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Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews, with Bride in Anne Priscilla Bridal and Groom in Kilt, by Carla Blain Photography

Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews

Photography by Carla Blain Photography
Heathcliff fans: rejoice! This sensational Scottish wedding has more than a hint of Wuthering Heights to it, with low-level lighting in the form of a fabulous festoon light canopy, foliage features reflecting the rugged rural coastline outside - and lashing wind and rain, which did not dampen Clare & Steven's spirits, but in fact makes for the most mesmerising and magical couple's portraits. Honestly, they're spectacular. Add in a delicious drippy wedding cake, perspex signs, a tree-lined aisle and the groom in his family's tartan kilt for a truly romantic treat. Ready, set, swoon.
Ivory Bella Belle Wedding Shoes with Illusion Embroidered Lace and Ankle Ties | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bridal Make Up | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Bridesmaids in Maroon ASOS Dresses with Lace Cap Sleeves, Halterneck and Leg Split | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Aisle of Trees | Bridesmaid in Maroon ASOS Dress with Lace Cap Sleeves, Halterneck and Leg Split | Wedding Bouquet of White Flowers and Green Foliage with White Trailing Ribbon | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Aisle of Trees | Bridesmaid in Maroon ASOS Dress with Lace Cap Sleeves, Halterneck and Leg Split | Wedding Bouquet of White Flowers and Green Foliage with White Trailing Ribbon | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Family Mackintosh Tartan Kilt | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Pew End of White Flowers, Green Foliage and Thistles Tied with Maroon Ribbon | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Wedding Bouquet of White Flowers and Green Foliage with White Trailing Ribbon | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography

What Made Our Day Unique

We had our full wedding day at Kinkell Byre, with a humanist ceremony conducted by Candice Dillen. We had two readings during our ceremony: an excerpt from ‘The Amber Spyglass’ by Phillip Pullman, and ‘Union’ by Robert Fulghum. One was quite serious and the other more light-hearted, which we found to be a perfect balance. We stuck with a few traditions during the ceremony, including a handfasting and exchanging rings (which we made for each other at The Wedding Ring Workshop in Hatton Garden). We thought the handfasting was a lovely way of bringing our two families together, and our mums were involved in placing the sashes over our hands, which symbolised the binding.

Clare & Steven

Festoon Light Canopy

Nothing changes a space more than the lighting: it sets the atmosphere, accentuates important features, and creates both comfort and character. In short, lighting can make or break your ambience, so it should not be considered an extra - but an essential. Clare & Steven's mood-lit wedding is a perfect case in point. The festoon light canopy works on so many levels, setting the tone whilst also being an amazing focal point: the centrepiece of their styling, rather than just a means to an end. I'm sure you agree that the effect is breathtaking? For more advice on lighting your wedding, take a look at this post, in which styling specialists - and RMW recommended suppliers - Marble Private tell us everything we need to know about creating a magical atmosphere for your matrimony. Let there be light!

Advice For People In The Throes Of Planning

My top tip for brides-to-be is not to stress over your dress! It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you love it and feel great in it that’s all that matters. Also, along the way, remember that the important thing is that you’re entering a marriage, not just having a wedding. If things don’t go to plan on the day, your guests won’t know; you will be the only ones who notice, so just enjoy your day, whatever happens.

Clare & Steven

Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Sparkler Send Off | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | First Dance | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bridesmaid in Maroon ASOS Dress with Lace Cap Sleeves, Halterneck and Leg Split | Wedding Bouquet of White Flowers and Green Foliage with White Trailing Ribbon | Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Perspex Cocktail Sign | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Two-Tier Drip Wedding Cake Decorated with White Flowers and Green Foliage | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Two-Tier Drip Wedding Cake Decorate with White Flowers and Green Foliage, Displayed on Beer Barrel | Rustic Dessert Table | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Floor Length Veil | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Wooden Banquet Table | Foliage Table Runner | White Tapered Candles | Perspex Table Sign | Rosemary Sprig Place Setting | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Wooden Banquet Tables | Foliage Table Runners | White Tapered Candles | Rosemary Sprig Place Setting | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Rosemary Sprig Place Setting | Perspex Name Setting | Alcohol Favour with Drink Me Tag | Wooden Banquet Table | Foliage Table Runner | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Wooden Banquet Tables | Foliage Table Runners | White Tapered Candles | Rosemary Sprig Place Settings | Foliage Hanging Decoration | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bridesmaids in Maroon ASOS Dresses with Lace Cap Sleeves, Halterneck and Leg Split | Wooden Banquet Tables | Foliage Table Runners | White Tapered Candles | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography
Bride in Anne Priscilla Signature Gown with Halterneck, Keyhole Back and Belt | Groom in Mackintosh Tartan Red and Black Kilt with Green Jacket and Waistcoat | Wooden Banquet Tables | Foliage Table Runners | White Tapered Candles | Foliage Hanging Decoration | Kinkell Byre Wedding Venue | Festoon Light Canopy and Indoor Trees for Humanist Wedding in St Andrews | Carla Blain Photography

Can you get enough of these couple's portraits? I think they are mesmerising, and make our gorgeous bride and groom look like movie stars. Finding a photographer you click with - just as Clare & Steven did in Carla Blain - is so important. You only have one opportunity to capture these precious moments, so have to trust that your photographer can work with all that is thrown their way - gales and rain included - to secure the very best shots for you. Not sure where to start when it comes to this most important supplier? Our wedding planning directory, The List, spotlights some of the best photographers in the country, whilst Episode 11 of our podcast delves into all things wedding photography.


Venue: Kinkell Byre |
Wedding Rings: Wedding Ring Workshop |
Bridesmaids: ASOS |
Groomsmen: The Kilt Company |
Décor/Styling: Virginia's Vintage Hire |
Entertainment: Callanish Music |
Transport: 4x4 Hire Scotland |
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