A Happy Summer Wedding at Thainstone House, Aberdeenshire

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I was so excited when I met Jonny and Amy and they booked me as their photographer at their wedding at Thainstone House Hotel, in Aberdeenshire.

Aside from all the details, there’s something about them as a couple which I just really love. Their enthusiasm, their infectious sense of fun and all the giggles you can have with them. They have this youthful joie de vivre. You sort of know you’ve got a good couple when you walk past a paddock of ducks, and when the ducks quack at you, both photographer and bride quack back in return without a second thought. Jonny and Amy were the sort of couple I love to create photographs for, and their wedding at Thainstone House was a real treat.

bride and groom embracing in the sunshine in woodlands

close up of bride and groom embracing in the sunshine in woodlands

Bridal Prep Before The Ceremony

It was awesome arriving at Thainstone House to greet Amy as she was getting ready on the morning of her wedding. I enjoyed scurrying Thainstone House around as a wedding photographer, and finding all the unique and beautiful spots to use.

The morning passed, as all wedding mornings do, with remarkable speed, and soon it was time for the ceremony. Amy and Jonny had their hearts set on an outdoor ceremony. Since the weather was good, Thainstone House were more than happy to accommodate and set up the lawn for the guests, with a long red carpet to the altar. I enjoy photographing outdoor ceremonies in particular, as it gives me more room to manoeuvre. Being able to work outside at Thainstone House gave me a lot of versatility as a wedding photographer.

luxurious wedding venue Thainstone House Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Wedding Reception at Thainstone House

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed ice cream to cool off in the hot sunshine and canapes and drinks. We slipped off along the drive, towards the bluebells and ferns for some couple portraits. Soon, it was time for the wedding meal. I have to admit, I loved the bestman speech from Dan. No cheesy internet-searched best-man jokes; just a direct-from-the-heart, loving speech for Amy and Jonny. No roasting, no humiliating, it was all love. Despite Dan’s nerves, I think it was one of the loveliest bestman speeches I’ve heard.

bridesmaids and mother of the bride walking down the aisle at an outdoor ceremony at Thainstone House in Aberdeenshire

bride walking down a red carpet aisle at an outdoor ceremony at Thainstone House in Aberdeenshire

The Ballroom – where the reception would be held – was being prepared with stunning centrepieces. One of the things I loved about this wedding was how Amy and Jonny tied in their personal love of dinosaurs into their day. Every table was named after a different dinosaur, and covered with mosses, succulent, Boston ferns and bluebells. Isla Duncan, the florist, loved creating her centrepieces and bouquets too – it was an opportunity for her to have a lot of fun and get really creative, something I think every wedding supplier relishes. I couldn’t resist a cheeky wee photograph of the shoes with the Tyrannosaurus Rex who was of course, the top table centrepiece.

ballroom for a wedding reception at Thainstone House, Aberdeenshire

Wedding Photography At Thainstone House

As the sun was so bright, we decided to head out in the early evening for some more portraits, after the wedding meal. I had explored a little during my recce when it had been overcast and damp, but on the day with the sun shining, I was able to find a lovely little track through the woods, where the sun was shining through the ferns and leaves. Amy and Jonny practiced their first dance during the photographs too, so when we returned, and it was time to dance, I had a little idea of what might happen.

Many thanks to Thainstone for their hospitality, it’s truly a gorgeous and wonderful venue which I’d love to return to in the future.

Many thanks also to Amy and Jonny, it was such an honour being with you on your wedding day.

bride and groom first dance in the Ballroom at Thainstone house wedding

bride and groom first dance dance in the Ballroom at Thainstone house wedding

Thainstone House Aberdeenshire Wedding Photography

If you’re planning a wedding at Thainstone House in Aberdeenshire, Struve Photography would love to hear from you! I loved photographing this wedding a lot, it was such a beautiful and luxurious venue. I specialise in capturing beautiful, colourful and relaxed moments. I absolutely love a good candid photo! If you want to see more luxury wedding venues, check out my guide.