Aberdeen Wedding Photographer Captures Authentic Scottish Wedding

Photography by Nicola Stewart Photography

We're heading to the peak of the United Kingdom today for an authentic Scottish wedding captured by Aberdeen wedding photographer Nicola Stewart Photography. There are tartan kilts, personalised touches using Doric dialect and an abundance of inspiration. We particularly love the Edison bulb top table backdrop, as well as the etched wooden table name signs and cake topper. Keep your eyes peeled for Melissa's wildflower bouquet too. It'll knock your socks off.

Wedding flowers, silage and pampas grass display in silver vessel

Bridesmaid in pink getting ready robe opening a parcel by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Wooden Doric wedding sign by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Groom in tartan kilt and wool jacket drinking from a hip flask at the altar

Wedding ceremony bridal entrance in Ronald Joyce wedding dress

Wedding day moment captured by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bagpipe procession captured by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bride and groom portrait with their pet dogs by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bridal party portrait with bridesmaids in navy Bardot dresses

Father of the bride holding a clear umbrella by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bride in embellished top Ronald Joyce wedding dress by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bride and groom portrait by Aberdeen wedding photographer

What Made Our Day Unique
Up in the North-East of Scotland we have a dialect called 'The Doric'. We're both very proud of our Aberdeenshire roots and speak it all the time and we wanted our day to be filled with wee nodes to the dialect. Everything from our invitations to our menus, from our ceremony to our vows, they were all either written or spoken in the Doric. We had so many comments on how personal this made our wedding and that was the exact feeling we wanted.
Melissa & Michael

Aberdeen Wedding Photographer

Melissa and Michael both have small businesses so it was really important for them to use local suppliers. They chose Aberdeen wedding photographer, Nicola Steward Photography to capture the photographs, who was assisted by Jade Esson Photography and Simple Wedding Film. You can search our handpicked supplier directory by location, so not only do you know you're hiring someone you can trust, but you could also meet up with them and discuss your wedding plans with ease.

Inspiration & Style
We always said we wanted our day to be fun and relaxed with a nod to our Scottish roots. And of course, being Scottish also means we love a party! We kept the styling simple and focused on things which meant something to us. Michael is a cattle hoof trimmer so our table names were cattle breeds, we had cattle ear tags as place settings and we even had highland cow horns on the top table! We also had nods to my business as I sell Doric cards and gifts so all of the décor was written in Doric and drawn/made by me.
Melissa & Michael

Royal Icing Wedding Cake with Wooden Cake Topper and Tartan Ribbon

Log Burner Fireplace with Flowers & Pampas Grass in Milk Churns

Rustic Floral Centrepiece with Wooden Table Name Sign

Wooden Etched Table Name Staked in Flower Centrepiece

Cancer Research Wedding Favour with Doric Writing

Polaroid Pictures on Edison Bulbs and String Lights Wedding Decor Backdrop

Wildflower wedding bouquet with foliage, pompom dahlias and foliage

Bride & Groom in Cornfield with Billowing Veil by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Happy bride in Ronald Joyce wedding dress

Groom in tartan kilt and wool waistcoat giving his wedding speech

Grooms speech captured by Aberdeen wedding photographer

Bride and groom smiling at the top table

Melissa and Michael had two readings at their wedding ceremony. One was written and read to them by Michael's younger sister, Beth, and the other was by their close friend, Peter. Having a close family or friend read a small extract to you during your wedding ceremony can be an incredibly intimate moment. Especially when the words perfectly describe your feelings or relationship. If you're still searching for the 'right words', we've popped together a few articles with our favourite, non-religious, romantic and funny readings to inspire you.