A Very Cold But Incredible Winter Elopement at Glencoe

I had the pleasure of photographing Fiona & Matt’s amazing winter elopement at Glencoe. They drove over from Ireland for their own wee Scottish adventure. It was cold… very cold, but that didn’t stop them from embracing the chill and exploring the hills and valleys. They had a beautiful woodland ceremony at Lochan followed by some exploring around some of Glencoe’s finest locations. It was a privilege to act as one of the witnesses and to spend the day with such a lovely couple. Here are a few pictures from their awesome day.

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Photographing Love, Mountains, Dogs and Yellow Shoes: An Elopement in Glencoe at Lochan

Jade and Alistair are such an awesome couple. I had such a great laugh spending the day with them exploring such a beautiful part of Scotland on their wedding day.

Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Glencoe, where the ancient mountains whisper tales of romance, I recently had the honour of photographing an elopement that was nothing short of magical. This intimate celebration unfolded at the serene Lochan, where an adventurous Australian bride and her groom, adorned with awesome yellow shoes, pledged their love surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Scottish Highlands. To add to the charm, their loyal four-legged companion joined the celebration, making it a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

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The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Elopements

I’ve been photographing elopements all over Scotland for around 10 years now, so I thought that it would be a good idea to create an ultimate guide for those of you that are considering eloping to Scotland for an intimate wedding celebration.

I’ve included lots of (hopefully) useful information on… Where to start? Where to stay? What to wear? Where to fly to? Who will marry us? What’s a first look/reveal? Who will do my makeup? How long will it take? Do we need to drive… and loads more little nuggets of wisdom.

If there’s something that I haven’t covered in my guide and you’ve still got some questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be more than happy to help you out.

So strap on your hiking boots, grab some whisky and let me take you on a tour of the Scottish Highlands, Islands and everywhere in between.

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2023 Wedding Photography Review

What an incredible year to be a Scottish wedding photographer. This blog features my best and favourite images from 2023 and what an amazing year it has been. I’ve photographed dozens of very memorable elopements and weddings throughout Scotland. From wild elopements in the Highlands and Islands to be big barn stomping rustic parties, lavish hotel celebrations and historic Scottish castle weddings… this year has had it all.

Weddings, ElopementDavid Grant Simpson29 December 2023David Grant Simpson PhotographyScottish Castle Wedding, Scottish Elopement Photographer, Scottish Elopement, glasgow wedding photographer, Glasgow wedding photographer, Glasgow Wedding Venue, Edinburgh Wedding, Edinburgh elopement, Edinburgh Wedding Photographer, Elopement, Elope to Scotland, isle of skye elopement, Glencoe Elopement

Best Elopement Destinations in Scotland

Check out this blog if you’re considering eloping to Scotland for your wedding. This features all of the best locations for a destination elopement in Scotland. I’ve travelled all over the country and have photographed dozens of elopements all over the Highlands and Islands. Brides and Grooms from America, Canada, Australia, Europe and even England and Scotland have trusted me with helping to plan out their days.

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Scottish Elopements and Small Weddings : A guide for the roamers, explorers and lovers.

A selection of images from my elopement portfolio. Scottish elopements are my favourite shoots. Whether your destination is Isle of Skye, Glen Coe, Isle of Mull, Isle of Lewis or anywhere else in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, I'll be excited to hear from you. I love mountains, I love the wilderness and I love couples that share the same spirit of adventure.

Elopement, WeddingsDavid Grant Simpson29 October 2020David Grant Simpson PhotographyScottish Elopement, Scottish Elopement Photographer, Glencoe Elopement, Glencoe wedding, glencoe wedding photographer, glencoe, Isle of Skye, isle of skye elopement, isle of skye wedding, isle of skye wedding photographer, isle of skye, highlands and islands elopement, scottish elopement

Scottish Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies

The current restrictions on weddings here in Scotland has really made me reminisce about all of the amazing small outdoor wedding ceremonies that I have photographed throughout the years. There’s something about strapping on my hiking boots, throwing my cameras over my shoulder and rambling into the Scottish wilderness with likeminded people that really speaks to me. Check this out if you’re considering a small wedding or elopement.

Weddings, ElopementDavid Grant Simpson28 July 2020David Grant Simpson PhotographyScottish Elopement, Scottish Elopement Photographer, Scottish Wedding, Scottish castle wedding, Elopement, Elopement Photographer, Glencoe Elopement, Isle of Skye

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