GG’s Yard wedding photographyLois & Dougie

Coastal views, plenty of laughs and a wee trip to the beach

Lois and Dougie holding hands at GG’s Yard with green fields and the Galloway coast stretching out behind them.
20 June 2024GG’s Yard · Dumfries & GallowayPhotography by John Clark

What a day at GG’s Yard

Lois and Dougie wanted a relaxed day with their favourite people, and that’s exactly what they had. A brilliant ceremony, sunshine, their gorgeous wee dog and so many lovely moments to photograph. I absolutely loved being part of it.

GG’s Yard at Laggan is near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries and Galloway. It’s one of those venues I’d really encourage you to go and see. The sea views are stunning, the rooms have loads of character and there’s space to enjoy being together.

With Seaview Snugs and self-catering accommodation at Laggan, your guests can make a proper stay of it too.

Getting ready at Cairnharrow Cottage

Lois started the morning at Cairnharrow Cottage with her bridesmaids and their gorgeous wee dog. A bit of fizz, plenty of laughs and then her dad seeing her in her dress. His reaction was lovely.

I love catching all of that: the excitement, the laughs and those wee reactions from your family.

Lois laughing in her bridal robe while holding a bottle of sparkling wine on the wedding morning.
Lois cuddling their small brown dog, wearing a bow tie, as she gets ready for the wedding.
Black-and-white photograph of Lois putting on an earring in the mirror before the ceremony.
Lois’s dad covering his mouth as he sees her in her wedding dress, with her mum beside him.

A ceremony with Alan Barr

Alan Barr had everyone in stitches, as usual. What a voice, and what a way of putting a room at ease. The smiles on Lois and Dougie’s faces say it all.

I love the stone walls and timber beams in GG’s Ceremony Wing. Such a lovely setting for their ceremony, and I had plenty of reactions to catch around the room. Then came the kiss, the cheers and that walk back down the aisle.

Lois and Dougie laughing during Alan Barr’s ceremony inside the stone-walled ceremony room at GG’s Yard.
Lois and Dougie sharing their first kiss as their guests applaud beneath the timber beams at GG’s Yard.
Lois laughing as she and Dougie walk back down the aisle past their cheering wedding guests.
Dougie and his groomsmen walking together along a tree-lined path in their kilts.
Lois and her three bridesmaids raising their bouquets outside GG’s Yard.

Out into the sunshine

Out into the sunshine for hugs, drinks and a catch-up with everyone. Their wee dog was getting plenty of attention too. Such a lovely bunch of people to spend the day with.

Lois and Dougie wanted relaxed, candid wedding photographs. That suits me perfectly. I’m watching for the laughs and the little reactions while you get on with enjoying your wedding.

Lois hugging a smiling wedding guest during the drinks reception.
A wedding guest holding Lois and Dougie’s small dog while chatting to Lois outside.
A bridesmaid smiling with her bouquet while chatting to guests at the drinks reception.
A wedding guest laughing with a bridesmaid outside in the sunshine.
Wedding guests sharing a laugh together on the terrace at GG’s Yard.
Lois and Dougie smiling nose to nose with her pastel bouquet between them.

That view at GG’s Yard

The view from here is breathtaking. Green fields, the coastline and all that open sky. We stepped away for a few portraits, made the most of the surroundings and had a laugh together.

I’ll give you a wee bit of direction when you need it, but you don’t need to know how to pose. A cuddle, a bit of movement and being yourselves give us plenty to work with.

Lois and Dougie embracing beside a stone wall with sweeping coastal views from GG’s Yard.
Dougie kissing Lois on the temple as her veil blows across the trees beside them.
Black-and-white photograph of Lois and Dougie sharing a kiss beneath her veil.

Back in for the speeches

Then it was into the Grand Gallery, with Lois and Dougie arriving hand in hand and the room ready to celebrate them. There were some brilliant reactions during the speeches.

I always keep an eye on the tables as well as whoever has the microphone. A friend creasing up or a proud parent listening can tell you just as much about the day.

Lois and Dougie entering their wedding reception at GG’s Yard, smiling and holding hands.
A bridesmaid clapping and laughing at her table during the wedding speeches.
Lois and Dougie laughing at the top table while a groomsman gives his speech.
Black-and-white photograph of Dougie giving his wedding speech beside Lois.

A trip to the beach is a must

For me, heading down to the beach is a must when you’re getting married at GG’s Yard. It’s gorgeous. Lois and Dougie were completely up for it, and these are some of my favourites from their day.

A walk on the sand, a few cuddles and Dougie lifting Lois off her feet. Nothing complicated, just the two of them having a great time with the sea behind them. Absolutely worth the wee trip down.

Lois and Dougie smiling at one another during a quiet moment on the beach.
Lois laughing as Dougie lifts her into his arms on the beach by the water.
Dougie carrying Lois as she raises her arm and kisses him beside the sea.
Lois and Dougie holding hands on the sand during their evening beach photographs.

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The wedding team

The suppliers behind Lois and Dougie’s day in June 2024.

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