplier team, this was a meal-to-midnight kind of celebration. The photographs say it all: napkins in the air, guests singing at the tables and Ciara and Connor right in the middle of it.

The speeches were every bit as good to photograph. I kept watching the reactions around the room as well as the person speaking. Connor with his head in his hands, Ciara trying not to laugh, friends completely losing it. Those are the moments you want to remember.

A second short wander gave us a completely different feel to the earlier photographs. We used the illuminated Ingliston entrance, the ornate bandstand and the garden archway with its warm little lights.

I love that photograph of Ciara resting her head on Connor’s shoulder and laughing. A lovely wee pause together, then back to the party.

After an entrance through their cheering guests, Ciara and Connor had their first dance surrounded by everyone. Then the dance floor properly got going.

There was no shortage of energy to photograph: bridesmaids dancing together, hands in the air and Connor giving it everything. From the morning through to the evening, this crowd were up for it.