Getting Ready at Home — The Best Way

Lucy and Liam’s day was an absolute belter from the minute I walked through the door at her parents’ place in Crookston. The morning had that perfect mix of chilled vibes and mild chaos — the “we’re totally on track… but also absolutely not” kind of energy that every good wedding morning has. We squeezed in a really lovely first look with her dad basically on the doorstep before piling out the door and heading for the city.

A series of navy blue jewelry boxes and wedding invitations arranged on white textured fabric with perfume bottles.
Wedding rings displayed on white heart-shaped cushions surrounded by delicate white pearl beads in a romantic arrangement.
A white halter wedding dress with a plunging neckline hangs elegantly against a neutral wall with vertical wooden slats.
A delicate diamond engagement ring sits atop a cream-colored velvet ring box with elegant wedding shoes in the background.
White wedding invitations with floral designs and calligraphy text displayed with delicate baby's breath flowers.
Side profile views of a blonde updo hairstyle with soft waves and loose tendrils framing the face.
Person in a floral dress adjusts their hair in a mirrored reflection while standing in a room.
Black socks with embroidered text 'Special socks for a walk' shown in multiple close-up detail shots.
A person adjusts their tie while getting ready in front of a mirror.
Someone adjusts their tie while looking in a mirror with blurred figures in the foreground.
A series of four photos showing a person in a white sleeveless wedding dress posing against a light background.
Elegant blonde wavy hairstyle styled in soft curls with a rose gold balloon decoration in the background.
A wedding party prepares for the ceremony with final touches to their attire.
A series of candid selfie photos arranged in a collage showing various expressions and poses.
A wedding photographer captures emotional reactions during a first look reveal at an indoor venue.
Black and white photo collage showing candid moments from a wedding celebration with joyful expressions and laughter.

An Intimate Ceremony in the Heart of Glasgow

Lucy hopped into her Rolls Royce, I jumped in the car behind, and we all made our way into the centre of Glasgow for their ceremony at 23 Montrose Street. It was small, intimate, properly heartfelt — just their closest people… and Harvey the Cockapoo, who took his role as ringbearer very seriously and absolutely stole the show.


Glasgow was basically on fire — about 30 degrees and not a cloud in sight — so after the ceremony we headed outside into full sunshine for the confetti throw. I found myself standing in the road, genuinely accepting that if I was taken out by a taxi at that moment, at least the shot would be worth it. It was chaotic, colourful, brilliant fun.

A bride in a white wedding dress stands beside a vintage red car outside 23 Montrose Street.
A series of black and white photos showing a bride in a flowing veil and wedding dress standing by sunlit windows at 23 Montrose Street.
Small brown dog lying on a patterned rug with white flowers on its head in a soft, dreamy indoor setting.
A series of candid wedding moments captured in 23 Montrose Street with white floral decorations and natural lighting.
A group of people gather in an elegant room with chandeliers for what appears to be a dance or movement class.
A couple at their wedding ceremony pauses to pet their dog while an officiant stands behind them with a book at 23 Montrose Street.
Wedding guests celebrate by throwing confetti at the entrance of 23 Montrose Street.
A romantic wedding moment captured outside 23 Montrose Street with classical architecture and columns.

Cockapoo in Charge

Group shots & a Merchant City wander came straight after. Before anyone disappeared off for drinks, we gathered everyone under the John Street archway for group photos in the shade (a life-saver given the temperature). Once we’d wrapped those up, the guests sensibly headed to Brown’s on George Square for air-con and refreshments, while the four of us, Lucy, Liam, Harvey and me, took to the streets of the Merchant City for some chilled couples photos.


As we wandered through Merchant City, the reaction from the public was wild. Every corner we turned, someone was shouting congratulations, cheering, or telling Lucy how beautiful she looked. It got so ridiculous we actually tried to keep count… I lost track somewhere after fifty. Glasgow was absolutely in its element.

A wedding party poses together in formal attire along a stone building exterior with elegant Glasgow architecture.
A wedding couple poses with their small brown dog on a cobblestone street in front of historic Glasgow buildings.
Wedding party members in pink and white dresses pose with groomsmen in suits on a charming Glasgow cobblestone street.
A wedding party in formal attire stands together smiling in a row against a backdrop of elegant stone buildings.
Historic stone buildings and archways line a cobblestone street in Glasgow's merchant quarter on a cloudy day.
A couple in wedding attire walks through a grand stone colonnade with ornate architecture.
Newlywed couple poses for wedding photos in front of vibrant street art murals on a sunny day.
Black and white wedding photos showing a couple against a grand architectural backdrop with classical columns.
Couple sharing an intimate moment on an elegant staircase with ornate black iron railings and natural light streaming in.
A couple shares a romantic moment outside a modern glass office building with pink geometric patterns.
A wedding couple and guests walk along a historic stone building exterior with ornate street lamps in black and white.
A couple in wedding attire pose for romantic photos against a dramatic rocky cliff backdrop.

Warm evening sun & Warmer speeches

Back at Brown’s, the speeches were brilliant, warm, funny, emotional, the kind that make you smile behind the camera. After the meal we all headed through the city towards Citation for the evening reception, grabbing a few more photos on the walk as the sun started to dip. We snuck in some golden-hour balcony shots at Citation too while the evening guests arrived.

A person in a black suit reads from a paper during a formal dinner reception with wine glasses on tables.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a dimly lit dance floor at an evening reception.
Guests share a joyful moment of laughter during a wedding reception at an elegant indoor venue.
Close-up of hands touching on a white tablecloth with wedding rings and formal attire visible.
A romantic wedding couple shares tender kisses in a series of candid outdoor portraits with brick buildings in the background.
A happy couple in wedding attire walk and laugh together on a city street with a white church steeple visible in the background at Citation.
A couple shares an intimate moment at Citation Glasgow in formal attire against a sunlit backdrop with wooden beams.
Black and white portrait of newlyweds sharing an intimate moment outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees.

When the Sensible Shoes Came Off

The evening reception was exactly what you want: sunglasses on the dancefloor, loads of laughter, and a properly good atmosphere from start to finish. The perfect way to end a day that already felt full of joy, connection, and all the good stuff.


Lucy and Liam — thank you so much for having me along. What a day.

A welcome sign for an after party event sits on a bar counter next to ice buckets and glassware.
Series of illuminated neon signs spelling celebratory phrases in cursive against a dark background.
Elegant wedding signage and white floral arrangements displayed along a light wooden floor in a rustic venue.
A decorative greenery arch with a glowing neon 'welcome' sign hangs over an elegant curtained doorway.
A bride in a flowing white wedding dress walks down an elegant staircase with ornate railings and decorative details.
Wedding couple dances and laughs together in an elegant venue with wooden beams and warm lighting at Citation Glasgow.
Wedding guests dance together in a circle during a lively reception celebration.
A joyful couple shares a laugh while cutting their heart-shaped white wedding cake together.
A couple shares an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony in a rustic indoor venue with greenery and vintage decor.
Wedding guests dance together on a dimly lit ballroom floor during an evening reception celebration.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a dimly lit dance floor during a reception celebration.
A couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception while guests watch from the background Glasgow's Merchant City.
A couple shares a romantic dance moment in an elegant indoor venue with wood paneled walls.
Couples dancing and laughing together at a wedding reception in a warmly lit indoor space.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating on a dimly lit dance floor with stone walls at Citation Glasgow.
A guest wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and a blue blazer smiles at a wedding reception.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on a lively reception dance floor.
Wedding guests dancing under purple mood lighting at an indoor reception venue.
Party guests dance with red light trails creating dynamic motion blur effects at a wedding reception at Citation Glasgow.
Wedding guests enjoying drinks and conversation at a reception party at Citation Glasgow.
Wedding party dancing together at a reception with stone walls and warm lighting in the background at Citation Glasgow.
Wedding reception dance floor filled with guests dancing in a dimly lit venue with blue accent lighting at Citation Glasgow.
Couples dancing together at a wedding reception with decorative lighting and indoor venue setting.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a dance floor illuminated with purple lighting at a reception party at Citation Glasgow.