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Small and intimate wedding at Stonefield Castle near Tarbert, Scotland

A bride and groom stood laughing in woodland with orange leaves on the ground

Holly and Josh, whilst visiting Scotland, stumbled upon Stonefield Castle and decided that one day, that’s where they would get married. They invited just 16 of their closest friends and family along for their spectacular wedding day.

Stonefield Castle is surrounded by woodland with paths that take you through fabulous trees that have been there almost a century. Eventually you’ll reach the water where you can walk around what is almost an island.

I arrived at Stonefield Castle on what was a typical Scottish autumnal day, somewhat damp and lots of orange leaves that had been blown from the trees. I joined Holly and her five bridesmaids as they got ready making sure they each looked their best. With Holly in her amazing wedding dress, her dad walked in to see her for the very first time. He was crying, the bridesmaids were crying, I was crying!! What an amazing moment to be a part of.

Lorna from Argyll and Bute Registrars delivered a lovely ceremony before there were drinks, confetti and woodland walks! A mini adventure where we took in the huge trees and that autumnal feel. We returned for the most emotional speeches you’ve ever heard (everyone, including me, where crying again!). Once we had all eaten, there was a little dance by Holly and Josh, surrounded by the people they love most in the world.

And just like that, the most amazing day was over. Lots of memories made and yet another day I’ll never forget.

Here’s some photos from the day for you all to enjoy.

Wedding dress hanging in a room at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Brides bouquet at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bridesmaids taking a selfie in a room at Stonefield Castle
Groom and best man in library at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Groom in library at Stonefield Castle Hotel before his wedding ceremony
Grooms button hole with orange roses and Scottish thistle
Bride and her dad seeing her in wedding dress for first time at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Brides dad walking into room with bridesmaids to see his daughter in her wedding dress for first time
Brides dad wiping his tears after seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride being walked down the aisle by her dad in library at Stonefield Castle Hotel for wedding
Groom in library at Stonefield Castle Hotel looking up the aisle to his bride arriving for their wedding
Bride and groom share their first kiss after getting married at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride and groom walk up the aisle after getting married in the library at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride and groom get covered in confetti as they leave Stonefield Castle Hotel after their wedding
Bride and Groom standing together in front of Stonefield Castle Hotel after their wedding
Bride and groom walking through the grounds of Stonefield Castle Hotel with orange leaves on the ground
Wedding couple share a laugh whilst standing next to a huge red wood tree with green ferns at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride and groom stand with huge wedding dress next to big red wood tree at Stonefield Castle Hotel after getting married
Bride and groom laughing together in woodland at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Black and white image of wedding couple at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride and groom sitting on a sofa next to grand staircase at Stonefield Castle Hotel
Bride and groom walk down grand staircase at Stonefield Castle Hotel after their wedding
Bride and groom share first dance at their wedding at Stonefield Castle Hotel