Small autumn wedding at Carlowrie Castle in Edinburgh

Carlowrie Castle is an incredible setting for a small wedding in Edinburgh. So if you're looking for a historic venue on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, look no further. Carlowrie Castle in Kirkliston is the right choice!

Thus, when Julie and Alex contacted me and asked me to photograph their small wedding at Carlowrie Castle, I was overjoyed. As Scotland wedding photographer I was super excited to capture their day at one of the most beautiful of Edinburgh venues.

Carlowrie Castle wedding photos

Carlowrie Castle is a venue which boasts incredible scenery. Highland cows, gorgeous historic building, beautiful and green castle ground and gardens. Truly, the most gorgeous setting for your wedding photos in Scotland!

Interior design of Carlowrie Castle is very contemporary and modern, which is a great contrast to the outdoor areas. And although the venue is able to accommodate really big weddings, they also host smaller celebrations. Therefore considering Carlowrie Castle for your small wedding in Scotland is a way to go!

Personally, I believe that the most charming time for weddings and elopements at Carlowrie Castle is autumn, October in particular. With golden leaves falling from trees and ivy on the castle walls turning dark green and red, it's a magical time to tie the knot in Scotland.

On the other hand, I can imagine why most people choose to marry in the summer. The gardens on castle grounds always allow guests to enjoy themselves with a cocktail in the sun. Additionally, days are warmer and longer!


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But enough about this stunning venue! What can I say about Julie and Alex's celebration?

First of all, it was packed with emotions, joy and playfulness. I loved when the newlyweds agreed to say hi to the highland cows around the castle, and we lured them into photos with Julie's wedding bouquets which our furry friends became incredibly curious about. Secondly, the atmosphere was so relaxed, and allowed me to steal Julie and Alex from their guests for around half an hour of wedding photos, just before we had to head back to the castle for the speeches. Finally, I believe their photos speak for themselves. I hope you notice all the happiness, emotions and that you'll get inspired by their day when planning a celebration of your own!

Venue: Carlowrie Castle

Flowers: Wedding Flowers by Susan

Humanist: Tim Maguire

Hair and make-up artists: The Made-Up Team

Wedding cake: Cherry on Top

Wedding dress: Emma Roy Bridal


Highlands cows in front of Carlowrie Castle
Highlands cows in Edinburgh
Highlands cows in front of wedding venue in Scotland
Groom with family before the wedding ceremony at the Scottish castle
Groomsmen before the wedding ceremony at the Scottish castle
Groomsmen before the wedding ceremony at the Scottish Carlowrie castle
Carlowrie Castle
Interior of Carlowrie Castle
Weddind dress hanging in the window of Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Flower bouquet next to a window at the wedding venue
Bride getting ready at Carlowrie Castle in Sctotland
Bride getting ready at a Scottish castle
Bride getting ready in Carlowrie Castle in Sctotland
View from a window in Carlowrie Castle
Small wedding ceremony at a castle in Scotland
Groom walking down the aisle
Groom and best men in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Guests at a wedding in Sctoland
Guests at a wedding ceremony in Edinburgh
Groom in Carlowrie Castle
Bride walking down the aisle in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride walking down the aisle in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle in Edinburgh
Bride at a wedding ceremony in Edinburgh
Wedding ceremony at a castle in Edinburgh
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Guests at a wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Guests at a wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Guests at a wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Guests at a castle wedding ceremony
Guests at a wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Bride crying during the castle wedding ceremony in Edinburgh
Groom getting emotional during wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Guests at a wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
First kiss at a wedding at Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony at Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding party in front of Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride and groom in front of Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding party
Wedding party in front of Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding party in front of Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot at a castle in Edinburgh
Groom and best men in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Groom and best men in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot of bride and groom in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot of bride and groom in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot of bride and groom in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride posing to wedding photos at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding photoshoot of groom at a Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot of bride and groom in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland during the sunset
Wedding photoshoot of bride and groom in Scotland during the sunset
Wedding photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Wedding photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride and groom photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride and groom photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride and groom photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride and groom photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle
Bride and groom photoshoot in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Bride groom - wedding photoshoot with highlands cows in Edinburgh
Highlands cows in Carlowrie Castle Scotland
Bride groom and highlands cows in Scotland
Highlands cows in Carlowrie Castle Scotland
Highlands cows in Carlowrie Castle Scotland
Bride groom - wedding photoshoot with highlands cows in Edinburgh
Bride groom - wedding photoshoot with highlands cows in Edinburgh
Highlands cows in Carlowrie Castle Scotland
Photoshoot at Carlworie Castle wedding venue
Photoshoot at Carlworie Castle wedding venue
Photoshoot at Carlworie Castle wedding venue
Decorated tables at Carlowrie Castle
Decorated tables at Carlowrie Castle
Bride and groom cutting the cake
Wedding guests at wedding celebration party
Candles at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding speech by best men
Wedding speech by best men
Wedding speech by best men in Carlowrie Castle
Wedding speech by best men in Calowrie Castle
Wedding speech by bride's mom at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding speech by bride's mom at Carlowrie Castle
Wedding speeches in Scotland
Groom's wedding speech
Groom's wedding speech
Bride's reaction to groom's wedding speech
Brode and groom at their wedding celebration in Carlowrie Castle in Scotland
Glass of champagne in Carlowrie Castle



So if you're planning your own celebration and are looking to hire a castle wedding or elopement venue, I'd love to share my expertise with you. Simply drop me a message through contact form on my website.

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